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Lily B.

Baby Sitter Great With All Kids!

Norwich, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a fun, loving, caring person who has years of babysitting experience! I worked at a daycare and with newborns, and children all the way up to school age. I love doing crafts, playing games, and doing outside activities with children of all ages. I am happy to help with any small mom-duties, like making lunches, tidying up,...
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Summer B.

Uncasville, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi there! My name is summer, I am 18 years old, and from westerly Rhode Island. I have a passion for children and early childhood development. I love kids and hope to have my own one day! I am moving down to the Tampa area from Rhode Island, and am having to leave my daycare job as the head teacher of the infant room, although I...
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Heather H.

Fun Sitter

Groton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$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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Cassie R.

Experienced Babysitter/nanny

Ashaway, RI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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Hello! I have many years experience as a nanny as well as sitter. I have a 7-year-old and 2-year-old and I also have had experience with children birth to middle school aged. I worked as a teacher and after school program teacher. I love arts and crafts, music and the outdoors!

Sarah K. says "Our family was so lucky to have found Cassie! From the first night that we interviewed her, we knew she was exactly what our children needed. The love and...

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Morgan C.

Creative And Enthusiastic Sitter

Waterford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Nathan G. says "We hired Morgan to watch our our 18 mo and 6 yo. Our whole family was so sad to see her go when her classes were back in session. Morgan is energetic,...

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Amanda R.

Nanny

Groton, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Susan B. says "Amanda was fabulous. I would absolutely hire her again. She was the perfect fit for my 13 year old daughter. "

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Hailey B.

Experienced Full-time Caregiver

Sterling, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Hailey! I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to teenagers. I have worked as a full-time and part time nanny for infants starting as young as 3 months old, and I also have experience with newborn care. I have also been the go-to for babysitting, overnight care, and day trips to the park and zoo...

Care Member says "Hailey has been working with us for about a year. She started taking care of our baby when she was about 5 months old and seamlessly settled into...

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Gianna P.

New London, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Lindsay R. says "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....

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Makayla B.

Sitter

Ashaway, RI

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
My name is Makayla, I am 19 years old. I come from a large family with lots of little kids so I am well experienced. I have watched many kids ranging from newborns to pre-teens. I worked at a daycare for a while and babysat for many families. I am trustworthy and responsible and I can guarantee that your little ones with be safe...

Rebecca M. says "Makayla is the best! She is very reliable, and I trust her with all my kids. I have never had a problem with her. She is there when I need her and...

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Anna D.

Anna From Windham, CT

Windham, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi I'm Anna! I'm very watchful, adventurous, and affectionate, I love little kids and can't wait to have some of my own. I am very confident and capable of watching children of any age. I love seeing how every child is different and how each one thinks. I moved out here from Washington state where I babysat a little girl from...

Care Member says "Anna took care of my daughter weekly from about 8 months to 16 months old. Our needs changed and so now she helps us on occasion. My daughter absolutely...

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Lisa P.

Lisa, a child caregiver .

Waterford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Lisa and I am a child caregiver, mature retired registered nurse looking to babysit for infants and children. I am available on a full-time basis and will work with your schedule. Thank you

Alexandra H. says "We are so incredibly lucky to have found Lisa. My husband and I had twins when our son was 22 months old, and we weren't quite sure what our care needs...

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Amy W.

Baby Sitter/Nanny Available Full Time

Old Lyme, CT

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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I have cared for children of various ages, for many years. I am a detail-oriented, compassionate individual, and I only provide the best quality care. I love being active, and enjoy involving the children I care for in outdoor activities - I own multiple horses, which I find to a be a very popular attraction amongst the kids...
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Julia H.

Nanny/ Baby Sitter (full Or Part Time)

Niantic, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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My name is Julia and I am 24 years old. I am currently a deans list doctorate of physical therapy student at the University of Hartford, and I live in Niantic CT. I am currently looking for a part time position while I am between clinical rotations for a family relatively close to Niantic who may need child care during the week...

Stacy R. says "Julia is responsible and fun. She has babysat for me at least once a month over the past year. My 5 year old and 10 year old boys love that she plays with...

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Meghan K.

Experienced And Creative Nanny

Westerly, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Natalie S. says "Very thorough, caring, patient. Highly recommend!"

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Julie A.

Caring, Dependable, Energetic Babysitter Available With Over 15 Years Experience

Westerly, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have worked in a school setting for over 15 years as a Teacher's Assistant in Special Education. I have a sincere interest in working with children of all ages. As a mother of two young adults, I have enjoyed many summer activities over the years. Some of these activities include going to the beach, visiting museums and nature...

Jesse T. says "Wow! Where to start. Julie was an absolute dream for our family and for our little girl. She far exceeded every expectation we had. Our little girl,...

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Anna W.

Caring And Fun Sitter

Old Lyme, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I am an energetic and responsible college student at Elon University in North Carolina. I grew up as the oldest girl in a four sibling family so I know how to take care of younger children. I have volunteered at a camp over the summer and enjoy spending time outdoors and doing fun indoor activities, such as monopoly or card...

Mary A. says "She's is a caring and positive person. Great with kids and very patient!"

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Dawn V.

Amazing, Caring Full Time Nanny Ready To Care For Your Children And Family

Waterford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello there, thank you for viewing my profile fist off I am mom of two adult sons in their early thirties and I have 8 grandchildren., They are my world! I have been in the child care field for over 30 years . I ran a small in home daycare in my home for family and friends. when my boys were little. This gave my the flexibility...

Tammy S. says "Dawn is excellent in many ways. She is wonderful with kids and cares with her whole heart. She builds relationships with every child she has taken care of...

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Andrea E.

Pet Walker/sitter

Groton, CT

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$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Andrea, and I am an auntie to 2 nieces and 2 nephews, all under the age of 10. I have been working on and off as a babysitter for about 10 years now, and enjoy getting to know the families of the kiddos I've cared for. I am warm-hearted, energetic, patient, and enjoy spending my time reading, crafting and being...
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Emma H.

Caring And Fun Sitter!

Charlestown, RI

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Emma! I love working with kids (hence my major)! I am fun, creative, and passionate about what I do. I am responsible and have experience with kids from the ages of 3 to 15. I have around 5 years of experience and can babysit for any occasion.
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Dianaiz M.

Part-Time Care Give Available

Willimantic, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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.
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $35.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

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

After School Babysitters in Preston, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 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.

Cassie R.

Our family was so lucky to have found Cassie! From the first night that we interviewed her, we knew she was exactly what our children...

- Sarah K.

Morgan C.

We hired Morgan to watch our our 18 mo and 6 yo. Our whole family was so sad to see her go when her classes were back in session. Morgan...

- Nathan G.

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

You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Preston, 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 Preston, CT is $35.00. 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 Preston, 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 Preston, 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 Preston, CT.

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