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Hi! My name is Maggie, I am a social work student currently working at an elementary school supporting students with behavioral disabilities. I have babysat and nannied for the past eight years working with children of varying ages and needs. I am comfortable caring for up to five children at a time as I have experience working...
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Hi my name is Julie, I am 42 years old and live in Mystic CT, I started babysitting when I was 11, hard to believe now! I went to college in Manhattan and during those years did a lot of babysitting on the side. I grew up in Northwest CT and moved down here about 10 years ago to open a family restaurant. I specifically did a lot...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alexandra C! I graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. I began babysitting when I was 15 years old and I have a strong love of caring for, teaching, and tutoring children. After graduation, I moved to Vermont and started my career working full-time as a...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Nel M.
Mystic, CT
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! I am a junior in college and love caring for kids. I have been babysitting and caring for kids for about 4 years now and love being active and finding activities to do. I also love all types of animals and pets!
Nel can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Hannah A.
Mystic, CT
$20-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Occasional Sitter College Freshman 2 Years Experience In Daycare.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all! I am a graduate from college in Boston with a BS in neuroscience. I have experience working at a a daycare with all ages (babies/toddlers/elementary age) from the time I was 16. Although I no longer work at the daycare I have remained in contact with a lot of families and will babysit every so often. I have also...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I'm the eldest of 3 girls, so I have a lot of experience with taking care of little kids. I have worked as a camp counselor, substitute teacher, tutor, babysitter and house sitter throughout my teens and 20's.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Experience in babysitting children ages 5 to 12. I have experience working with children of all ages in the all-star cheerleading industry, both as a teammate and offering instruction. As part of my degree program, I work with college age students with special needs at Southern Connecticut State University. My area of study is...
Drew can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Margaret B.
Mystic, CT
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver Full Part Time PCA,ATL&M,HOME HEALTH AIDE PCA, HUC (HEALTH UNITCOO4DINATOR)
Worked at L&M on the PEDIATRIC Unit caring for infants with childhood conditions as well as children affected with narcotic withdrawal and autism.
Margaret can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Heather can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"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 have a very busy house with 6 kids and she did not shy away from the chaos. I would highly recommend Heather to...
Nichole M.
5.0
(2)
Full-time graduate student for applied developmental psychology. I worked at a daycare and after school program for 4 years during high school and college working with newborns through 5th grade. Duties included meal preparation and assistance as needed as well as educational and recreational activity planning and...
Gretchen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Gretchen is caring and compassionate. She's a hard worker. She goes above and beyond of what is expected of her."
Rachel B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mariah and I am 24 years old. I studied Social Work and Outdoor Leadership at Warren Wilson College. I grew up with 5 siblings, so as you can imagine, I helped around the house a bunch. I have lots of experience in general house work, pet care and child care. In the past, I have babysat for many families...
Mariah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariah is lovely. So fun and enthusiastic. My boys love her! I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a dependable, responsible and fun childcare provider."
Emily C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name's Meghan! I'm an MSU professional writing graduate applying for a babysitter position. I'm from Grosse Pointe, and love crafts, nature, games and movies!
I've watched a bunch of kiddos: 2 elementary-aged autistic twins, a junior-high-year-old girl, 3 kids (ages 3, 9 &11), a baby from 2-7. 5 months old & his...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very thorough, caring, patient. Highly recommend!"
Natalie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 22 years old, and a recent college grad. I have been babysitting for many years now and for kids of all different ages!
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Sarah is very kind and gentle. She was early and kept us informed as to how our son was doing while we were out. I would recommend her as a babysitter to anyone. "
Theresa Z.
Julia C.
New London, CT
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Children's Museum Educator With Tons Of Caretaking Experience
5.0
(10)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am the eldest of 13 Cousins and have been baby sitting for as long as I can remember unofficially, and in a more formal capacity once I turned 15. I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to middle schoolers, and I have a great deal of experience with special needs and spectrum children as well. I am comfortable...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Julia did awesome with my boys, they get very excited when we let them know she is coming to look after them. I am so happy we found such a kind, caring, and dependable person to watch over my little ones when mom and dad need a night away."
Marissa G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student from New Hampshire going to school for education. I have babysat for a few families since their kids were born to now, 1-12 years old. I love watching children learn and play and facilitating that, part of the reason for my love of teaching. I am fun and outgoing , creative, reliable, honest, and caring. I...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Morgan as our summer nanny while she was in Colorado to take care of our almost 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son. She was an absolute pleasure to have as a part of our family - it went way too fast! She is creative, punctual, fun, and open to...
Alexis H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amanda, I am currently seeking to help out any families that need assistance with childcare. I have been an ABA Therapist for three years working with toddlers to young adults. I have previous employment as a Day Care Assistant as well as a para-professional. I am currently going to school for my Bachelors through...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda was fabulous. I would absolutely hire her again. She was the perfect fit for my 13 year old daughter. "
Susan B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate student in PA school. I am currently looking for a babysitting job and love kids. I grew up babysitting my little cousins and worked as a tutor for a few months in college for elementary and middle school students. I love doing arts & crafts projects with kids. I am also fully vaccinated. With all my...
Tayla can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tayla was punctual, genuine and has a natural affinity for children needs! Her communication throughout the day made me feel very confident about the care my child was receiving. She is a very interactive and engaging as a care giver. I'm extremely picky, and she...
Jamie F.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Rachel. I've been babysitting on and off for family and friends since I was about 11yrs old. I also have a 3 year experience working at a professional Daycare center. And a 6 year experience working as a professional nanny. I'm comfortable working with children ages 4 weeks - 12 years. I can change diapers,...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel has taken care of my 2-year-old son for about a year. Rachel is very dependable, always 5 minutes early. Rachel is very caring, kind and empathetic. Rachel’s love of children is very evident in how she interacts with him. Rachel keeps him active and is very...
Jamie D.
Gianna P.
New London, CT
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a nanny for three separate infants. The first was a little girl, but she got accepted into day care at about 9 months of age. However, I found my time there to be very rewarding and I learned a lot. I worked from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. , and I also did some light housework. I would dress the baby, feed her, play...
Gianna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Gianna is an absolutely wonderful nanny and person. She has been nannying for our son for ~10 months, and we couldn't have asked for a better caregiver. She is reliable, loving, energetic, kind, flexible, thoughtful, the list goes on and on. We are beyond sad to...
Lindsay R.
Kate F.
Westerly, RI
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children from a young age. I started as a mother s helper and then began to babysit. I was a nanny with the same family for 5 years. My duties included making meals, doing laundry and light housekeeping. I also traveled with the family on several vacations outside of the country. I have worked with...
Kate can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can't tell you what a blessing Kate is to our family. Because of her and the time she took to get to know my child and assess his needs so diligently was above and beyond anything I thought I could find through this site. You can see the joy she gets from helping...
Rebeca L.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Mystic, CT
Heather H.
5.0
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 have a very busy house with 6 kids and she did not shy away from the chaos. I would highly recommend Heather to any family who needs child care.
- Nichole M.
Gretchen M.
5.0
She's an amazing sweet person! Patient and very attentive with the girls! Definitely a person who is trustworthy!
- Nashira R.
Mariah M.
5.0
Wow this girl is amazing. My 2yr old loves her, is so happy when she walks in the door. Mariah is very dependable and she made us feel so comfortable leaving her with our boys. Hoping she continues to work with our family for years to come!
- Danielle B.
Meghan K.
5.0
Very thorough, caring, patient. Highly recommend!
- Natalie S.
Sarah T.
5.0
Sarah is very kind and gentle. She was early and kept us informed as to how our son was doing while we were out. I would recommend her as a babysitter to anyone.
- Theresa Z.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Mystic, CT
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Mystic, CT?
You can review 8 after school babysitter profiles near you in Mystic, 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Mystic, CT?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Mystic, CT is $15.62. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Mystic, CT?
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 Mystic, CT on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Mystic, CT to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
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 Mystic, CT can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Mystic, CT?
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 Mystic, CT.