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Hello!
I am a mom of three kids. Girls 9 and 6 and boy 18 months. I have recently taken time off of work to be with my kids and while doing so I have realized how much I'd love to help other parents find affordable and responsible care so they can do what they need to do. I love children, have a large play room, a large...
Blerta can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Julia F.
Westbrook, CT
$18-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Julia and I am a rising junior nursing student at UConn! After graduating, I see myself working in pediatrics or in a NICU as I have always loved working with children and learning from them. I have about 5 years of in-home babysitting experience with kids 4-13 years old as well as nannying experience. Additionally, I...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Cailey A.
Killingworth, CT
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have coached multiple middle school aged sports teams and I house/babysit overnight from time to time for a middle schooler and a high schooler.
Skills:
First Aid
Grace V.
Old Saybrook, CT
$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have babysat many kids before usually around the ages of 7-13. I have two brothers so I am good at working with boys but also am good with working with girls. I babysat 2 school age boys last summer. We went to the beach and pool. I am always open to doing what the kids want if it's safe and fun.
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been watching kids since I was 16 years old. I watched children during the summer months and after school up until 2010 when I moved towns and got married. I took a job that had regular hours but after 15 years of working the same job I was missing something in my life. I missed working with kids. Helping them with their...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Heather worked with our family for one year during COVID while we were managing distance learning. She was wonderful with all of our kids ages 4-12. We have a very busy house with 6 kids and she did not shy away from the chaos. I would highly recommend Heather to...
Nichole M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Amanda. I grew up in CT and I graduated from URI in 2018. I currently work remotely for a university in Boston and travel abroad four months a year (September-December). During high school and college, I was a resident camp counselor in New Hampshire and love working with kids! I have spent summers babysitting infants...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Amanda was great! Very sweet, extremely punctual, and responsible."
Michelle L.
5.0
(2)
Full-time graduate student for applied developmental psychology. I worked at a daycare and after school program for 4 years during high school and college working with newborns through 5th grade. Duties included meal preparation and assistance as needed as well as educational and recreational activity planning and...
Gretchen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"She's an amazing sweet person! Patient and very attentive with the girls! Definitely a person who is trustworthy!"
Nashira R.
Julia C.
New London, CT
$18-25/hr • 15 yrs exp
Former Children's Museum Educator With Tons Of Caretaking Experience
5.0
(10)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am the eldest of 13 Cousins and have been baby sitting for as long as I can remember unofficially, and in a more formal capacity. I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to middle schoolers, and I have a great deal of experience with special needs and spectrum children as well. I am comfortable one on one as well...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia did awesome with my boys, they get very excited when we let them know she is coming to look after them. I am so happy we found such a kind, caring, and dependable person to watch over my little ones when mom and dad need a night away."
Marissa G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Grace M! I am 20 and am looking for a job that allows me to work with children while I am at school this semester. I am 1 of 4 in my family and have grown up around and have lots of experience working with children. I was employed part-time at a preschool on my University's campus, however, I am looking for...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Grace helped us with our 9 month old for the month of January. She was awesome - attentive, punctual, caring and kind. Really great with our little girl!"
Shanaz K.
Keira V.
Guilford, CT
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate looking to help a family be the best it can be by having fun, keeping a clean environment, and learning as much as we can along the way! My interests are music, theatre, exercise, and sports to name a few. Personally I am an extremely organized person who knows how to multitask while still creating...
Keira can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Keira is wonderful with our boys (ages 2 and 5). She is fun, confident, creative. The boys love her. She has also helped us with housecleaning and we are very happy with everything."
Kate P.
Gianna P.
New London, CT
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a nanny for three separate infants. The first was a little girl, but she got accepted into day care at about 9 months of age. However, I found my time there to be very rewarding and I learned a lot. I worked from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. , and I also did some light housework. I would dress the baby, feed her, play...
Gianna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Gianna is an absolutely wonderful nanny and person. She has been nannying for our son for ~10 months, and we couldn't have asked for a better caregiver. She is reliable, loving, energetic, kind, flexible, thoughtful, the list goes on and on. We are beyond sad to...
Lindsay R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amanda, I am currently seeking to help out any families that need assistance with childcare. I have been an ABA Therapist for three years working with toddlers to young adults. I have previous employment as a Day Care Assistant as well as a para-professional. I am currently going to school for my Bachelors through...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Amanda was fabulous. I would absolutely hire her again. She was the perfect fit for my 13 year old daughter. "
Susan B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emma, I'm 24 years old. I started working with kids in 2020 and absolutely love it! I have experience in after school program settings, ECE centers, and as a babysitter. Most of my experience is with kids ages 2-11, but I have experience ranging from infants to teenagers. I hold a Bachelor's degree in...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma did a great job watching my two kiddos while our au pair was out on vacation for a week! She is very responsible, punctual, and responsive and our kids had so much fun with her. We will definitely reach out to her the next time we need a sitter!"
Janet H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student from New Hampshire going to school for education. I have babysat for a few families since their kids were born to now, 1-12 years old. I love watching children learn and play and facilitating that, part of the reason for my love of teaching. I am fun and outgoing , creative, reliable, honest, and caring. I...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Morgan to watch our our 18 mo and 6 yo. Our whole family was so sad to see her go when her classes were back in session. Morgan is energetic, kind, and engages very well with children. We have had a few sitters this past year and Morgan is, by far, one...
Nathan G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carly, I'm 34 years old my family and I just moved to gales ferry CT. I have 3 children, 2 boys (6 and 9) and a baby girl, who was just born July 11th. My husband in the Coast Guard. I have been babysitting for 20 years, And started nannying full time and/or part time 16 years ago. I truly love being a nanny, I...
Carly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carly was and is the best! My husband and I have one child and she was awesome with him. She had to work long hours because of our jobs and was always on time and flexible with our ever-changing schedules. She also brought her own son to nanny at our house,...
Colleen R.
Krista K.
Guilford, CT
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I am Krista, I'm 20 years old from Guilford, Ct. I am currently attending school in Boston, where I study elementary education. I have nearly nine years of experience with ages three months- 12 years old. A little about myself, I love to be active, be outdoors and I am known to be patient, hardworking and caring.
5.0
"We have used Krista to babysit our 2 children for the past 6 years. She is very reliable, responsible and fun with the kids. She is eager to work and is happy to enjoys being with the kids. They love her and ask for her to babysit all the time. I highly recommend...
Sheree I.
Shannon H.
Middletown, CT
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience in caring for children. I started babysitting when I was just 13.
I have cared for multiples as well as singles. I love and have a nurturing patient nature that has been said to be a great benefit.
One of my families couldn't believe how quickly their infant took to me. They found themselves very...
Shannon can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Shannon is simply wonderful caring for my baby girl. I feel so at ease leaving for work every day knowing that she is caring for my baby. She is attentive, smart, responsible, reliable, punctual, sensitive, and nurturing. Shannon has also helped with setting up...
Joni W.
Hello! I am an elementary school special education teacher looking to make some extra money to help me save for the future. I have been babysitting for over 10 years, from high school to grad school! My experience ranges from infants to preteens, and from only children to large families, so I am comfortable and prepared to...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Julia D.
Waterford, CT
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate of University of Tampa with a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health. I am certified in CPR, first aid and trauma. I started babysitting when I was 13 and I have experience with all ages! I have worked as an after school nanny, a date night sitter, a parent helper, as well as I have worked at a daycare with...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Lauren and I have been working in childcare on and off for the past five years. I worked for a daycare throughout high school then went on to Nanny after COVID began. I have watched all ages from 3 months old-12 years old. I just graduated from UCONN and will be home for the next couple of months. I am looking for...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Essex, CT
Heather H.
5.0
Heather worked with our family for one year during COVID while we were managing distance learning. She was wonderful with all of our kids ages 4-12. We have a very busy house with 6 kids and she did not shy away from the chaos. I would highly recommend Heather to any family who needs child care.
- Nichole M.
Amanda S.
5.0
Amanda was great! Very sweet, extremely punctual, and responsible.
- Michelle L.
Gretchen M.
5.0
She's an amazing sweet person! Patient and very attentive with the girls! Definitely a person who is trustworthy!
- Nashira R.
Julia C.
5.0
Julia did awesome with my boys, they get very excited when we let them know she is coming to look after them. I am so happy we found such a kind, caring, and dependable person to watch over my little ones when mom and dad need a night away.
- Marissa G.
Grace M.
5.0
Grace helped us with our 9 month old for the month of January. She was awesome - attentive, punctual, caring and kind. Really great with our little girl!
- Shanaz K.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Essex, CT
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Essex, CT?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Essex, CT to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Essex, CT?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Essex, CT is $20.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Essex, CT?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Essex, CT on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Essex, CT to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Essex, CT can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Essex, CT?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Essex, CT.