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5.0
(6)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I have nothing but good things to say about Nicole. She has been taking care of my kids for a year now and she has become more than a babysitter, we consider her family. She makes sure that they have fun and that they are engaged in things that are not electronics....
Amely C.
5.0
(2)
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, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in Public Schools as a Before/After School Program Leader along with working as a STEM teacher in summer camp. Next I worked in daycares as both a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher and as a Floating Teacher. Most recently I was a Math/Reading Interventionist, giving...
Amy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy is super friendly and dependable. Our son adores her and my husband and I feel our son is in the best care while with Amy. Highly recommended as a sitter"
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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
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
April 2025 Update: I am currently only available for occasional date night sitting during the week or weekends (excluding Thursdays).
Hello! I am an experienced nanny and childcare provider with a strong background in child development. Currently working as an elementary school teacher, I have extensive experience caring for...
Janeleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Janeleen was great! She was very responsive and organized in all our communication. She was experienced and warm with the two infants under her care for the evening she sat for us, and we felt confident about leaving her to care for them. We also found her easy to...
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Tyesha T.
Hartford, CT
$20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Tyesha. I'm currently in my senior year at Ccsu in New Britain CT, where I'm majoring in psychology science. I have spent the majority of my life caring for children. I have worked in schools, daycares, and after school programs, While working at the daycare, I obtained my CPR, AED snd medical...
Tyesha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Good with kids and very patient!"
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Samantha M.
Hartford, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Help A Family With Pet Sitting, Childcare Or Tutoring!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for employment during the school vacations during the school year and summer vacations. I am available after 3:30 every day and would like something reoccurring.
I am looking for any of the following positions: pet sitting/walking, occasional babysitting, and tutoring.
Currently, I live near West Hartford, CT. I...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sam is a wonderful help! All the kids and especially the animals love her! She would be a great help to any one in need of a reliable and dependable dog walker, baby sitter etc."
John B.
Sandra W.
New Britain, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sandra and I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled children, teens and adults 25 years ago. I also worked with K through 5 children as a before and after school teacher. Some of the students were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist doing ABA therapy. I also have...
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sandra is very caring and compassionate. She cares about others and is dependable. She relates to children very well."
Rose D.
Alison R.
Madison, CT
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Fun, Energetic, Fun-Loving 28-Year Old Madison Sitter For Part-Time & Occasional Sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taken an interest very early on in children, going back to my preschool and volunteering my time. I have volunteered at both the CT Food Bank and at the Madison Senior center. I have baby-sat for three wonderful girls, and occasionally for two boys, as well as for neighbors and several other baby-sitting and nanny jobs. I...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ali is a reliable, responsible babysitter who my kids adore. I trust her completely and would highly recommend her as a babysitter. She takes her role seriously and is always coming up with new ways to entertain my kids. "
Kristen K.
Genna H.
Manchester, CT
$22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I started working with kids when I was about 14/15 years old, my Grandmother had a daycare so I worked with kids of all ages. Now I work in a middle school in East Hartford with special education kids! I'm only available for school/work hours during the summer, (7/8-3/4) and after school hours after that (3:30-6/7pm).
5.0
"Genna was absolutely outstanding. From our initial meeting a week ago, I knew she was the right choice. Our childcare needs changed suddenly, and when I asked Genna to cover a morning with my two little ones, she readily agreed. She arrived on time, communicated...
Kris D.
5.0
(1)
Personality, honest, creative, ambitious
I like working with kids because they keep you on your feet. I love seeing there faces light up when they learn new things. I've worked with children over 10 years in windsor public schools.
I'm looking for a job that's flexible and will let me bring my child with me.
I started...
Nekea can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"Nekea J. Is an incredibly compassionate and sincere person that takes pride on her work. She is always willing to go the extra mile and provide daughter-like care for her clients. I recommend her completely."
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Jamiyla C.
Bloomfield, CT
$21-29/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved children even when I was still a child myself. After school when I was in 5th grade, I used to watch my principal's son. I first started to get paid for babysitting, is when I was 13. I then started spending my summers and even my winter breaks watching over a 6-year-old girl while her mother was away at work....
Jamiyla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Jamiyla for years and she has always been kind and loving to everyone she comes across, and she will strive to treat your kids the same. She is great at detail and remembering what needs to get done. She has experience watching kids, young and old, and...
Leandra G.
Tracy N.
Guilford, CT
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Tracy, I am a Research Tech at Yale University for The department of Orthopaedics and I have two grown boys. I am available mornings and after school possible weekends if needed. I enjoy babysitting, watching sports, cooking and cleaning/ organizing and much more! I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Tracy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sarah M.
Manchester, CT
$18-50/hr • 13 yrs exp
I have worked in the childcare field for the last 15 years with children of all ages. I started my career in my towns before and after school program and after that moved on to become the child development director for the YMCA where I oversaw 9 before and after school programs, a preschool as well as a summer camp. I have...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Have Babysat for over 10 years with ages from toddlers to 12-year-olds. I am a teacher and soccer coach as well!
Erica can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
I have been a babysitter for the past 14 years. I have also directed an after school program and summer camp for several years. I have worked with children and adults with special needs. I have experience with children and youth of all ages.
Patrick can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Inga R.
South Windsor, CT
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a grandma to a 10-Year-old boy who I take care of for 2 years 3 days a week and a 7-year-old girl. I am very patient and enjoy children very much. I have been retired for the last 1 10 years and I am available days or nights. I also took care of a 7-year-old boy after school and at the moment I take care of a 18-month-old...
Inga can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep
I am currently working for a before and after school program and looking to supplement my income and afford some fun things with my teenage son. I am CPR and 1st aid certified. I also am trained for epi pen injections. I have worked with both special needs kids and kids with dietary needs. I have worked with kids from newborn to...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
I adore kids! I am certified special education teacher in my 8th year of teaching in an autism program. I have taught students in grades K-6. Before becoming a teacher I worked in a therapeutic group for adolescents, worked as a paraprofessional, a before and after school coordinator, and long ago as a lifeguard. I love to play,...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a family with lots of cousins and spent my younger years baby sitting. For three years between 2011-2013 I volunteered with Hartford City Mission at an after school program helping establish relationships with the kids and assisting with homework. I currently work with disabled kids where I'm responsible for taking...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Portland, CT
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 incredible with your three year old son! He loved spending time outside with her. Damani took the time to get to know his interests and worked that into their play time together! If he didn't start preschool full-time, Damani would still be with us! We will absolutely continue to connect...
- Care member
Amy R.
5.0
Amy is super friendly and dependable. Our son adores her and my husband and I feel our son is in the best care while with Amy. Highly recommended as a sitter
- Care member
Amanda S.
5.0
Amanda was great! Very sweet, extremely punctual, and responsible.
- Michelle L.
Janeleen N.
5.0
Janeleen is amazing! We hired her to watch our 1.5 year old twins and it was wonderful not having to worry about anything knowing they were in such careful hands! The moment she took over interacting with them, they were fully engaged (which made leaving a breeze!). We absolutely will be hiring her...
- Care member
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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 $21.00 per hour as of April 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 2 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.