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60 nannies are listed in Portland, CT
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Portland, CT
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Emily and I am a certified teacher. I graduated from the University of Miami in 2018 and then spent two years as the music teacher at an American school in Casablanca, Morocco, but have been in the United States since summer of 2020. I nannied for a family of 3 kids under 6 from summer of 2020 to the fall of 2021....
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily is excellent with children of all ages. She is very responsible, yet easy going. When Emily has stayed with my children she has engaged them in games and always makes the time fun. Her warmth, kindness and humor make it easy for kids to connect with her. I...
DJ B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Morgan from Portland, CT. I am 26 years old and have been a RN for 4. 5 years now! I have babysat for all ages throughout the years. I am looking for a part time position on my days off from the hospital. I look forward to helping families and creating relationships!
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Morgan can make a fantastic connection with children - especially infants. It is clear that her desire to work with kids (including in her nursing pursuit) is a calling."
Olivia W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate from UConn pursuing a career in Elementary Education. I have worked in Portland, Glastonbury, and Manchester schools.
I am seeking a fun summer job. In the past I worked as camp counselor/director. I worked there for 6+ years and acted as a director it for 3+ years. I enjoy the outdoors, going for...
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is organized and cares for her kids. A future teacher, she has been the leader of a large summer camp for years. She is dependable and has a passion for what she does. Would highly reccomend!"
Tyler W.
Hi families! I am 19 years old, a freshman studying in the field of Child Life Specialist at Southern Connecticut State University. I have experiences in nannying/ babysitting for children ages from toddler to pre-teen in the past few years. I'm looking for daytime babysitting or nannying. I am CPR and first aid certified as...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Allyson N.
Portland, CT
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Allyson! I am looking for a part time weekend nanny position. I have almost 7 years of experience working in daycares and nannying for a couple of families! I also have 2 sons that are almost 2 and 4. My oldest is also autistic so I have experience working with kids like him! I absolutely love working with children...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Katherine, and I've been nannying on and off for 5 years now with kids of all ages, from infant to pre teen. My favorite age is infant to toddler, because I love to watch them grow into their own person. I have my CNA license and am CPR/AED certified in both infant and adult. I am engaging, energetic, and love to...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jess. I am a caring, responsible, mature nanny/babysitter seeking a part-time child care position. 20 plus yrs experience in private homes and daycare centers. Excellent references.
I also work in the healthcare as a CNA with an extensive medical background so your loved one, I can assure you is safe in my...
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Gina M.
Portland, CT
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Gina, currently looking for summer 2021 work. I am a graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a degree in Elementary Education. I am currently enrolled at Eastern Connecticut State University studying my Master's in Early Childhood Education, so babysitting, nannying, and being around children, in...
Gina can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hello! My name is Lia and I am currently a student at Central Connecticut State University getting my bachelors in music education. This is my last semester at school and I will be student teaching every weekday from 8am-3 p.m. so I am looking for evening times during the week. I am also fully available on weekends. As an...
Lia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mia Q.
Portland, CT
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Mia Q! I Am A Sophomore In College Who Is Excited To Provide Childcare Services
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, loving, and responsible.
I like working with kids because I have been raised as the oldest daughter of 7 children and being around kids is who I am.
I'm looking for a job where I can connect with children and their parents while creating a strong bond with them. I want to give the...
Mia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Audrey and I am happy to see you are checking out my bio. I am a caring, professional and attentive caregiver for all ages. I have worked as a Nanny long term and Babysitter for short term since I was the age of 14 and I am now 30. I also have worked with age groups Birth to Elderly, helped families with moving and...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Audrey was great! Very engaged with the kids and accommodating. My boys are usually shy around new people but they took to her straight away. "
Care member
4.8
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Friendly and courteous nanny with a history in childcare. Expert in providing daily logs and managing parental expectations. Flexible and punctual with the flexibility to provide quality childcare to busy parents.
* First Aid training
* CPR Certified
* Allergy aware
* Have some medical skills
* Daily activity logs...
Charlene can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"Charlene seems very qualified for our position. We spoke on the phone and interviewed in person. She was very personable and honest. "
Rupal P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced caregiver with many references! I would love to chat with you to see if our schedules align!
Mckenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mckenzie is amazing and is fantastic with our youngest, 18 months old. Fun, caring, smart and keen as a mom, she knows what it takes to be a great caregiver. Sending us pictures throughout the day, it was clear from our first visit, our little one had a blast! And...
Justin K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Sarah, I'm a mother of two boy's 3. 5yrs old & 2yrs old. I'm looking to nanny for a family where I can bring my 2yr old along as I do now for my temp family job. I've found this works great for all children your's and mine, as they learn how to interact and develop better social/behavioral skills! I have been working in...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We met Sarah through CARE.com and she is an excellent child care provider. She watched our youngest in her home for several months in 2021. He was almost 6 months old when she started caring for him and he thrived in her home. She is kind, patient, friendly and...
Anya S.
Dana G.
Berlin, CT
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
My name is Dana and I am an honest, loyal and trustworthy person and I enjoy working for families with the same morals and values that I have. I am very energetic, fun and loving and I am a great role model. I can promise you that I will love and care for your children as if they were my own. I have been actively nannying since...
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
" Dana is a literal lifesaver. We hired her about six years ago to nanny for us. What we didn't anticipate was falling completely in love with her. She is absolutely indispensable and she has become a member of our family. She is completely reliable, responsible,...
Stephanie H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Anastasia, I am 29 years old. I have been working with kids since I was a teenager ranging from neurotypical to kids requiring high needs. I have my bachelor's degree in psychology and a Masters in Behavioral Analysis with a concentration in Autism. I currently work in a school setting with prek aged kids with...
Anastasia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anastasia is an excellent babysitter. We have a son who has a strong personality and can definitely be a challenge, but Anastasia is both kind and assertive and was able to earn his respect. She has been babysitting for us for several weeks and has been...
Cassie A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have raised two wonderful successful daughters and had the privilege of helping with my grandchildren which are full-time in school now.
In the past 30 yrs, I worked along with my husband as the director of the children's department for our local church. Managing teachers' schedules and providing fun activities for children...
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cindy has been such a blessing for our family! She has been caring for my four children old for the past year and a half. Two days per week she cares for my now 2yr old, and she gets my elementary school aged kids off the bus in the afternoons. She also...
Sarah O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional Nanny for over 20 years and love what I do! I have cared for many families in my time. I have been with 6 families and have cared for 4 kids at a time. I have experience with newborns through high school age children. I generally stay with a family from birth till kindergarten.
Tracy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Consider your family incredibly lucky if your children are entrusted into Tracy's care. She is not only punctual, she's early for her shifts; she's kind, patient, energetic, creative... all the traits anyone could possibly want in a nanny. We adore her & our family...
Eveann M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old. I am looking for babysitting, nannying, or pet sitting jobs.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a member of the Honors College, I was one of only 58 students nationwide to be awarded the highly prestigious Scholarship in 2022. My...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey was a caring and knowledgeable nanny for my 6-year-old daughter. My daughter has ADD and autism. She isn't as easy to supervise as the average child. Kelsey is well-informed on child development and was able to adapt into my daughter's routines and habits....
Adam J.
Caroline C.
Middletown, CT
$36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
My family and friends call me Carrie and I love caring for all family members (4-legged too.) I have 10+ years experience as a caregiver from newborn to 92! Being in management and consulting before becoming a full-time caregiver I have held positions in a multiple industries: banking, healthcare, non-profit legal aid and...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Best decision after having kids, was hiring Caroline to help. "
Amanda C.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, CT
Emily G.
5.0
Emily was wonderful! I have 5 young children and she did a great job making sure the kids had fun and stayed busy. She also kept Up the house And was respectful and professional. Highly recommend.
- Felicia H.
Morgan N.
5.0
Morgan can make a fantastic connection with children - especially infants. It is clear that her desire to work with kids (including in her nursing pursuit) is a calling.
- Olivia W.
Ruth K.
5.0
Ruth was the best with the kids! She's an aspiring teacher and you can tell she will be great. She is patient and kind with the kids and knows how to work with all ages. I'd absolutely have Ruth work with me again anytime I need help!
- Genevieve M.
Audrey W.
5.0
Audrey was great! Very engaged with the kids and accommodating. My boys are usually shy around new people but they took to her straight away.
- Care member
Charlene K.
5.0
Charlene helped us out in a pinch when our planned childcare had an emergency issue to tend to. Charlene was extremely responsive and dependable - even traveling a meaningful distance to our house through the snow. We found her to be trustworthy, courteous, and very kind and caring with our...
- Justin M.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Portland, CT
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Portland, CT?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Portland, CT is as of is $20.90 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Portland, CT?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 10 in Portland, CT. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Portland, CT?
You can find different nanny services in Portland through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Portland, CT with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Portland, CT nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in Portland, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.