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Find nannies in Portland, CT that you’ll love
60 nannies are listed in Portland, CT
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Portland, CT
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate from UConn pursuing a career in Elementary Education. I have worked in Portland, Glastonbury, and Manchester schools.
I am seeking a fun summer job. In the past I worked as camp counselor/director. I worked there for 6+ years and acted as a director it for 3+ years. I enjoy the outdoors, going for...
Ruth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is organized and cares for her kids. A future teacher, she has been the leader of a large summer camp for years. She is dependable and has a passion for what she does. Would highly reccomend!"
Tyler W.
Allyson N.
Portland, CT
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Allyson! I am looking for a part time weekend nanny position. I have almost 7 years of experience working in daycares and nannying for a couple of families! I also have 2 sons that are almost 2 and 4. My oldest is also autistic so I have experience working with kids like him! I absolutely love working with children...
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Gina M.
Portland, CT
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Gina, currently looking for summer 2021 work. I am a graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a degree in Elementary Education. I am currently enrolled at Eastern Connecticut State University studying my Master's in Early Childhood Education, so babysitting, nannying, and being around children, in...
Gina can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi I'm Molly! I currently teach Physical Education during the school year and have summers off. I have a lot of experience caring for children. I was previously a nanny in West Hartford, watching over children after school and driving them to activities. I love sports and activities! I have been teaching youth tennis for 10...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jess. I am a caring, responsible, mature nanny/babysitter seeking a part-time child care position. 20 plus yrs experience in private homes and daycare centers. Excellent references.
I also work in the healthcare as a CNA with an extensive medical background so your loved one, I can assure you is safe in my...
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Mia Q.
Portland, CT
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Mia Q! I Am A Sophomore In College Who Is Excited To Provide Childcare Services
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, loving, and responsible.
I like working with kids because I have been raised as the oldest daughter of 7 children and being around kids is who I am.
I'm looking for a job where I can connect with children and their parents while creating a strong bond with them. I want to give the...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Finding childcare today is incredibly challenging, and one that parents shouldn't have to face. I've been a full-time working parent in Corporate America and know first hand how difficult it is to find reliable, trustworthy care for the most important piece of our lives. Now, I am in a different position in my life and I'd love...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have raised two wonderful successful daughters and had the privilege of helping with my grandchildren which are full-time in school now.
In the past 30 yrs, I worked along with my husband as the director of the children's department for our local church. Managing teachers' schedules and providing fun activities for children...
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cindy has been such a blessing for our family! She has been caring for my four children old for the past year and a half. Two days per week she cares for my now 2yr old, and she gets my elementary school aged kids off the bus in the afternoons. She also...
Sarah O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Sarah, I'm a mother of two boy's 5yrs old & 3yrs old. I'm looking to nanny for a family where I can bring my 3yr old along as I do now for my temp family job. I've found this works great for all children your's and mine, as they learn how to interact and develop better social/behavioral skills! I have been working in the...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We met Sarah through CARE.com and she is an excellent child care provider. She watched our youngest in her home for several months in 2021. He was almost 6 months old when she started caring for him and he thrived in her home. She is kind, patient, friendly and...
Anya S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Let me briefly introduce myself,
My name is Melinda and I am 27 years old. I live in East Hampton, CT and currently finishing my Social Work Degree. While in school I have been very fortunate to work and create wonderful relationships with many wonderful families providing my services being either a Nanny or Babysitter....
Melinda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite babysitter! She is attentive, creative, and fun. She often...
Andrea L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a fourth-year teacher and have experience in various schools as an elementary, special education, and science teacher. Aside from teaching in public schools, I have many years of experience working with kids as a nanny and babysitter, a daycare teacher, a dance teacher, and a camp counselor.
I am available...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexis is wonderful with our 4 year old daughter!
She is kind, patient and creative! She is always doing crafts with our daughter, and enjoys playing with her. She plans backyard picnics, games, and bakes!
Alexis communicates well and we feel our daughter is...
Erica M.
Karen F.
Rocky Hill, CT
$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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karen is extremely attentive with the kids and she is very trustworthy. "
Elizabeth C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
Fun, educated, proactive, Professional Nanny here!
Experienced with all ages and children with disabilities. (Specifically Autism/Neurodivergent children.)
Looking to add a little fun and structure to your children/child's daily routines!
Homework, play time, walks, meals, arts and crafts, I do it all!
I have been doing...
Timesha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is extremely detail oriented, invested in the well being of your child and nurturing!"
Care member
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Kristin P.
Rocky Hill, CT
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 12 years old, since then I have received my Associates in Arts degree with a focus in Psychology in May 2018, coached preschool and kinder gymnastics, volunteered in two 1st grade classes, and have been the full time nanny for a few families. I worked a full time position as the nanny for a 2 yr...
Kristin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristin started watching our little girl from 6 months (august 2020) on until we left the country a year later.
Kristin quickly became more than our nanny. Our daughter adored her as did we. She is very attentive and has the background from her childhood...
Kim M.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Friendly and courteous nanny with a history in childcare. Expert in providing daily logs and managing parental expectations. Flexible and punctual with the flexibility to provide quality childcare to busy parents.
* First Aid training
* CPR Certified
* Allergy aware
* Have some medical skills
* Daily activity logs...
Charlene can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Charlene helped us out in a pinch when our planned childcare had an emergency issue to tend to. Charlene was extremely responsive and dependable - even traveling a meaningful distance to our house through the snow. We found her to be trustworthy, courteous, and...
Justin M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced caregiver with many references! I would love to chat with you to see if our schedules align!
Mckenzie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"McKenzie is absolutely amazing with our children. She has built a great relationship with my 19 month old daughter and has cared for her since she was just 3 months old. Mckenzie treats her like her own family. She is loving, dependable and flexible! Our daughter...
Jamie C.
4.3
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am a compassionate nanny who has cared for children ages newborn-12 years old for about 20 years. I have the ability to manage multiple children at a time, as well as caring for my own children. I love multitasking, and I get more done when I have a lot of things going on at the same time. I love caring for kids...
Ashleigh can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashleigh watched my two young children and they warmed up to her very quickly. She is very caring and made sure my two year old had fun, even while watching my 7 month old and her baby. She was open to planning her day, exactly as I wished her to and asked if I...
Jen M.
5.0
(1)
I have 7 years experience caring for children. I have watched children of many ages, ranging from 6-week-old infants through 11 or 12-year-old. I have a 10-month-old daughter, so I am very comfortable with infants. In my professional life, I have watched primarily toddlers and am also very acclimated to that age range. I have...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"I met Hannah as a classmate to my older children and a neighbor. She impressed me right off the bat with her ambition and goals for the future. She immediately became one of my "children". I have used Hannah many times to babysit my youngest son from the time he...
Cynthia H.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, CT
Ruth K.
5.0
Ruth was the best with the kids! She's an aspiring teacher and you can tell she will be great. She is patient and kind with the kids and knows how to work with all ages. I'd absolutely have Ruth work with me again anytime I need help!
- Genevieve M.
Cynthia T.
5.0
Cynthia was wonderful with my three children. She is particularly gifted in regard to her ability to work with young children. She has a lot of energy and was able to take very good care of my two-year-old in particular. I highly recommend her.
- Elizabeth G.
Sarah B.
5.0
Sarah is a wonderful nanny. She's friendly and energetic and a natural with kids. My daughter loved her and we were very happy with the care she provided. Sarah is organized and always left things tidy for us which was a great help. I highly recommend Sarah!
- Care member
Melinda R.
5.0
Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite babysitter! She is attentive, creative, and fun. She often does crafts with them and always...
- Andrea L.
Alexis N.
5.0
Alexis is wonderful with our 4 year old daughter!
She is kind, patient and creative! She is always doing crafts with our daughter, and enjoys playing with her. She plans backyard picnics, games, and bakes!
Alexis communicates well and we feel our daughter is always safe with her.
- Erica M.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Portland, CT
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Portland, CT?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Portland, CT is as of is $20.88 per hour as of April, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Portland, CT?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 8 in Portland, CT. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Portland, CT?
You can find different nanny services in Portland through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Portland, CT with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.