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Gina M.

Portland, CT

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Gina, currently looking for summer 2021 work. I am a graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a degree in Elementary Education. I am currently enrolled at Eastern Connecticut State University studying my Master's in Early Childhood Education, so babysitting, nannying, and being around children, in...
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Katherine G.

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Portland, CT

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$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Katherine, and I've been nannying on and off for 5 years now with kids of all ages, from infant to pre teen. My favorite age is infant to toddler, because I love to watch them grow into their own person. I have my CNA license and am CPR/AED certified in both infant and adult. I am engaging, energetic, and love to...
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Jenna R.

Portland, CT

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$16/hr
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
I'm currently a full time college student with classes everyday. I'm looking primarily for part-time or one-time sittings. Baby sitter available.
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Lisa B.

Portland, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
I have over 1 yr. experience as a Dietary Aide in Care & Rehabilitation Centers and 5 yrs experience in an assisted living center as well as 3 months experience as a companion for an Alzheimers client and over 15 yrs. experience in Culinary and Hospitality Management. I have an MBA in Hospitality Mgmt; Certification in Events...
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Brooke U.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Portland, CT

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$15/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I'm a caregiver with a decade of experience, and I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow. I understand that every child is unique, and I tailor my approach to each child's individual needs. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games and engaging in activities that are both fun and educational. I...
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Molly G.

Meet Molly

Portland, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi I'm Molly! I currently teach Physical Education during the school year and have summers off. I have a lot of experience caring for children. I was previously a nanny in West Hartford, watching over children after school and driving them to activities. I love sports and activities! I have been teaching youth tennis for 10...
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Niya E.

I Am A College Student Looking For Work While I'm Home On Break!

Middletown, CT

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a recent psychology grad from Worcester State University and am looking for night or weekend babysitting/ care giving as I am in between undergrad and grad school. I have experience with children ages 3 months-17 years old. I have also worked with adults and elderly in rehabilitation and nursing homes. I have experience...
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Emily J.

Experienced And Caring Nanny

Wethersfield, CT

4.6(1)
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$16/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hey there! My name is Emily I have considerable experience as a babysitter and as a nanny. I am First Aid/ CPR/ AED/ and Lifeguard certified and I have cared for children ranging from the ages of 3 months to 13 years! I have nannied in 3 different countries outside of the US, but plan to stay local for the time being. I always...

Katie M. says "Emily is professional, caring, a communicator, and fun! As parents we feel safe and confident in her professional childcare skills. My children report...

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Ashleigh F.

Stay-At-Home Mom

East Hampton, CT

4.3(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi families! I am a compassionate nanny who has cared for children ages newborn-12 years old for about 20 years. I have the ability to manage multiple children at a time, as well as caring for my own children. I love multitasking, and I get more done when I have a lot of things going on at the same time. I love caring for kids...

Jessica H. says "Ashleigh watched my four children along with her own son. She is a very reliable and dependable sitter arrived on time drove in the snow and was very...

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Savannah W.

My Name Is Savannah And I Am 24 Years Old. I Enjoy Spending Time Outdoors And With My Family.

Cromwell, CT

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Savannah! I am 27 years old and I live in Cromwell, CT. I am a huge animal lover and I love doing hands on activities such as baking, cooking, and art projects. I like to stay busy through out the day so I'm always coming up with something. I would describe myself as bubbly, organized and fun! I just like to...

Chelsey L. says "Savannah nannied for me during the summer and did a phenomenal job with my toddlers. She made every day creative, fun and filled with love and joy. Thank...

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Hyuenju B.

Babysitter

Rocky Hill, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
l have experience caring for children of all ages including: newborns, toddlers, and elementary/middle school kids. I was a Korean cooking instructor at adult education in 2 different towns and I was teaching Korean language classes for adult students. I enjoy it very much and I can teach your children some basic Korean language...

Fernanda V. says "Hyuenju is the best nanny you can ever get. I recommend her 100%. I trust her entirely. She took care of my newborn for several months and she still...

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Kelsey M.

Caring Sitter Looking To Make A Difference

Moodus, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am 25 years old. I am looking for babysitting, nannying, or pet sitting jobs. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a member of the Honors College, I was one of only 58 students nationwide to be awarded the highly prestigious Scholarship in 2022. My...

Adam J. says "Kelsey was a caring and knowledgeable nanny for my 6-year-old daughter. My daughter has ADD and autism. She isn't as easy to supervise as the average child....

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Mckenzie F.

Nanny Available

Moodus, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Experienced caregiver with many references! I would love to chat with you to see if our schedules align!

Justin K. says "Mckenzie is amazing and is fantastic with our youngest, 18 months old. Fun, caring, smart and keen as a mom, she knows what it takes to be a great...

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Laura F.

Caregiver

Newington, CT

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello families, My name is Laura, I've been a professional nanny for about 13 years now. While I truly enjoy working with little ones, I especially love engaging them in fun activities and getting to know their unique personalities. I have extensive experience in infant and pediatric care. I have a background in mental health...

Care Member says "Watched my son as a fill in sitter. He had so much fun with her. Very responsive and professional. Would have her work for our family again!"

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Marisa L.

Outgoing And Upbeat Sitter!

Wethersfield, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I have a lot of experience, starting at age 12, working with many different children! I have worked in classroom's, kid's camps, and churches. Since I was 12, I started babysitting for multiple different families. All of these families had varying numbers of children I was caring for at a time, and children of various...

Chelsea I. says "Marisa was our first non-family babysitter and her demeanor and approach to playing with our toddler instantly put us at ease! She kept the schedule we...

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Keyana B.

Experienced Sitter

Cromwell, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Keyana , and I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 6 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves reading stories and playing imaginative...

Care Member says "Keyana is a well prepared childcare worker who met every need and criteria for the job. I’ve reached out to many of my friends personally and they love...

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Hailey C.

Higganum, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I love interacting and caring for children. I have a lot of experience as I have been a lifeguard for the past 2 summers where I would guard the East Haddam Rec Dept. summer camp as well as a ski instructor for 3 years for children ages 4-6 at Mt. Snow in VT. Additionally I have babysat a few different families in the area....

Jennifer E. says "Hailey has been caring for my son when I go to work until he gets on the school bus. She has always been punctual even with such an early start and so...

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Sarah O.

Newington, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sarah and my day job is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I have been working with children for over 5 years in a variety of settings from daycares, elementary schools to outplacement schools and have been babysitting since I was 13! I currently work at an elementary and middle school as the behavior analyst for...

Sadaf R. says "Sarah is a sweet , caring and very happy girl. My daughter would squeal with joy every morning when Sarah walked through the door ! She took care of my...

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Sofia T.

Babysitter And Spanish Tutor With Mental Health Counseling Background

Wethersfield, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
I currently work in neuropsychiatric research, but I can't have a regular 9-5 anymore because I'm pursuing a masters degree in mental health counseling, and the schedule doesn't work. I'm looking for a job that can accommodate to my class schedule. I used to work as a nanny and in a childcare while I was an undergrad. I am a...

Deborah Z. says "She is a very sweet girl, will take care of your kids like their hers! Hard worker and great with kids! "

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Joann M.

sitter, Fun, Reliable And Outgoing Personality And Great With Children

Rocky Hill, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
I'm semi-retired finding myself with a lot of free time during the week and would love to fill that time in a thoughtful and meaningful way by helping other families part-time. In my profession I work with many families and have lots of experience with newborns and children. I'm also a fantastic cook so helping with meal prep...

Melanie T. says "Joann was wonderful with my girls. She provided transportation, care and helped with making dinner. Each day I came home to a wonderful home cooked...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, CT

Babysitters in Portland, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Emily J.

Emily is professional, caring, a communicator, and fun! As parents we feel safe and confident in her professional childcare skills. My...

- Katie M.

Ashleigh F.

Ashleigh watched my four children along with her own son. She is a very reliable and dependable sitter arrived on time drove in the snow and...

- Jessica H.

Savannah W.

Savannah nannied for me during the summer and did a phenomenal job with my toddlers. She made every day creative, fun and filled with love...

- Chelsey L.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portland, CT:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Portland, CT can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 6 babysitters in Portland, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Portland, CT babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 per hour as of June 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portland, CT through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.

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