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After school babysitters in West Granby, CT
Sam G.
East Hartford, CT
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Long Term Full Time/Part Time Care-giving Available FALL 2021
5.0
(1)
Hi My name is Sam and I will be graduating from Sacred Heart in may 2022 with a bachelors degree in criminal justice with a minor in psychology with a focus in adolescence development. I'm looking for a full time or part time babysitting for this fall and spring!
My schedule for the fall is very flexible (M, W, Th, F...
Sam can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha G. is a young lady who has the heart of an angel. She is caring an loving with children ,animals an the elderly. Most young adults do not have the patience like I see in Samantha. Her bedside manner is kind, loving an gentle. She enjoys putting a smile on...
tracy W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families,
My name is Alondra, I have over 5 years of child care experience. I love children, cooking and cleaning and super organized. I am an all in one package. Allow me to make your life easier. If you are interested we can setup a time to speak.
Thank you!
Alondra can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired her for my home and did a great job! Once she told she does babysitting as well it was a match made. Super kind and outgoing with my son. He adores Alondra!"
Liz M.
5.0
(3)
I am 25 years old, and have been babysitting since middle school. As the oldest of 5 children, I have been learning child caring skills since a young age. I was 16 when my youngest sibling was born and helped raise her alongside my parents who are both full time teachers. After graduating from high school, I completed a year of...
Gwyneth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gwyneth took care of my kids for about a year. She got them off to school in the morning and took care of my littlest during the day. She stepped right in to our household bringing a positive attitude and knowledge of the developmental and emotional needs of my...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
My name is Vera and I have over 20 years experience on babysitting. In addition to that, I do have a bachelors degree in education.. I am also bilingual, Spanish is my native language.
Since I moved in to Massachusetts from my beloved Puerto Rico, I've worked for the schools department of Westfield, Holyoke and...
Vera can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"My husband and I hired Vera back in April and she became like family to us. The way she cared for our one year old son was truly incredible. We felt tremendously blessed to have found her. For four months she was our primary child care provider until we were...
Rocio G.
4.7
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, this your future sitter.. hahaha. I can perform light housework, lead children in fun activities, keeping play areas tidy. Help with homework if needed. I have 1 year of experience professionally. Am able to supervise, very much keep safe your little ones. With me, your child(ren) will receive appropriate care, and am...
Nonhlanhla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"No No was the caregiver for my brother for 9 months. For the most part she was a decent caregiver. She was late only a few times and was a no show several times. Her work ethic was average. She did the bare minimum, never going above her responsibility. There...
Charesse H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Taylor and I am very interested in this position. I graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2023. After graduating I decided to become a building substitute at an Elementary School where I found my passion for teaching. I am going back to school to get my Masters in Early Elementary Education. I...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and am looking for a part time job while I am in school. I have driven kids to their after school activities and been in charge of preparing them for their activities.
Sorelle can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Sorelle was above and beyond excellent for our family. She was wonderful with our kids. Always on time, attentive, kind and eager to do a great job. She had fantastic communication skills. We could not have asked for more."
Jesse D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
HI, with being the oldest of siblings and cousins I have been babysitting for as long as can remember. I really enjoy being outside like going to the park or going for walks outside. I am a very creative person, I graduated from a performing arts high school and I love doing arts and crafts, singing, and dancing. Previously I...
Damani can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Damani was great with my special needs son. He connected with her immediately. We needed a sitter for our short convection trip. Damani was great! Very mature for her age. Wish we lived in CT, we would use her all the time."
Trisha P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am currently in college for education! I have 9+ years of experience working with children, ranging from internships, volunteer hours, babysitting, park attendant activities, and Summer camp to my current job as a paraprofessional in an Elementary school. I absolutely adore children and everything...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"There isn't enough space to write all of Ashley's great qualities. She has been watching my 2 children (7 and 10) for a few years now and they love her! She is like family. She is always punctual, helps with homework and makes dinner and so much more. She takes...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1. 5 years of experience at the YMCA. I can help with cooking, cleaning, and many other things around the house. I am a reliable and trustworthy college student that loves kids!
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Ashley was always on time or early! She cared for the children and maintained the home. Ashley encouraged outside play which was very important to our family!"
Kyle W.
Maria C.
Hartford, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Grace, I am a mother of two grown up boys one in College and one already working. I have more than 20 years of experience working with children both at a school as well as private residence, I currently work for the West Hartford schools . I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts as well as other chores,
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria was wonderful, unfortunately our schedules did not align but in the future if available we would definitely consider her !"
Erin P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of experience caring for children ages newborn through preteens. I began babysitting at the young age of 11 after taking a babysitting class, then served as a nanny for 5 years through junior high and high school prior to working at a daycare. I am now a licensed educator with first aid and CPR training and...
Leighanne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Leighanne was a godsend! She was very amazing, showed up before the start time and made sure my daughter was taken well care of! Definitely will be using her again😊"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am very reliable and trustworthy with children, having many years of experience with varying ages.
Ali can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ali was wonderful with my children, engaging and playing and also provided great distraction when necessary to allow me to work while working from home."
Valerie D.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, My name is Emily! Unfortunately I'm currently unavailable because I'm completing my student teaching. I'll have my availability open back up at the end of December 2023!
About Me-
I'm 24 years old and am pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. I love to do activities like art, games, and puzzles. I also love...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is the best! My kids love having her babysit. She is responsible and caring. She picks the kids up from school and is very reliable. I would highly recommend Emily!"
Sarah N.
5.0
(1)
I am a caring, responsible and enthusiastic babysitter with multiple years of referenced livein/out experience in childcare and healthcare. I am reliable , patient, adaptable and comfortable taking care of and supervising groups of children large and small.
Sphumelele can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Lele took care of my son who has a suppressed immune system due to a heart transplant. She is so caring, reliable and hard working. We still contact her for date nights and weekends if she is available."
Joyce S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have an Associate of Science Degree in Human Services and focused on Early Childhood Education. I gained experience working with children through internships at Berkshire Center for Families and Children in the Children's Center and in an integrated preschool classroom at Crosby Elementary. I then went on to work at the Boy's...
Cara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Cara is a warm, friendly, gentle, and caring person and child caregiver. She is kind, watchful, and keeps my child safe and does everything I ask. She will take him for walks and play outside, which makes him very happy. She keeps him entertained and happy, doing...
Lynne P.
Naomi F.
Windsor Locks, CT
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Love Kids, Available Anytime After 8 AM(earlier May Work) Monday-Friday
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two. I have a 7 and 3-year-old who are in school full-time. I have worked with up to 5 children at one time but my preference is to take a maximum of an additional 2 children. Therefore, I can give the attention needed for each child. If you need someone during the day, I plan on taking the kids to a park or...
Naomi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nicole B.
Chicopee, MA
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Nicole but I go by Nikki. My interests are cooking, arts and crafts, and music. I honestly don't have that much paid experience in babysitting but I have a large family where I would baby sit kids of all ages growing up. i've recently gotten some paid experience but due to covid it wasn't long term. Once I...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I haven't hired Nicole but she is my sister in law and has watched our kids K and D way more times than i can count since they were babies and they are now 12 and 8. She goes above and beyond for not just the kids, but me as well. She's always a reliable person to...
Nicole B.
Madison Q.
East Hartford, CT
$20-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Madison. I am 22 years old. I am the oldest of four children which gives me a lot of experience. I have been working with children since I was 16 years old, babysitting, working summer camps and watching my younger siblings. I love creating fun and educational activities. Children's minds are always thinking,...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired madison to babysit my two children (8and 4)for a weekend. My kids took to her rather quickly which made me feel great. They loved all the activities and crafts that she had thought of to do. They stayed busy all weekend and off the electronics. I already...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently an elementary school teacher during the school year and have a passion for working with kids. I have been babysitting for the past 8 years; ages 3m to 12 years old.
Madison can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sorry for writing it so late but ...I really don't have words to describe ..I would just giver her one name "Angel" who entered in our lives when we really need it and she did amazing work that I really have no words to describe in detail..I would say she have all...
Jatinder C.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in West Granby, CT
Sam G.
5.0
Samantha G. is a young lady who has the heart of an angel. She is caring an loving with children ,animals an the elderly. Most young adults do not have the patience like I see in Samantha. Her bedside manner is kind, loving an gentle. She enjoys putting a smile on others faces an making them laugh...
- tracy W.
Alondra G.
5.0
I hired her for my home and did a great job! Once she told she does babysitting as well it was a match made. Super kind and outgoing with my son. He adores Alondra!
- Liz M.
Gwyneth M.
5.0
Gwyneth took care of my kids for about a year. She got them off to school in the morning and took care of my littlest during the day. She stepped right in to our household bringing a positive attitude and knowledge of the developmental and emotional needs of my kids. Gwyneth was highly professional...
- Care member
Vera P.
5.0
My husband and I hired Vera back in April and she became like family to us. The way she cared for our one year old son was truly incredible. We felt tremendously blessed to have found her. For four months she was our primary child care provider until we were accepted into a daycare. During that...
- Rocio G.
Nonhlanhla K.
3.0
No No was the caregiver for my brother for 9 months. For the most part she was a decent caregiver. She was late only a few times and was a no show several times. Her work ethic was average. She did the bare minimum, never going above her responsibility. There were messes left, both in the car...
- Charesse H.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in West Granby, CT
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in West Granby, CT?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in West Granby, 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 West Granby, CT?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in West Granby, CT is $16.00. 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 West Granby, 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 West Granby, CT on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in West Granby, 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 West Granby, CT can really come in handy.
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