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Gretchen M.

Experienced, Full-Time CT. Nanny Available

Hamden, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I have worked as a nanny for 20 years. I have had the privilege of getting to know and working with some great families. I thoroughly enjoy playing with, teaching and discovering new things with children. My experience spans from caring for newborn babies right through to teenagers. I was very fortunate in having a wonderful...

Care Member says "We hired Gretchen several times this year. Gretchen is wonderful with our child. She is attentive, calm and playful with our child."

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Skye B.

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Milford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a 29-year-old artist currently living in Milford CT. I love working with young children, and facilitating a fun, safe, and creative environment with them. I have been a babysitter, nanny, and au pair for 17 years, and I am in training to become a doula. I love teaching and working with infants and new parents! Please...

Elizabeth M. says "Skye is a unique, intuitive, and talented nanny. She is disarming with shy or sensitive children, creating an environment of easy calm playfulness. She...

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Jacqueline B.

Child Care

Hamden, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I have experience with children from newborn to adolescents. I enjoy every age. I believe it is important for children to have as much fun as possible in their lives. I also love to nurture children's growth and to watch them go through the different stages of development. I love being a nanny and promise to take the best care...

Leena N. says "Jackie is amazing! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. I was very comfortable and happy to...

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Karen B.

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a very experienced child care provider with an Early Childhood Education degree, certification in CPR and excellent recent reviews and references. My ideal job consist of working 3 to 4 days per week, totaling 14-20 hours. Currently, I am also available to do one-time child care or to take a temporary position. I've been a...

Care Member says "Karen is absolutely incredible. She has watched our son from the time he was about 4 months old and he is currently 21 months and she still helps us!...

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Keona Marie G.

Your New Favorite Sitter/Nanny

New Haven, CT

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hey there! I'm Keona! When I'm not working towards my junior year of getting my bachelors in cybersecurity , I'm working with kids! From my 5 years of theatre coaching children to my past 2 years of babysitting or nannying for over 13 families, I've proven myself to be a reliable, dedicated and fun caregiver! No matter if your...

Care Member says "My wife and I hired Keona after meeting her at the Arts and Ideas festival and she has been such a blessing for our family. I’m unsure if I am able to...

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Katherine M.

Hamden, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Jazmin . Im a patience nanny with 9 years of experience caring of children ages newborn to 10 years old. Highly skilled in infant care, with extensive knowledge of safety precautions, feeding techniques, and educational activities to stimulate physical, social, and cognitive development. I love to play hide and seek,...

Care Member says "Jazmin, as she’s known to our family, has been caring for our now 20 month old daughter for the last 6 months. She has meaningful interactions from...

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Abbigale D.

East Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I started off my nannying career at the age of 18 with a family of three girls. I stayed with them for about two years. I was responsible for feeding, taking them to play dates and out to the parks and also for light housekeeping. My second Job was a live in position in the Hamptons and then shortly after in Connecticut where I...

Allison O. says "Abby interviewed with us for a nanny position. She was really fabulous and would have hired her in a heartbeat, had we met her sooner. I would not...

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Johana R.

Part-time Care Giver/ Available Weekends

Stratford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Friendly and outgoing nanny who loves being around children and animals, and helping them with their daily needs. I'm a college graduate with a bachelors degree in psychology and biology. I have over 5 years of experience in child care and ABA therapy. looking for a full time position

Heather A. says "Johana was wonderful with our kids and they haven't not stopped talking about her since she left. She was professional, kind, and patient and I would...

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Angela S.

Child care

Shelton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
I currently have a full time job during the week, but I'm open to potential babysitting jobs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I am currently 34. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have been a part time or full time nanny since I was 18. I have experience with all different age groups from newborns (including prematurely...

Hope B. says "Angela nannied for us when our children were younger and we can't recommend her strongly enough! She is one of the kindest, most patient people I've ever...

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Emily B.

Milford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! I'm Emily, and I've been taking care of children ever since I was a preteen! I have experience with all ages, but I primarily focus on newborns, infants, and toddlers. I specialize in twins and nanny shares! I have experience with scheduling, sleep training, baby led weaning, and other tips...

Sara B. says "Emily has cared for my twins 20-27 hours per week since they were six weeks old. They are now 7 months, and we would love for her to continue if we were not...

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Maddy E.

Full-Time Summer Caregiver

Woodbridge, CT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Maddy, and I'm a full-time graduate student at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a Master's in Social Work to provide therapy for children, adults, and families. Before starting my graduate studies, I worked in medical advertising and neuropsychology. I'm now seeking a full-time nannying position for the summer...

Jennifer K. says "Maddie is an amazing babysitter. She is energetic, smart and very dependable. I trust her completely with the care of my 6 year old son. "

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Tanya A.

Child Whisperer, Nature Lover, Yogi

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I've had 20 years experience as a preschool teacher and family assistant. I'm a nanny on call Mary Poppins meets Miss Frizzle for all! On rainy days we might blow dry crayons on high heat to create wax sculpture on paper. With music. On sunny days we might be exploring West Rock or at the beach in December. I'm not opposed to...

Kati B. says "Tanya is incredible. Tanya first came into our lives 5 years ago as our oldest child's preschool teacher. She has worked for us also as a family assistant...

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Shelly P.

Nanny/Babysitter

Trumbull, CT

3.7(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I am an experienced mom, both of my daughters are grown and out of college. I have a lot of experience working with children of all ages. I have an associate's degree in Physical Therapy and have worked with people of all ages. While my girls were growing up, I was an active leader in the Girl Scouts and a counselor at a camp. I...

Jenna R. says "After a recent interview with Shelley, I can assure you that she is punctual, professional and cares deeply about children. We decided to use a center for...

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Toni-ann M.

Experienced Pet Caregiver And Babysitter

Milford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Toni. I have a background as a preschool teacher as well as a vet tech and dog groomer. I am currently working on a masters degree so I have taken a lot of time off of work to study and complete a thesis; I have very open availability! I am highly experienced with both animals and children and can provide tons of...

Rob M. says "Toni took extremely great care of my cats and dogs. She was very nice and you can tell she really loves and cared about animals. Highly recommended!"

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Ntombikwanele M.

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Greetings to all families needing help with their little ones. my name is Siba, I describe my personality as ambitious, generous, thoughtful, creative, enthusiastic, trustworthy, confident, considerate, energetic, and compassionate I like working with kids because I enjoy life's simple pleasures, that it's good to be curious...

Care Member says "Wow, she is so great thank you. You are such a sweet girl"

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Grimar R.

Occasional Sitter/Nanny With Over 4 Years Of Experience Looking For A Part-Time, Few Hours A Day Job

Stratford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Dependable, organized & energetic bilingual ( Spanish) nanny / babysitter. Highly dedicated to understand and commit to children's needs as well as providing a fun and nurturing environment in the comfort of their home. Able to keep children organized with their schedules including meals, school, nap and recreational activities....

liza L. says "Grimar is awesome! Tons of energy - our kids loved her. She is dependable and enthusiastic!!!"

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Kelly M.

Looking To Fill In As Needed

Seymour, CT

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I'm 29 years of age with 12 years of experience working with young children and it is truly a passion to me. I want to express my interest in bringing my experience and education as an educator to your children and family. I have 4 years of experience in a childcare center and 8 years of experience as a full time nanny/house...

Blake K. says "Kelly was wonderful with my children! She even came early and kept the children entertained the entire night. She is a joy to have in our home and we can't...

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Hannah M.

Stratford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
My Name is Hannah and I am 28 years old. I have a degree from Syracuse University in communication and business, with many credits in education. I work full time in promotional marketing, but when I'm not working I love spending time with my family and watching sports with my boyfriend. I love working with kids and I have been...

Kim M. says "I would highly recommend Hannah for any position. She is reliable, hard working, and skilled with children. My boys and I really enjoyed the time she...

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Wendy W.

Stratford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
I'm looking for a long-term Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Live out nanny position. I consider myself a self-starter and a very hard worker. I am very out going and I just love what I do, which is childcare. I have worked with infants, toddlers, pre-teens and teenagers. I am happy to get down on the floor and play, or kick a...

Jennifer F. says "Wendy is very trustworthy and reliable. She has picked up my 2 year old from daycare and taken her home, fed her, bathed her, and got her ready for bed....

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Laura A.

Ansonia, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello my name is Laura. I am 48 yrs. old and live in Ansonia. I am a single mother of an amazing 21-year-old daughter who is the joy of my life. Since a young age I have always been drawn to children and knew that I would one day have a career involving them. I have worked with children of all different ages from newborn to...

David T. says "Laura was our Nanny for the first 6 months of 2020. She cared for our 3 children, the youngest being 4 months old when Laura started. She also cared for...

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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of November 2026

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 5.0

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Orange, CT

Nannies in Orange, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Gretchen M.

We hired Gretchen several times this year. Gretchen is wonderful with our child. She is attentive, calm and playful with our child.

- Care member

Skye B.

Skye is a unique, intuitive, and talented nanny. She is disarming with shy or sensitive children, creating an environment of easy calm...

- Elizabeth M.

Jacqueline B.

Jackie is amazing! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. I was very comfortable...

- Leena N.

Common questions about hiring a nanny in Orange, CT

The average hourly rate for nannies on Care.com in Orange, CT is around $22.78 as of November, 2026. Actual costs can vary based on your location, the nanny’s experience, and the number of children who need care. Families who need specialized help, such as infant care, overnight support, or light housekeeping, may pay higher rates. For a detailed breakdown of average nanny pay and what factors affect pricing, visit our guide to nanny costs or explore the Care.com Cost Calculator for more information on the cost of nannies in Orange, CT.
There are a few good ways to find a trusted nanny in Orange, CT. Many families start by asking friends, relatives, or neighbors for recommendations. You can also post in local parenting groups or community boards to find caregivers who come with personal referrals. Online platforms like Care.com make it easy to connect with qualified nannies near you. There are currently 9 nannies in Orange, CT on Care.com. You can filter by experience, hourly rate, and availability, then review profiles and read feedback from other local families. For more tips and ideas on finding the right fit, see our guide on how to find a nanny.
Families in Orange, can find many different types of nanny services to match their schedules and needs. Options include full-time and part-time nannies, live-in nannies, bilingual nannies, and those with experience caring for infants, toddlers, or multiple children. Some families hire night nannies to help with overnight routines, while others look for caregivers who can assist with homework, school pickups, or after-school care. Many nannies also provide light household help, like meal prep or tidying up after the kids, offering families extra support day to day.
When interviewing a nanny in Orange, it’s helpful to ask questions that give you a sense of their experience, approach to childcare, and daily routines. You might ask about their past roles, preferred age groups, comfort with activities like meal prep or transportation, and how they handle discipline or emergencies. It’s also a good idea to discuss scheduling, communication style, and expectations around household duties. Parents often prepare a a nanny interview checklist to make sure important topics like scheduling, communication, and responsibilities are covered.
When choosing a nanny in Orange, CT, consider both experience and personality fit. Look for someone with strong references, a proven track record in childcare, and certifications like CPR or first aid. It’s also important to find a nanny who communicates clearly and aligns with your family’s values, routines, and expectations. Many families on Care.com take additional steps such as setting up trial days, and discussing responsibilities in detail to make sure they find a reliable and trustworthy match.
Yes, many nannies in Orange, CT offer flexible schedules to fit different family routines. You can find part-time nannies who provide care a few days a week, after-school help, or morning coverage. Families who need extra support can also find weekend nannies for occasional or regular care on Saturdays and Sundays. Care.com makes it easy to filter by availability, schedule, and experience so you can find a nanny whose hours align with your needs.

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