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Jessica P.

Portland, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am Dependable, caring, and energetic, looking for a full time nanny position. I have over 10 years child care experience. I've spent the past 3. 5 years with a wonderfully family who will no longer need full time care in the fall. As a nanny, I have been responsible for all needs ranging from getting dressed, meals, arts and...
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Emily G.

Hello! My Name Is Emily

Portland, CT

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am looking for job opportunities to care for children and pets as a full time nanny 5 days a week.
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Katherine G.

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Portland, CT

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$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...
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Molly G.

Meet Molly

Portland, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi I'm Molly! I currently teach Physical Education during the school year and have summers off. I have a lot of experience caring for children. I was previously a nanny in West Hartford, watching over children after school and driving them to activities. I love sports and activities! I have been teaching youth tennis for 10...
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Sarah B.

Full Time Nanny

Newington, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi I'm Sarah, I'm a mother of two boy's 5yrs old & 3yrs old. I'm looking to nanny for a family where I can bring my 3yr 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 the...

Care Member says "Sarah is a wonderful nanny. She's friendly and energetic and a natural with kids. My daughter loved her and we were very happy with the care she...

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Cynthia T.

Full Time Nanny

Glastonbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Elizabeth G. says "Cynthia was wonderful with my three children. She is particularly gifted in regard to her ability to work with young children. She has a lot of energy...

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Melinda R.

Spirited, Fun, Reliable, Outgoing Care Taker!

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! Let me briefly introduce myself, My name is Melinda and I am 27 years old. I live in East Hampton, CT and currently finishing my Social Work Degree. While in school I have been very fortunate to work and create wonderful relationships with many wonderful families providing my services being either a Nanny or Babysitter....

Andrea L. says "Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both...

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Tracy L.

Experienced & Dependable

Marlborough, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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.

Eveann M. says "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,...

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Kirstin T.

A Caregiver Who Thinks Working With Children Is The Most Rewarding Thing She's Ever Done.

East Hampton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Kira, I have my CDA for Preschool age children, am a certified head teacher and am a lifeguard as well. I have experience with children ages newborn to 16 years of age. I've babysat overnights, and managed to feed and take care of 14, 14 to 16-year-old girls in Cape Cod with one co-counselor for over five summers at...

Ashley M. says "Kira is AMAZING! She is by far my kids favorite sitter. When she is here I don't have to worry about anything. She plays with them the whole time and...

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Elizabeth G.

Experienced Infant Caregiver Seeking A Part Time Job Working With One Little One 0-18 Months.

Middletown, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have been in the field of early childhood education and development as a parent educator, an infant and toddler caregiver, and an infant and toddler sleep consultant for over 30 years. I love spending time with infants and toddlers and love talking with parents about parenting! I have a degree in early childhood education...

Care Member says "To say Elizabeth is amazing is an understatement. We moved with our 6-month old from another state when we first met. I was beyond frazzled trying to...

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Ashleigh F.

Stay-At-Home Mom

East Hampton, CT

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi families! I am a compassionate nanny who has cared for children ages newborn-12 years old for about 20 years. I have the ability to manage multiple children at a time, as well as caring for my own children. I love multitasking, and I get more done when I have a lot of things going on at the same time. I love caring for kids...

Jessica H. says "Ashleigh watched my four children along with her own son. She is a very reliable and dependable sitter arrived on time drove in the snow and was very...

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Nicole M.

Childcare Provider/Nanny

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license. Date: 2024 To whom it may concern, I would like to...

Brooke L. says "Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need...

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Lindsey C.

Wethersfield, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Looking for a confident, and experienced child care provider? I have been a teacher at BrightPath Child Care Center for 2 years now, and I LOVE working with newborns/infants, but I have experience working with all ages. I also have many years of experience babysitting and nannying in the past! Meeting your family's needs, and...

Rebecca M. says "Lindsey and our daughter bonded immediately! She was the first person who watched our daughter outside our family so what a relief to see how quickly...

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Kristin P.

Rocky Hill, CT

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I started babysitting when I was 12 years old, since then I have received my Associates in Arts degree with a focus in Psychology in May 2018, coached preschool and kinder gymnastics, volunteered in two 1st grade classes, and have been the full time nanny for a few families. I worked a full time position as the nanny for a 2 yr...

Kim M. says "Kristin started watching our little girl from 6 months (august 2020) on until we left the country a year later. Kristin quickly became more than our nanny....

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Charlene K.

Nanny For Hire

Newington, CT

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Justin M. says "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...

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Karen F.

Experienced Working With All Ages. I Have 8 Years Experience. Love Working With Children.

Rocky Hill, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have two grown children that are my everything! While staying home to raise my children. , I've been a nanny for almost 8years, and love it. I love helping children make their milestones. I have experience taking care of infants, and taking care of multiple children. I would love to meet you and your family.

Care Member says "Karen is an absolute gem. I don't even have words to describe what she has meant to our family. She had the most special connection with our little...

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Alexis N.

Nanny

Glastonbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a former teacher with four years of experience working with students in grades 1-8, including in both general and special education settings. I hold a bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education. Currently, I'm a full-time paralegal, but I still enjoy spending time with kids. I'm available in the evenings and...

Erica M. says "Alexis is wonderful with our 4 year old daughter! She is kind, patient and creative! She is always doing crafts with our daughter, and enjoys playing with...

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Abigail H.

JULY/AUG CAREGIVER

Middletown, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
CERTIFIED TEACHER!!! About me: I am a 26-year-old special education teacher along with having a degree in elementary education. I'm looking for some extra hours on the weekends. I am very flexible and have a lot of experience with children of all ages. From Fall 2020-July 2022 I worked as a live in nanny (Boston area) before...

Care Member says "Abigail has been the most exceptional babysitter to our daughter on our summer visits to the east coast for the past three years. We connected with her...

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Mckenzie F.

Nanny Available

Moodus, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Experienced caregiver with many references! I would love to chat with you to see if our schedules align!

Justin K. says "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...

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Myrna G.

Middletown, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Love kids! Just call me " Mary Poppins" I sing, can cajole them into taking a spoonful of medicine, and have the ever ready bag :) mother of 2. As a musician & singer, fun thru song, music, games & crafts, is my specialty. I have been a preschool teacher and director of an infant to preschool daycare. I have cared for all ages,...

Care Member says "Myrna was very easy to communicate with and organize the evening of babysitting. She brought lots of toys and books for our 21 month old son and feed...

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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, CT

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

Sarah B.

Sarah is a wonderful nanny. She's friendly and energetic and a natural with kids. My daughter loved her and we were very happy with the care...

- Care member

Cynthia T.

Cynthia was wonderful with my three children. She is particularly gifted in regard to her ability to work with young children. She has a lot...

- Elizabeth G.

Melinda R.

Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly...

- Andrea L.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Portland, CT

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Portland, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of June, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 4 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Portland, CT on Care.com. You can also read 0 for newborn nannies near you.

It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Portland, CT. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.

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