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Hello! I am college student on track to become a speech language pathologist. I have about three years of childcare experience in a professional. Through my academics I have been able to learn so much about child development, which gives me an upper hand in caring for kids. I have experience caring for several children through...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Mom of a 10-year-old girl. Looking to watch kids in my home after school or if there is a day off /snow day during the year. I do have a dog, cats and guinea pigs. Huge back yard with a swing set, sandbox and more to play with inside. I can help with homework to the best of my abilities if it is needed. I currently work in the...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"I have used Rebecca for many different jobs from checking in on my pets to helping around the house and helping my elderly mother. She is such a kind person with a huge heart. She has always treated us like we are family. She is very through in everything she does....
George P.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
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
(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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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.
Olivia H.
Holyoke, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
As the older sibling, looking out and caring for younger siblings came naturally to me and was something I began to enjoy--eventually, once I grew up and wasn't annoyed that I had to babysit for my younger siblings!
This would later lead to my current career path. I am currently a literacy tutor at an elementary school kiddos...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Olivia is so caring with our 3 children (13, 10 and 7). They love her and treat her as part of our family, because she is! She's reliable, attentive, friendly, compassionate, and patient. On top of that she is very skilled with language development and has worked...
Care member
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 my Father-in-law for 6 months, doing housekeeping, grocery shopping and taking him out for meals. He thoroughly enjoyed her company and we felt very confident when he was in her care. Kathy has experience taking care of seniors and it was...
Paula N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years experience as a full-time Nanny to children ranging from 3 months-16 years old. I believe children thrive in an environment where they feel loved and believed in. I foster outdoor and imaginative play, crafts, and am not afraid to get on the floor with the kids. Building character and social and emotional skills...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily has been our children's nanny for the past 2 years. She is an outstanding nanny and a lovely person, and the family that will have her as their nanny will be tremendously fortunate.
She's punctual, a safe driver, excellent at juggling a complex schedule...
Eman A.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Valerie has been with our family for the past five months. She is a reliable and responsible individual. She is great with my 4 year old daughter and three year old son; they love and adore her. She provides fun, creative and engaging activities to keep my...
Jenessa D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in Windsor Public Schools as a Before/After School Program Leader along with working as a STEM teacher in summer camp. Next I worked in daycares as both a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher and as a Floating Teacher. Most recently I was a Math/Reading Interventionist, giving...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy came to babysit our 2 year old son today and she is absolutely amazing! I can't say enough good things. Proactive, self-starter, hardworking, nurturing, kind, and empathetic. She is a mother herself and, as such, she knew exactly what my son needed without...
Matthew F.
Allie S.
South Windsor, CT
$17-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Allie . I have been working in the childcare field for 13 years. I have many years working at a Before and After School program. I'm currently a School-Age director for many school age programs in CT. I will be able to provide support with remote learning, cleaning, cooking and after-school activities.
Allie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have years of experience of with children as an after school program worker, building substitute and long term sub.
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Deborah C.
South Windsor, CT
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I recently retired from my job after 32+ years. I raised 4 children of my own and waiting patiently for grandchildren of my own! Over the years I watched some of my children's friends before and after school and loved it! I am very comfortable getting kids to their after-school activities. I am very dependable and will...
Deborah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
I began babysitting family members and then at the age of 16 began working at a daycare center for the last 4 years. I've worked with all age groups from infant to school age (12 years old). I also have babysat for other non related families. I assisted with an after school program in West Hartford and helped to come up with...
Makayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Molly R.
Manchester, CT
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
10 Years Experience Working In A Preschool Setting Looking For After-school Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had a love for children. Caring for my younger family members became second nature as I am the second oldest out of 16 cousins. Watching them grow and helping them learn is where I find the most joy. I became "safe sitter certified" at the age of 14. This experience made me very aware of all the responsibilities...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a positive, energetic, and experienced 4th Grade teacher with a variety of experiences working with children from toddlers to teenagers from all backgrounds. I graduated from Springfield College in May 2022 with a degree in Elementary education and a focus on Special education. I am a certified Massachusetts teacher and am...
Delaney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Alyssa M.
South Hadley, MA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
In the past, I have worked with mostly first graders. I taught after-school Spanish lessons during high school at Plains Elementary School and loved it. That also means I have lots of experience being overwhelmed with caring for a group of 6-year-olds. On a more personal note, I have experience with my 3-year-old baby cousin and...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
I have worked in the childcare field for the last 15 years with children of all ages. I started my career in my towns before and after school program and after that moved on to become the child development director for the YMCA where I oversaw 9 before and after school programs, a preschool as well as a summer camp. I have...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Shantall T.
Hartford, CT
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have 6 years of experience working with children. I have worked as an after school attendant for 2 years and currently work in the Education system as a Behavior Technician. I am currently in college working towards my psychology degree focusing on child development. I have experience helping with homework and online learning....
Shantall can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Somers, CT
Rebecca P.
5.0
I have used Rebecca for many different jobs from checking in on my pets to helping around the house and helping my elderly mother. She is such a kind person with a huge heart. She has always treated us like we are family. She is very through in everything she does. Keeps me posted by text messages...
- George P.
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.
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.
Olivia H.
5.0
Olivia is so caring with our 3 children (13, 10 and 7). They love her and treat her as part of our family, because she is! She's reliable, attentive, friendly, compassionate, and patient. On top of that she is very skilled with language development and has worked in Springfield schools the last 2...
- Care member
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FAQs for after school child care in Somers, CT
In 2024, how much is after-school care near me in Somers, CT?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Somers, CT through Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 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 Somers, CT?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Somers, 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 Somers, CT?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Somers, 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 Somers, 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.