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Infants child care in Preston, CT

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Lilly M.


Quaker Hill, CT

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

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As a dedicated childcare provider with over a decade of experience, my passion lies in nurturing and educating children while supporting families. My journey in caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which ignited my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. Patience, creativity, and a friendly nature define...
Lilly can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
I started babysitting in my early teens for neighbors and volunteered as a Sunday school teacher for 1st graders at my church ages 14-18. I have always enjoyed working with children because I admire their curiosity and excitement for the world around them. I took a child development class in high school which included a semester...
Evelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Need a substitute? Need a break, wanna get out on the weekend? No sleep, need rest? Page away! I could do part time on the weekdays. Perhaps eventually full time. I'd love to do overnight, 3rd shift for newborns or colic infants - I'd be more than happy to help out exhausted, sleep-deprived parents so that they can catch up...
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Laury L.


Norwich, CT

$20/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Experienced Child Caregiver and Mom I've been babysitting a wonderful little girl since she was just 2 months old, and she's now 2 years old. I'm also a mom to a 6-year-old boy, which gives me valuable experience with children of different ages. I'm dedicated to providing a safe and caring environment where kids can grow,...
Laury can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very compassionate, enthusiastic and friendly person, she enjoys helping others 🤗"

Care member

I'm a patient, calm, creative, and friendly caregiver with some high school education. My passion for supporting families led me to pursue childcare, and I'm excited to provide a reliable child care option for you. I believe in open and regular communication with parents and follow their preferred methods, whether it's verbal...
Hi there! My name is summer, I am 18 years old, and from westerly Rhode Island. I have a passion for children and early childhood development. I love kids and hope to have my own one day! I am moving down to the Tampa area from Rhode Island, and am having to leave my daycare job as the head teacher of the infant room, although I...
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Lisa P.


Waterford, CT

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Lisa, a child caregiver .

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Elizabeth B.


Mystic, CT

$15-17/hr6 yrs exp

I am CPR and First Aid certified as well as Med certified. I am currently working in a daycare as a Head Toddler Teacher, and I plan on leaving do work for a family instead. While working at a daycare I have Learned Curriculum and can implement that into your child's everyday activities as well as crafts, and outside play. I...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is awesome with kids and has two of her own"

Riley H.

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Anya D.


Waterford, CT

$28-50/hr5 yrs exp

Friendly Face And Confident Care :)

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Nishante P.


New London, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Caregiver

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, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Gianna P.


New London, CT

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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.

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Emily H.


East Lyme, CT

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Full Time Caregiver/babysitter/nanny Available

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, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Gretchen N.


Mystic, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Or Tutor

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

*BS Science and Education URI 1988 *MS Curriculm Design and Science Education 2020 UTA *Mom of 2 wonderful adults. 2 cats, 2 dogs, and a turtle *Home School Coach/Teacher (individual or group) *Infant and child Nanny or 1 time sitter *Pet friendly long before I became a teacher, I was babysitting. I loved it. In my 1st 3 years...
Gretchen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"I hired Gretchen last minute, but she was very accommodating to my three girls and I. I could tell from her interactions with me and with my girls that she genuinely enjoys children and being around them. She had several activities planned for my kids to do and...

Sabrina M.

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Charlotte O.


Westerly, RI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/ Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a 31-year-old college graduate with a Master's Degree in Education. I have experience working with young children from infancy up to school-aged children. I am a current Adaptive Physical Education teacher in the area and I'm looking for some additional work outside of school hours. I have been an elementary teacher for the...
Charlotte can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Charlotte is wonderful! She is reliable and does a great job! "

Molly H.

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Amanda S.


Colchester, CT

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available Evenings And Weekends

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.

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Abi R.


Niantic, CT

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Warm, caring, enthusiastic 23-year-old, loves children. About 8 years babysitting experience, as well as 3+ years of daycare experience working with infants and toddlers daily. Family pet? No problem! I love working with animals as well! I enjoy everything from arts and crafts to homework help, and mealtime to playtime to...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abby and her friend helped my family and several others at a wedding. There were a lot of kids, it was a little crazy at times, but they handled it all. Abby was a huge help throughout the night, with dinner, and especially at bedtime. Thanks!"

Matthew C.

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Shanelle T.


Windham, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Pet Sitter

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.

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Rebecca B.


Windham, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I am a recently retired elementary school teacher with 24+ years' experience with infants and children of all ages. I am looking for opportunities to help families needing child care. I love children, enjoy nature and crafts, playing games, and reading.
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a patient and friendly childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this fulfilling career, and I strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where they can learn and thrive. I believe in...
As a caregiver with six years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact on children's lives. My background includes a college degree and training in CPR and First Aid. My calm and friendly demeanor allows me to connect easily with children of all ages. Whether it's outdoor games,...

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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Preston, CT

Laury L.

5.0

She is very compassionate, enthusiastic and friendly person, she enjoys helping others 🤗

- Care member

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.

Elizabeth B.

5.0

She is awesome with kids and has two of her own

- Riley H.

Anya D.

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.

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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