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60 after school babysitters are listed in Gales Ferry, CT
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 8 years
After school babysitters in Gales Ferry, CT
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
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
Hello my name is Victoria. I am 25 years old. I have been taking care of children for about 10 years. I have taken care of children from birth to school age. I have also tutored children in all basic school subjects, worked in a daycare, and ran a summer camp. I am a soccer coach/player. I am CPR and First Aid certified.
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Alexis. I am a 22-year-old with her bachelor's degree in psychology. I am looking to help children with schoolwork and provide care after school. I have worked with kids in the past in a part-time jobs, with friends/ family and in professional school settings. For example I worked for the Navy in their CDC and...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Mom, grandmother and young great grandmother. On demand sitter for special occasions. Will prepare dinner, supervise and tuck into bed.
Kathleen M can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Kathleen cared for my 93 yr old father at his home after a pelvic fracture. She is the best of the best. Kind, attentive, competent, honest and skilled, she came into an unknown situation and made both my father and I feel confident that he was in good hands while...
Karen K.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
5.0
"She's an amazing sweet person! Patient and very attentive with the girls! Definitely a person who is trustworthy!"
Nashira R.
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
(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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Morgan as our summer nanny while she was in Colorado to take care of our almost 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son. She was an absolute pleasure to have as a part of our family - it went way too fast! She is creative, punctual, fun, and open to...
Alexis H.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Linda B a skilled and knowledgeable child caregiver looking for either a full-or part-time babysitting/nanny position. I have over 18 years of professional experience working as License Foster Care Parent and providing excellent care, an absolutely safe environment, fun and entertainment and education to young children....
Linda can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Linda is awesome! My son loves her. I would recommend her to anyone! "
Care member
Gianna P.
New London, CT
$17-20/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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Taylor B.
Norwich, CT
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Taylor and I have worked in the childcare for three years as a toddler teacher. Although my classroom is 1. 5-2. 5-year-olds I have had the opportunity to work with all age groups. I also worked as a nanny for a family for 6 months. I currently hold my CDA (child development associate). I have a professional...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily L.
Norwich, CT
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Taking A Break From Working In Education And Going Back To Being A Nanny
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, responsible, and fun.
I have availability in the mornings and evenings for before and after school care for bus pick ups
I started working with kids when I was 16 as a local babysitter. I then worked my way from working at a daycare for a few years and onto public and private schools....
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily took care of my 3 boys for years, I wish would could have kept her forever! She is responsible and caring, highly recommend! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a mother to three children of my own. I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. I have experience with adaptive equipment and multiple special needs. I have a passion for helping others.
Mariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during unforeseen schedule changes and offered a thorough report on our child's day. If you have a young child they'll be in...
Elaine K.
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia is absolutely wonderful. She is thoughtful, communicative, punctual, and trustworthy. She approaches babysitting with supreme professionalism and genuine care. Our daughter really took to her and so did our dog! (Between us/the parents and our daughter and...
Leigh S.
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Lizzie S.
New London, CT
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Throughout my college years, I nannied in the summer, helping with household chores, transporting the children to sporting events and camps, and spending time throughout each day crafting, beaching, and playing with the children. After college, I taught high school English for three years in Delaware, and I just moved to New...
Lizzie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
I am currently 25 years old and a graduate of Villanova University. I have considerable experience in babysitting from working throughout high school and college, both in after school and night time help for families. In addition, I have spent time babysitting kids over the summers while also working as a sailing instructor....
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Maggie, I am a social work student currently working at an elementary school supporting students with behavioral disabilities. I have babysat and nannied for the past 10 years working with children of varying ages and needs. I am comfortable caring for up to five children at a time as I have experience working in...
Maggie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Faith L.
New London, CT
$17/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as friendly, approachable and upbeat.
I like working with kids and hearing all their stories and making games with them. I also love to watch them learn new things and act on them.
I'm looking for a job that offers good communication, trust, and new experiences.
I started working with kids...
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Gales Ferry, CT
Carly H.
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, which worked out perfectly as they were...
- Colleen R.
Kathleen M C.
5.0
Kathleen cared for my 93 yr old father at his home after a pelvic fracture. She is the best of the best. Kind, attentive, competent, honest and skilled, she came into an unknown situation and made both my father and I feel confident that he was in good hands while I was unable to be there. I highly...
- Karen K.
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.
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.
Morgan C.
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 of our absolute favorites! Will be...
- Nathan G.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Gales Ferry, CT
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Gales Ferry, CT?
You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in Gales Ferry, 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 Gales Ferry, CT?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Gales Ferry, CT is $17.00. 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 Gales Ferry, 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 Gales Ferry, CT on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Gales Ferry, 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 Gales Ferry, CT can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Gales Ferry, CT?
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