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Heather W.
Rocky Hill, CT
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!!
I am looking to transition from being a full-time childcare teacher to a full-time nanny!
I have been working with children for 22 years and would love to continue to do so but in a different setting.
I have experience working with infants to school age children. I would prefer to work for a family with two children,...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Bogumila D.
Wethersfield, CT
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children and truly enjoy helping them learn and grow! My strengths are I'm positive, hardworking person, creative and responsable nanny with almost 6 years of experience caring for children ages newborn to 10 years. Highly skilled in infant care with extensive knowledge of safety precautions, feeding techniques, and...
Bogumila can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emma F.
South Glastonbury, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Emma! I have previous work experience as a para at Nayaug and Hopewell Elementary School and nannying for several families. Currently I am in school for Graphic Design at CT State. Previous childcare duties include drop off and pick up, light housekeeping, laundry, and errands. I have nannied full time during...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emma Y.
Middletown, CT
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've been caring for children for the last three years, and I'm passionate about helping them learn and grow. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I'm patient and calm, and I have a creative and imaginative approach to play. I love to play outdoor sports and physical games, as well as...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy taking care of infants, and children. I get along well with pets. I have an 8-year-old Bichon Frise (dog). I have also had many foster children in my care. I worked as a nurse for children, with special needs, in their homes.
Irene can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Julia M.
Wethersfield, CT
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have almost 10 years of experience working with children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I have worked in a school running an after school preschool program for the last 5 years, and loved every bit of it! I have also taught kindergarten and been a full time nanny for infants and toddlers. I am a recent college graduate looking...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Ghada Z.
Berlin, CT
$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Hositing At My Home . Love Kids And Very Patient With Them .
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an American Muslim lived in UAE for last 12 years . Came back to the states 2 years ago looking for a job as baby sitter . I worked as baby sitter there for 4 years for ages between 2 months and 12years . I have experience with twins . I love kids especially infants and I'm very patient with them . I have 3 lovely daughters...
Ghada can also help with: Carpooling
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
CPR
CNA
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
From taking care of the Elderly to infants and toddlers. I worked for New. Britain transportation (10 yrs) on the Children's Special needs School Bus. Making sure no medical emergencies happen on my shift with any of my children. I call them my children because I have my eyes and ears on them as if they were my own.
I raised...
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Karen D.
Wethersfield, CT
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with 8 years of experience caring for children ages 0 to 3. Additionally I am a mom to 5 children ages 29-16. My passion lies in supporting families and fostering children's growth and development. I'm patient, calm, and friendly, and I believe in open communication with parents about their child's...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, 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.
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, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lilly is a very caring and nurturing person. She is dependable and is also great with kids."
Dusan D.
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, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was in a pinch and needed a sitter at the last minute for my two daughters, ages 2 and 7, and I am beyond grateful that I found Katrina. Within the first minute of meeting Katrina, I knew that she would be a great fit. She has a beautiful personality, was warm...
Erin 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.
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
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.
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.