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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Katherine, and I've been nannying on and off for 5 years now with kids of all ages, from infant to pre teen. My favorite age is infant to toddler, because I love to watch them grow into their own person. I have my CNA license and am CPR/AED certified in both infant and adult. I am engaging, energetic, and love to...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license.
Date: 2024
To whom it may concern,
I would like to...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!"
Brooke L.
Karen F.
Rocky Hill, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Working With All Ages. I Have 8 Years Experience. Love Working With Children.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Not available at this time. Thank you! Hi, A little about myself. I have two teenagers. While staying home to raise my children. I opened a daycare out of my house for 10 years . Right now, I've been a nanny for almost 4 years, and love it. She will be going to school in the fall. I love helping children make their milestones,...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karen is extremely attentive with the kids and she is very trustworthy. "
Elizabeth C.
Myrna G.
Middletown, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Love kids! Just call me " Mary Poppins" I sing, can cajole them into taking a spoonful of medicine, and have the ever ready bag :) mother of 2. As a musician & singer, fun thru song, music, games & crafts, is my specialty. I have been a preschool teacher and director of an infant to preschool daycare. I have cared for all ages,...
Myrna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Myrna took care of our son starting at the age of 3 1/2 months and then started taking care of our daughter as well from birth about 2 1/2 years later. We can't say enough about how Myrna cared for our children. In the 4 1/2 years that she was with us she literally...
Konstadina D.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Lindsey C.
Wethersfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Looking for a confident, and experienced child care provider? I have been a teacher at BrightPath Child Care Center for 2 years now, and I LOVE working with newborns/infants, but I have experience working with all ages. I also have many years of experience babysitting and nannying in the past! Meeting your family's needs, and...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsey is great with kids and connected with them instantly! She even offered to meet with them before she watched them alone and didn't want to charge me. We would definitely recommend her."
Georgia D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Sylvia, I'm teacher qualified, most of my experience is with infants, todlers and preschoolers, but I've worked with older kids as well.
I worked at a day care for two years, and became a full-time nanny when COVID hit. I'm looking for new families to help and learn from.
Fully COVID vaccinated and boosted
Sylvia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Sylvia, has been a great support and help with our two boys. I've been able to work from home with limited distraction as she keeps the boys entertained with activities, walks to the park, and custom-made costumes based on their favorite TV shows!
Our 3 year old...
Nathan C.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Antoinette H.
Wethersfield, CT
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 30 years I worked in the medical field. That came to an end when the doctor I worked for retired last October. I have one child who lives in New York. I absolutely adore children and can handle any age. I've worked with little infants as small as 1-month-old. I adore little ones they have a personality even when...
5.0
"We hired Antoinette to take care of our 1 year old daughter who was staying with our in-laws while we were traveling, and are so thankful we found her! Antoinette is a true professional & expert with children, took amazing care of our daughter and even noticed...
Meng Z.
I am a mom of 2 grown children who works in an elementary school and majored in Education in college. I have about 40 years experience in child care and education. I have helped raise 11 nieces, nephews and great nephews. I currently work in an elementary school with special needs children aiding with their classroom work and...
Heidi can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Bonnie L.
Rockfall, CT
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a nanny with three years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I've always been passionate about working with children and helping them grow and develop. I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing environment where kids can learn and explore while having fun. I'm patient, calm, and creative,...
Hello families! My name is Sade (shah-day), I'm 26 years old, and I graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Development and Education in 2019. I have worked as a teacher in an infant classroom at the University of...
Sade can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I have worked as a babysitter for toddlers through upper elementary age children since I was in high school. I am a certified public school music teacher and Music Together instructor who currently teaches private voice and piano lessons. I previously worked as a nanny for an infant from age 6 weeks through age one. My niche is...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a fully vaccinated mom of 3 amazing boys, as well as a full time professional nanny with an emt certification. I love getting out to play, as well as making learning fun.
I've worked as a child party coordinator taking care of up to 20 children at a time, as well as having taken child development and culinary classes. I...
Alta can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Andrea W.
South Glastonbury, CT
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
I currently work full time at GPS as a special education paraprofessional working with children of all ages, I'm looking for summer work and would love to nanny or babysit for your children! I'm very patient , fun , love to do arts and crafts or run around kicking a ball with the kiddos! Prior to being a para, I worked in a...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Emma F.
South Glastonbury, CT
$15-25/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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi!!
I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, having cared for my siblings since birth and serving as the primary childcare provider for a family with two children over the past two years. I can provide Swimming Supervision, Cooking/Meal Preparation, and homework help. I am certified in adult and infant CPR, AED, and...
Milaana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, I'm Emily!
I'm 24 years old looking for a nannying job! I have worked at a local daycare for 8 years with ages infant, toddler, preschool and running it as a director! I have years of experience with children of all ages and learning styles. I attended Tunxis Community College and have 50+ credits in early childhood...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, CT
Nicole M.
5.0
Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!
- Brooke L.
Karen F.
5.0
Karen is an absolute gem. I don't even have words to describe what she has meant to our family. She had the most special connection with our little guy-she started working with him when he was 5 months old. She has an indescribable ability to communicate with little people-she has so much love to...
- Care member
Myrna G.
5.0
Myrna was communicative, sent regular photo updates, played with and cared for my little one to make sure he was happy all day. She fed baby his purée food, and kept baby in clean clothes, quick to change him if anything became soiled. She was punctual and worked well with my disabled mother and dog...
- Care member
Kayla S.
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 in between. Anyone would be luck to...
- Tyler P.
Lindsey C.
5.0
Lindsey and our daughter bonded immediately! She was the first person who watched our daughter outside our family so what a relief to see how quickly they cared for each other.
- Rebecca M.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Portland, CT
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Portland, CT?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Portland, CT, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $23.00. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
What types of responsibilities do infant nannies near me in Portland, CT take on?
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Portland, CT, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
How can I find a good infant nanny near me in Portland, CT?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 1 infant nanny profiles near you in Portland, CT that you can check out. You can also read 0 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Portland, CT?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Portland, CT, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
Is it safe to hire an infant nanny near me in Portland, CT?
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.