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Gina M.
Portland, CT
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Gina, currently looking for summer 2021 work. I am a graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a degree in Elementary Education. I am currently enrolled at Eastern Connecticut State University studying my Master's in Early Childhood Education, so babysitting, nannying, and being around children, in...
Gina can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Katherine, and I've been nannying on and off for 5 years now with kids of all ages, from infant to pre teen. My favorite age is infant to toddler, because I love to watch them grow into their own person. I have my CNA license and am CPR/AED certified in both infant and adult. I am engaging, energetic, and love to...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Lisa B.
Portland, CT
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have over 1 yr. experience as a Dietary Aide in Care & Rehabilitation Centers and 5 yrs experience in an assisted living center as well as 3 months experience as a companion for an Alzheimers client and over 15 yrs. experience in Culinary and Hospitality Management. I have an MBA in Hospitality Mgmt; Certification in Events...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brooke. I work a full time 9-5 job so I am looking for something part time after work and on weekends. I have experience with children and adults of all ages. I love pets and have two of my own! Please inquire about any information. Thank you!!
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a Costa Rican special education teacher, with a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Intervention and a Sixth Year Certificate in Teaching English as a second language. I have been living in the United States for 7 years now. I have over 10 years of teaching experience and more than 7 years of childcare experience. I can...
Karla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It was pure joy watching Karla with our daughter! She watched our daughter from 4-9 months, and we wish she could have stayed with our family forever! She is experienced, knowledgeable, and really pushed our daughter to meet and exceed milestones! She sent us...
Mario C.
4.3
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am a compassionate nanny who has cared for children ages newborn-12 years old for about 20 years. I have the ability to manage multiple children at a time, as well as caring for my own children. I love multitasking, and I get more done when I have a lot of things going on at the same time. I love caring for kids...
Ashleigh can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashleigh watched my two young children and they warmed up to her very quickly. She is very caring and made sure my two year old had fun, even while watching my 7 month old and her baby. She was open to planning her day, exactly as I wished her to and asked if I...
Jen M.
5.0
(1)
I have 7 years experience caring for children. I have watched children of many ages, ranging from 6-week-old infants through 11 or 12-year-old. I have a 10-month-old daughter, so I am very comfortable with infants. In my professional life, I have watched primarily toddlers and am also very acclimated to that age range. I have...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"I met Hannah as a classmate to my older children and a neighbor. She impressed me right off the bat with her ambition and goals for the future. She immediately became one of my "children". I have used Hannah many times to babysit my youngest son from the time he...
Cynthia H.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
l have experience caring for children of all ages including: newborns, toddlers, and elementary/middle school kids. I was a Korean cooking instructor at adult education in 2 different towns and I was teaching Korean language classes for adult students. I enjoy it very much and I can teach your children some basic Korean language...
Hyuenju can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mrs.Hyuen ju is very punctual. Very friendly with kids. Whatever we request her to do for kids, she'll do it. Overall I was happy with her work."
Mahi K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old. I am looking for babysitting, nannying, or pet sitting jobs.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a member of the Honors College, I was one of only 58 students nationwide to be awarded the highly prestigious Scholarship in 2022. My...
Kelsey can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I know Kelsey personally for a few years. She's a very reliable and caring young lady. Kelsey has been around my baby since birth and loves kids!!"
Jennifer H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Hannah and I have 10 years of experience caring for children. I have been professionally working with children for nearly 7 years! I found my passion working in special education teaching students with autism and currently work as a behavioral therapist. I use play therapy and natural environment teaching to...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah babysat my 3 children, ages 2, 5, and 8, this summer for 10-15 hours per week plus an occasional date night. I can't recommend her highly enough - she was great. She always came prepared with something to do with the kids, whether and art project, cooking...
Christy D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced caregiver with many references! I would love to chat with you to see if our schedules align!
Mckenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"McKenzie helped us with our infant for almost one year, from when she was 3 months old. She is an experienced and loving caregiver. She was flexible with my schedule and kept track of feedings and diaper changes. Great communication kept things going smoothly with...
Gabriela T.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Katie! I have been babysitting for 6 years and have worked at a daycare with infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children. I am first aid and CPR certified and love working with children!
Kathryn R can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Katie! She is amazing with our two children and they couldn't be in better hands than when with her. Katie always comes prepared with a big bag of fun board games and goes above and beyond. Katie is a gem!"
Stefanie V.
Karen R.
Newington, CT
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have four grown children so I've been in the "business" for over 35 years. I stayed home with my children when they were growing up and had a daycare in my home.
I have been caring for the same family for the past 8 years. The children are now entering High School and Middle School. So it is time for me to move on to the next...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Karen is very dependable. She is a hard worker. She loves children of all ages and enjoys spending time with them. Karen will be an asset to have. She is friendly, gets along with others and is someone you can count on."
Heather C.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Keyana , and I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 6 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves reading stories and playing imaginative...
Keyana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keyana is a well prepared childcare worker who met every need and criteria for the job. I’ve reached out to many of my friends personally and they love her and so does my kid. She’s great whenever you need her! "
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Hailey C.
Higganum, CT
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I love interacting and caring for children. I have a lot of experience as I have been a lifeguard for the past 2 summers where I would guard the East Haddam Rec Dept. summer camp as well as a ski instructor for 3 years for children ages 4-6 at Mt. Snow in VT. Additionally I have babysat a few different families in the area....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hailey has been caring for my son when I go to work until he gets on the school bus. She has always been punctual even with such an early start and so reliable. She has been very flexible with hours and helped out when she could and excellent with following up and...
Jennifer E.
Sarah O.
Newington, CT
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sarah and my day job is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I have been working with children for over 5 years in a variety of settings from daycares, elementary schools to outplacement schools and have been babysitting since I was 13! I currently work at an elementary and middle school as the behavior analyst for...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is a sweet , caring and very happy girl. My daughter would squeal with joy every morning when Sarah walked through the door !
She took care of my 18 month old girl. They did tons of craft, painting, outdoor activities.
I really wish Sarah was available...
Sadaf R.
Joann M.
Rocky Hill, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
sitter, Fun, Reliable And Outgoing Personality And Great With Children
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm semi-retired finding myself with a lot of free time during the week and would love to fill that time in a thoughtful and meaningful way by helping other families part-time. In my profession I work with many families and have lots of experience with newborns and children. I'm also a fantastic cook so helping with meal prep...
Joann can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Joann was wonderful with my girls. She provided transportation, care and helped with making dinner. Each day I came home to a wonderful home cooked meal with the table all set so all I had to do was sit down and spend time with my kids. She was so flexible,...
Melanie T.
3.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently 30 years of age. Having babysat for numerous local families, I made a decision to take my child care services to the next level. I have worked at two daycare centers in my time and was with them for years. I have taken multiple child care classes and, coupled with the experience from working at the above daycare....
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She is fantastic! She has been so flexible and willing to work with our irregular schedule. My 1 year old loves her - he gets so excited every time she comes over. She is fabulous!"
Anna H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, CT
Karla C.
5.0
We LOVE Karla!! I was extremely hesitant to hire a nanny as it was the first time we were going to leave our 1 year old with anyone other than family. Our daughter took to her right away and she has been nothing less than excellent. I wish we could keep her year round for child care but she will...
- Sarah P.
Ashleigh F.
5.0
Ashleigh watched my four children along with her own son. She is a very reliable and dependable sitter arrived on time drove in the snow and was very flexible when the children that went to school were off that day. My children absolutely loved her. She got them on and off the bus and I knew that...
- Jessica H.
Hannah G.
5.0
I met Hannah as a classmate to my older children and a neighbor. She impressed me right off the bat with her ambition and goals for the future. She immediately became one of my "children". I have used Hannah many times to babysit my youngest son from the time he was just a few months old. I have...
- Cynthia H.
Hyuenju B.
5.0
Hyuenju is the best nanny you can ever get. I recommend her 100%. I trust her entirely. She took care of my newborn for several months and she still babysits her and my 4 year old occasionally. She fed, play and put my baby to sleep and did everything perfectly. She does arts and crafts with my son...
- Fernanda V.
Kelsey M.
5.0
Kelsey was a caring and knowledgeable nanny for my 6-year-old daughter. My daughter has ADD and autism. She isn't as easy to supervise as the average child. Kelsey is well-informed on child development and was able to adapt into my daughter's routines and habits. After their first day, in which my...
- Adam J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portland, CT:
How can I find a Portland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Portland, CT can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 5 babysitters in Portland, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Portland, CT?
The average rate for Portland, CT babysitters on Care.com is $18.80 per hour as of March 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Portland, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portland, CT through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.