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After school babysitters in Portland, CT
Amelia H.
Portland, CT
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Amelia Eastern CT Class Of 2027 18 Years Old Fun, Caring, Silly, And Active
I love kids and love to babysit! I used to play sports in high school and am very active. I work well under stress and am always ready to help out. I am very happy and outgoing and do great with kids!
I like working with kids because I've always had a great connection with the kids I have babysat. I never had a fun babysitter...
5.0
(1)
I have been working with kids for 20 years.
I work as a tutor in public school and as a sitter after school.
Working with kids of all ages has hone my skills to work with kids of all kind of requirements.
Kusum can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Let me briefly introduce myself,
My name is Melinda and I am 27 years old. I live in East Hampton, CT and currently finishing my Social Work Degree. While in school I have been very fortunate to work and create wonderful relationships with many wonderful families providing my services being either a Nanny or Babysitter....
Melinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite babysitter! She is attentive, creative, and fun. She often...
Andrea L.
Lindsey C.
Wethersfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Looking for a confident, and experienced child care provider? I have been a teacher at BrightPath Child Care Center for 2 years now, and I LOVE working with newborns/infants, but I have experience working with all ages. I also have many years of experience babysitting and nannying in the past! Meeting your family's needs, and...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"The sweetest, most responsible and dependable girl. I used her services as a mother's helper and babysitter for my two girls, ages 2/3 and under 1 year."
Kate K.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Keyana , and I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 6 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves reading stories and playing imaginative...
Keyana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Keyana is a well prepared childcare worker who met every need and criteria for the job. I’ve reached out to many of my friends personally and they love her and so does my kid. She’s great whenever you need her! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Katie! I have been babysitting for 6 years and have worked at a daycare with infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children. I am first aid and CPR certified and love working with children!
Kathryn R can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Katie! She is amazing with our two children and they couldn't be in better hands than when with her. Katie always comes prepared with a big bag of fun board games and goes above and beyond. Katie is a gem!"
Stefanie V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kate! I'm currently attending Syracuse University remotely. I have experience volunteering with children at an equestrian camp, and I have some babysitting experience. I am a quick learner and would love to help your family in any way I can!
Kate can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate is my first hired babysitter. My girl in Kinder and she is so talkative and emotional so I had worried about connection between my girl and Kate. But mine has enjoyed whole time with Kate :). She is so kind and helpful. I 100% recommend her as your babysitter."
Jisun K.
Joann M.
Rocky Hill, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
sitter, Fun, Reliable And Outgoing Personality And Great With Children
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm semi-retired finding myself with a lot of free time during the week and would love to fill that time in a thoughtful and meaningful way by helping other families part-time. In my profession I work with many families and have lots of experience with newborns and children. I'm also a fantastic cook so helping with meal prep...
Joann can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Joann was wonderful with my girls. She provided transportation, care and helped with making dinner. Each day I came home to a wonderful home cooked meal with the table all set so all I had to do was sit down and spend time with my kids. She was so flexible,...
Melanie T.
Yilmary M.
Newington, CT
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Looking To Help A Family In Need Of A Trustworthy Caregiver Occasionally!
5.0
(1)
Hello, I go by Madi for short and I am a mother of a 19-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. I have been a child caregiver to a handful of families occasionally but one in particular for eight years.
I'd describe my personality as easy going, caring and great communicator.
I like working with kids because they are fun and...
Yilmary can also help with: Travel
5.0
"We found Madi via Care.com and loved her energy. Our girls loved her and took a liking to her right away. Often asking us to make plans so Madi can come over. We could not recommend anyone better. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Audrey and I am happy to see you are checking out my bio. I am a caring, professional and attentive caregiver for all ages. I have worked as a Nanny long term and Babysitter for short term since I was the age of 14 and I am now 30. I also have worked with age groups Birth to Elderly, helped families with moving and...
Audrey can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Audrey was great! Very engaged with the kids and accommodating. My boys are usually shy around new people but they took to her straight away. "
Care member
Shannon H.
Middletown, CT
$17-25/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, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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.
Kendall D.
Newington, CT
$15-16/hr • 5 yrs exp
Knowledgeable, Responsible, And Most Importantly, Fun Loving!
Hello! Thank you for considering me as your family's babysitter! As a person with an extended family, I began acting as a "mother's helper" at the age of 10. Now, I have 5 years of professional childcare experience, acting as a summer camp counselor, after-school caretaker, and traditional babysitter. I am extremely reliable,...
Kendall can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
34 years old; my name is Alyssa and I'm huge child at heart, with several years of working with children under my belt. I started in my teens watching our neighbors kids and working into babysitting in neighboring towns and became a live-in nanny for twin boys, until they moved. I worked after school programs, volunteered at the...
Serena B.
Glastonbury, CT
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello! Are you in need of a part-time nanny? My name is Serena, and I would love to look after your kiddo(s)!
A little background on me: I have been babysitting since early high school (almost 10 years now) and absolutely love taking care of kids! | love playing, doing crafts, being active outside, making food, and making sure...
Serena can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have helped out my mother's friend in caring for her young twins and have accompanied my mother, who is a school psychologist at an elementary school, to be a role model in social. I've also assisted my mother in the babysitting room, playing and caring for children. October 2016, I babysat two boys after school, occasionally...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Hi, I am Alyssa! I have had multiple baby sitting jobs for the past 5 years. I have been a day camp counselor at Camp Shalom in West Hartford, an overnight counselor at Camp Ramah in Massachusetts, and have been a Hebrew school teacher for young children outside of Washington, DC. I love working with kids! I also can drive with...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Hello! My name is Kelsey. I am 29 years old. I have 14 years experience in childcare which started when I worked at the after school program at Haddam Elementary School at the age of 15. I have worked as a preschool teacher, babysitter, nanny (I still nanny two twin 6-year-old boys who I have been watching since they were 1 1/2...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, artistic, and easygoing
I like working with kids because they give me a reason to do arts and crafts, and I am an education major so to be around kids, it gives me more experience.
I'm looking for a job that can be flexible with my school schedule and that would give me fair pay.
I...
Catherine G.
Glastonbury, CT
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Have Taken Care Of Children From 0 Years Old To 16 Years Old.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience taking care of children from ages 0 to 16. I have 9 cousins and I babysit for them frequently. I also was a sailing instructor for a number of years for children ages 6-16. For activities with the kids, I usually color, bake, build forts, play outside, build sand castles etc. (Depending on their age).
Catherine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
I have experience babysitting for more than 5 different families age ranges 1-13 and kids have so much fun with me! Most summers I spend with one family but can no longer make a long term commitment. Looking to help out with part time babysitting!
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, CT
Melinda R.
5.0
Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite babysitter! She is attentive, creative, and fun. She often does crafts with them and always...
- Andrea L.
Lindsey C.
5.0
Lindsey and our daughter bonded immediately! She was the first person who watched our daughter outside our family so what a relief to see how quickly they cared for each other.
- Rebecca M.
Keyana B.
5.0
Keyana is a well prepared childcare worker who met every need and criteria for the job. I’ve reached out to many of my friends personally and they love her and so does my kid. She’s great whenever you need her!
- Care member
Kathryn R K.
5.0
We absolutely love Katie! She is amazing with our two children and they couldn't be in better hands than when with her. Katie always comes prepared with a big bag of fun board games and goes above and beyond. Katie is a gem!
- Stefanie V.
Kate W.
5.0
Kate is my first hired babysitter. My girl in Kinder and she is so talkative and emotional so I had worried about connection between my girl and Kate. But mine has enjoyed whole time with Kate :). She is so kind and helpful. I 100% recommend her as your babysitter.
- Jisun K.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Portland, CT
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Portland, CT?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Portland, 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 Portland, CT?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, CT on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Portland, 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 Portland, CT can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Portland, 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 Portland, CT.