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Amy R.
Wakefield, RI
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amy watched my 3 year old boy when I went to Mammoth for a quick snowboarding trip. She was very responsive and sends picture updates. My son loved playing with her. I will definitely hire her again on my next trip to Mammoth. "
Rhoda E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always been passionate about working with children. I have cared for twins, children with special needs, &as many as 3 siblings at a time. My experience includes children age 0-14, with my focus and passion being with pre-school age infants and toddlers. I have my bachelors in Counseling and Child Studies. With a focus on...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia has been our nanny for 2+ years and I cannot recommend her more strongly. She was amazing with our young teenage son and two puppies. She is kind, honest, reliable, creative and hard working. Whenever asked to deal with a new curve-ball she would always...
Paul B.
Ashleigh B.
Swansea, MA
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am married to my high school sweetheart and settled down in the small town of Swansea, MA.
I have been a full-time nanny since 2018 and before nannying worked as a full-time teacher in an infant/toddler classroom (3 years) and preschool classroom (3 years). Childcare has been my passion since I was a child myself and I grew...
Ashleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ashleigh seems like an incredible nanny. We enjoyed interviewing her. She was punctual, warm, and interacted well with my kiddos. If we could have chosen two nannies this would have been much easier. She is a gem."
Nadine F.
Wendy F.
West Warwick, RI
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Wendy. I am a recently retired occupational therapist in a school department and I am interested in helping a family. I am a 57-year-old mom who has raised 2 intelligent, funny, caring and well rounded daughters. My girls are 28 and 24. I am nurturing, caring, soft spoken, understanding and responsible. I have...
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Wendy is absolutely incredible!! I'm almost hesitant to write a positive review because we would love to keep her all to ourselves.... She is caring, calming, and my son just adores her! She also is incredible with our anxious rescue dog :) We feel 100% at peace...
Bridget N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of babysitting and nannying experience. I have nannied for infants under 6 months to kids over the age of 10. I can help with cleaning, cooking, laundry and more. I like to help keep kids busy with crafts, games, and movie nights! I also have 2 small dogs of my own so I am very comfortable with caring for and...
Maura can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maura nannied for our two girls (ages 5 and 3) for almost a year. She is nothing short of AMAZING!! Maura has a warm, calm demeanor and she always approached my children with patience. She is fun, imaginative and energetic...making up pretend games that my...
Lisa L.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"she babysat my kids and they were so happy when i came back home , they did everything they were supposed with no trouble . I would definitely let her babysit again "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I've worked for many families including those with newborns, including premature infants, and children up to 11 years old. The relationships I've built with these families are truly special. *(Due to allergies & toxins, I choose not to work in homes that use artificially scented...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I used Melissa both to watch my son & to watch my cats when I was on vacation. She was phenomenal! Always on time, great with both my kid & cats, I would absolutely use her again if she was back here again!"
Sean O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hailey! I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to teenagers. I have worked as a full-time and part time nanny for infants starting as young as 3 months old, and I also have experience with newborn care. I have also been the go-to for babysitting, overnight care, and day trips to the park and zoo...
Hailey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hailey has been an outstanding direct service worker, providing in-home therapies to children with various diagnoses. She is reliable, ready to learn, and adores the children she works with. "
Abby C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Abbie and currently looking for a full-time nanny position. I'm a 26-year-old currently pursuing my masters degree online in speech language pathology. I love working with children, doing arts & crafts, and exploring RI's outdoors.
I've nannied for many years and have experience from infant to 12 years out. Ideally...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Abigail is an extremely reliable, dependable, and professional child care provider. I felt completely comfortable leaving my children in her care."
Steven K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
The amazing family I have been with for the past year is moving out of state so I will be available starting the first week in December!
Hello families! Nanny here searching for a spout to have loads of fun with. I am a 34-year-old mother of an older child who is in school full-time. I am looking for a nanny position 4 to 5...
Alyxandria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyxandria has been with our family for the last year, caring for our now 14-month-old daughter. We could not have picked a better nanny for her. Alyxandria goes above and beyond, and she cared for our daughter the same way she cares for her own child. She is...
Michael A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I'm Lauryn, I'm 24 and I'm looking to put my childcare skills to good use caring for someone! My main experience over 5 years is with infants, up until around 2 years old. I love working with infants and younger kids because watching them learn about everything for the first time and helping them to do so is very...
Lauryn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lauryn has been caring for our infant for almost 6 months. She is wonderfully attentive to our daughter, and is incredibly reliable and communicative. We are very happy to have found Lauryn!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Trained in CPR & first aid. I have worked in care giving 10 + years. Infants & children age 0 to 13, including Autism, physical Disabilities, medical needs. Developmental stages. College level Phycology classes. I provide light housekeeping. Household management, personal errands. Teach children how to do age appropriate tasks....
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are blessed to have found Lindsey. She is great with my two boys, she engages with them and always has there safety in mind. I would 100% recommend Lindsey for whatever your need is, she is wonderful!!!"
Emily L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children most of my life! I was a neighborhood babysitter as a teen and then I worked at the JCC in Providence for two years. I went on to be a nanny for one of the families from the JCC. I have worked with babies as young as newborns to5 -years old. I am CPR infant certified, a non-smoker, have my own...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was an excellent choice to care for our 4 month now going on 3 year old. She got our youngest daughter on a sleep schedule that we were never able to do with our first daughter. That was life changing! She is caring, patient, and follows direction. She is...
Tiffany A.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Really friendly, our boys loved her. Fast coherent responses to emails, texts. Fabulous experience having her watch our boys during a 7 hour event this summer."
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, 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.
5.0
(5)
I have worked at a private early childhood school for 19 years, specializing in infant/toddler care . I have been blessed with an amazing 26-year-old son. I have strong family values. I have over 25 years experience . I am a motivated, hard worker, responsible, professional, understanding, caring, nurturing, patience, fun...
Judith can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She has the knowledge and experience that parents want for their child/children. From infant, toddler and school aged, she is 100% qualified in all these age groups. There will be many fun projects with Judy. Sensory, walks, art, music and more comes all rolled up...
Care member
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & 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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie was a blessing with our six month old daughter. She cared for her for one night while I had to work late. Jackie has a calming, supportive personality and my daughter felt instantly at home with her - as did I. She seamlessly integrated into our lives and...
Catherine R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for almost 8 years, and I've loved every minute of it. I have worked with children of all ages, but most of my experience is with newborns-10 months. I've held all types of positions - live-in, live-out, mothers helper, overnight care, etc. so whatever kind of help you may need, I will be able to assist! My...
India can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"India saved us from the last minute need for baby sitter. She was on time and very professional. She helped us take care of our 2 young sons while me and my partner had to attend office event."
Lakshmi M.
Ariel B.
Warwick, RI
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ariel and I'm 24 years old. I first started working with kids when I was 15 and have been ever since. After a couple years of babysitting younger family members, I began work as a junior counselor at an after school program working with children aged 5 and up. Over the last few years, I've worked primarily with...
Ariel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ariel is really invested in making sure the children she cares for are learning and having fun at the same time. She communicates concerns well and is great at partnering with parents around the needs of the children."
Mara S.
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Portsmouth, RI
Amy R.
5.0
We hired Amy to watch our 7 year old daughter while we were performing at a wedding, and she did a wonderful job! She took our daughter swimming, supervised her with other children, and kept her very happy and entertained the whole time. Our daughter loved spending time with Amy, and I hope we have...
- Lisa H.
Olivia B.
5.0
Olivia is a rare gem - a professional, exceptionally skilled nanny who offers the full package of creativity, warmth, energy, and perfect punctuality. We were lucky to find her. Olivia is deeply knowledgeable about child development and constantly devises creative activities for the children she...
- Care member
Ashleigh B.
5.0
Ashleigh seems like an incredible nanny. We enjoyed interviewing her. She was punctual, warm, and interacted well with my kiddos. If we could have chosen two nannies this would have been much easier. She is a gem.
- Nadine F.
Wendy F.
5.0
Wendy is absolutely incredible!! I'm almost hesitant to write a positive review because we would love to keep her all to ourselves.... She is caring, calming, and my son just adores her! She also is incredible with our anxious rescue dog :) We feel 100% at peace with our son in her hands.
- Bridget N.
Maura B.
5.0
Maura nannied for our two girls (ages 5 and 3) for almost a year. She is nothing short of AMAZING!! Maura has a warm, calm demeanor and she always approached my children with patience. She is fun, imaginative and energetic...making up pretend games that my children were always begging to play...
- Lisa L.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Portsmouth, RI
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Portsmouth, RI?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Portsmouth, RI, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $30.00. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
What types of responsibilities do infant nannies near me in Portsmouth, RI take on?
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Portsmouth, RI, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
How can I find a good infant nanny near me in Portsmouth, RI?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 1 infant nanny profiles near you in Portsmouth, RI that you can check out. You can also read 0 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Portsmouth, RI?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Portsmouth, RI, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
Is it safe to hire an infant nanny near me in Portsmouth, RI?
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.