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Katherine G.


Portland, CT

$23/hr5 yrs exp

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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, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Mia Q.


Portland, CT

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Mia Q! I Am A Sophomore In College Who Is Excited To Provide Childcare Services

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, loving, and responsible. I like working with kids because I have been raised as the oldest daughter of 7 children and being around kids is who I am. I'm looking for a job where I can connect with children and their parents while creating a strong bond with them. I want to give the...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lisa B.


Portland, CT

$17/hr2 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: Craft assistance, meal prep
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Brooke U.


Portland, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Melinda R.


Berlin, CT

$16-20/hr7 yrs exp

Spirited, Fun, Reliable, Outgoing Care Taker!

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Lindsey C.


Wethersfield, CT

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

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, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Karla C.


Glastonbury, CT

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Bilingual Teacher And Caregiver

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:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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.

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Hyuenju B.


Rocky Hill, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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....

Fernanda V.

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Niya E.


Middletown, CT

$17/hr4 yrs exp

I Am A College Student Looking For Work While I'm Home On Break!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a recent psychology grad from Worcester State University and am looking for night or weekend babysitting/ care giving as I am in between undergrad and grad school. I have experience with children ages 3 months-17 years old. I have also worked with adults and elderly in rehabilitation and nursing homes. I have experience...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ashleigh F.


East Hampton, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Stay-At-Home Mom

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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Kelsey M.


Moodus, CT

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Caring Sitter Looking To Make A Difference

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I have know Kelsey for 17 years she was a student at my dance studio. Kelsey was an assistant teacher at my studio for many years . She is very responsible, always on time and great with the kids. The children loved her and looked up to her as a rule model . I also...

Dawn L.

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Aya A.


Middletown, CT

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Passionate College Student Looking To Babysit!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am currently a student at Wesleyan University, and would love to get back into the job I love; babysitting! Growing up in a large family, I've always had to watch and care for children, allowing for plenty of experience both informally and professionally. I am enthusiastic, positive, and patient, and am SO excited to work...
Aya can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Aya has been a fantastic addition to our family. She is punctual, polite, and my kids adore her. We really missed her while she went home for the summer and can't wait to have her sit for us again!"

Jessica G.

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Karen R.


Newington, CT

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

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
"She takes amazing care of my children and helps us run our household. She is extremely dependable and flexible!"

Elise S.

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Kathryn R K.


Cromwell, CT

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitting

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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Best babysitter by far. She actively cares for my daughter bringing games to play with her, does crafty activities and helps her with her homework, etc. My daughter looks up to Katie like a big sister. She's a fantastic role model."

Meredith S.

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Laura F.


Newington, CT

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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...

Keri W.

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Joann M.


Rocky Hill, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

sitter, Fun, Reliable And Outgoing Personality And Great With Children

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.

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Abigail H.


Middletown, CT

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

JULY/AUG CAREGIVER

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

CERTIFIED TEACHER!!! About me: I am a 26-year-old special education teacher along with having a degree in elementary education. I'm looking for some extra hours on the weekends. I am very flexible and have a lot of experience with children of all ages. From Fall 2020-July 2022 I worked as a live in nanny (Boston area) before...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Abby for several days in the summer time prior to our 2 year old daughter starting daycare. Our little one took to Abby very quickly and couldn't stop talking about her. We were thoroughly impressed with her ability to jump right in and anticipate what our...

Jessica B.

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Mckenzie F.


Moodus, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"McKenzie is absolutely amazing with our children. She has built a great relationship with my 19 month old daughter and has cared for her since she was just 3 months old. Mckenzie treats her like her own family. She is loving, dependable and flexible! Our daughter...

Jamie C.

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Keyana B.


Cromwell, CT

$17-18/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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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Shannon H.


Middletown, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Shannon is a wonderful person. She truly cares about our son. We never worry when he's in her care. She's great with healthy food prep and always happy to accommodate a variable schedule. "

Inga J.

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, CT

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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