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Maggie M.
Columbia, CT
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm Maggie And I Am A Senior In College. I Am A Psych Major Concentrating On Child Development.
I like working with kids to provide responsible care. From being an authority figure to friend, I want children I work with to feel comfortable and safe around me.
I'm looking for a job that will make a difference in my life, and families lives. I strive to take the burden off parents by having a clean house when they get home...
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
I'm Natalie, I'm 23 years old, and from Woodstock, CT! I'm looking for part time babysitting job! I have a genuine love for kids and enjoying building relationships and nurturing little ones. It is a great pleasure for me to see the kids I babysit grow up and know I played a small role in helping them grow into a good human. I...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls LOVED her! That says it all! She engaged them all day! She was on time and cleaned up after herself! It's was so refreshing! We enjoyed her!"
Brittney H.
Kathy T.
Storrs Mansfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I babysat for as many as 5 young children when I was much younger, before I had children myself. I raised 2 boys, now ages 22 and 25 both of whom recently graduated from college. Since taking early retirement in 2012, I cared for an 18-month-old girl for several months until the family moved away. From August, 2013 through June...
Kathy can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Kathy took care of our 7 yr old from 2019-2022 and our 2 yr old for a year. Kathy was excellent with our boys, she used to pick them up from school, take them out for walks and bring them home. She also used to take our older son to his music lesions, swim classes...
Kapil M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As the oldest of 3 children, I've had experience taking care of my younger siblings, especially my brother from the time he was born until now. He is 11 years old and I am trusted to take care of him and his friends. I am very friendly and love to play with kids! I can do meal prep and provide transportation between school,...
Caitrin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caitrin has been wonderful with my two children ages 6 and 8. Each day she watches them, they look forward to their time with her. Caitrin spends time sitting with our daughter doing her homework, takes the time to sit with my son and play trucks. She is even...
Felicia B.
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
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Melissa. I am a 36years -old professional nanny, and I am now looking for a new part time position. I have been a full- time nanny for a family with three boys for the past 6 and half years. When I started with this family, the boys were 7 weeks, 22 months, and 3 years old! I absolutely loved the experience and being...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Mel cared for our family at a critical time as I welcomed a new daughter into the world and was transitioning back to work from maternity leave. She went above and beyond to keep both my 2 year old and 4 month old on a structured schedule that enhanced the time we...
Whitney R.
I have a sister who is 5 years younger than me so I had looked after her for years after school when we were younger. I have been CPR certified and I have taken a First Aid Course. I also studied early childhood education in high school and plan on working in pediatrics in the future. I absolutely love kids and would love the...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I enjoy working with children. I recently worked at an after school program in CHBSA. I worked with the 5-10 age group and I loved it. I helped them with homework and also supervised them while they did their activities.
Dianaiz can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Abby G.
Mansfield Center, CT
$17-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am available this summer to nanny full or part time. I am a nursing student at UCONN and finishing my junior year in early May. Every summer through high school and college I have nannied for families with children of all ages. I have experience with infants/ toddlers as well as school aged children. In high school I...
Abby can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Reann! I'm 24 years old and I reside in Amston, CT with my family and my 2-year-old son. I am looking for a part- time position as a babysitter/ nanny while I balance school and my other job. My son attends daycare M-F. I did a decent amount of babysitting when I was still in high school and I've worked with varying...
Reann can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a family with lots of cousins and spent my younger years baby sitting. For three years between 2011-2013 I volunteered with Hartford City Mission at an after school program helping establish relationships with the kids and assisting with homework. I currently work with disabled kids where I'm responsible for taking...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced care provider with over 25 years of experience caring for both young children and adults with special needs. I currently work part time with individuals with special needs through the state of CT and I am looking for additional care jobs. I provide responsive and nurturing care of young children while...
Lauren D.
Coventry, CT
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a tutor in the school system and am going back to school for my masters. I am looking for some part time work. I love working with children. I am a mother of 3 and have years of experience in taking care of kids.
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hello Parents! My name is Myah, and I have had experience in nannying and childcare for over 5 years. In addition to my experience as a private nanny, I previously worked as a preschool teacher. I am currently a college student working towards acquiring my English degree. I have experience caring for children of all ages, and as...
Myah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jenna. I am a licensed therapeutic yoga practitioner for children with special needs and Douala. I hold a BA in Psychology and Spanish and am working on my masters in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have more than 10 years of experience working with children of all ages in a variety of settings; from...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have been a babysitter for the past 14 years. I have also directed an after school program and summer camp for several years. I have worked with children and adults with special needs. I have experience with children and youth of all ages.
Patrick can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Brooke H.
Coventry, CT
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm A Caring Person . Love Kids! I Work At A Daycare Part Time
Hello! I'm Brooke. I have 4 years experience with all ages. I'm currently a Preschool Teacher at a daycare . I love spending time outside and making fun sensory crafts. I love animals !
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a Freshman at UCONN looking for part time babysitting or nannying opportunities. I've been babysitting since middle school, and started nannying for neighbors and friends in high school. I love working with kids, and have a big family myself :)
Kirsten can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for children ages 5 months to 13 years for about 8 years. I've worked extensively in preschools and middle schools, and am currently a Grad student at UConn studying School psychology.
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Jenny is a wonderful sitter. Our son & daughter look forward to coming over and love that she is always so punctual. I highly recommend her, so long as it doesn't conflict with when we need her!"
Sarah W.
I am a licensed practical nurse part time, and I love children. I have worked in a day care center in the past, and have three children of my own. I also babysat a friends baby from 4 months to 1 year
Beverly can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Columbia, CT
Natalie O.
5.0
My girls LOVED her! That says it all! She engaged them all day! She was on time and cleaned up after herself! It's was so refreshing! We enjoyed her!
- Brittney H.
Kathy T.
5.0
Kathy took care of our 7 yr old from 2019-2022 and our 2 yr old for a year. Kathy was excellent with our boys, she used to pick them up from school, take them out for walks and bring them home. She also used to take our older son to his music lesions, swim classes and local libraries and encouraged...
- Kapil M.
Caitrin H.
5.0
Caitrin was a fantastic sitter for our toddler. She was thoughtful, on time, friendly, and made sure he has a fun day.
- Kylie A.
Amanda S.
5.0
Amanda was great! Very sweet, extremely punctual, and responsible.
- Michelle L.
Melissa H.
5.0
Mel cared for our family at a critical time as I welcomed a new daughter into the world and was transitioning back to work from maternity leave. She went above and beyond to keep both my 2 year old and 4 month old on a structured schedule that enhanced the time we were able to spend with them. She...
- Whitney R.
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FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Columbia, CT
How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in Columbia, CT?
Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in CT is $17.00.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in Columbia, CT?
To safely hire part time child care near you in Columbia, CT, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.
What types of part time child care services are available near me in Columbia, CT?
The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Columbia, CT who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for part time child care near me in Columbia, CT?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Columbia, CT, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.
How many hours a week can I hire part time child care near me in Columbia, CT?
You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 1 part time child care providers near you in Columbia, CT who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.