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College nannies in Columbia, CT
Alexandra C.
Columbia, CT
$19/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi, I have worked in daycare for years and have been babysitting even longer. I have a lot of experience with all ages and even with multiples. I am CPR certified and have my own transportation.
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm passionate about caregiving. I love to care for infants and watch them grow! I can assist with sleep training and making sure your baby's needs are met. I also love to plan activities to keep them stimulated during the day. I've been a nanny for over 15 families!
I also can't wait to meet your pets! I have 2 active...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paige is a wonderfully intuitive person! Beyond being helpful she genuinely cared about our newborn. We hired her to help with nights and sleep training. We genuinely believe her positive disposition and love set the foundation for our baby girl! Would highly...
Eric D.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a registered yoga teacher and doctoral-level graduate student, I eagerly seek opportunities to help parents and families decrease stress by providing empathic and nurturing care for their children, pets, and homes. I have years of experience caring for young children in my family and within diverse communities across CT....
Celina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Reann! I'm 24 years old and I reside in Amston, CT with my family and my 2-year-old son. I am looking for a part- time position as a babysitter/ nanny while I balance school and my other job. My son attends daycare M-F. I did a decent amount of babysitting when I was still in high school and I've worked with varying...
Reann can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sarah N.
Hebron, CT
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah, I have 8 years of childcare experience, as well as over 10 years of animal experience. I love traveling, being outside, being crafty, and spending time with animals. I am a very responsible, caring, and reliable person!
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello Parents! My name is Myah, and I have had experience in nannying and childcare for over 5 years. In addition to my experience as a private nanny, I previously worked as a preschool teacher. I am currently a college student working towards acquiring my English degree. I have experience caring for children of all ages, and as...
Myah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6+ years of experience ranging from full time nanny to night time sitter to swim instructor. Moving forwards, I will be available full days Monday + Friday and anytime after 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. I love children of all ages, especially those on the younger side. I am a junior atUConn studying Speech, Language and Hearing...
Ellen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren! I am a college student studying Health Science and Human Development/Family Sciences. I have a lot of experience with children and coursework studying childcare/child development! I also have been a nanny, worked in a preschool, and spent my last summer at a summer camp for kids 3-8. I would love to help...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello,
My name is Derek and I am ready to help you with whatever you need! I am 28 and I'd say I have been helping out with the kids my whole life when it comes to my two younger sisters (now 20 & 17), nieces and nephews, and have always been a great support system for them when it comes to life in general and encouraging...
Derek can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Summer is right around the corner!
I am a responsible and experienced nanny/babysitter looking for a family to work with over the summer. I have 9 years of experience sitting for children ages newborn to young teens, as well as experience working at a summer camp for ages 3-15. I have extensive experience working with children...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Currently a full time Director of a Child Care center, looking to be an in home nanny while also caring for my own two children.
I am pursuing my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Program Administration & Leadership.
I have 7 years of experience teaching. I have experience with developmental...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
4.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student, studying to get my undergraduate degree before continuing to become a special education teacher. I have been caring for children privately (as a babysitter/nanny) as well as an infant teacher and a toddler teacher at local day-cares for the past 5 years. I also have experience caring for children long...
Kris can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Kris has been our date night sitter for a few months now and is a joy to have as an extension of our family! Our kids love spending time with her and frequently ask the next morning when she's coming back. Her experience with special needs children has really been...
Care member
Alexis P.
Glastonbury, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Local Nursing Student Available For Loving Infant Care!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a local mother, hospice volunteer, and preschool volunteer with ample experience and references available to care for your infant. I'm a non-smoker with reliable transportation, reliable and trustworthy. Babysitting license, fingerprint clearance card, CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers (includes infants,...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Very professional, arrived not only on time but early and even stayed after the interview (on request) to learn more about our 10 month old! Excited to be working with her!"
Jordan C.
Sam G.
East Hartford, CT
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Long Term Full Time/Part Time Care-giving Available FALL 2021
5.0
(1)
Hi My name is Sam and I will be graduating from Sacred Heart in may 2022 with a bachelors degree in criminal justice with a minor in psychology with a focus in adolescence development. I'm looking for a full time or part time babysitting for this fall and spring!
My schedule for the fall is very flexible (M, W, Th, F...
Sam can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha G. is a young lady who has the heart of an angel. She is caring an loving with children ,animals an the elderly. Most young adults do not have the patience like I see in Samantha. Her bedside manner is kind, loving an gentle. She enjoys putting a smile on...
tracy W.
Meghan M.
Vernon Rockville, CT
$20-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Meghan, I'm 20 and from Vernon CT. I am attending ECSU as an early childhood education/special education major. My goal is to teach kindergarten! I've been babysitting/nannying for many years and I have lots of experience- I truly love working with kids! I also have three and a half years of daycare center experience...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan watched our 2.5 year old twins 2x a week all summer. She always came with crafts and activities and the kids would be so excited every time she arrived. She does a great job of playing, crafting and educating them. We are sad that our summer with Meghan is...
Care member
4.7
(3)
Hi there, I'm Taylor and I have been babysitting for over 8 Years. I have experience working with all ages and also experience with special needs. I love taking care a kids.
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a smile on her face very up beat ! Treats my daughter like and little sister. Love her !! "
Karen R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 26 years old I have been working as a Nanny since I was 16. I have worked with children of all ages and have experience with children who have hearing loss and special needs. I took ASL in college as my foreign language and incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as its a great tool...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany was a wonderful nanny to our infant! She was very attentive, always understood our son's cues for a bottle, change of clothes, diaper or nap. She was always able to keep him entertained without screen time and often took him outside to get some fresh air. I...
Ashley T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kathryn and I have experience working with toddlers and preschoolers in daycare centers for the past seven years. During these years, I diligently worked towards attaining the position as a Lead Toddler Teacher. I have also provided at home childcare for my previous students during the weekends. Through my work...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathryn (or Katie as she likes to be called) was fantastic. She was thoughtful, considerate and asked lots of questions regarding looking after our 2 boys ages 3 and 4.5. We were very impressed and felt extremely comfortable leaving our children in her care. She...
Jacqueline K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Eden. I am 21, a senior at UCONN, majoring in psychology. I love being a nanny because kids have a perspective that gets lost as we age and mature. Working with kids gives me the chance to watch that child-like perspective develop and thrive.
I started working with kids, professionally when I was about 17,...
Eden can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Eden is reliable, on-time, kind, honest, and has excellent communication skills. A gifted teacher. Eden volunteered to teach our scout group basketball. She impressively brought order to a loud and busy gym of kids, capturing their attention, in a patient, calm and...
Melissa T.
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Columbia, CT
Paige O.
5.0
Paige is a wonderfully intuitive person! Beyond being helpful she genuinely cared about our newborn. We hired her to help with nights and sleep training. We genuinely believe her positive disposition and love set the foundation for our baby girl! Would highly recommend Paige!
- Eric D.
Kris J.
5.0
As a parent of multiple special needs children, Kris was a godsend for our family. It's extremely difficult to find someone not only qualified but also patient enough. Kris is a joy to have around our entire family and we trust her with any needs for our children.
- Care member
Alexis P.
5.0
Alexis watched my one year old, & she was great! Arrived early, took the baby for a walk, & was very attentive! She is very professional & organized. Gave us access to her google schedule for easy scheduling & provided us with a form we could fill out, so she knew our kids' routines. Look...
- Tabitha M.
Sam G.
5.0
Samantha G. is a young lady who has the heart of an angel. She is caring an loving with children ,animals an the elderly. Most young adults do not have the patience like I see in Samantha. Her bedside manner is kind, loving an gentle. She enjoys putting a smile on others faces an making them laugh...
- tracy W.
Meghan M.
5.0
Meghan has been a wonderful babysitter for our little one! She has cared for him on several occasions from when he was 8 months old until a toddler. As first-time parents, we were especially nervous about who to trust with our treasure, but as soon as we met Meghan we were put at ease. Most...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Columbia, CT
How much do college nannies charge near me in Columbia, CT?
How much college nannies charge near you in Columbia, CT can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $19.00.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Columbia, CT?
To find college nannies near you in Columbia, CT, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.
What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in Columbia, CT?
There are currently 1 college nannies near you in Columbia, CT on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.
What types of services do college nannies near me in Columbia, CT offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in Columbia, CT, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in Columbia, CT?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Columbia, CT, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.