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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Chelsey R.
Waterford, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up, I had numerous cousins and numerous family friends who I baby-sat for. I usually baby-sat most weekends or after school for a few hours. I also have picked children up form school. I love children. I plan to get my masters degree in special education.
Chelsey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Brooke S.
Waterford, CT
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I am an energetic, loving person with 6-7 years of experience ranging from watching after my younger sibling and nephews to my previous workplace at an after school program where I cared for preschool aged children. Taking care of kids is something I truly enjoy doing. If there is any other assistance needed within the...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Melissa F.
New London, CT
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Melissa. I attended the Lebron James College of Education in Ohio majoring in Early childhood education. I have 3 years of teaching experience and 8 years of childcare experience. I currently work in the Ledyard school district overseeing the elementary school's before and after school program. I love...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa is wonderful! Her background in early childhood, combined with her dependability and joyful, fun personality make her an ideal sitter. She has cared for our infant and two year old, as well as our pet, and has been the best. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Full-time graduate student for applied developmental psychology. I worked at a daycare and after school program for 4 years during high school and college working with newborns through 5th grade. Duties included meal preparation and assistance as needed as well as educational and recreational activity planning and...
Gretchen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Gretchen is caring and compassionate. She's a hard worker. She goes above and beyond of what is expected of her."
Rachel B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been watching kids since I was 16 years old. I watched children during the summer months and after school up until 2010 when I moved towns and got married. I took a job that had regular hours but after 15 years of working the same job I was missing something in my life. I missed working with kids. Helping them with their...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Heather worked with our family for one year during COVID while we were managing distance learning. She was wonderful with all of our kids ages 4-12. We have a very busy house with 6 kids and she did not shy away from the chaos. I would highly recommend Heather to...
Nichole M.
Hello! I am an elementary school special education teacher looking to make some extra money to help me save for the future. I have been babysitting for over 10 years, from high school to grad school! My experience ranges from infants to preteens, and from only children to large families, so I am comfortable and prepared to...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I'm a mom of 3 and I home school. I am looking to help a family(s) out and give a child(ren) more one on one than at a daycare or before and after school care.
I also have been cleaning houses for over 10 years so I am available for house cleaning as well.
I charge $15/hr for childcare
$30/hr for housecleaning
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Maggie, I am a social work student currently working at an elementary school supporting students with behavioral disabilities. I have babysat and nannied for the past 10 years working with children of varying ages and needs. I am comfortable caring for up to five children at a time as I have experience working in...
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as creative, organized and kindhearted.
I like working with kids because I can learn a lot from them even if they are young. Also, I've always wanted to work with kids since I can remember. I want to be able to teach younger children skills that can help them.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible...
Harlei can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Grocery Shopping. certified CNA. Senior in high school. I can drive and have my own car. Have done babysitting. Dog sitting and walking. Familiar with special needs.
Mikayla can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Jennifer B.
Quaker Hill, CT
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm Jenn!
I have worked with children for many years in many different settings: in home babysitting, camp counselor, before/after school care, behavior technician for children with delays..
I am passionate about supporting children's growth and development. My creativity allows me to make learning fun and engaging. I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kassidy I am one of 4 children and have loved children my whole life! For the past three year I have been nannying for a family with three children. I primarily watched the youngest who is 4 now but was 2 when I started. Before that I worked in two day cares and cared for one other family. I absolutely love caring...
Kassidy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Grace I.
Gales Ferry, CT
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a secondary school teacher looking for potential after school hours. I have 10+ years of experience working with different aged children. I am CPR certified.
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Heidi R.
Groton, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked in many childcare settings in MA, NC and RI. I have a BS in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College in Boston. I did work as an after-school caregiver and then a summer nanny back in the 90's for multiple families in the Harvard Square area of Cambridge, MA.
Heidi can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Hi, my name is Alexis. I am a 22-year-old with her bachelor's degree in psychology. I am looking to help children with schoolwork and provide care after school. I have worked with kids in the past in a part-time jobs, with friends/ family and in professional school settings. For example I worked for the Navy in their CDC and...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Emily L.
Norwich, CT
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Taking A Break From Working In Education And Going Back To Being A Nanny
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, responsible, and fun.
I have availability in the mornings and evenings for before and after school care for bus pick ups
I started working with kids when I was 16 as a local babysitter. I then worked my way from working at a daycare for a few years and onto public and private schools....
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emily took care of my 3 boys for years, I wish would could have kept her forever! She is responsible and caring, highly recommend! "
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.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Waterford, CT
Melissa F.
5.0
Melissa is wonderful! Her background in early childhood, combined with her dependability and joyful, fun personality make her an ideal sitter. She has cared for our infant and two year old, as well as our pet, and has been the best.
- Care member
Gretchen M.
5.0
She's an amazing sweet person! Patient and very attentive with the girls! Definitely a person who is trustworthy!
- Nashira R.
Heather H.
5.0
Heather worked with our family for one year during COVID while we were managing distance learning. She was wonderful with all of our kids ages 4-12. We have a very busy house with 6 kids and she did not shy away from the chaos. I would highly recommend Heather to any family who needs child care.
- Nichole M.
Emily L.
5.0
Emily took care of my 3 boys for years, I wish would could have kept her forever! She is responsible and caring, highly recommend!
- Care member
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 Waterford, CT
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Waterford, CT?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Waterford, CT through Care.com will cost an average of $18.33 per hour as of February 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 Waterford, CT?
Care.com currently has 3 after school child care providers in Waterford, 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 Waterford, CT?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Waterford, 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 Waterford, 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.