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60 infants child care are listed in Wakefield, RI
The average rate is $22/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 8 years
Infants child care in Wakefield, RI
Julie B.
Wakefield, RI
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.3
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Julie, I have 6 years of experience, watching my little sister and baby cousins along with children of family friends. From infant to 13, experience with all ages and personalities. I can help with Light Housekeeping, cooking, laundry, craft, outdoor play/sports! (false claims in 1 review)
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Katherine S.
Wakefield, RI
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 26 and have several years of experience in childcare, experience including infants to 14-year-olds. I have summer babysat for several years. During my time as a graduate student, I coach youth rowing. I worked for the YMCA afterschool care program for a year where I helped elementary students with homework and played games...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very intuitive and can anticipate what the kids need! She is just fabulous, smart, and capable. When she lived in our town she was always our first call for date nights and an excellent full time summer nanny. We trusted her to drive the children and we...
Care member
Nicole D.
Wakefield, RI
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Loving, Experienced Nanny, Humanities Graduate, Looking To Provide A Family With Child Care!
4.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
After 5 years of leadership in the nonprofit sector, I am looking to return to childcare while applying to graduate school for psychology.
I've been providing childcare services to diverse families since 2009, including several long term nannying position. I have 3 years of experience working with infants and toddlers,...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole was an absolute pleasure to have as part of our family. She is an amazingly good nanny and took excellent care of our 11 month old son and our household in general. Anyone she works for is lucky to have her!"
Steven S.
I have worked as a babysitter for toddlers through upper elementary age children since I was in high school. I am a certified public school music teacher and Music Together instructor who currently teaches private voice and piano lessons. I previously worked as a nanny for an infant from age 6 weeks through age one. My niche is...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hi! I'm a mom of two (8 and 3. 5) and left an executive job in 2019 to do freelance work and pursue things that made me happy, including newborn + infant care. We live in Wakefield in a 4 bdrm, 2 bath with a nice yard and two elderly dogs who are harmless / sleep often.
I set my own hours with work and would be open /...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Dawn G.
Wakefield, RI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 20+ years of experience. I had a registered home based daycare in Vermont for 15 years before moving back to Rhode Island 4 years ago. Recently, I worked at a local childcare center starting as a teachers assistant in the infant room. It then lead me to being an infant lead teacher and model infant classroom trainer...
Dawn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alexis M.
Wakefield, RI
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Lexy. I am 23 years old and I love kids!! I grew up babysitting my little sister and the kids of family friends. I've babysat up to 5 kids at a time including an infant. Animals are no problem and my availability is very much open as I finish my senior year at URI.
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Caitlin F.
Wakefield, RI
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a South County native born and raised. At 26 years old, my free time is filled with reading, attending concerts, playing board games, and enjoying the beach. I have a deep affection for animals, with cows and cats sharing the top spot as my favorites. Growing up as an older sister and the eldest of 10 grandchildren,...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
I currently live in Lexington, MA but will be returning to Wakefield, RI in April (as my current nanny contract is ending) and am looking to continue working with an infant. I have many years of experience and plenty of love and attention to give. I graduated from Wheelock College (a gabazillion years ago) and worked as a Child...
Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Justine N.
Wakefield, RI
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, and learning more about me/my experience! I've been working in childcare full time for 7yrs with my main focus being infants, 6 weeks - 10 months. I recently had a career change to Phlebotomy but although I am working in a different field, it still aligns with what I have a...
Justine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Amy R.
Wakefield, RI
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I've worked in a preschool as a teacher assistant for the last year, while also employed by Perspectives Corporation working with children with disabilities. I am now in graduate school, studying Holistic Mental Health Counseling. I have been nannying for children whether it be neighbors, friends, family, or members of my...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you're looking for an engaging sitter to turn your kids' time away from you into an adventure, I'm your girl! I run my own landscape design and maintenance business and supplement with caregiving during my off-season. I love spending time outside, helping little ones explore and discover the natural world.
I have 12 years...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so happy we made the decision to hire Madison to take care of our kiddos!
Being a large family, it’s hard to find someone capable of managing all five of our children.
Madison was fantastic and the kids loved her. We’ll definitely be hiring Madison again...
Care member
Hello my name is Kara and I am 30 years old ! I have been working with children for over 10 years. I have long term nannied for families with ages ranging from infants to middle school aged. I currently am on my 5th year teaching, I have taught grades prek, first grade and special education K- 3rd grade.
I received my masters in...
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a junior at URI currently living in Narragansett and taking classes remotely. I spend my breaks living with my sister and her 1-year-old twin boys in Portsmouth. In the past I have sat for multiple families ranging from the ages of 3 months old to 13 years-old. I have lived with my nephews since they were newborns and watch...
Emma can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Emma has been such a blessing for our family! We are so lucky to have somebody trustworthy and dependable for our two girls. The girls love having her over look forward to spending time with her. Emma is caring, dependable and fun!!"
Laura E.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Just noticed I haven't edited my bio in 10 years. Haha I have had many jobs since then from twins to triplets to older children, steady week day jobs to people coming into town for weddings etc... being a stay at home mom for three raised children of my own and practicing pd doula/nanny work for the last 25 years I feel...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were blessed to have Jackie in our home for over 4 years taking care of both of our girls and helping out with our teenage boys. Jackie started with us just before our youngest was born. She was amazing with all our children but having Jackie there with our...
Jessica B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a school counselor and family therapist who has been an active babysitter and nanny for the last 16 years. I have experience with children, ages 6 weeks-15 years. I have previously held several full-time summer nannying positions as well as regular babysitting jobs for local families, many of which I have connected with...
Mae can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We had a wedding in Rhode Island and flying out from Nevada. Mae watched our 2 month old on Friday and Saturday night! She was available to talk at anytime leading up to our trip and was very communicative. It was our first time using care.com and we were...
Naomi B.
4.5
(2)
Hey! I'm an upcoming student at the University of Rhode Island as a full time student majoring in their Pharm D program. With that being said, I love catering to other's needs and love to help in anyway I can. I have had around three years of experience taking care of kids, ranging in age from infants to teenagers, and I am a...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Abigail is an old co-worker of mine. She is driven, determined and most of all an understanding and patient person. She is very good with kids, and toddlers lover her, and her enegry."
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jaclyn and I am 22 years old! I am very outgoing and energetic! I have over 5 years of experience in nannying and absolutely love it! I have experience with all ages from infants to young teens and special needs. Some of my previous work included diaper changing, infant feeding, potty training, taking children...
Jaclyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I worked as a private nanny for four years while I was in high school. I have been responsible for up to four children at once and have extensive experience with infants. I spent almost a year in 2021 as an assistant teacher at a preschool in the infant classroom. I cared for 0-18-month-old babies in a 1:4 ratio. I am...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Ever since my freshman year of high school, about 6 years ago, I have had experience babysitting my neighbor, who had children that were 2 years old and 3 months old. I have also babysat other families in my town with ages ranging from infants to around 8 years old, however I feel comfortable with any age group. I am currently a...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Wakefield, RI
Katherine S.
5.0
She is very intuitive and can anticipate what the kids need! She is just fabulous, smart, and capable. When she lived in our town she was always our first call for date nights and an excellent full time summer nanny. We trusted her to drive the children and we always felt safe. She can help with...
- Care member
Nicole D.
3.0
We were sad that a week or so after we thought we had an ongoing commitment to working with Nicole, she then informed us she'd no longer be able to keep the commitment. We were excited to find her, and for the chance for her to provide care for our son! A neat human
- Thomas C.
Madison H.
5.0
We are so happy we made the decision to hire Madison to take care of our kiddos!
Being a large family, it’s hard to find someone capable of managing all five of our children.
Madison was fantastic and the kids loved her. We’ll definitely be hiring Madison again in the future.
- Care member
Emma M.
5.0
Emma has helped with our twin boys since they were born(now 1.5yr old). She is amazing with them and always there when I need her. She plays with them, gets them ready, bathes them, puts them down for bed and naps and anything else we need!
- Michaela W.
Jacqueline S.
5.0
It was such a relief to find someone like Jackie! Her warmth and love of children is tangible to all. My son never cries when I leave him with her, in fact he even learned her name after only two times as a 16 month old! She is a true professional, always on time, and even does the dishes and cleans...
- Leah L.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Wakefield, RI
How much is child care for an infant near me in Wakefield, RI?
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 Wakefield, RI to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Wakefield, RI, is $22.54.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Wakefield, RI?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Wakefield, RI 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 Wakefield, RI?
The infant child care services available near you in Wakefield, RI 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 Wakefield, RI?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Wakefield, RI, 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 Wakefield, RI?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Wakefield, RI, 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.