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Skylar S.


Sherman, CT

$25/hr7 yrs exp

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Hi families! My name is Skylar. I am 22 years old and live in Sherman, CT. I graduated in December from CCSU with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I have been working with children since I was 15 years old in a number of different settings and age groups. I have 3 years of experience working with infants as young as 2...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ashley R.


New Milford, CT

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time And Part-Time Caregiver For Children And Pets

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had many years of experience working with children. I have been nannying/babysitting since I was 13. I have experience working with special needs children as well as babies. I work at a camp year round and I am in charge of a 4 different age groups every week of the summer and same goes for off season. I have been working...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We've had Ashley babysit our 9-month-old son a few times now, and plan to hire her again any time we need a sitter. She is calm, collected, and capable. She has plenty of experience and knows what she's doing, and our son loves her. Anyone would be lucky to have...

Sivan B.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gabriella! I have a lot of experience as a caretaker and nanny for young children. I love being in the helping role for other people. I consider myself a calm, kind and patient human being. I have a flexible schedule! If you have not found anyone yet please let me know. Sincerely Gabriella
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Kathryn K.


New Milford, CT

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Reliable!

Hi! My name is Kathryn. I have a long history of babysitting for the past 10+years! I've had experience with multiple children, as well as special needs children. I have a flexible schedule and don't mind helping around the house as well!
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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Loren L.


New Fairfield, CT

$25-28/hr1 yrs exp

Empty Nester Available To Watch Your Children!

Hi! I live in New Fairfield and am a mom of 21-year-old twins. As an empty nester, I miss being around children and would love the opportunity to care for your child(ren)! I am currently available for the summer, so I'd love to be able to put my parenting skills to good use! I also have years of experience working with adults...
Hi I am a college student at the university of Connecticut hoping to join the pre-med path. I am CPR certified and am also an emt. I have worked in the hospital ER for two years, due to Covid I decided to take a break. I am comfortable with caring for children, special needs, and helping out elderly. I am very patient,...
Stephannie can also help with: Transportation, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Debra D.


Poughquag, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

LPN.

I've been a Lpn for 35 plus years. I have a vast amount of expierence with all age groups. Looking to care for you or your loved ones
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Carolyn T.


New Milford, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny-Live Out Available

Hello! I began volunteering at my local Cerebral Palsy Center when I was 14 yrs old, and continued volunteering, eventually landing employment as a teacher and client coordinator there. That was where it all started. I have since worked with adults and children with Autism, MS, Down Syndrome, etc. I am a Speech/Language...
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Reily W.


Poughquag, NY

$17-21/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Big Sister

I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I started as a mother's helper to my aunt and still babysit her kids today. In the past I babysat my little brother when my mom went back to work. I have experience watching multiple kids of different ages as well kids with special needs. I enjoy interacting with kids, doing...
Reily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Connie C.


Wingdale, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Patient Miracle Worker

I am the mother of two children on the Autism Spectrum and through hard work got both to speak. One now attends college and the other lives at home with us as unfortunately she is not as high functioning. For our daughter I ran an at home ABA program for nearly a decade. I know the challenge, effort and patience it takes to help...
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Madeline D.


Bridgewater, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter Available

Hi! My name is Madeline. I am looking for babysitting jobs after school or on Saturday nights for date night. I am also happy to help with pets, cooking dinner, & cleaning. I began babysitting and training to be a summer camp counsellor at 13. I was hired at the camp as a counsellor when I was 16, where I continued to work...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Hi, I'm Mary Carolyn (Carly) and I have a rich background in childcare, having cared for children aged 0-13, worked with special needs clients aged 8-23, and worked as a nanny for a3-month-old. Additionally, I worked as a private piano teacher for a home school group and enjoy implementing music in the lives of kids. Currently I...
Mary Carolyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kathleen O.


Brookfield, CT

$17-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I am currently a resource teacher for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. I have experience working with students in middle and high school as well. I have a background in Autism and Developmental delays.
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Dianne D.


Poughquag, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have been an LPN for 25 years and have enjoyed taking care of many people with varied needs. I am dependable, respectful and happy to care for those in need. I love bedside nursing and assisting those in need to promote their best quality of life.
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Eric O.


New Fairfield, CT

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable Trustworthy And Kind

Hello there, My name is Eric, and I have over 8+ years experience as a caregiver! I am professional when it comes to taking care of your loved ones. I believe having a positive attitude can make all the difference. I have my own transportation and a very flexible schedule. Please feel free to message me! Thanks, and I look...
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Megan W.


Wingdale, NY

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

Care Giver/nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 32 years old. I currently am a stay at home mom with a 2-year-old and a 9-month-old. I have much experience watching children and working with children with special needs. I also have extensive care and knowledge with working with elderly and mentally challenged adults. I cared for a woman for 14 years who unfortunately...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lauren L.


New Fairfield, CT

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced 39yo Female (First Aid/CPR/AED And Psych/autism Background)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm looking for a childcare position within the New Fairfield/Danbury area. I am 39 and do not have any children of my own. I love children and I have experience with infants, toddlers, and those with special needs. I have a BA in psychology and continued on to grad school and have since worked as an ABA therapist for children...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Vanessa A.


New Milford, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

SAHM Available To Help Out

I am a mom of 3 and a former special needs preschool teacher. I have a masters in education, and am NYS certified. I love kids, and pets! I love working with children, and have experience in both special and general education. I have basically worked with kids my whole life, and am a mom to 3 of my own (8, 6 and 3 years old). I...
Vanessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

In 2019 I was an intern for 4 weeks in South Africa where I assisted in gross motor development for children with autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome. In May of 2022 I went back to South Africa to intern at School for Autistic Learners, where I worked under the supervision of the occupational therapist. I led group...

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