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Meryl S.

Part-time Child Care

Plainfield, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am dependable, kind, loving, nurturing, and have reliable transportation. I always listen to the parents' needs and keep them in the loop as to how the day is going. I am attentive to the child/children's needs. I was with a family for over 6 years. Those boys are like my grandchildren. I still see them regularly. I can...

Kathryne D. says "Meryl is an excellent nanny! She has taken wonderful care of our infant daughter for over an month, and our baby really enjoys being in her company....

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Michelle R.

Danielson, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello parents! I am looking for a full or part time nanny or childcare position. My schedule is flexible. I have over 30 years of experience with all ages including newborns. I have 2 children of my own, a son 24 and a daughter 22. I was previously a nationally certified EMT and my experience ensures your peace of mind while...

Holly S. says "Michelle is a very caring, loving, and patient person. I know her well and she is without a doubt a person trustworthy of watching your children."

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Lisa W.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Danielson, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
My background includes 25 years working with children with emotional and behaviors disabilities. I worked with and live the Autism life and the challenges that brings. I also am diabetic trained, my youngest son is Type 1. My last job of 12 years I worked as a child advocate for children newborn through 18 years old. Before...
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Katherine M.

Scotland, CT

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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello parents! I am a college student home for the summer, looking for part-time employment. I am an Elementary and Special Education major, so I am looking to gain more experience working with children. I am comfortable caring for a maximum of three children at a time, and have experience doing so. Feel free to ask questions,...
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Sarah W.

Brooklyn, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver working with children of all ages. I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where kids can thrive, learn, and have fun. I have experience with daily routines, including meal preparation, diaper changes, potty training, homework help, bedtime routines,...
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Amanda S.

Danielson, CT

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Amanda! I enjoy building a fun and safe space for kids to learn and play. I have experience as a babysitter for families with children from 6 weeks to 10 years old. I have been working in a childcare center for 3. 5 years in a young toddler classroom. I hold a certification in CPR, First Aid, medication...
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Sedona P.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-time Employment

Danielson, CT

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I've been taking care of children for about eight years now. I started off at an early childhood education center where I worked with kids ages 6 weeks to 6 years, and have delved into babysitting and nannying in years since. I have a bachelor's degree from the University in Secondary Education and Biology. I am a...
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Leslie R.

Childcare

Brooklyn, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a retired teacher & an empty nester, with over 30+ years of experience working with young people of various ages. I also have raised two young adult children. Currently, I am looking to supplement my retirement income & to stay busy with meaningful part-time work in eldercare or childcare, as I have experience in both....
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Caitrin H.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Storrs Mansfield, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
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,...

Kylie A. says "Caitrin was a fantastic sitter for our toddler. She was thoughtful, on time, friendly, and made sure he has a fun day."

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Veronica M.

Part Time Babysitter

West Greenwich, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been nannying for about 15 years on and off. I am the oldest of four siblings and have always had a love for taking care of others. I have worked full time, part time, and occasionally for multiple families over the years and also have experience taking care of dogs and cats. I have also nannied a variety of ages from 6...

Lisa V. says "Veronica interviewed very well. She was professional, inquisitive, friendly and warm. "

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Kathy T.

Storrs Mansfield, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
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...

Kapil M. says "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...

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Joann R.

Part-time Caregiver.

Gales Ferry, CT

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for many years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified (a...

Care Member says "Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow up, but we...

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Katie P.

Kate

Dayville, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
19 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Katie I am looking for part time or full time babysitting/nanny positions during the week I do have a 7-year-old son who is in second grade. I also have an almost 3-year-old daughter that would have to come along. My weekends are also fully open! I am fully vaccinated! So if you are in need of a date night...

Beth P. says "Katie is very dependable and very reliable. She shows up early and has the child's best interest at hand. I highly recommend her. "

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Cathy F.

Part-Time Nanny

Ledyard, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a retired special education teacher who loves kids. I have been nannying for about 10 years. I have taken care of infant, toddlers, elementary -age and middle school age children. I have watched an infant from 3 months til she was 2. 5. We took walks in a stroller, later on we went to playgrounds, story hour at the library,...

Care Member says "Cathy was an excellent nanny for our daughter! She is a great communicator, always on time, and very reliable. My daughter learned so much and had a lot...

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Emma H.

North Franklin, CT

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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...
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Alana D.

Full Or Part-Time Care Giving

Exeter, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been a nanny for 20+ years for varying age groups from extremely premature infants to 8 years old including both males and females. I have worked with families of multiple children up to and including triplets, bringing a respectful attitude, discretion and an outgoing nature to provide children with exceptional care and...
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Julie G.

Chepachet, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I've been a Family Advocate in an early childhood setting for more than 15 years. I am reliable, trust worthy and a mother of two wonderful girls. I am CPR / First Aid certified and have a current BCI. I am currently looking for full or part time work.
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Meaghan R.

Ledyard, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! Im Meaghan, 40 years old and a mom of 2 girls ages 17 and 10. Both of my girls attend school here in Ledyard. We are a military family and have lived in Ledyard for 3 years. I've worked in early intervention, home care and in the local school system. I am currently looking for part time work, M-F, while my youngest is in...
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Donna S.

Nanny

Coventry, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Donna. I'm 36 & I have a super diverse skill set, in many different settings! I started working w/ children in my early 20's (infants to pre-K) in daycares, preschools, and after school programs. Started a teaching degree at RIC, and volunteered in Providence public schools. Later switching my major to Youth...
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Jordan P.

Coventry, RI

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$35/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
I am currently working at a School for Autism. I am a Behavioral Therapist for the STEP Program. I plan on going back to school in the near future to be come a Behavior Analyst. I recently relocated to St Augustine, FL back in 2018. I worked at my previous job with Autistic children for five years and prior to that I was working...
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  • 52 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 5.0

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Plainfield, CT

Part Time Child Care in Plainfield, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 52 listed part time child care

Meryl S.

Meryl is an excellent nanny! She has taken wonderful care of our infant daughter for over an month, and our baby really enjoys being in her...

- Kathryne D.

Michelle R.

Michelle is a very caring, loving, and patient person. I know her well and she is without a doubt a person trustworthy of watching your...

- Holly S.

Caitrin H.

Caitrin was a fantastic sitter for our toddler. She was thoughtful, on time, friendly, and made sure he has a fun day.

- Kylie A.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Plainfield, 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 $17.00.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Plainfield, 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.

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 Plainfield, 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.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Plainfield, 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.

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 1 part time child care providers near you in Plainfield, CT who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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