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60 infants child care are listed in Colchester, CT
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 9 years
Infants child care in Colchester, CT
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My 8 years of experience began when I was in high school, I volunteered at a daycare and babysat for multiple families. I graduated from ECSU with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Studio Art Minor. In school I excelled in classes about infant and childhood development and principles of learning. After graduation I worked...
Ashelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Ashelyn is a very caring, fun, artistic, smart, punctual and reliable person. She is the type of babysitter who interacts and plays with children on their level. She always follows our rules and instructions. She is also an excellent driver."
Cary M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emma, I'm 25 years old. I started working with kids in 2020 and absolutely love it! I have experience in after school program settings, ECE centers, and as a babysitter, as well as my current job at YNH Children's Hospital. Most of my experience is with kids ages 2-11, but I have experience ranging from infants...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Emma did a great job watching my two kiddos while our au pair was out on vacation for a week! She is very responsible, punctual, and responsive and our kids had so much fun with her. We will definitely reach out to her the next time we need a sitter!"
Janet H.
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently am working in the healthcare field as a health aide. I help seniors stay healthy and comfortable at home. I provide personal services like running errands, bathing, dressing, and grooming. 10 years ago, I was a nanny for two children, ages 6 and 10. I have babysat young children and toddlers in the past as well....
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathryn is working with my young adult autistic daughter providing in home and out in the community support. This can be challanging, but Kathryn is patient and responsive to my daughter's needs. She works with me on activity and learning plans and implements them...
John O.
Susan R.
Old Saybrook, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Adult Available For Individual Infant/baby Childcare!
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mom of 2 adult Children
Experienced Babysitter
Excellent References
1-3 days per week Monday-Friday
Old Saybrook
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sue to care for our four year old boy while in town. From the initial conversation prior to hiring, she was warm, caring and experienced. She kept in communication up until our arrival and was proactive always about reaching out. She was able to keep our...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Shanelle and I am a Ph. D. student at UConn with a previous Masters in Environmental Biology. My undergraduate degree focused on both Zoology and Family & Child Studies. I have been nannying for about 10 years now and I love it! I am comfortable working with all ages, and can bring many fun ideas for playtime. I love...
Shanelle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have worked with Shanelle as her supervisor for over 6 years. I have seen her very caring nature, attention to direction/detail, personal investment, and advocacy for a wide range of ages that make her an exceptional caregiver."
Dave L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom to an active 3-year-old boy, and am hoping to find a family that would let me bring my son along to care for your children. I was a full time nanny to a family of 3 for a year and a half before they moved and my son was born. I worked as a daycare teacher for infants and 1-2-year-olds for two years. I have been a...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kaitlyn as a nanny for our three young children, starting with our twin boys as just under one year old, and their older sister being 18 months older. We hired her during the pandemic, under the most stressful of circumstances, with two working parents in...
Alexis G.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Karla was SUCH a blessing to our family. She cared for our son from 2months old to 8months. She was such an incredible help to me during that time of adjustment. She went above and beyond working on different developmental milestones. I trust her completely and was...
Teresa V.
Myrna G.
Middletown, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Love kids! Just call me " Mary Poppins" I sing, can cajole them into taking a spoonful of medicine, and have the ever ready bag :) mother of 2. As a musician & singer, fun thru song, music, games & crafts, is my specialty. I have been a preschool teacher and director of an infant to preschool daycare. I have cared for all ages,...
Myrna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Myrna was very easy to communicate with and organize the evening of babysitting. She brought lots of toys and books for our 21 month old son and feed him dinner. She handled putting him to sleep with ease. She also sent us pictures throughout her time with our son...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lisa and I am a child caregiver, mature retired registered nurse looking to babysit for infants and children. I am available on a full-time basis and will work with your schedule. Thank you
Lisa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is a huge part of our family, and we're so sad to see her go! She's been with us for almost three years since our first son was 8 weeks old. Lisa is wonderful with children, and she's an RN so we felt super safe to leave our children with her. She is loving,...
Julia L.
Gianna P.
New London, CT
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a nanny for three separate infants. The first was a little girl, but she got accepted into day care at about 9 months of age. However, I found my time there to be very rewarding and I learned a lot. I worked from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. , and I also did some light housework. I would dress the baby, feed her, play...
Gianna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Gianna is an absolutely wonderful nanny and person. She has been nannying for our son for ~10 months, and we couldn't have asked for a better caregiver. She is reliable, loving, energetic, kind, flexible, thoughtful, the list goes on and on. We are beyond sad to...
Lindsay R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because I love seeing them have fun and learn new things.
I started working with kids when I was 16 years old as a baby sitter. I then became a daycare teacher and worked with infants 0-18 months. I now work with children 2-4 with autism.
One thing you should know about me is that I am currently in...
Isabelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabelle was very sweet and caring with our newborn. Highly recommend."
Charla A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone !
My name is Jalynne . I am 23 years old and have been living in New Hampshire for the past few years, but I recently moved back to my hometown, Cromwell, CT. I have been providing childcare to families all over Connecticut and New Hampshire for the past eight years. I am CPR and First Aid certified. My top...
Jalynne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We loved Jalynne! She took care of our 4 and 1.5 year old girls. She played with them, made cupcakes, took them outside to a playground and walk in the woods. The girls had so much fun! She is a very calm and nice person. Super helpful when taking care of kids with...
Karen D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families,
My name is Emily and I am 29 years old and have both and undergraduate degree in human development and family studies and a masters degree in school psychology. I have worked with children of all ages from infants as young as 3 months to students with special needs age 20+ that have aged out of k-12 education,...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Katie O.
Manchester, CT
$26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm a very reliable, patient, and positive person with 7+ years of experience taking care of children ranging from infants to school age. I recently became a mother in October of 2022 to a baby girl! In my care your children will be safe, happy, and loved.
I am flexible as far as hours however would need set hours each week...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Great worker. Very responsible and caring. Always on time, and goes above and beyond to make sure your child is safe and happy."
Care member
Heather W.
Rocky Hill, CT
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!!
I am searching for a family or multiple families for babysitting or part time nannying. I work as a full time childcare Teacher.
I have 22 years of experience working with children from infants to school age!
I am CPR, first aid and EPI-Pen certified.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
I hope we can connect-...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heather was absolutely wonderful with our three children. She was incredibly attentive to everything and the our kids absolutely loved spending time with her. Heather would be a terrific addition to any family and someone who is trustworthy, caring and someone...
Jenny N.
Sarah B.
Norwich, CT
$36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children of all ages since I was about 12 years old. I come from a large family and began baby-sitting young. I have started for my associates in early childhood education and am CPR First Aid and CT medication administration certified.
The past six years I have worked in group homes with mentally and a...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sarah cares for our two year and 10 month old boys as if they were her own. She puts them down for naps, cuddles, and read books. She makes them lunches and bottles, is super helpful with potty training and picking up after them. I could go on and on, we just...
Matthew D.
5.0
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
4.9
(13)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Reliable, responsible adult who is fun, organized, and has a graduate degree and is a full-spectrum doula! Very comfortable and happy to work with smaller children, as well as older children up to about age 10/11. I have many years of experience working with newborns and infants all the way up to 13-year-olds. I am patient,...
Nishante can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nishante went above and beyond for my 2 children. She was very detail oriented and made sure everything was completed before she left for the day. She taught my youngest how to write her name and came up with creative outlets for my daughter's energy bursts."
Kala Lynn P.
Hailey B.
Norwich, CT
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Former Educator & Military Spouse Looking To Continue My Passion For Loving Children!
5.0
(3)
As a former educator, I have found how much the education system lacks when it comes to the needs of children. While trying to transition out of the profession, I can't deny the continuous passion I have for children. I have a range of experience with all elementary ages, pre-k, toddlers, and infants. I am also very...
Hailey can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Our family had the pleasure to have Hailey as our nanny for 6 hours each week day for the last two years. She started when my boys were one and two years old and now they are three and four! She lived through many major stages of development with our kids. She...
Jill G.
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Colchester, CT
Ashelyn D.
5.0
Ashelyn is a fantastic nanny. She takes care of my 8-month old once a week and my daughter loves her and has a great time. Ashelyn takes her on walks, to the park, the library, and gives her lots of opportunities to play and socialize. She always shows up early and never rushes off at the end of the...
- Kristin C.
Emma K.
5.0
Emma did a great job watching my two kiddos while our au pair was out on vacation for a week! She is very responsible, punctual, and responsive and our kids had so much fun with her. We will definitely reach out to her the next time we need a sitter!
- Janet H.
Shannon H.
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.
Kathryn N.
5.0
Kathryn is working with my young adult autistic daughter providing in home and out in the community support. This can be challanging, but Kathryn is patient and responsive to my daughter's needs. She works with me on activity and learning plans and implements them so that my daughter has fun and is...
- John O.
Susan R.
5.0
We hired Sue to care for our four year old boy while in town. From the initial conversation prior to hiring, she was warm, caring and experienced. She kept in communication up until our arrival and was proactive always about reaching out. She was able to keep our little guy busy and entertained and...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Colchester, CT
How much is child care for an infant near me in Colchester, CT?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Colchester, CT to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Colchester, CT, is $20.83.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Colchester, CT?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Colchester, CT by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Colchester, CT?
The infant child care services available near you in Colchester, CT can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Colchester, CT?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Colchester, CT, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Colchester, CT?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Colchester, CT, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.