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5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Julia and I am 24 years old. I am currently a deans list doctorate of physical therapy student at the University of Hartford, and I live in Niantic CT. I am currently looking for a part time position while I am between clinical rotations for a family relatively close to Niantic who may need child care during the week...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia was a caregiver in our church nursery for several years. I was most impressed with how naturally and creatively she played with the young children and toddlers. She immediately sat on the floor with them and engaged them in active play, or followed their...
Jill W.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, easy going and nurturing.
I liked working with kids from a young age and became an early childhood educator to get to teach them every day.
I'm looking for a job that is consistent and fun!
I started working with kids when I was just 14 years old. I started baby sitting around the...
5.0
"Shannon is so thoughtful, loving, caring and outgoing. I always felt confident that my 1 year old son was in great hands with her. She regularly sent my photos and updated me on what activities they were doing that day. It was so reassuring when back to work. She...
Care member
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
(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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
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.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very happy with her. She was on time and the baby liked her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am currently a Senior at Eastern Connecticut State University. I have experience with children ages 2 months - 13 years. I have worked in elementary school settings as a classroom assistant and as an after-school program employee, therefore assisting with homework would be a breeze. I am reliable, organized and creative,...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is amazing with kids. She's a quick thinker, responsible, and so kind!"
Alexis P.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
(4)
Hi I'm Anna!
I'm very watchful, adventurous, and affectionate, I love little kids and can't wait to have some of my own. I am very confident and capable of watching children of any age. I love seeing how every child is different and how each one thinks. I moved out here from Washington state where I babysat a little girl from...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"This is not about babysitting, but I had Anna watch my 6 dogs for 2 years in a row and she was amazing, she was a stay in dog sitter. We would love for Anna to come back and watch all of of doggies!"
Kimberly B.
Kate F.
Westerly, RI
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children from a young age. I started as a mother s helper and then began to babysit. I was a nanny with the same family for 5 years. My duties included making meals, doing laundry and light housekeeping. I also traveled with the family on several vacations outside of the country. I have worked with...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can't tell you what a blessing Kate is to our family. Because of her and the time she took to get to know my child and assess his needs so diligently was above and beyond anything I thought I could find through this site. You can see the joy she gets from helping...
Rebeca L.
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Sarah B.
Hope Valley, RI
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi I'm Sarah, I'm 23 and a recent graduate of Loyola University Maryland. I'm looking for babysitting hours at night during the week and anytime on weekends. I have babysat for a few families with children ages 2-12 for about 5 years. I worked as a camp counselor/after school care at the YMCA and have had experience caring for...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have a 7-year-old daughter and many fun and educational activities. I would like to take care of your little ones and show them a great time.
Pet care and senior care are also available.
Merve can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hello my name is Natasha, but you can call me Tash. I am 27 years old and have two wonderful children of my own, M who is 6 and E who is 5. My past experience includes working at two different daycare's and with my children there with me. I love working with children, especially since I am a child at heart! Singing, dancing,...
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Makayla, I am 19 years old. I come from a large family with lots of little kids so I am well experienced. I have watched many kids ranging from newborns to pre-teens. I worked at a daycare for a while and babysat for many families. I am trustworthy and responsible and I can guarantee that your little ones with be safe...
Makayla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Makayla is the best! She is very reliable, and I trust her with all my kids. I have never had a problem with her. She is there when I need her and doesn't ask any questions! I come home and my kids are always so excited to tell me all about the fun things they did...
Rebecca M.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
I am the eldest sibling of 5 and have had experience sitting other kids through my mothers daycare. I am an animal lover and have my own car so I am able to drive when need be. I am a cellist, college student, future early childhood teacher with a passion for teaching others.
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have several years of sitting experience ranging from as young as 5 months to as old as 10 years I'm CPR certified and have completed an official babysitting course. I enjoy going on walks and playing board games as well as doing crafts.
I'm looking for a sitter job that I would be able to bring my child (aged 2 months) to.
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi!
My name is Ashlie and I love spending time with kids! I am a second grade teacher in the Lyme-Old Lyme School District. I am certified to teach grades 1-6 in Connecticut. I have a bachelors degree from UConn and a Masters degree from Sacred Heart University. I have experience working at a sleep away camp ages 6-16. I am a...
Ashlie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Preston, CT
Julia H.
5.0
Julia is responsible and fun. She has babysat for me at least once a month over the past year. My 5 year old and 10 year old boys love that she plays with them and they listen to her very well. She has a bubbly personality and always gets back to me quickly. Julia is honest about my kids and she...
- Stacy R.
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.
Shannon L.
5.0
Shannon is so thoughtful, loving, caring and outgoing. I always felt confident that my 1 year old son was in great hands with her. She regularly sent my photos and updated me on what activities they were doing that day. It was so reassuring when back to work. She was also very good with our dogs. I...
- Care member
Amanda S.
5.0
Amanda was great! Very sweet, extremely punctual, and responsible.
- Michelle L.
Amanda R.
5.0
Amanda was fabulous. I would absolutely hire her again. She was the perfect fit for my 13 year old daughter.
- Susan B.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Preston, CT
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Preston, CT?
You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Preston, 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 Preston, CT?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Preston, CT is $18.00. 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 Preston, 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 Preston, CT on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Preston, 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 Preston, CT can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Preston, CT?
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