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Hi I'm Libby! I just graduated High School and have been a full time sitter for almost 6 months. Outside of being full time, I've been a babysitter for 5 years watching children ages 1 to 10. I am looking for a summer job, and would love to help families who are busy during these few months! I am a reliable individual who loves...
Libby can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Hi my name is Lydia- I graduated from the University of Vermont about a year ago and was working as a head hunter prior to the pandemic. I am excellent around people-of all ages! I worked as a camp counselor for 5-6-year-olds and 7-8-year-olds. In addition, I spent many high school years babysitting for local families in my...
Lydia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and am looking for a part time job while I am in school. I have driven kids to their after school activities and been in charge of preparing them for their activities.
Sorelle can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Sorelle was above and beyond excellent for our family. She was wonderful with our kids. Always on time, attentive, kind and eager to do a great job. She had fantastic communication skills. We could not have asked for more."
Jesse D.
Jamiyla C.
Bloomfield, CT
$21-29/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved children even when I was still a child myself. After school when I was in 5th grade, I used to watch my principal's son. I first started to get paid for babysitting, is when I was 13. I then started spending my summers and even my winter breaks watching over a 6-year-old girl while her mother was away at work....
Jamiyla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Jamiyla for years and she has always been kind and loving to everyone she comes across, and she will strive to treat your kids the same. She is great at detail and remembering what needs to get done. She has experience watching kids, young and old, and...
Leandra G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emily! I am a recent graduate from Springfield College and first-year grad student at The University of Connecticut studying speech-language pathology! I have been working professionally with children, primarily those with special needs, since high school and I absolutely love it. I've gotten lots of experience with...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I'm a new mom and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I hired Emily to help me with my 5 month old and she was amazing with her. She catered to both of our needs and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend Emily to watch your babies:)"
Melissa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of 3. 1 married and 2 Highschool age boys. I love working with children and pets. I used to be a school bus driver and was a nursery director for 3 years at our Congregational church. I found working with young children rewarding and fun.
I'd describe my personality as fun and bubbly. I try to make a good situation...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Kim has been caring for our baby girl since she was 12 weeks old. Despite our baby being in a palvik harness initially, Kim provided great care, engaging her with books and outdoor walks. Her detailed daily updates allowed me to anticipate our evenings after work....
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Jacqueline P.
Burlington, CT
$23-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jackie . I have 15 years experience as a babysitter/nanny during which I was an after school sitter for two different families, for children from pre-school through the 4th grade. In that period of time I also worked at 2 different preschools for a total of 10 years. I have my own car and a clean driving...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie is absolutely amazing. She is kind, dependable, responsible, caring, and extremely trustworthy. My kids and our family adore her and we would be lost without her help!"
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Victoria H.
New Hartford, CT
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for about four years and have cared for children of all ages. I've watched up to four kids at a time and have always loved my job as a sitter. I also have worked at a kid's birthday place for three years and am very experienced in caring for and attending to children. I also have many younger kids in my...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely loved Tory watching our 2 year old son this summer! He always loved seeing her and we knew he was being well cared for and played with!"
Matthew F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Haley and I recently earned my Bachelor's Degree of Social work and I'm about to start graduate school to obtain a Master's of Social Work. I have a lot of experience working with children, from being a babysitter to working at after-school/summer programs in elementary schools, to being a lead toddler/preschool...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I'm so thankful to have found Haley! I was hesitant to go looking on the internet for childcare, but found myself in a bind. Haley promptly responded to my message and we scheduled a time for her to meet my family. She is very pleasant and has a calming demeanor....
Monica C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A natural caretaker with a purpose to help others, I work a part-time job with young adults with developmental disabilities and am looking for a babysitting job to fill my mornings/mid-day. I am also available for occasional help on the weekends and date nights. I love working with kids and have a ton of experience. I used to...
Lila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Great babysitter, my kids loved her! "
Julie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Since the age of approximately 13, I have been babysitting a wide range of children. For three years I helped care for two young boys, ages 4 and 6. During my first year of working for them, it was discovered that the 4-year-old had autism. His family willingly shared with me the full hospital report so that I could have a...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda has been great with the kids and they enjoy their time with her! Her schedule has been very flexible which is a huge plus in my book. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for care for their kids! "
Debbie B.
Samantha M.
Hartford, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Help A Family With Pet Sitting, Childcare Or Tutoring!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for employment during the school vacations during the school year and summer vacations. I am available after 3:30 every day and would like something reoccurring.
I am looking for any of the following positions: pet sitting/walking, occasional babysitting, and tutoring.
Currently, I live near West Hartford, CT. I...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sam is a wonderful help! All the kids and especially the animals love her! She would be a great help to any one in need of a reliable and dependable dog walker, baby sitter etc."
John B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have worked for years as a part-time nanny for four families living in the Farmington Valley, as well as being employed in various childcare/nursery school facilities.
It has been a joy to work with children of all ages, watching them grow up, both physically and emotionally, and to be a part of their interacting...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Nancy is an excellent caregiver! My kids love her and my family is very lucky to have found her. I would absolutely recommend Nancy."
Christina L.
Hi my name is Jessica. I'm a sophomore at the University of Hartford. I've worked with kids throughout high school and have had a babysitting job in college! During high school I would take care of children from infants to 13-year-olds! I have helped prepped dinners, done laundry and errands, brought kids to after school...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
My life is dedicated to working with children. I am currently a middle school language arts teacher looking for part-time summer work. I went to Uconn and earned a degree in English, secondary education, as well as my master's in curriculum and instruction. I have worked with toddlers at summer camp, nannied for elementary-aged...
Julia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Molly B.
West Hartford, CT
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Molly and I am an experienced and dedicated childcare professional with over 8 years of hands-on experience working with children. I recently finished school at The University of Tampa with a degree in elementary education. I just completed my first job as a third grade teacher in Hillsborough County Public...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I like working with kids because I feel that adults can learn so much from kids and their creativity.
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old as an occasional date night sitter, as I got older I became a more steady after school sitter and summer nanny, but now I am looking to be a full time nanny.
In my spare...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Heather S.
Granby, CT
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm A High School Student With 2 Years Of Babysitting Experience.
I have babysat for children of all ages and have experience with multiple kids including 4 at a time. I also have experience with special needs children. I am Safe Sitter certified and have CPR training. I have a license and can provide my own transportation. I am going into my junior year at the University of Delaware and I am...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Morgan R.
Barkhamsted, CT
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Morgan! I'm a junior at CCSU majoring in elementary education with a focus in English. I'm in the education program.
I have been babysitting for 8 years, and have 3 years of professional childcare experience from working in a daycare and at a before and after school program. I've also been a summer camp counselor for over...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Morgan and I currently work for a family in Ellington CT until 2:30 M-F. However, I am looking to add some additional hours (either before or after school). As the oldest sister of 5 i've been caring for kids most of my life and spent the past five years nannying for a family that has become almost as close as...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in West Simsbury, CT
Sorelle V.
5.0
Sorelle was above and beyond excellent for our family. She was wonderful with our kids. Always on time, attentive, kind and eager to do a great job. She had fantastic communication skills. We could not have asked for more.
- Jesse D.
Jamiyla C.
5.0
Jamiyla was a great babysitter for my two children. She has a wonderful calm energy while still being engaging which was great for my 4 yr old. Her experience with infants really showed in the way she cared for my little 2-mo old.
- Grace K.
Emily B.
5.0
I'm a new mom and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I hired Emily to help me with my 5 month old and she was amazing with her. She catered to both of our needs and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend Emily to watch your babies:)
- Melissa S.
Kimberly K.
4.0
Kim has been caring for our baby girl since she was 12 weeks old. Despite our baby being in a palvik harness initially, Kim provided great care, engaging her with books and outdoor walks. Her detailed daily updates allowed me to anticipate our evenings after work. Kim is not only dependable and...
- Care member
Jacqueline P.
5.0
Jackie helped us out with taking our boys to school in the morning. We needed her very early in the morning and she was dependable and on time. She is responsible and was great with the kids. My husband and I went off to work knowing our children were in good hands. I would ask for Jackie’s help in...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in West Simsbury, CT
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in West Simsbury, CT?
You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in West Simsbury, 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 West Simsbury, CT?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in West Simsbury, CT is $15.00. 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 West Simsbury, 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 West Simsbury, CT on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in West Simsbury, 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 West Simsbury, CT can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in West Simsbury, CT?
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