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Hi I'm Molly! I currently teach Physical Education during the school year and have summers off. I have a lot of experience caring for children. I was previously a nanny in West Hartford, watching over children after school and driving them to activities. I love sports and activities! I have been teaching youth tennis for 10...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emma, I'm 25 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, as well as my current job at YNH Children's Hospital. Most of my experience is with kids ages 2-11, but I have experience ranging from infants...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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
Hello! My name is Kelsey. I am 33 years old. I have 18 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, and I have also taken numerous classes in Early Childhood Education at Middlesex...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
I am currently an elementary school substitute teacher looking to provide childcare during after school hours and on weekends!
During the summer, I would love to provide all day childcare, or any other times you may need!
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, read, and travel.
One thing you should know...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am very enthusiastic, patient, silly, and I get along very well with children. I am very responsible, organized and arrive in a timely fashion. I think that babysitting should include a lot of fun for the children while still abiding to their regular routine and house rules. I've been working with children since I was 16. I...
Tricia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tainap G.
Rocky Hill, CT
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Taina. I bring years of hands-on experience as the oldest of seven siblings. Growing up in a large family, I've been a built-in helper, responsible for looking after my younger siblings, helping with homework, preparing meals, and keeping everyone entertained and safe.
Through this experience, I've developed a...
Emma R.
Wethersfield, CT
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Emma and I currently live in West Haven!! I have worked with kids since I was a senior in high school and have loved it!! I worked at an after school program for a year, then started to work at a day care when college started. I have two nephews which I love to babysit whenever I can. I have always had little...
Hello, I'm Emily!
I'm 24 years old looking for a nannying job! I have worked at a local daycare for 8 years with ages infant, toddler, preschool and running it as a director! I have years of experience with children of all ages and learning styles. I attended Tunxis Community College and have 50+ credits in early childhood...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Eve L.
Middletown, CT
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Eve! I have nearly a decade of experience working with children, starting at 16 as a summer camp counselor and after-school program staff. I was a nanny for one year from 2021 to 2022, before I came back to my current job. For the past three years, I've been the Director of the same after-school program as well as the...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Julia M.
Wethersfield, CT
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have almost 10 years of experience working with children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I have worked in a school running an after school preschool program for the last 5 years, and loved every bit of it! I have also taught kindergarten and been a full time nanny for infants and toddlers. I am a recent college graduate looking...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hi, there my name is Jess. I am patient, creative, and adaptable, I have my associates in Early Childhood Education and continuing my education to become an elementary school teacher. I have worked with school-age children and middle school. During the school year, I work as a head teacher for a before and after-school program....
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
For the last year and a half, I have been working at a before and after school care program, caring for kids ranging from age 5-13. I have also worked as a camp counselor for the past two summers which has also enhanced my experience to working with children of various ages. I have learned how to become more creative, active and...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kerri M.
Higganum, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in the Madison Public School System for 13 years as a Paraprofessional with special needs students. For the last 6 years I have also been a nanny for 3 children after school. Prior to that I worked as a companion & homemaker for almost 2 years.
Please reach out to me if you think I would me a good match.
Thank...
Kerri can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Jacqueline L.
Newington, CT
$22-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Jackie and I have been babysitting for several years but never professionally. I am full of energy and I'm sure your children are too! I'm great with after school care and help with homework. I also do late nights so you can have a date night!
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Nicole! I am from South Windsor CT. I'm a senior at ECSU, my major is Early Childhood Education and English. I currently run two after school programs at elementary and middle schools, through eastern and am a jumpstart (early start program) alumni! I love working with kids, and doing crafts and activities with...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Nicole is absolutely wonderful!! She is skilled at creating hands on experiences which I love especially due to the fact I have a very active toddler and he absolutely loves her! I do also have a bengal kitten and she was super understanding and kind. Nicole is...
Care member
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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
(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.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Portland, CT
Emma K.
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.
Nicole L.
5.0
Nicole is an excellent babysitter! Nicole goes above and beyond to have fun with my children, engaging them in crafts and games as well as being able to just relax with them.
- Jack R.
Damani M.
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.
Amanda S.
5.0
Amanda was great! Very sweet, extremely punctual, and responsible.
- Michelle L.
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FAQs for after school child care in Portland, CT
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Portland, CT?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Portland, CT through Care.com will cost an average of $17.00 per hour as of March 2025. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Portland, CT?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Portland, CT. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Portland, CT?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Portland, CT to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Portland, CT, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.