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60 hourly child care are listed in Portland, CT
The average rate is $22/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby hourly child care is 8 years
Hourly child care in Portland, CT
Mary A.
Middletown, CT
$21-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
I love teaching and working with children. I would love to continue educating children, and also having summer fun with them. For the past several summers I have been working for our Park and Rec Department as a Paraprofessional. Yearly, I have a criminal background check processed, I am state certified as a Building Substitute...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
My name is Julia, I am 29 years old. I graduated from CCSU with a degree in elementary education in 2017.
I taught 3rd grade for 5 years. I have been nannying and babysitting for a variety of different families since I was 12 years old. Working with children is something I have always been passionate about.
I love being active,...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(12)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 17+ years experience of childcare related services and activities. I am available for full time as well part time of all ages and also special needs. My job description are preparing meals daily, taking walks on regular basics, reading, and playing games, preparing school activities and assist play time outside. Also,...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Highly recommend Cristina to anyone who is looking for housekeeping or care for their children. She is extremely organized, meticulous, dependable, thoughtful and just a wonderful person. She was such a great help in my last few months of pregnancy and when I was...
Shefali K.
Laura L.
East Hampton, CT
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a widow, and looking for work. I am flexible with hours and I enjoy children. I have an 18-year-old son. I have a pool for the summer season. Children are always welcome in my home. I do have two golden retrievers.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing
I like working with kids because I have a habit of saving games...
Genevieve K.
Wethersfield, CT
$13-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I am a 19-year-old college student looking to gain experience with childcare, pet care and tutoring as I work toward my degree in Child Studies. I am reliable, energetic and my hours are flexible. I am comfortable working with children of all ages as well as all different kinds of pets!
Genevieve can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
I have a 20-year-old daughter who is now in college and a daughter who is 10 years old. I am looking to babysit for a couple of hours a day.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a vaccinated and boosted, experienced, loving and reliable mother of two now young men and married for the past 29 years. I am available part-time or full-time to care for your child/children. All of the families that I have cared for through the years have always been pleased and confident in my ability to care for their...
Joan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We are so grateful for Joan! She is calm, consistent, thoughtful, a fantastic nanny. I trust her fully to care for my 18-month old twins, no small feat!"
Valerie B.
Katie O.
Manchester, CT
$26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm a very reliable, patient, and positive person with 7+ years of experience taking care of children ranging from infants to school age. I recently became a mother in October of 2022 to a baby girl! In my care your children will be safe, happy, and loved.
I am flexible as far as hours however would need set hours each week...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Great worker. Very responsible and caring. Always on time, and goes above and beyond to make sure your child is safe and happy."
Care member
Sophia S.
Guilford, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Exceptional, Well-Referenced Nanny Seeking Full-Time Employment With A Loving Family
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
My name is Sophia and I am a career Nanny with a stellar work ethic currently seeking a long term, part-time morning position with a wonderful family. I have over 19 years of experience as a Child Care Provider. During that time, I have worked in the capacity of Baby Nurse, Nanny, Babysitter and Mother's Helper....
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had interviewed Donna this April for our nanny position to care for our newborn child. She was very nice, smart, honest, and organized. We would have loved to hire her, however, we have a recent change in job that is making us move to a different city next...
Omar F.
5.0
(3)
I would describe myself as creative, analytical, and bubbly. My hobbies and interests include lifting/Pilates, classical/jazz piano, guitar, songwriting, and crochet. I love working with kids and have a wide range of experiences.
Background/Qualifications:
- CPR Certified
- 2018 Audi Q3 premium, clean driver's check, CA...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emma is caring and thoughtful. She also clearly likes being around children and came prepared to babysit with crafts and ideas for fun activities to do. She is also reliable and communicates well with parent and child. I would love to have her watch my children if...
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Judith B.
East Hartford, CT
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am from a big Christian family who loves each other and loves spending quality time together. Being the 3rd child of 8 children, I started acquiring experience as a child care provider at an early age. Later in life after migrating to the USA, from the Caribbean, I continued to work as a nanny for many years.
Currently, I am...
Judith can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Judith is a life saver. My family recently moved to the area, and we did not have any after school care. She immediately responded to my request to meet. She has been so helpful with picking our daughter up from the bus stop, and providing her with excellent care....
Akilah H.
Rachel S.
West Hartford, CT
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
CAREER NANNY Of 10+ Years Looking For Part Time Work In Boston
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rachel, Mother of a 13yo daughter and professional Nanny since 2005. I have been very fortunate to have long term relationships with each of the 4 families I've looked after! Are you the next fabulous family I can support? Ideally I'm looking to care for an infant or toddler 2-3 days a week for a total of 20-25 hours,...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"There isn't a strong enough reference I could write - it wouldn't do justice to how influential and important Rachel and her family was to ours.
We found Rachel through a mother's group in Boston. Within the first interview, we knew it would work for us. To...
Matthew M.
5.0
(2)
I am a dual-certified K-6 (regular education) and PreK-12 (special education) teacher with 25 years of successful public school teaching experience. I am the mom of two awesome teenage children and love spending time with my family. I also love teaching, playing, crafting, spending time outdoors and having fun with children! I...
Aimee can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aimee is one of the best teachers I’ve ever worked with. She has a way of making lessons enjoyable while still being meaningful. She connects with her students and it shows in their growth and performance. She is an excellent educator!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a full/part time Nanny/babysitter. I am looking for a position that is at least 30-40 hours a week and paid legally. I'm willing to commute up to 25 miles. I am creative, compassionate, a dependable Nanny and have a passion/love for children.
Years of experience: 7 years nannying/babysitter.
CPR & first aid certificate,...
Chassidy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hiring Chassidy to watch our 5 month old was the best decision we could have made for our family. I was extremely anxious having someone else watch my child, but Chassidy’s demeanor, professionalism and experience, almost instantly put me at ease.
I really...
Victoria G.
Shenella S.
West Hartford, CT
$22-41/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hey! I'm Shenella! I Absolutely Adore Kids, And Think They Are Amazing!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Shenella! Currently going into my senior year at college, it's also my second bachelors. I'm studying an arts degree as my second bachelors and I'm very creative. I absolutely adore kids. I'm also good with any housekeeping needed. I'm very respectful of all culture and all household rules and regulations that families...
Shenella can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Competent, punctual, and great with the little ones. We highly recommend Shenella!"
Noah K.
Elinete M.
Hartford, CT
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elinete, you can call me Ellie. I've been living in the US for over seven years. I've been taking care of kids since I can remember. Before COVID I had the pleasure of working with some wonderful families and kids, but ever since, I've been working in the dentistry field. Working with adults is great but I've missed...
Elinete can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The only person more grateful than my wife that we found Elinete is me. I was responsible for finding a sitter while we were in town for a wedding, and there’s a chance I put it off longer than I should have. Cut to: a last-minute scramble to find someone to...
Dan M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 4 children. My youngest is entering Kindergarten this year and my oldest is 12 years of age. I have stayed at home with my children since my oldest was born. I know how hard it is for moms to find a sitter during the weekdays for work or for a few hours to run out for a doctor's appointment, workout or just to get...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura is an amazing caregiver. She was wonderful watching our youngest, who was 17 months at the time. He definitely enjoys being taken care of, and smiles all around when we pick him up. Laura is also great with our tween daughter and is very thoughtful and...
Justin K.
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of four. 3 boys and one girl. I have over 20 years of experience in child care. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Love arts and crafts. Very positive and happy person. Love pets. Speak both English and Spanish. Can work around your schedule depending the hours.
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is a very caring compassionate respectful person"
Kristen D.
Sydney C.
Northford, CT
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of teaching experience with infants, toddlers and early preschool age children. I'm willing to help with housekeeping, mealtimes and crafts. I'm looking for a part time position with flexible hours while I continue working toward a Masters degree.
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Used Sidney at a wedding. She was fantastic, on time, professional vey in tuned with our needs would HIGHLY recommend."
Lynn L.
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Most recent reviews for hourly child care in Portland, CT
Christina L.
5.0
Highly recommend Cristina to anyone who is looking for housekeeping or care for their children. She is extremely organized, meticulous, dependable, thoughtful and just a wonderful person. She was such a great help in my last few months of pregnancy and when I was juggling a toddler and newborn. We...
- Shefali K.
Joan T.
5.0
We are so grateful for Joan! She is calm, consistent, thoughtful, a fantastic nanny. I trust her fully to care for my 18-month old twins, no small feat!
- Valerie B.
Katie O.
5.0
Great worker. Very responsible and caring. Always on time, and goes above and beyond to make sure your child is safe and happy.
- Care member
Sophia S.
5.0
We had interviewed Donna this April for our nanny position to care for our newborn child. She was very nice, smart, honest, and organized. We would have loved to hire her, however, we have a recent change in job that is making us move to a different city next month. We truly believe she would be...
- Omar F.
Emma F.
5.0
Emma was my daughter's teacher. She also watched both of our children in our home. She was the most organized and dedicated teacher either of our kiddos have had and we were bummed when she moved away. There were several times I'd see her staying late (after her shift at the daycare had...
- Care member
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How much does hourly child care cost near me in Portland, CT?
If you’re looking for hourly child care near you in Portland, CT, you can review different Care.com profiles until you find a caregiver who fits your family’s needs and budgets. The average child care hourly rate in Portland, CT is $22.50, but child care rates per hour can differ based on years of experience, location, and other factors.
How can I find hourly child care near me in Portland, CT?
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What types of hourly child care services are available near me in Portland, CT?
There are many different types of hourly child care services available near you in Portland, CT. You can use Care.com to find a caregiver who can meet your family’s needs by reviewing different caregiver profiles to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
Does hourly child care near me in Portland, CT have a minimum hour requirement?
While each individual hourly child care provider may have their own standards for how many hours they want to work in order to make working worth their time, there is no set standard for how many hours you need to book. When looking for hourly child care near you in Portland, CT, you can ask different caregivers if they have a minimum hour requirement for each engagement.