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Ashley Z.
Westbrook, CT
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
As a nurturing childcare professional with over half a decade of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My warm and patient nature creates a welcoming environment for children to thrive and learn. I prioritize clear and open communication with parents, ensuring a seamless...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I am a newly registered nurse looking for some extra hours working as a babysitter. I am a caring, fun loving, responsible person and I love being around children. I have a lot of experience working with kids of all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified and completed a semester long internship as a student nurse at Boston...
Luci can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
After 30 years of raising my own girls, (I have three daughters ages 30, 29, 20 I now have the time to help you raise yours! Soon-to-be empty nester looking for part time babysitting jobs for your infants. I am a 60 years old mother of three, with a bachelor's degree, as well as culinary degree. I have been a mother's helper for...
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Abigail O.
Niantic, CT
$28-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'm a passionate childcare provider with nine years of experience. My love of working with children comes from my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I've had the pleasure of caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I have a knack for creating a safe and nurturing environment where children feel...
As the eldest of 4 in a divorced household, most of the parenting responsibilities fell on me while my parent was at work. I have been taking care of my younger siblings (ages 16, 17, and 20 now) pretty much their whole lives. I loved it so much that I volunteered at a daycare for 2 years with infants, toddlers, and...
Jacie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a young at heart Grandmother who has worked with Children, Teens and Young Adults of all ages and abilities for many years. I am Honest, Reliable and I have a Positive attitude when working with Others. I am not working with infants at this time. I have also worked as a CT Certified HHA with Seniors and as a CT Certified...
Laurie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Kristina E.
Killingworth, CT
$44/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kristina. I live in CT, (not NY like my profile states). I am a CT certified teacher and an experienced child care worker. Additionally, I am CPR and Epi-Pen. I have a dependable, safe car. I'm willing to help with some cleaning and cooking for the children. My experience includes working with children ages infants -...
Emily Jo L.
Clinton, CT
$20/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and supporting children's growth. With over 20 years of experience, I've honed my skills in creating a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for kids of all ages, from infants to preteens.
I pride myself on my creativity and imagination, always finding new...
Emily Jo can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We are so incredibly lucky to have found Lisa. My husband and I had twins when our son was 22 months old, and we weren't quite sure what our care needs would be. We hired a postpartum Douala for 8 weeks and then opted to find a nanny. Lisa is kind, warm, and...
Alexandra H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Amanda. I grew up in CT and I graduated from URI in 2018. I currently work remotely for a university in Boston and travel abroad four months a year (September-December). During high school and college, I was a resident camp counselor in New Hampshire and love working with kids! I have spent summers babysitting infants...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Amanda was great! Very sweet, extremely punctual, and responsible."
Michelle L.
Jessica S.
Guilford, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Educated, Experienced Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Position!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in the childcare field for over 20 years. I have worked as a pre-school teacher, special education paraprofessional and as a nanny. I have experience with many different age groups. As a nanny I have many experienced years with infants and toddlers. I enjoy facilitating in the growth of emotional and physically...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was integral in facilitating our family's transition from parental leave back to full-time work. Jessica quickly became part of our family and was always dependable and trustworthy. She cared for and loved our 2-month old as if she were her own daughter....
Jocelyn C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for more than 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families.
I am CPR/First Aid/AED...
Joann can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The best ever! Joann provides the type of care you expect from an NAEYC accredited facility. Top notch! She instantly created a bond with my son, because she is committed to making him her focus. I truly appreciate her flexibility in my scheduling, and her...
Marina R.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nishante is awesome!
We hired her to take care of our 4 week old newborn and she is so good with her. She is very nice, helpful and has helped us in so many ways.
She doesn't do the bare minimum, she puts a lot of personal touches on everything. We are very...
Lisa P.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 years+ experience from newborns to teens; extensive volunteer experience in primary school literacy/math/fine arts programs. Very patient, loving, outdoors/crafting/arts/experiential learning focus; experience with colicky newborns, sensory-sensitive, etc. Skilled with infants but love all ages! Let's talk and I can...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia was great with our babies (baby and toddler)! She got down on their level to talk, read stories, play outside. She was on time and even stayed longer or did extra hours if she could. She even noticed our baby had a feeding issue (tongue-tied) because she's...
Jae M.
Gianna P.
New London, CT
$15-20/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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a Mom of two young men in college. I have been caring for children since 1982. I am infant and adult CPR certified. My childcare experience ranges from being a Mom, babysitter, caregiver, nanny, personal home assistant, infant and toddler church volunteer and certified pre-k teacher. I find extreme joy and...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shannon has a real natural gift for interacting, entertaining, and helping children develop into kind, curious, and responsible human beings. I used her for my four children over a period of 20 years. One of my children has special needs and she delicately met all...
Monica C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am confident that my experience as a kind and hard working childcare professional will provide the skills you are looking for. Your little one deserves the very best and I intend to give that to them! I have a high school diploma and am currently completing my licensing as a Child Development Associate. I am also in college...
Anya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anya is amazing - mature, responsible and caring and has helped with my lil one since she was 3 months. Highly recommend her."
Nikita J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a kind and caring babysitter who never leaves the house without a smile. I have 8 years of experience, beginning back when I was 15 when I started babysitting. Throughout my time with children, I have sat for over 20 families. I have also been a full-time and part-time nanny for 4 years total. For two years I was a teacher...
Rory can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Rory was wonderful with my daughter. The first time we met, Rory got right down to my daughter's level and started to play with her. Rory was so caring and understanding of my daughter. I knew that with Rory my daughter was safe. I highly recommend her."
Kelly S.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Shannon H.
Middletown, CT
$10-25/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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
Special Needs Care
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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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Essex, CT
Lisa P.
5.0
We are so incredibly lucky to have found Lisa. My husband and I had twins when our son was 22 months old, and we weren't quite sure what our care needs would be. We hired a postpartum Douala for 8 weeks and then opted to find a nanny. Lisa is kind, warm, and professional. She's always on time and...
- Alexandra H.
Amanda S.
5.0
Amanda was great! Very sweet, extremely punctual, and responsible.
- Michelle L.
Jessica S.
5.0
Jess worked as our full time nanny for about 1.5 years caring for our two kids aged 3 and 5, and has continued to provide care to our children on and off since 2018. She provided excellent care for our son who has a neuro developmental delay. Jess was not only our nanny, but she was and is a part of...
- Melissa W.
Joann R.
5.0
My wife and I were very lucky to have family available to care for our children while we worked for a long time however, the time inevitably came to search for outside help. We were extremely nervous about what this change, and what to expect with it, and we began searching online for...
- Care member
Nishante P.
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.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Essex, CT
How much is child care for an infant near me in Essex, 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 Essex, CT to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Essex, CT, is $40.00.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Essex, CT?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Essex, 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 Essex, CT?
The infant child care services available near you in Essex, 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 Essex, CT?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Essex, 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 Essex, CT?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Essex, 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.