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Alexandra P.

Haddam, CT

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$19/hr
3 years experience
I'm a creative and friendly caregiver with 3 years of experience caring for children ages 0 to 11. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. I strive to support families and provide a reliable childcare option that...
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Love Kids Of All Ages!

Niantic, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting since I was 13 and I am now 23. I love children and thinking of fun activities to do. I took a babysitting course in my teens and have a lot of experience with children 0-5 years old. I am currently a student pursing a degree in dental hygiene, and with that I am CPR certified.
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In Addition To Providing Care And Companionship To Seniors, I Have Also Helped Out With Children

Clinton, CT

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I have experience with school age children. I've worked with a family for a few years, picking up children after school, taking them to their various activities, helped with homework, and did whatever was needed on any given day. Very flexible as I was with them from grammar school through high school. I also helped out with...
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Experienced, Fun-loving Sitter

Westbrook, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Maddie. I am 22 years old and live in Westbrook. I just graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from SCSU. I am the oldest of 4 siblings aged 7-16, and have always been the "mother hen" type of person. I have been babysitting in the area for years, and have many references I can get you in contact...
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Newly Registered Nurse Looking For More Hours Babysitting

East Lyme, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a newly registered nurse looking for some extra hours working as a babysitter. I am a caring, fun loving, responsible person and I love being around children. I have a lot of experience working with kids of all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified and completed a semester long internship as a student nurse at Boston...
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Deep River, CT

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Leilani. I have been babysitting for 7 years, and spent five of those years also working as a part-time nanny. I have worked with kids for years, not only as a caretaker but as an educator as well, and am waterfront lifeguard, CPR/aed, and first aid certified. I have great organizational skills, and am quite the...
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Niantic, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love to help children learn and grow. I have six years of childcare experience, and I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages. I'm comfortable with pets, I have a car, and I'm a non-smoker. I believe every...
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Deep River, CT

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am an elementary music teacher with a masters degree in Special Education. I have many years of experience working with children as a teacher, daycare worker, camp counselor and I have a 2-year-old of my own!
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Killingworth, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I recently graduated college and am currently looking for a full time job, but over the summer would love to help out in your family with kids, animals, or just around the house! I have lots of childcare experience from babysitting/nannying since I was 15, and have many references available upon request. Please reach out!!
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Old Saybrook, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
Hi! My name is Erin! I grew up and currently live in Clinton, CT. I will have graduated from Uconn in May with my Masters in Education. In August, I will be starting my teaching career. I have plenty of experience working with school-age children, and I currently work as a substitute teacher at the elementary and middle school...
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Old Saybrook, CT

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am an energetic and nurturing person whose path in life is to make a positive impact on children who are learning and finding their place in the world. I am currently in school to become an art teacher, and I have worked with children over the past 6 years of my life in various jobs. I've been a babysitter, summer camp...
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Experienced Nanny And Tutor Looking For New Opportunities

Niantic, CT

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi II am a recent graduate of Wheaton College where I studied International Relations and Spanish. I have worked in childcare on and off through the years in many different areas. I started with occasional babysitting, and moved onto tutoring, full time nanny, and eventually daycare teacher. This fall I helped two families with...
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Part Time Nanny (available During The Days)

Ivoryton, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have worked with kids all my life. I coach a toddlers class at gymnastics I also work in the nursery I also work with young kids over the summer at camp as a counselor
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Killingworth, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have coached multiple middle school aged sports teams and I house/babysit overnight from time to time for a middle schooler and a high schooler.
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Old Saybrook, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have babysat many kids before usually around the ages of 7-13. I have two brothers so I am good at working with boys but also am good with working with girls. I babysat 2 school age boys last summer. We went to the beach and pool. I am always open to doing what the kids want if it's safe and fun.
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Fun Sitter

Groton, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
I've been watching kids since I was 16 years old. I watched children during the summer months and after school up until 2010 when I moved towns and got married. I took a job that had regular hours but after 15 years of working the same job I was missing something in my life. I missed working with kids. Helping them with their...

Nichole M. says "Heather worked with our family for one year during COVID while we were managing distance learning. She was wonderful with all of our kids ages 4-12. We...

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Part-Time Caregiver Available Evenings And Weekends

Colchester, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
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...

Michelle L. says "Amanda was great! Very sweet, extremely punctual, and responsible."

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Caregiver

Oakdale, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a SAHM with an almost 2-year-old son. I have provided care for many families in the community including two currently. I have experience with ages ranging from newborn to teenagers. I have had about 5 years of experience working with kids. I am American Red Cross certified in CPR and babysitting.

Tiffany H. says "Brooklyn was absolutely wonderful. my daughter really enjoyed their time together."

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Guilford, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a recent college graduate looking to help a family be the best it can be by having fun, keeping a clean environment, and learning as much as we can along the way! My interests are music, theatre, exercise, and sports to name a few. Personally I am an extremely organized person who knows how to multitask while still creating...

Kate P. says "Keira is wonderful with our boys (ages 2 and 5). She is fun, confident, creative. The boys love her. She has also helped us with housecleaning and we are...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Essex, CT

After School Babysitters in Essex, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Heather H.

Heather worked with our family for one year during COVID while we were managing distance learning. She was wonderful with all of our kids...

- Nichole M.

Amanda S.

Amanda was great! Very sweet, extremely punctual, and responsible.

- Michelle L.

Brooklyn M.

Brooklyn was absolutely wonderful. my daughter really enjoyed their time together.

- Tiffany H.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Essex, CT

You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Essex, CT to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Essex, CT is $10.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Essex, CT on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Essex, CT can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Essex, CT.

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