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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional Nanny for over 20 years and love what I do! I have cared for many families in my time. I have been with 6 families and have cared for 4 kids at a time. I have experience with newborns through high school age children. I generally stay with a family from birth till kindergarten.
Tracy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Consider your family incredibly lucky if your children are entrusted into Tracy's care. She is not only punctual, she's early for her shifts; she's kind, patient, energetic, creative... all the traits anyone could possibly want in a nanny. We adore her & our family...
Eveann M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny prior to having my own kids and now work in the Glastonbury Public Schools as a Special Ed Paraprofessional. I have just received my associates in Business Management as well.
I enjoy being outdoors and reading. I am willing to do light housekeeping/laundry and some food prep. I am only looking for PT...
Marsha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marsha has been a wonderful babysitter for our little one! She has cared for him on several occasions from when he was 10 months old until a toddler. As first-time parents, we were especially nervous about who to trust with our treasure, but as soon as I met Marsha...
Lisa P.
Kirstin T.
East Hampton, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
A Caregiver Who Thinks Working With Children Is The Most Rewarding Thing She's Ever Done.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Kira, I have my CDA for Preschool age children, am a certified head teacher and am a lifeguard as well. I have experience with children ages newborn to 16 years of age. I've babysat overnights, and managed to feed and take care of 14, 14 to 16-year-old girls in Cape Cod with one co-counselor for over five summers at...
Kirstin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kira is the dream sitter! She's reliable, responsible, and thoughtful. She drives, cooks, and cleans up so well that you might even think she decided to take the kids out for dinner instead. On top of that, my kids adore her!"
Sarah S.
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, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Charlene loves children so the time she spent with our kids was perfect. She was friendly and punctual and we were on friendly terms very quickly. The atmosphere was great and the children were very comfortable."
Stephanie G.
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Timesha has been with our family for some time now. We have two boys with special needs and she has been a terrific help. Homework, snacks, routines, and even walking our dog!"
Anna W.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karen has been our nanny since our Daughter was 3 months old who is heading to pre-school in the fall, and words cannot express how wonderful she has been for our family ans our daughter. It feels strange recommending someone who is a family member because that is...
Jon B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
34 years old; my name is Alyssa and I'm huge child at heart, with several years of working with children under my belt. I started in my teens watching our neighbors kids and working into babysitting in neighboring towns and became a live-in nanny for twin boys, until they moved. I worked after school programs, volunteered at the...
5.0
"Alyssa was great with my boy. This was his first time with a sitter and she was kind and patient and helpful as I got things done around the house. "
Care member
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"McKenzie helped us with our infant for almost one year, from when she was 3 months old. She is an experienced and loving caregiver. She was flexible with my schedule and kept track of feedings and diaper changes. Great communication kept things going smoothly with...
Gabriela T.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
CERTIFIED TEACHER!!!
About me: I am a 26-year-old special education teacher along with having a degree in elementary education. I'm looking for some extra hours on the weekends. I am very flexible and have a lot of experience with children of all ages.
From Fall 2020-July 2022 I worked as a live in nanny (Boston area) before...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Abby for several days in the summer time prior to our 2 year old daughter starting daycare. Our little one took to Abby very quickly and couldn't stop talking about her. We were thoroughly impressed with her ability to jump right in and anticipate what our...
Jessica B.
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter absolutely loved her time with Myrna! She brought a game and they played different activities together she also read her a bedtime story. She helped with housekeeping and I didn't even ask her to. Would definitely recommend and will use her again in the...
Kayla R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a trained and certified Family Assistant/ Child Care Specialist with over 6 years of childcare services and family assisting experience within household settings and during travel. Qualifications include Certified Professional Nanny and Childcare Provider (PNCP), Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) Certification from the...
Fridah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fridah is an amazing nanny! She is super punctual, and extremely caring and loving to our 1 year old son. She also helps with housework, which is such a huge help since we have a busy work schedule."
Kimberly S.
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, CT
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.
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.
Tracy L.
5.0
Consider your family incredibly lucky if your children are entrusted into Tracy's care. She is not only punctual, she's early for her shifts; she's kind, patient, energetic, creative... all the traits anyone could possibly want in a nanny. We adore her & our family is better having had her in our...
- Eveann M.
Marsha B.
5.0
Marsha has been a wonderful babysitter for our little one! She has cared for him on several occasions from when he was 10 months old until a toddler. As first-time parents, we were especially nervous about who to trust with our treasure, but as soon as I met Marsha we were put at ease. Marsha is...
- Lisa P.
Kirstin T.
5.0
Kira is AMAZING! She is by far my kids favorite sitter. When she is here I don't have to worry about anything. She plays with them the whole time and even brings activities. The last time she sat for them she made pop-overs that my daughter had a recipe for in her library book. She even makes...
- Ashley M.
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FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Portland, CT
How much does a newborn nanny cost to hire near me in Portland, CT?
So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Portland, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $20.67 per hour as of March, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.
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