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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Caroline C.
Middletown, CT
$36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
My family and friends call me Carrie and I love caring for all family members (4-legged too.) I have 10+ years experience as a caregiver from newborn to 92! Being in management and consulting before becoming a full-time caregiver I have held positions in a multiple industries: banking, healthcare, non-profit legal aid and...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Best decision after having kids, was hiring Caroline to help. "
Amanda C.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for children of all ages, school age and babies. I've worked in a daycare as a Lead Toddler Teacher for a little over a year as well. I also have experience with multiples. I'm a college graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I have 5 years experience as a nanny. I have my own reliable transportation and...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sandra is the definition of detail oriented! She makes incredible lists, is so sweet and professional and shows up early. This is a sitter you can count on!"
Olivia W.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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 the Co-Director and Head Teacher at a child care center. I work there full time co-teaching our Preschool class with the Director of the program, and then being the Head Teacher of the After School program. I have experience with children ages newborn to 16 years of age. I've babysat overnights, and managed to feed...
Kirstin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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...
Ashley M.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashleigh watched my four children along with her own son. She is a very reliable and dependable sitter arrived on time drove in the snow and was very flexible when the children that went to school were off that day. My children absolutely loved her. She got them on...
Jessica H.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"The sweetest, most responsible and dependable girl. I used her services as a mother's helper and babysitter for my two girls, ages 2/3 and under 1 year."
Kate K.
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, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
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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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abby cared for my two children (10 and 6 yrs old) after school. She was responsible for transporting them home, homework, snack etc. she was extremely dependable and flexible. Always communicated with me in a timely fashion. She was absolutely wonderful with my...
Kerry L.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old. I am looking for babysitting, nannying, or pet sitting jobs.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a member of the Honors College, I was one of only 58 students nationwide to be awarded the highly prestigious Scholarship in 2022. My...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey was a caring and knowledgeable nanny for my 6-year-old daughter. My daughter has ADD and autism. She isn't as easy to supervise as the average child. Kelsey is well-informed on child development and was able to adapt into my daughter's routines and habits....
Adam J.
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, CT
Caroline C.
5.0
Carrie is a dear friend who has looked after my children multiple times over the years. She's a reliable and trustworthy professional with an enthusiastic attitude. Carrie is also great with balancing fun, learning, and structure with children.
- Rebekah W.
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.
Sandra L.
5.0
Sandra is the definition of detail oriented! She makes incredible lists, is so sweet and professional and shows up early. This is a sitter you can count on!
- Olivia W.
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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 $22.50 per hour as of February, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.
How many night nannies for newborns are available to hire near me in Portland, CT?
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