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Hi my name is Bailee I have 2 years of experience working with children professionally and 3 years of babysitting for family and friends. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping, late night care, pick up and drop off, after school activities, pets, cleaning, laundry, you can use me as an extra hand if needed, overnight, and...
Bailee can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
I am in college for Elementary and Special Education and have 4 years of experience with children! In the summer, I am a camp counselor and would love to pick up some extra babysitting jobs until then. I also work for a before and after school care program but my availability is flexible until the end of June. I love bringing...
Laney can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jaimie has worked for our family for almost 2 years. My two children will be going to preschool in the fall and we will miss her tremendously. When she started, my son was 1 and my daughter was 2.5 years old. Jaimie is a master at everything from preparing...
Paul M.
Kirstin T.
East Hampton, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
A Caregiver Who Thinks Working With Children Is The Most Rewarding Thing She's Ever Done.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am the Co-Director and Head Teacher at a child care center. I work there full time co-teaching our Preschool class with the Director of the program, and then being the Head Teacher of the After School program. I have experience with children ages newborn to 16 years of age. I've babysat overnights, and managed to feed...
Kirstin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kirstin loves children and really enjoys her time spent with children. She always comes prepared and on time to babysit, with games and activities -, my children love her. She has been babysitting for me since 2013 and we wouldn't want anyone else! Plus side,...
Ashley O.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a family with lots of cousins and spent my younger years baby sitting. For three years between 2011-2013 I volunteered with Hartford City Mission at an after school program helping establish relationships with the kids and assisting with homework. I currently work with disabled kids where I'm responsible for taking...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Jennifer B.
Amston, CT
$20-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've had the opportunity to work with children of many different age groups and it's always been a joy. I have almost 3 years of experience working with children. During the school year I work at a before and after school day care program, this involves coming up with arts and crafts projects, introducing fun games to play, and...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Megan K.
Amston, CT
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked with children with ages ranging from 1 to 14. I used to work at the Mansfield community center where I worked in the after school program where I would watch children for up to 3 hours, providing them with food, homework help, and playing games with them. I also worked in the child care facility there where I...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have a sister who is 5 years younger than me so I had looked after her for years after school when we were younger. I have been CPR certified and I have taken a First Aid Course. I also studied early childhood education in high school and plan on working in pediatrics in the future. I absolutely love kids and would love the...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
3 years experience working with children in various settings (daycare, preschool, and elementary school). I have worked as a preschool headteacher at a local university. Some tasks I have experience with are creating lesson plans and curriculum-based on CT ELDs standards, meal prep, diaper changing, stem-themed activities, after...
Bonnie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
CPR
Hi, I'm Alyssa! Thank you for taking your time to consider me as a possible caregiver for your children! I have 6 years of experience in childcare including babysitting long term for many local families with children anywhere from 6 months to 10 years old, working at an elementary after school program, and assisting in the care...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Kathy T.
Storrs Mansfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I babysat for as many as 5 young children when I was much younger, before I had children myself. I raised 2 boys, now ages 22 and 25 both of whom recently graduated from college. Since taking early retirement in 2012, I cared for an 18-month-old girl for several months until the family moved away. From August, 2013 through June...
Kathy can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Kathy took care of our 7 yr old from 2019-2022 and our 2 yr old for a year. Kathy was excellent with our boys, she used to pick them up from school, take them out for walks and bring them home. She also used to take our older son to his music lesions, swim classes...
Kapil M.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am currently a Senior at Eastern Connecticut State University. I have experience with children ages 2 months - 13 years. I have worked in elementary school settings as a classroom assistant and as an after-school program employee, therefore assisting with homework would be a breeze. I am reliable, organized and creative,...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is amazing with kids. She's a quick thinker, responsible, and so kind!"
Alexis P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kristen!
I am child care provider with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to teens. Throughout my career, I have provided private childcare, dance instruction, and various after school & specialized classes for families and companies across New England and Southern California,...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Kristen was our nanny for the past two years. She is an amazing person and is phenomenal with children. She is loving, fun and very artistic, my daughter was obsessed with her! Some other plus's are, Kristen is very clean and always respectful, on-time and really...
Michelle S.
Valerie S.
Manchester, CT
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Valerie, I am 27, and I have around 10 years of child and animal care experience.
I began working in child care at age 16. I held a position as instructor at an outdoor/wildlife center from age 18-21, creating my own curriculum for preschool and elementary aged children. For five years I led an after school 4H club...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I worked with Valerie for four years as her supervisor at summer camp. Valerie is a creative and energetic instructor. She used her love of animals and nature and her own artistic ability to create unique activities and games for her campers. Valerie communicates...
Rebecca R.
Melissa F.
New London, CT
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Melissa. I attended the Lebron James College of Education in Ohio majoring in Early childhood education. I have 3 years of teaching experience and 8 years of childcare experience. I currently work in the Ledyard school district overseeing the elementary school's before and after school program. I love...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa is wonderful! Her background in early childhood, combined with her dependability and joyful, fun personality make her an ideal sitter. She has cared for our infant and two year old, as well as our pet, and has been the best. "
Care member
5.0
(9)
I have almost 20 years of experience in childcare.
I currently lead a 20-girl Brownie troop. I've worked as a private nanny and a daycare teacher and have spent the last seven years fully dedicated to my two children.
I am looking to spread my fun-loving and extremely compassionate nature to a family in need.
I would love to...
Bryna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bryna is fun and cares so much. You would be lucky to have her."
Karen D.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
UPDATE (2/2024) At the moment, I am only looking for occasional date night / babysitting jobs. Please feel free to reach out!
Hello! Experienced nanny/sitter here! My name is Janeleen, although the little ones call me Jane. I am currently an elementary teacher and have experience working with children from newborns to teens....
Janeleen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have 3 children, 2, 4, and 6. Three young children can be a handful for some sitters, but Janeleen is wonderful with them and can handle the energy of little kids. When she arrives, she immediately starts helping with meals, playtime, or distracting the...
Colleen M.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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.
Brooke S.
Waterford, CT
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I am an energetic, loving person with 6-7 years of experience ranging from watching after my younger sibling and nephews to my previous workplace at an after school program where I cared for preschool aged children. Taking care of kids is something I truly enjoy doing. If there is any other assistance needed within the...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Colchester, CT
Jamie C.
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.
Kirstin T.
5.0
Kira is AMAZING! She is by far my kids favorite sitter. When she is here I don't have to worry about anything. She plays with them the whole time and even brings activities. The last time she sat for them she made pop-overs that my daughter had a recipe for in her library book. She even makes...
- Ashley M.
Kathy T.
5.0
Kathy took care of our 7 yr old from 2019-2022 and our 2 yr old for a year. Kathy was excellent with our boys, she used to pick them up from school, take them out for walks and bring them home. She also used to take our older son to his music lesions, swim classes and local libraries and encouraged...
- Kapil M.
Alyssa M.
5.0
Alyssa is amazing with kids. She's a quick thinker, responsible, and so kind!
- Alexis P.
Kristen S.
5.0
Kristen was our nanny for the past two years. She is an amazing person and is phenomenal with children. She is loving, fun and very artistic, my daughter was obsessed with her! Some other plus's are, Kristen is very clean and always respectful, on-time and really takes good care of your home and...
- Michelle S.
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FAQs for after school child care in Colchester, CT
In 2024, how much is after-school care near me in Colchester, CT?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Colchester, CT through Care.com will cost an average of $16.50 per hour as of April 2024. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Colchester, CT?
Care.com currently has 2 after school child care providers in Colchester, CT. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Colchester, CT?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Colchester, CT to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Colchester, CT, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.