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Ava M.

Prospect, CT

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$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Ava! I have 5+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, including experience as a nanny and babysitter. I'm a responsible, patient, dependable, person who connects easily with kids. I love keeping children engaged through creative activities, games, crafts, reading, outdoor activities, I'm also happy to...
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Jamie B.

Waterbury, CT

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi beautiful families! I'm a South African nanny/babysitter, permanently residing in New York. I totally adore kids so it's not really a job to me. My experiences include au pair, live-in nanny, babysitter & special needs. Cared for Newborn boy/girl twins & their 2-year-old sister. Newborn & her 3 y/o brother. 18-24-month-old...

Alexa M. says "Jamie fit right into our family life. Her temperament is wonderful - she's kind, sweet, and she had such a calming influence on our son as she cared for...

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Ljiljana K.

Cheshire, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I am a young grandmother who has 30+ years of experience taking care of kids from infancy up to teens. I have already raised 3 children of my own (all adults ) and have 3 grand kids that I babysit occasionally. I also have nanny and babysitting experience with referrals. I want to provide a happy childhood and ensure that they...

Olivia S. says "Lilly is a wonderful thoughtful and detail oriented housekeeper and caregiver. Feel lucky to have found her to help our family!"

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Giovanna N.

Wallingford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Giovanna and a mother of 3 beautiful babies. I'm currently working in corporate and really looking to come home and be a stay at home mom with my two youngest. We will need some additional income so I'm looking to come back to my roots of childcare. I nannied for 14 years and my maternal instincts were born...

Amanda M. says "Giovanna is great, a lovely person to have in your home and watching your kids. Dependable, friendly, kind, patient and considerate."

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Francine S.

Professional Nanny

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! My name is Francine, I am that fun, loving, patient, reliable, well organized and experienced nanny that you are looking for. I love reading, going to the park and library and planning activities that are appropriate for each child's age. Caring for children brings me joy! I have over 10 years experience being a nanny...

Sarah F. says "Francine took exceptional care of our three boys over the last seven years. From birth through grade school she truly did it all and we could not have...

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Ilona H.

Full-Time Nanny With 10 Years Experience Available

Southington, CT

4.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a very energetic, friendly, happy, trustworthy and responsible person. I specialize in cooking and I can assure you that you would enjoy any meal I cook for you or your children. I can run errands while you are at work; drive your kids to and from school/preschool/kindergarten and keep your house organized. I get along with...

Priya R. says "She is courteous and notified us that she has accepted a position."

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Shauna S.

Full Time Nanny

Seymour, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, Thank you for looking into my profile. I have been working with children most of my life. I have experience working as a babysitter, Nanny and as a child care teacher. My experience consists from working in various child care centers to being a full time nanny in several homes (caring for children from birth - school...

W C. says "Shauna comes highly recommended by our family. She was very reliable and trustworthy and began caring for all 3 of our children when they were 3 months, 20...

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Claudine S.

Southington, CT

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, I live in Southington and have a master degree in marriage and family therapy. I was working for non profit agencies for over 10 years when I wanted to make more of a difference for families. I have been working as a nanny/babysitter full time since August 2018. I have worked for families long term as well as the occasional...
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Donna M.

Nanny

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a mature, loving mom. My own daughter and son are grown, and I have two beautiful grandchildren, 3 years old and 5 years old with another on the way! I have always worked outside our home, with my earliest job experience as a nanny. I am CNA certified, which translates into compassion and a great deal of patience for all...

Andrew P. says "My name is Shannon P and Donna M watched our daughter from 8 weeks old till she was 16 months old. It's not easy going back to work and leaving your 8...

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Lizbeth C.

Full-time nanny

Hamden, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Currently, I am a Kindergarten paraeducator and I will have more availability during the summer. My calm and patient personality allows me to connect with children. I am comfortable enforcing household rules and I follow your preferred communication method. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational games. I also...

Raquel T. says "Liz is great with my kids. She is proactive in doing activities with them. She was able to get my son one day when I was stuck at work and school called....

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Tia B.

Career Nanny of 12 Years Seeking Full Time

Seymour, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I have been a nanny for over 12 years and love it! What other job do you get to play all day? I grew up in Millinocket a very small town in Maine. Where everyone knows your name! I am incredibly Blessed to have grown up with a very loving family! My family means everything to me, we are very close. I also have experience...

Jenny D. says "We love working with Tia and couldn't be happier with our experience with her. She is extremely dependable and fantastic with our children. The kids love...

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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
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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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Dailyn F.

Child care

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Greetings, my name is Dailyn (Day-Lyn). I been babysitting/nanny for 8 years. I have an associate degree in Early childhood education. Currently doing my CPR certification. I enjoy baking, creating arts and crafts, and making sure the kids are always having fun. I'm comfortable with 2 -3 kids. I grew up in a large household. My...

Jose R. says "She is great and amazing with kids, better than what expected!"

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Kelly M.

Looking To Fill In As Needed

Seymour, CT

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Coralia T.

Babysitter Or Nanny

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I love to take care of kids, play with them, teach them about the little things that they want to discover, read their favorite books, help with the homework, and follow the mom's schedule. I enjoy the conversation with them and I don't have any problem helping to keep the house organized and clean. I know our kids are all our...

Cassin C. says "Cory was the most well qualified, personable and trustworthy candidate we interviewed. Any family would be lucky to have her! Definitely a gem among a lot...

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Katherine M.

Hamden, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Ginette J.

Seymour, CT

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
My name is Ginette, I am a mom of 3 girls age ranging from 30y-13y. I have been a nanny for 12 great years and loved every moment of it. Being in child care is so dear to me as it allows me the opportunity to be a positive influence in the children's upbringing. I am loving, patient, caring, hardworking, punctual, responsible...

Erica C. says "Ginette is the most wonderful nanny we could have ever asked for. She started with our family in January 2021 to take care of our son M who was 8 months at...

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Nicole P.

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I worked in daycare setting with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years for about 8 years and also worked as a nanny for 2 years. For the last 4+ years I have been working at a school for special needs children as an instructional aide in a classroom. I help support the students and...

Kiersten W. says "Nicole has been amazing with our 4 month old and 2 year old. We felt comfortable with her right away and plan to continue to use her in the future."

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Ahzia C.

Meriden, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi parents ! I figured I'd put this out there and see if I can find the right fit! I'll be finishing up my maternity leave at the end of October , and instead of returning to my nursing job full-time, I'm hoping to find a part-time childcare position where I can bring my son with me. He'll be about 3 months old and is up to...

Chastady P. says "Ahzia is an amazing young woman who takes pride in everything she does. She watched my 3 year old, Antonio and she always had fun ideas to play with him...

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Amber A.

Fun And Creative Babysitter/ Nanny

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
I have 10 +years of early childhood experience. I have a bachelors degree in Early childhood education. I enjoy the development of a child and being able to meet every one of those milestones through play, sensory, fine motor and gross motor.. Additionally, I am CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration certified

Sumer G. says "I am so lucky to have found Amber ! My daughter had a great time at her daycare and loved all the activities that were offered. Amber was also able to...

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  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of October 2026

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Prospect, CT

Nannies in Prospect, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Jamie B.

Jamie fit right into our family life. Her temperament is wonderful - she's kind, sweet, and she had such a calming influence on our son as...

- Alexa M.

Ljiljana K.

Lilly is a wonderful thoughtful and detail oriented housekeeper and caregiver. Feel lucky to have found her to help our family!

- Olivia S.

Giovanna N.

Giovanna is great, a lovely person to have in your home and watching your kids. Dependable, friendly, kind, patient and considerate.

- Amanda M.

Common questions about hiring a nanny in Prospect, CT

The average hourly rate for nannies on Care.com in Prospect, CT is around $19.00 as of October, 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 Prospect, CT.
There are a few good ways to find a trusted nanny in Prospect, 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 1 nannies in Prospect, 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 Prospect, 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 Prospect, 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 Prospect, 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 Prospect, 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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