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I am Jaide I current work childcare my whole life I current work and I am infant toddler teacher I love the kids I treat them as my own and they have so much fun with me
Skylar W.
Glastonbury, CT
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have roughly 8 years of childcare experience. I have been babysitting since about 15 years old and have been working in a child care center for the past 4 years. I have been primarily in the infant room (about 3 years) but have been in other rooms as well (toddlers + preschool). I am very used to watching multiple children at...
Skylar can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Breanna M.
Middletown, CT
$20-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi , im a very reliable, patient and creative person with approximately 9 years of child care experience, caring for children from infants to teenagers. With me your child will receive the best care and I'm willing to do extra tasks if requested. Personally im an organizer , planner, multitasker and nursing assistant. With all...
Breanna can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
I am a retired college counselor who has been taking care of my 2 grandchildren since they were born. They are both in school full-time now (girl 8 and boy 5), and my grant-based job in education ended last year. Therefore, I want to resume working part-time and care for children as I have done for years, including 10 years...
Virginia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Mary N.
Glastonbury, CT
$21-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. I earned my degree in education and went on to teach elementary for 5 years before I pursued a training coordinator career to support my growing family. My 10 years of experience working with children with the local Vietnamese...
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've taken care of several families: for doctors with 3 boys, for 6 years; a vice president of a company with 2 boys, for 5 years, and others. I love children, and will provide good references when requested. My duties have included cooking, driving, laundry, ironing, errands and I have no problems sleeping over or whenever...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sandra was WONDERFUL. We only didn't hire her over salary. And honestly I think she deserves more than we can afford. She wasn't asking for a lot but I just couldn't swing it at this time, if I could have afforded to pay it I would have. I don't know what it was...
Emilia E.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We have known Heather for about a year now, and she has been absolutely invaluable. She has a wonderful calm way about her. Despite some challenges that my son has presented, Heather always has been open minded and willing to take things as they come. She has...
Kelly S.
Rachel S.
West Hartford, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
CAREER NANNY Of 10+ Years Looking For Part Time Work In Boston
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rachel, Mother of a 13yo daughter and professional Nanny since 2005. I have been very fortunate to have long term relationships with each of the 4 families I've looked after! Are you the next fabulous family I can support? Ideally I'm looking to care for an infant or toddler close to West Hartford.
My childcare beliefs:...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"There isn't a strong enough reference I could write - it wouldn't do justice to how influential and important Rachel and her family was to ours.
We found Rachel through a mother's group in Boston. Within the first interview, we knew it would work for us. To...
Matthew M.
Morgan T.
Bristol, CT
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Morgan. I am a highly experienced babysitter with 16 years of experience. I have worked as an infant and toddler lead teacher, a nanny, and even ran my own in-home daycare for infants and young toddlers for a while when my eldest was an infant! Although I took some time off to raise my own babies, W (4) and A...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan is OUTSTANDING with kids! She cared for our 18 month old and newborn. She is patient, kind, and is someone I would trust with my kids EVERY TIME in EVERY situation! You would be so lucky to have Morgan care for your kiddos! "
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Ljiljana K.
Cheshire, CT
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a young grandmother who has 30+ years of experience taking care of kids from infancy up to teens. I have already raised 3 children of my own (all adults ) and have 3 grand kids that I babysit occasionally. I also have nanny and babysitting experience with referrals. I want to provide a happy childhood and ensure that they...
Ljiljana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is a very energetic and passionate person."
Verna L.
5.0
(2)
Full time nanny, LOTS of experience in child care.
I started working as a babysitter at 14, and got my first job in a school as an after school counselor at 16 years old!
I love children and have 10 years of experience in school/classroom settings!
child care
summer camp counselor
experience nannying infants long term
very...
Cinnamin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cinnamin is a highly reliable and compassionate individual. She cared for my 6 week old daughter, 5 days a week for 8 hours a day. I always felt confident leaving my daughter in her care knowing that she was well taken care of. Cinnamin has consistently exceeded my...
Maria M.
Katrina G.
Windsor, CT
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katrina! I have been taking care of and working with children for over 15 years. I have volunteered, and worked in child care facilities, and have also worked as a nanny taking care of children in their home. I have experience with children from 1-month-old through 13 years old. I also have about 5 years...
Katrina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katrina was amazing with our 2yo and 4yo! She was thoughtful re: questions about them prior to meeting them and when she met them, they took to her right away! She was playful with them and was able to redirect my 2yo when he was (very) sad before we left. I will...
Danielle M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Jade I am 24 years old. I graduated with a Bio molecular science degree at CCSU. I am currently pursuing a nursing degree. I have been babysitting for 6+ years. I have experience with infants, twins, toddlers and older children. I am CPR certified. I would describe myself as patient, kind and reliable. I love...
Jade can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jade was fun and kind to my 5 year old daughter. She was punctual and go with the flow. We look forward to having her babysit again."
Christine D.
Caroline G.
Windsor, CT
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Caroline And I've Babysat & Nannied All Age Groups For Over 9 Years.
5.0
(1)
Childcare is a passion of mine and I bring my creativity & positive energy into my work. I realize how integral the early stages of life are, and how much of an impact we can have on our youth through our actions, language, and responses. I am a nurturing, energetic, and compassionate caregiver.
I would love to prioritize...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline is caring, responsible, trustworthy and creative. She incorporates outdoor play when weather permits, sharing her love for nature. She can handle all the fun of a newborn (spit up, bottles and naps) and can keep older/more active kids engaged and...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile! Here's a bit about my background in childcare:
I started babysitting at age 11 and have since gained over 18 years of experience working with children. I hold an A. A. S. in Early Childhood Education, a B. A. in Elementary and Special Education, a B. A. in Game Design and...
Kris can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kris is outstanding! Always dependable and great with kids and babies. We love Kris!"
Frances M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madelynn-- I go by Maddy, but little ones often call me Dee Dee. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Human Development & Family Sciences from UConn in the winter of 2020. Through school, I worked as a primary teacher in an infant classroom, and later, as a nanny; in total, I have 5 years of experience working with...
Madelynn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Maddy has provided full-time childcare for our family for the last year. She is reliable, patient, and loving for our now 1.5 yo. She taught our child basic sign language early on, supported our baby-led weaning preferences, and created a solid daily routine. She...
Megan L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
CPR and First Aid Certified and have over 20+ years experience with infants and younger toddlers and have cared for all ages of children. Private Nanny/babysitter for a long time now and worked for a fews daycare centers in the past. Very Reliable and great references as well. Looking forward to speaking with you soon.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had Jennifer take care of our 8 month old daughter for a couple of months until coronavirus pandemic hit. She never took a day off and was always extremely punctual. She was very playful with our daughter and our daughter became very fond of her in a short time....
Leena N.
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.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student, studying to get my undergraduate degree before continuing to become a special education teacher. I have been caring for children privately (as a babysitter/nanny) as well as an infant teacher and a toddler teacher at local day-cares for the past 5 years. I also have experience caring for children long...
Kris can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"As a parent of multiple special needs children, Kris was a godsend for our family. It's extremely difficult to find someone not only qualified but also patient enough. Kris is a joy to have around our entire family and we trust her with any needs for our children."
Care member
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, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon was our nanny for over 4 years - initially with our first born and as our family grew with our second child. Shannon is a loving, dependable person and became an extension of our family. The kids loved her and we miss her dearly now that our kids are a...
Jonathan F.
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Portland, CT
Sandra N.
5.0
My family was truly blessed when we hired Sandra to take care of my dear aunt last year. Sandra is an exceptional caretaker with a wide variety of skills and talents. She was extremely responsible and conducted many caretaking responsibilities with compassion and good humor. She bathed, cooked,...
- Care member
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.
Rachel S.
5.0
There isn't a strong enough reference I could write - it wouldn't do justice to how influential and important Rachel and her family was to ours.
We found Rachel through a mother's group in Boston. Within the first interview, we knew it would work for us. To say she's a natural is an...
- Matthew M.
Morgan T.
5.0
Morgan is OUTSTANDING with kids! She cared for our 18 month old and newborn. She is patient, kind, and is someone I would trust with my kids EVERY TIME in EVERY situation! You would be so lucky to have Morgan care for your kiddos!
- Care member
Ljiljana K.
5.0
Lilly is a wonderful thoughtful and detail oriented housekeeper and caregiver. Feel lucky to have found her to help our family!
- Olivia S.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Portland, CT
How much is child care for an infant near me in Portland, 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 Portland, CT to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Portland, CT, is $23.00.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Portland, CT?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Portland, 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 Portland, CT?
The infant child care services available near you in Portland, 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 Portland, CT?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Portland, 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 Portland, CT?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Portland, 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.