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Infants child care in Preston, CT
Lilly M.
Quaker Hill, CT
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Evelyn M.
Gales Ferry, CT
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Adriane T.
North Stonington, CT
$17/hr • 8 yrs exp
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...
Laury L.
Norwich, CT
$20/hr • 3 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, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Summer B.
Uncasville, CT
$16-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
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...
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & 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.
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & 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.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting at 11 years old for neighbors' kids. I was a camp counselor and a lifeguard in my teens. I love doing craft projects and reading. I raised 2 boys and have a 6-year-old grandson and 2 granddaughters who are my heart and soul. I have a Bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart University. I love cats and dogs. I am...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sue is absolutely amazing with kids! She takes wonderful care of my 8 year old and 5 year old! She always provides fun activities for them to do while they are in her care. She also helps out with the cats and the dog as needed and I always come home to a tidy...
Amber P.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
4.6
(10)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Gretchen as an occasional babysitter for our two boys (6 and 2). She was punctual and well-prepared, and the kids loved her."
James A.
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Charlotte is wonderful! She is reliable and does a great job! "
Molly 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.
5.0
(4)
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
"I was very nervous about leaving our 2.5 year-old while visiting my parent's house. She was extremely flexible and very devoted to making our daughter feel OK even when she was sad that we left. Abby kept me up-to-date as much as I needed via text messages while we...
Christine C.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there my name is Shannon and I am 27 years old! I have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I have worked as a PCA for individuals with special needs, a nanny for infants up to 12 years old and a pre school head teacher for roughly two years. I am American Red Cross CPR CERTIFIED and I also have my epi pen and...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My wife and I hired Shannon to watch our 10 year old boy and two year old girl, we had a great experience with Shannon, she’s professional and courteous, and our kids absolutely loved her, I highly recommend Shannon"
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.
Rebecca B.
Windham, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Jordan A.
Charlestown, RI
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
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...
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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.
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.
Susan H.
5.0
We initially reached out to Susan to inquire if she would be interested in providing childcare for our two sons (then 2 month olds and almost three years old). We met Susan at the park and she immediately got down and dirty in the sandbox with our truck loving boy. He immediately took to her and...
- Courtney Z.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Preston, CT
How much is child care for an infant near me in Preston, 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 Preston, CT to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Preston, CT, is $30.00.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Preston, CT?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Preston, 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 Preston, CT?
The infant child care services available near you in Preston, 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 Preston, CT?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Preston, 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 Preston, CT?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Preston, 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.