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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is amazing with kids. She's a quick thinker, responsible, and so kind!"
Alexis P.
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Amanda. I grew up in CT and I graduated from URI in 2018. I currently work remotely for a university in Boston and travel abroad four months a year (September-December). During high school and college, I was a resident camp counselor in New Hampshire and love working with kids! I have spent summers babysitting infants...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I am CPR certified and EPI/ MED certified. I worked in a daycare for about four years and have been working with the YWCA for about two years doing before and afterschool care along with working at one of their daycare sites. I've worked with all ages ranging from infants-after school age...
Savanna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I just finished a year and a half working as a nanny with a 2 child family (ages 4 and 5), where I delivered a home school curriculum. Before that I was working as an outdoor education instructor for inner city youth. I've spent 3 winters working for a ski resort's childcare program. I cared for children from 12 months to...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Too my five nieces and nephew I'm auntie Laney, and I've always been my sisters first call for child care. I love working with kids of all ages and I've always been interested in it as a career. I'll finish high school in June and be ready for full time care but for right now I would love some after school hangout time. Im very...
Delaney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been a babysitter for the past 14 years. I have also directed an after school program and summer camp for several years. I have worked with children and adults with special needs. I have experience with children and youth of all ages.
Patrick can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
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, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hiya! Please call me Ellie. I am an enthusiastic nanny with flexible availability. I have 4+ years of childcare experience in a professional setting, as well as 6+ years of nanny experience in the home with 3 different families of varied backgrounds. I love being able to reach so many children in a classroom setting, but my...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
I am a graduate student studying counseling at the University of Saint Joseph.
I have worked with students in Montville Youth services after school and summer programs for several years. I have experience working with students with disabilities, specifically autism as a paraprofessional. I also have experience working with...
Abby can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Are you looking for summer childcare?
I started caring for children at 15 years old after a family member had two children. I fell in love with helping out and teaching them. Because of this passion I applied for my first position at a daycare, I started working with younger age groups, from babies to preschoolers. Early on in...
Falen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Abby G.
Mansfield Center, CT
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am available this summer to nanny full or part time. I am a nursing student at UCONN and finishing my junior year in early May. Every summer through high school and college I have nannied for families with children of all ages. I have experience with infants/ toddlers as well as school aged children. In high school I...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
UPDATE (5/2024) 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Janeleen did a great job taking care of my 2-year-old and 5-year-old girls while we were at a wedding. She came with fun activities, fed them dinner, and even put them to bed. Would hire her again next time I'm in town."
Fiona K.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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...
Ashley M.
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 was a wonderful nanny for my two children. She is very dependable, hard working, flexible, and was great with my children. She kept them entertained with playing, watching their favorite movies, and was always patient with them. She also followed my wishes...
Teisha W.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Columbia, CT
Alyssa M.
5.0
Alyssa is amazing with kids. She's a quick thinker, responsible, and so kind!
- Alexis P.
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.
Janeleen N.
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 youngest so we can scoot out. When we...
- Colleen M.
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.
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.
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FAQs for after school child care in Columbia, CT
In 2024, how much is after-school care near me in Columbia, CT?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Columbia, CT through Care.com will cost an average of $13.00 per hour as of May 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 Columbia, CT?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Columbia, 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 Columbia, CT?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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.