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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, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Caylee and I am a full-time student at Central University! I am 21 years old and have my own car. I am currently working on my major for Early Childhood Education (ECE). During high school, I've taken various of childhood classes from Preschoolers, Early Childhood, Teen Issues, etc. I occasionally babysit for...
Caylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
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:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I was able to contact Alexis on "short call" for a last minute dinner meeting I had. She arrived on time and my 6 year old daughter told me she really enjoyed Alexis. They colored, painted, and went swimming. I observed Alexis to be engaged with my daughter which...
Tina B.
Abigail R.
Bozrah, CT
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with babies and young children in a variety of settings including daycare, preschool, churches, and schools. I worked in the baby rooms of a child development center for almost 3 years. I also had the joy of caring for an infant as a nanny. Infants and babies are especially dear to me. I love to have a part in...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abbey is a very capable, caring, and trustworthy babysitter. She nannied for us for 3 months this summer (2017), caring for our infant daughter, who was 3 to 6 months old during that time. She worked full time hours (some weeks more), and was extremely punctual...
Heather M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for visiting my page! My name is Julia, and I am 20 years old. I have been providing childcare for almost 10 years, although I am reletively new to care. com. I have aced a babysitting class provided by my school system, and am a certified emergency medical technician, so I am familiar with what to do in case of...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Julia was a pleasure to interview, was sweet, and professional. She had excellent references. She is flexible and timely. We are looking forward to working with her!"
Samantha M.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience. I primarily do date night or back-up sitting for many families! Fully COVID-vaccinated as of 3/2021- got my third booster 10/2023. I am a certified teacher and taught as a Lead Preschool Teacher for 6 years at ECSU, now I'm a Home Visitor for Early Head Start. To protect the infants and...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Heather has watched my children multiple times and we can always count on her. Bonus is that my boys love spending time with her so it's always a win-win situation! Highly recommend"
Cherie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My name is Erica, and I'm a 28-year-old career nanny who has been working for the most wonderful family for the past year and is now on the hunt for a new full-time family for the fall.
Here's a little bit about me:
I have my bachelor's degree in child psychology, and a second one in early childhood education! In addition to...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Erica joined our family at a critical time when my son was 2.5 and I was due with my second child. She helped us through the transition to a family of four while I was on maternity leave and cared for both kids once my daughter was born. She is very reliable, a...
Jessica G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Olga and I am 27 years old, I've had experienced as an Au pair, working full time, it was such a great experience. I have no problem in getting the kids ready to school, feeding them breakfast and taking them to school or any other extra activities, I have also experience spending a whole day with an infant, I...
Olga can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Olga is a sweet responsible young lady. She has saved me many times with last minute calls. I can trust her any day with my kids. Knows how to treat and take care of children. I recommend Olga to anybody looking for a reliable and safe care of your children. My...
Agusto G.
Alyssa J.
Uncasville, CT
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Alyssa and I have been in childcare for over a decade now. Currently I am a preschool teacher! I have been babysitting for/working with infants - adults with special needs since I was a teenager. I hold Bachelor's degrees in both Early Childhood Education and Sociology. I am currently working towards my...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is great with kids of all ages ! Alyssa has cared for my niece and nephew on several occasions since they were babies (they are now 5 and 8). Alyssa is able to communicate well with children and is great at incorporating education in different activities...
Amanda B.
Cassie Q.
Hartford, CT
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Cassie and I have been babysitting part-time for the last 5 years. I've cared for children ranging from newborns to 7 years old. My most recent experience was working with a newborn for approximately one year. I've worked with the child on transitioning from sitting to crawling to walking, and in the transition...
Cassie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
4.0
"Very friendly and responsible. Will definitely hire Cassie again!"
Mark S.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Very reliable and dependable sitter with day care experience. She has watched my two boys one who was an infant and did very well !"
Kim S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jewel. I am originally from Los Angeles but moved to Connecticut in 2018. I currently work full-time as a technician for the American Red Cross and I am available for childcare work in my time off. My schedule typically leaves me open on weeknights, weekends, and holidays, with additional availability on...
Jewel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jewel was a great communicator, both before the babysitting night and the while she was with the p. She was helpful and flexible, and my kids were safe and happy!"
Kristen B.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+experience working with children ages from infant to teen aged. I recently completed my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education in October/2021.
I can implement learning activities both indoor and outdoor throughout the day, set a routine, assist with potty training, and light cleaning. I also can teach basic...
Eboni can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"As any parent you get somewhat skeptical about having someone you don't really know in your home to give care but Miss Eboni eased all my worries . She is patient, calm,punctual, and kind. Best of all they don't call her the baby whisperer for nothing . I would...
Cornelia K.
Lindsey C.
Wethersfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Looking for a confident, and experienced child care provider? I have been a teacher at BrightPath Child Care Center for 2 years now, and I LOVE working with newborns/infants, but I have experience working with all ages. I also have many years of experience babysitting and nannying in the past! Meeting your family's needs, and...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lindsey is great with kids and connected with them instantly! She even offered to meet with them before she watched them alone and didn't want to charge me. We would definitely recommend her."
Georgia D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Yaqarah, but I go by Kara. I am 27 years old with a bachelor's in mathematics and minor in studio art. I am from Saratoga Springs, New York but recently moved to the East Hartford, CT area. I grew up with 5 siblings, 3 younger than myself, and lots of cousins. From an early age I was taking care of infants and...
Yaqarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Kara was incredible, we hired her on very short notice and she was everything we needed and more. We are so very thankful for her service and would absolutely hire her again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, My name is Meghann, I am 22 years old.
I have a beautiful little girl. She was born on August 25th of last year. She just turned one! She is my absolute world. Before having her I used to spend my free time watching some of my favorite TV shows or movies. Now I spend my time trying to make sure she has a better childhood...
Meghann can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She is a great mom to her daughter and a great nanny and amazing with kids"
Jacklyn C.
Arianna F.
Hartford, CT
$23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a young, educated professional with over 5 years of experience caring for and supervising children of practically all ages. I am a volunteer for the Girl Scouts and have cared for scouts ages 4-16 during meetings, day trips, and weekend camping. I also come from a big family with lots of nieces and nephews to care for. I...
5.0
"Ariana was a great babysitter for a date night. She was able to play with my 1 year old and get him ready for bed without any issues!"
Kaitlin L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Angelica and I am 28 years old. I am in a masters program for Applied Behavior Analysis and I have worked professionally taking care of infants and children for the past 8-9 years. I have worked in homes with parents, while parents were away for work/vacation, and at summer camps. I have also worked with...
Angelica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Angelica has become our go-to babysitter. She's great with our three kids and is very reliable."
Stefanie T.
Kathryn R K.
Cromwell, CT
$16-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Katie! I have been babysitting for 5 years and have worked at a daycare with infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children. I am first aid and CPR certified and love working with children!
Kathryn R can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Best babysitter by far. She actively cares for my daughter bringing games to play with her, does crafty activities and helps her with her homework, etc. My daughter looks up to Katie like a big sister. She's a fantastic role model."
Meredith S.
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Columbia, CT
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.
Abigail R.
5.0
Abbey is a very capable, caring, and trustworthy babysitter. She nannied for us for 3 months this summer (2017), caring for our infant daughter, who was 3 to 6 months old during that time. She worked full time hours (some weeks more), and was extremely punctual and reliable in attendance, which...
- Heather M.
Julia D.
5.0
Julia was a pleasure to interview, was sweet, and professional. She had excellent references. She is flexible and timely. We are looking forward to working with her!
- Samantha M.
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
Heather S.
5.0
Heather has watched my children multiple times and we can always count on her. Bonus is that my boys love spending time with her so it's always a win-win situation! Highly recommend
- Cherie C.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Columbia, CT
How much is child care for an infant near me in Columbia, CT?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Columbia, CT to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Columbia, CT, is $31.00.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Columbia, CT?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Columbia, CT by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Columbia, CT?
The infant child care services available near you in Columbia, CT can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Columbia, CT?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Columbia, CT, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Columbia, CT?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Columbia, CT, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.