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Hello! My name is Lia and I am currently a student at Central Connecticut State University getting my bachelors in music education. This is my last semester at school and I will be student teaching every weekday from 8am-3 p.m. so I am looking for evening times during the week. I am also fully available on weekends. As an...
Lia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I'm a caring and dedicated caregiver, committed to providing exceptional support and companionship. I'm here to lend a helping hand and create a comfortable environment for you and your family. I look forward to hearing from you.
Morgan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Amelia H.
Portland, CT
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Amelia Eastern CT Class Of 2027 18 Years Old Fun, Caring, Silly, And Active
I love kids and love to babysit! I used to play sports in high school and am very active. I work well under stress and am always ready to help out. I am very happy and outgoing and do great with kids!
I like working with kids because I've always had a great connection with the kids I have babysat. I never had a fun babysitter...
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Keyana , and I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 6 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves reading stories and playing imaginative...
Keyana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Keyana is a well prepared childcare worker who met every need and criteria for the job. I’ve reached out to many of my friends personally and they love her and so does my kid. She’s great whenever you need her! "
Care member
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I know Kelsey personally for a few years. She's a very reliable and caring young lady. Kelsey has been around my baby since birth and loves kids!!"
Jennifer H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kate! I'm currently attending Syracuse University remotely. I have experience volunteering with children at an equestrian camp, and I have some babysitting experience. I am a quick learner and would love to help your family in any way I can!
Kate can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kate is my first hired babysitter. My girl in Kinder and she is so talkative and emotional so I had worried about connection between my girl and Kate. But mine has enjoyed whole time with Kate :). She is so kind and helpful. I 100% recommend her as your babysitter."
Jisun K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Audrey and I am happy to see you are checking out my bio. I am a caring, professional and attentive caregiver for all ages. I have worked as a Nanny long term and Babysitter for short term since I was the age of 14 and I am now 30. I also have worked with age groups Birth to Elderly, helped families with moving and...
Audrey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Audrey was great! Very engaged with the kids and accommodating. My boys are usually shy around new people but they took to her straight away. "
Care member
Janina M.
Middletown, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have loved working with children since I was a child myself! I have over 17 years of experience, including nannying as well as running an outdoor preschool in Los Angeles for three years. I'm an artist and an adventurer at heart. Safety and communication are extremely important to me. I love to create a world with little ones...
Janina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I have know Janina for over 10 years. I hired her to help me take care of my twin boys who were born in 2008. She worked for us for 2 years. Many years later, after returning from living in CA, she moved in with our family and helps me with the children. I have a...
Laura S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Jamie, wife and mother of 2 loving girls (10 and 8). I have worked as a nanny for about 6 years total, for three wonderful families, prior to starting my own family in Jan. 2013. Before my second child was born in Aug. 2015, I was the full-time caretaker for 2 children in my own home, for 18 months. I am looking to...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jamie worked for us for roughly 6 months and it was a sincere pleasure to have her help us. She was excellent with my children and always reliable."
Jaime R.
Yilmary M.
Newington, CT
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Looking To Help A Family In Need Of A Trustworthy Caregiver Occasionally!
5.0
(1)
Hello, I go by Madi for short and I am a mother of a 19-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. I have been a child caregiver to a handful of families occasionally but one in particular for eight years.
I'd describe my personality as easy going, caring and great communicator.
I like working with kids because they are fun and...
Yilmary can also help with: Travel
5.0
"We found Madi via Care.com and loved her energy. Our girls loved her and took a liking to her right away. Often asking us to make plans so Madi can come over. We could not recommend anyone better. "
Care member
Niya E.
Middletown, CT
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am A College Student Looking For Work While I'm Home On Break!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a junior at Worcester State University in Massachusetts and will be home for winter break. I am looking for work when I come back to school in the Worcester area after January 16th. I have babysat for many family and I have also worked with kids as a camp counselor for the past 5 years and love working and being with kids....
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all! My name is Laura, I've been babysitting/ nannying for about 13 years now. I love working with kids, I especially love engaging them in activities and getting to know their unique personalities. At present I am available during weekdays overnights or weekends. Thank you for reading.
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura has worked for our family for the past year. I can't say enough good things about her. She is professional, dependable, caring, reliable and will do what she can to help you. She has done overnights for me also. I always have peace of mind when Laura has my...
Michelle D.
Bernadette C.
Middletown, CT
$18-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as a babysitter/Nanny over the past 5 years and have gotten some great experience over that time. But the greater teacher for me has been my big family and being surrounded by my 13 nieces and nephews! They make me a very proud Auntie and an even better caregiver! My passion is to care for your children like I care...
Bernadette can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It has been a pleasure welcoming Bernadette into our lives to take care of my toddler aged son. She is a punctual, self-starter who presents her best daily. We like how she calmly and tactfully interacts with my son. Her pleasant temperament and experience around...
Sara C.
Kristin P.
Rocky Hill, CT
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 12 years old, since then I have received my Associates in Arts degree with a focus in Psychology in May 2018, coached preschool and kinder gymnastics, volunteered in two 1st grade classes, and have been the full time nanny for a few families. I worked a full time position as the nanny for a 2 yr...
Kristin can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristin is the absolute BEST! Our 4-year-old son has autism and is basically attached to my hip 24/7, but when Kristin comes to babysit, my son is more than happy to leave my side and hang out with her. She also watched two neuro diverse 4-year-olds (my son and his...
Brittany H.
Madison M.
Middletown, CT
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm currently a full time Nanny. I love what I do and looking to help another family with date nights/etc.
I have years of experience being a sitter/nanny.
I'm a non smoker and have my own transportation. Animal friendly and super creative. I would be available most week nights and weekends.
Looking forward to...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Madison was great with my twins and son! She was patient and kind and played with them (many people don't!) She was punctual and trustworthy. I would recommend Madison to anyone who was looking for a nanny or regular babysitter"
Mary C.
Joann M.
Rocky Hill, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
sitter, Fun, Reliable And Outgoing Personality And Great With Children
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm semi-retired finding myself with a lot of free time during the week and would love to fill that time in a thoughtful and meaningful way by helping other families part-time. In my profession I work with many families and have lots of experience with newborns and children. I'm also a fantastic cook so helping with meal prep...
Joann can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Joann was wonderful with my girls. She provided transportation, care and helped with making dinner. Each day I came home to a wonderful home cooked meal with the table all set so all I had to do was sit down and spend time with my kids. She was so flexible,...
Melanie T.
5.0
(1)
I have experience with children from ages 0 to 11. I watched my nephew for almost 6 years. My care for him was changed diapers, fed him, put him to sleep, through out his time in school I helped him with homework and also took him at parks. I also cared for other children for years. I have a 2-year-old daughter now and it the...
Besarta can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Hello, I'm Emily!
I'm 24 years old looking for a nannying job! I have worked at a local daycare for 8 years with ages infant, toddler, preschool and running it as a director! I have years of experience with children of all ages and learning styles. I attended Tunxis Community College and have 50+ credits in early childhood...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
I am 30 years old and have an elementary education degree from Central Connecticut State University. I have known my entire life that I wanted to work with children so I have been volunteering in schools, babysitting, and working as a camp counselor all throughout high school and even afterwards. I went on to be an...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, CT
Keyana B.
5.0
Keyana is a well prepared childcare worker who met every need and criteria for the job. I’ve reached out to many of my friends personally and they love her and so does my kid. She’s great whenever you need her!
- Care member
Kelsey M.
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. After their first day, in which my...
- Adam J.
Kate W.
5.0
Kate is my first hired babysitter. My girl in Kinder and she is so talkative and emotional so I had worried about connection between my girl and Kate. But mine has enjoyed whole time with Kate :). She is so kind and helpful. I 100% recommend her as your babysitter.
- Jisun K.
Audrey W.
5.0
Audrey was great! Very engaged with the kids and accommodating. My boys are usually shy around new people but they took to her straight away.
- Care member
Janina M.
5.0
I have know Janina for over 10 years. I hired her to help me take care of my twin boys who were born in 2008. She worked for us for 2 years. Many years later, after returning from living in CA, she moved in with our family and helps me with the children. I have a 13 year old daughter and 10 year...
- Laura S.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Portland, CT
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Portland, CT?
You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Portland, 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 Portland, CT?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Portland, CT is $17.67. 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 Portland, 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 Portland, CT on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Portland, 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 Portland, CT can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Portland, 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 Portland, CT.