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Nicole N.

Experienced Babysitter And Pet Sitter- College Student

Preston, CT

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I've been working with children professionally for 14 years. Currently, I am a part time educator at a nature center. I spend the majority of my time teaching young children but have been leading programs for ages 1- adults for five years now. I also nanny part time for a family with two children, ages 5 and 8. I...
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April L.

Part Time Nanny/baby Sitter

Preston, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is April, I'm a 53-year-old mom of two amazing adult daughters. I relocated to South Hampton recently- I've been a nanny 10 plus years, and love what I do. Last year I was a part time nanny-for an awesome 6-year-old, providing school drop off & pick up. My schedule is flexible, and I can do overnight care if...

Care Member says "April came through when we needed a last minute sitter, and wow were we lucky! Communication was quick and efficient. Our toddler immediately clicked...

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Jennifer W.

Caring Mom

Oakdale, CT

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I'm a 44-year-old mom of a 17-year-old girl and stepmom of 3 adult kids. I absolutely love being a mom and taking care of people. I have experience with the elderly, wheelchair bound, down syndrome, and children (mostly 0 to 2 years old). I'm happy to answer any questions about myself and provide references. I'm looking for...

Care Member says "It was not easy going back to work after having my daughter. After seeing how happy she was when Jen came over to watch her I was put at ease. She truly...

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Manuela B.

Part-time Nanny

Gales Ferry, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello families! My name is Manuela and I have years of experience working with children! I used to work in a daycare, as a nanny, and even worked as a Developmental Therapist for Connecticut's Birth to Three Program this past summer. I am currently in my first year of nursing school looking for a part-time nannying job that...

Erika N. says "Manuela is a delight. She is mature, responsible, even-keeled, and has great energy with active kids. Fun to have around-smart, a reader, great sense of...

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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Grace C.

Grace C, Looking To Full-fill Your Families Needs!

Oakdale, CT

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
travel
Hello, I am Grace and have been working in child care for 8 years. I have experience in daycare centers, I worked in the school district and permanently moved on to nannying for individual families where I prefer more then anything. I have a very flexible schedule and I am available for part time or full time work. I...
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Linda B.

Babysitter/Nanny

Norwich, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
I'm Linda B a skilled and knowledgeable child caregiver looking for either a full-or part-time babysitting/nanny position. I have over 18 years of professional experience working as License Foster Care Parent and providing excellent care, an absolutely safe environment, fun and entertainment and education to young children....
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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Kelly R.

FT/PT Caregiver Available

North Stonington, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
For my professional experience, I provided childcare to one child, now age 3, for two years. Scheduled playdates, appointments, library visits, and speech therapy sessions. Performed housework related to childcare, such as laundry, meal preparation, tidying play areas and assisting with potty training. Performed age-appropriate...
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Nadia H.

Part Time Babysitter :)

Ledyard, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Nadia! I am currently a Junior at the University of Rhode Island and seeking a job that aligns with my schedule. I have considerable experience in childcare, having worked in various roles throughout college. As a floater at a local daycare, I cared for children ranging from infancy to age five. Additionally, I served...
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Brittany B.

North Stonington, CT

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
As a military spouse, I worked four years as a childcare supervisor in Japan, gaining extensive experience nurturing children. I am a mom of two and grew up with younger siblings. I'm CPR certified and currently a paralegal, seeking part-time caregiving to balance my passion for kids with my career. Available Friday evenings,...
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Adriane T.

North Stonington, CT

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Need a substitute? Need a break, wanna go out? No sleep, need rest? Page away! Preferably part-time for now - Perhaps eventually full-time. I'd love to do 3rd shift, overnights for newborns or colic infants - I'd be more than happy to help out exhausted, sleep-deprived parents so they can catch up on sleep & get their...
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Izzy F.

About Me!

Bozrah, CT

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I grew up in a home daycare helping my mom take care of children, keeping connections with there families over the years. I became an EMR (Emergency medical responder) at 16 and completed multiple hours of child CPR and care training. I love being around children and watching them navigate the world. I work part time at Everly...
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Amanda A.

Part Time Babysitter With Experience - Own Transportation And Very Reliable .

Taftville, CT

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$5/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I have been babysitting since he age of 12 I have 3 siblings from ages 7-14 . Meal preparation skills , laundry , grocery shopping and errands are all things I am capable of since I do have my own transportation I am very reliable an honor roll student and can help with home work time . I'm fun am easy going and always follow...
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Meredith C.

Dependable And Flexible

North Stonington, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Meredith! I'm currently home for the Summer as a rising senior at Quinnipiac University. I am triple majoring in business analytics, computer information systems, and financial technology. I am a very hardworking student with straight A's, and I have achieved academic success while working up to two part-time jobs at one...
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Alyssa S.

Westerly, RI

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Alyssa and I am an aspiring child psychologist. I have a bachelors in psychology from the University of Rhode Island, and I am taking a year off in between my undergrad and PhD program. I have experience with all ages from new born to adult with a disability! I work part time with my Uncle who has down syndrome,...

Madrone P. says "Alyssa is awesome! She's responsible, reliable and great with our 8 month old daughter. She is genuinely interested in child development and in...

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Hailey B.

Experienced Full-time Caregiver

Sterling, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Hailey! I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to teenagers. I have worked as a full-time and part time nanny for infants starting as young as 3 months old, and I also have experience with newborn care. I have also been the go-to for babysitting, overnight care, and day trips to the park and zoo...

Care Member says "Hailey has been working with us for about a year. She started taking care of our baby when she was about 5 months old and seamlessly settled into...

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Meryl S.

Part-time Child Care

Plainfield, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Arielle S.

Part-time And Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

Mystic, CT

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...

Rebecca S. says "Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and...

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Veronica M.

Part Time Babysitter

West Greenwich, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Part Time Child Care in Preston, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

April L.

April came through when we needed a last minute sitter, and wow were we lucky! Communication was quick and efficient. Our toddler...

- Care member

Jennifer W.

It was not easy going back to work after having my daughter. After seeing how happy she was when Jen came over to watch her I was put at...

- Care member

Manuela B.

Manuela is a delight. She is mature, responsible, even-keeled, and has great energy with active kids. Fun to have around-smart, a reader,...

- Erika N.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Preston, 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 $19.50.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Preston, 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 Preston, 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 Preston, 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 2 part time child care providers near you in Preston, CT who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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