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60 part time child care are listed in Columbia, CT
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby part time child care is 8 years
Part time child care in Columbia, CT
Caitlyn S.
Columbia, CT
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I am a responsible caregiver with reliable transportation and a good driving record. I come from a family with 7 kids, me being the 2nd oldest. I babysat my younger siblings most of my life growing up because I had busy parents. I am a huge animal lover as well, no matter what type of pet. I love to be clean and organized, I...
Caitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.0
"We had a phone conversation. She was very honest and upfront with what she needed. I would have considered her for the position if it was not already filled. Sounded like a very nice lady."
Erica W.
Maggie M.
Columbia, CT
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm Maggie And I Am A Senior In College. I Am A Psych Major Concentrating On Child Development.
I like working with kids to provide responsible care. From being an authority figure to friend, I want children I work with to feel comfortable and safe around me.
I'm looking for a job that will make a difference in my life, and families lives. I strive to take the burden off parents by having a clean house when they get home...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
I'm Natalie, I'm 23 years old, and from Woodstock, CT! I'm looking for part time babysitting job! I have a genuine love for kids and enjoying building relationships and nurturing little ones. It is a great pleasure for me to see the kids I babysit grow up and know I played a small role in helping them grow into a good human. I...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls LOVED her! That says it all! She engaged them all day! She was on time and cleaned up after herself! It's was so refreshing! We enjoyed her!"
Brittney H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As the oldest of 3 children, I've had experience taking care of my younger siblings, especially my brother from the time he was born until now. He is 11 years old and I am trusted to take care of him and his friends. I am very friendly and love to play with kids! I can do meal prep and provide transportation between school,...
Caitrin can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caitrin was a fantastic sitter for our toddler. She was thoughtful, on time, friendly, and made sure he has a fun day."
Kylie A.
Kathy T.
Storrs Mansfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I babysat for as many as 5 young children when I was much younger, before I had children myself. I raised 2 boys, now ages 22 and 25 both of whom recently graduated from college. Since taking early retirement in 2012, I cared for an 18-month-old girl for several months until the family moved away. From August, 2013 through June...
Kathy can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Kathy took care of my Father-in-law for 6 months, doing housekeeping, grocery shopping and taking him out for meals. He thoroughly enjoyed her company and we felt very confident when he was in her care. Kathy has experience taking care of seniors and it was...
Paula N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Melissa. I am a 36years -old professional nanny, and I am now looking for a new part time position. I have been a full- time nanny for a family with three boys for the past 6 and half years. When I started with this family, the boys were 7 weeks, 22 months, and 3 years old! I absolutely loved the experience and being...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Melissa cared for my children ages one and five for the year. She is lovely-a wonderful caregiver. Punctual and organized, calm and responsible, loving and enthusiastic with the kids. She is really amazing and any family will be lucky to work with her. 100%...
Mary F.
Cecilia B.
Marlborough, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For Part-time Baby Sitter / Child Companion Position In Greater Hartford Area.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
RELIABLE, FUN, BILINGUAL, HARDWORKING, ATTENTIVE & CERTIFIED STATE LICENSED. I am a gentle, energetic, loving woman. For the past several years I have been a physical trainer for adults and swimming yoga and dance instructor for kids. Connecting with kids on their level is important to me. That's why I am big advocate for "floor...
Cecilia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cecilia watched my very energetic daughter for three days and she was wonderful. Ceci is incredibly active and responsive to the activities my child was interested in- always busy never just sitting around. They went swimming, and on long walks, played games and...
Katherine M.
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn A. and I am 19 years old. I am a college student who is studying psychology, I hope to become a behavioral psychologist.
I have worked with kids for many years and have worked in daycares for three years now.
I am responsible, timely, creative and am a great communicator.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Reann! I'm 24 years old and I reside in Amston, CT with my family and my 2-year-old son. I am looking for a part- time position as a babysitter/ nanny while I balance school and my other job. My son attends daycare M-F. I did a decent amount of babysitting when I was still in high school and I've worked with varying...
Reann can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lauren D.
Coventry, CT
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a tutor in the school system and am going back to school for my masters. I am looking for some part time work. I love working with children. I am a mother of 3 and have years of experience in taking care of kids.
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Single parent of three children ages 36, 35 and 23. I absolutely love kids! I love to take them to the park, zoo and do activities with them.
Over the years I have been an assistant girl scout leader, softball coach, etc. I have an Associate Degree in sports fitness recreation - with an emphasis on Therapeutic Recreation. I...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Amanda. I grew up in CT and I graduated from URI in 2018. I currently work remotely for a university in Boston and travel abroad four months a year (September-December). During high school and college, I was a resident camp counselor in New Hampshire and love working with kids! I have spent summers babysitting infants...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Heather! I'm 28 years old and have 12 years of experience babysitting and working with children. I recently graduated with a Masters in Special Education with a focus in ABA. I have previously worked in the school system and love working with children whether its helping them with school work, doing crafts, or...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have 10 years of experience. I work part time from home and have a very relaxed job, given the opportunity I am open to being just a full time nanny and quitting my job. I would prefer to watch children in my home as my daughter gets on and off the bus at my house currently but that can be negotiated.
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
Hi my name is Carly, I am 22 years old. In August of 2023 I graduated college with an associates degree in criminal justice. I have had many babysitting jobs, and I've worked at two different daycares. I am currently employed part time, although my schedule is flexible. I look forward to meeting new families and helping out in...
Carly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Arielle H.
Mansfield Center, CT
$19-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Arielle H. I am a college student looking for a full time or part time nannying position.
I have about 4 years of experience working with children (babysitting, nannying, summer camps) of all ages!
I absolutely love working with children and helping deliver care that parents truly feel comfortable and confident...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced care provider with over 25 years of experience caring for both young children and adults with special needs. I currently work part time with individuals with special needs through the state of CT and I am looking for additional care jobs. I provide responsive and nurturing care of young children while...
Donna P.
Coventry, CT
$14-31/hr • 10 yrs exp
Registered Nurse, With With Some Physical Limitations, Mother Of 2 Grown Children
My mother provided daycare out of our home when I was young, so being surrounded by children was always the norm for me. I have 20 years experience as a nurse, but currently need light duty and a part time opportunity. My husband and I have raised 2 lovely daughters and I have always loved caring for & playing with children. I...
Donna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Emma H.
North Franklin, CT
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Emma! My journey with childcare started with teaching swim lessons in high school and babysitting. I'm all about creating fun, safe spaces for kids and understanding what makes each family unique. Over the past 4 years, I have been part time nannying, a role that brings me immense joy and fulfillment. I am known...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I have been a babysitter for the past 14 years. I have also directed an after school program and summer camp for several years. I have worked with children and adults with special needs. I have experience with children and youth of all ages.
Patrick can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Columbia, CT
Caitlyn S.
4.0
We had a phone conversation. She was very honest and upfront with what she needed. I would have considered her for the position if it was not already filled. Sounded like a very nice lady.
- Erica W.
Natalie O.
5.0
My girls LOVED her! That says it all! She engaged them all day! She was on time and cleaned up after herself! It's was so refreshing! We enjoyed her!
- Brittney H.
Caitrin H.
5.0
Caitrin was a fantastic sitter for our toddler. She was thoughtful, on time, friendly, and made sure he has a fun day.
- Kylie A.
Kathy T.
5.0
Kathy took care of our 7 yr old from 2019-2022 and our 2 yr old for a year. Kathy was excellent with our boys, she used to pick them up from school, take them out for walks and bring them home. She also used to take our older son to his music lesions, swim classes and local libraries and encouraged...
- Kapil M.
Melissa H.
5.0
Mel cared for our family at a critical time as I welcomed a new daughter into the world and was transitioning back to work from maternity leave. She went above and beyond to keep both my 2 year old and 4 month old on a structured schedule that enhanced the time we were able to spend with them. She...
- Whitney R.
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FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Columbia, CT
How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in Columbia, CT?
Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in CT is $19.00.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in Columbia, CT?
To safely hire part time child care near you in Columbia, CT, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.
What types of part time child care services are available near me in Columbia, CT?
The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Columbia, CT who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for part time child care near me in Columbia, CT?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Columbia, CT, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.
How many hours a week can I hire part time child care near me in Columbia, CT?
You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 2 part time child care providers near you in Columbia, CT who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.