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60 infants child care are listed in Colchester, CT
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 11 years
Infants child care in Colchester, CT
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & 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
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience. I primarily do date night or back-up sitting for many families! Fully COVID-vaccinated as of 3/2021- got my third booster 10/2023. I am a certified teacher and taught as a Lead Preschool Teacher for 6 years at ECSU, now I'm a Home Visitor for Early Head Start. To protect the infants and...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Heather is great with my kids! My kids always talk about a game they did with Heather. My youngest who usually doesn't want anyone to care for her except her parents was asking Heather not to leave!"
Laura B.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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
(11)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Myrna took care of our son starting at the age of 3 1/2 months and then started taking care of our daughter as well from birth about 2 1/2 years later. We can't say enough about how Myrna cared for our children. In the 4 1/2 years that she was with us she literally...
Konstadina D.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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
(4)
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jalynne watched my 3yr old and 5 month old for a couple hours in the morning. She arrived on time. Picked everything up very easily. My 3yr old has separation anxiety and has a hard time when I leave at daycare every day but I was able to leave no problem when she...
Alexandra T.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nishante babysat for my kiddos while I was in New London for a work conference. She is a total pro. Great communication, lovely with my kids (3 and 6). Highly recommend her!"
Jessie A.
Kayla S.
Middletown, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kayla. I am 24 years old and I love caring for kids. I have worked at a daycare for 2+ years as a head infants teacher. I have also nannied for 8 years working with children of all ages. I also offer the option to nanny from my home. It helps a lot of parents that work from home not be disturbed. I send hourly...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kayla is a great nanny! She was our nanny during Covid and I don't know what we would have done with out her. She took care of my daughter who was 4 months old and my son who was 4 years old. She took them on walks, did art with them, meal prepped, and everything...
Tyler P.
Hailey B.
Norwich, CT
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Former Educator & Military Spouse Looking To Continue My Passion For Loving Children!
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Hailey is working with us for the summer and my kids adore her!! She goes above and beyond what is expected. I would highly recommend her and will definitely continue using her through out the summer, then for a night out sitter when she is available."
Susan S.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
I have cared for many children with ages ranging from infant to 11+ years of age. I have lead the children in various activities such as art projects, indoor and outdoor games, as well as taking them on outings. Likewise, I have supervised children while at swimming lessons. I have also helped the children with homework as...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
I am a graduate student at Northeastern looking for a consistent babysitting job! I have experience babysitting before, both with infants and elementary aged children. I am CPR certified and I am also comfortable around pets! I am very enthusiastic and trustworthy, and love to work with kids.
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been a nanny for 8 years and I also have two kids of my own I love kids and I would be an amazing nanny I will treat your kids as my own. I'm a fun an happy person I have no problem helping you with any other things as well. I have experience with children with special needs and I have experience with infants.
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Colchester, CT
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
Shanelle T.
5.0
Shanelle was wonderful and nannies for us all summer while she was home. She was always on time, dependable and our daughter loved her!
- Megan S.
Heather S.
5.0
Heather has watched my children multiple times and we can always count on her. Bonus is that my boys love spending time with her so it's always a win-win situation! Highly recommend
- Cherie C.
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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 $15.75.
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.