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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Finding childcare today is incredibly challenging, and one that parents shouldn't have to face. I've been a full-time working parent in Corporate America and know first hand how difficult it is to find reliable, trustworthy care for the most important piece of our lives. Now, I am in a different position in my life and I'd love...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license.
Date: 2024
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I would like to...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!"
Brooke L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Let me briefly introduce myself,
My name is Melinda and I am 27 years old. I live in East Hampton, CT and currently finishing my Social Work Degree. While in school I have been very fortunate to work and create wonderful relationships with many wonderful families providing my services being either a Nanny or Babysitter....
Melinda can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite babysitter! She is attentive, creative, and fun. She often...
Andrea L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional Nanny for over 20 years and love what I do! I have cared for many families in my time. I have been with 6 families and have cared for 4 kids at a time. I have experience with newborns through high school age children. I generally stay with a family from birth till kindergarten.
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Consider your family incredibly lucky if your children are entrusted into Tracy's care. She is not only punctual, she's early for her shifts; she's kind, patient, energetic, creative... all the traits anyone could possibly want in a nanny. We adore her & our family...
Eveann M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families,
My name is Laura, I've been a professional nanny for about 13 years now. While I truly enjoy working with little ones, I especially love engaging them in fun activities and getting to know their unique personalities. I have extensive experience in infant and pediatric care.
I have a background in mental health...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Laura has worked for our family for the past year. I can't say enough good things about her. She is professional, dependable, caring, reliable and will do what she can to help you. She has done overnights for me also. I always have peace of mind when Laura has my...
Michelle D.
Lindsey C.
Wethersfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Looking for a confident, and experienced child care provider? I have been a teacher at BrightPath Child Care Center for 2 years now, and I LOVE working with newborns/infants, but I have experience working with all ages. I also have many years of experience babysitting and nannying in the past! Meeting your family's needs, and...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The sweetest, most responsible and dependable girl. I used her services as a mother's helper and babysitter for my two girls, ages 2/3 and under 1 year."
Kate K.
Nima L.
Middletown, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother to a beautiful daughter. I have been working as nanny since moving here from India where I was an elementary school teacher. I am punctual, responsible, caring, easy going, and enjoy working with all age of babies and children! I have excellent references.
Recently, I took care of two little girls of a working...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nima was our nanny for a year and a half. I have 3 kids and have hired many sitters over the years. I always struggled with trusting someone with my babies and she was the most caring, loving caregiver to my son from 3 months to 19 months of age. She has such a...
Catherine T.
Shannon H.
Middletown, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience in caring for children. I started babysitting when I was just 13.
I have cared for multiples as well as singles. I love and have a nurturing patient nature that has been said to be a great benefit.
One of my families couldn't believe how quickly their infant took to me. They found themselves very...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shannon is simply wonderful caring for my baby girl. I feel so at ease leaving for work every day knowing that she is caring for my baby. She is attentive, smart, responsible, reliable, punctual, sensitive, and nurturing. Shannon has also helped with setting up...
Joni W.
Rebecca J.
Middletown, CT
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there. I'm 30 years old and I love working with children! I was born and raised in Middletown. I have my associates in Early Childhood Education and I am CPR and First Aid Certified as well. I have experience working and caring for children for over 12 years. I love to watch children grow and learn. I think it's important to...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Becca as her students call her is a very loving, professional and passionate caregiver. I've worked with her as a co-teacher for several years now. She is always on time, she is engaged in educating her students thoroughly enjoys working with children. She would be...
Amanda T.
I took four years of childhood development and education in high school as well as a year in college. I did however leave college to become a hair dresser. I have 2 step kids ages 7 and 9 as well as experience with all ages from new born to 13. I used to baby sit as well as nanny through high school and some after high school....
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
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:
CPR
First Aid
Serena B.
Glastonbury, CT
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello! Are you in need of a part-time nanny? My name is Serena, and I would love to look after your kiddo(s)!
A little background on me: I have been babysitting since early high school (almost 10 years now) and absolutely love taking care of kids! | love playing, doing crafts, being active outside, making food, and making sure...
Serena can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Bonnie L.
Rockfall, CT
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a nanny with three years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I've always been passionate about working with children and helping them grow and develop. I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing environment where kids can learn and explore while having fun. I'm patient, calm, and creative,...
Kristin P.
Rocky Hill, CT
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 12 years old, since then I have received my Associates in Arts degree with a focus in Psychology in May 2018, coached preschool and kinder gymnastics, volunteered in two 1st grade classes, and have been the full time nanny for a few families. I worked a full time position as the nanny for a 2 yr...
Kristin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi,
I am 27 y/o. Graduated from USF in the field of hospitality management master's degree. I am polygot..
Little bit of me: I'd describe my personality as fun, reliable and ambitious. I grew up around children and I was always the one who takes care of them. Plus, my sister is a kindergarten teacher. I watched her and learned...
Busra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Hi Families, you have found the best nanny ever!
Looking after kids is one of the things that gives me great joy, l've been taking care of kids for more than 5 years now. I am a very kind and nurturing person, kids love me just as much as l love them.
Ndiofhani can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Camille M.
Wethersfield, CT
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With a little over a year of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing the well-being and development of children. My journey into childcare began with watching my brothers and taking various babysitting jobs. This past year I was a nanny for a family, where I discovered my knack for connecting with children and trying to make...
Camille can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
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Recent after school nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, CT
Nicole M.
5.0
Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!
- Brooke L.
Melinda R.
5.0
Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite babysitter! She is attentive, creative, and fun. She often does crafts with them and always...
- Andrea L.
Tracy L.
5.0
Consider your family incredibly lucky if your children are entrusted into Tracy's care. She is not only punctual, she's early for her shifts; she's kind, patient, energetic, creative... all the traits anyone could possibly want in a nanny. We adore her & our family is better having had her in our...
- Eveann M.
Laura F.
5.0
My husband and I were luck to have Laura in our lives! She joined us when our son was just over a year old and has been truly amazing ever since. From day one, she has always responded to our messages and calls promptly. She was always on time and remained flexible with her schedule as our schedule...
- Keri W.
Lindsey C.
5.0
Lindsey and our daughter bonded immediately! She was the first person who watched our daughter outside our family so what a relief to see how quickly they cared for each other.
- Rebecca M.
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