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Britta O.

Pawcatuck, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Britta. I'm 32 years old and live in Colchester, CT. I have worked with children as a full time and part time nanny since I was 13 years old. I have experience with children of all ages from infancy through the young adult years. I worked full time as a librarian for several years but have recently left the...
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Former Stay At Home Mom Looking For Nanny Position

South Lyme, CT

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
After 30 years of raising my own girls, (I have three daughters ages 30, 29, 20 I now have the time to help you raise yours! Soon-to-be empty nester looking for part time babysitting jobs for your infants. I am a 60 years old mother of three, with a bachelor's degree, as well as culinary degree. I have been a mother's helper for...
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Local And Responsible Caregiver

Waterford, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hello, I have child care experience with raising my own children and as a paraprofessional for 6 years in Montville Public School system. I can help with transportation too. I recently took early retirement from Electric Boat and would like part time work - preferably before or after school care. Responsible and trustworthy.
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Experienced Sitter

New London, CT

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$0/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm looking to babysit on an ocasional or part time basis. I'm a mom of 4 (with a set of twins) and I have experience with children of all ages. I've worked as a nanny, a housekeeper and as a toddler teacher in a child care center and have references available.
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Groton, CT

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$20/hr
15 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have been a registered nurse for 24 years, with 17 years of experience as a newborn ICU nurse, and 5 years in pediatrics. I am currently taking a break from nursing to focus on healing after a medical diagnosis this year. I am also a Mom to two teenagers. I am primarily looking to provide part-time care for a newborn or...
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Part-time Babysitter

Waterford, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Tara. I am 28 years old. I just moved to Waterford, CT with my fiancé and our dog from Boston. I was recently affected by a mass layoff from a corporate remote job and before I start a new corporate job, I would like to do some babysitting in the interim. I have babysat during my high school/college years...
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Westerly, RI

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
I started babysitting when I was 15 because I love taking care of children. I have babysat up to 3 small kids (ages 4 months-5 years). I also have experience babysitting children with disabilities. Currently, I am a junior attending the University of Rhode Island looking for a part time babysitting gig.
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Child Care

Colchester, CT

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Michaela, and I'm a board-certified Physician Assistant who recently graduated from PA school. While I pursue full-time work in my field, I'm currently available to provide high-quality, attentive care - primarily in child care, but also pet care or senior companionship as needed. Before PA school, I worked at...
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Part-time And Occasional Babysitter/Pet-sitter

Groton, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I have been a stay-at-home mom to my 3-year-old son since he was born. As a mother, I understand the importance of having a trustworthy person caring for your children that will ensure their safety, take care of their needs, and bring them joy and happiness in your absence. I began caring for children professionally after my son...
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Reliable, Fun-loving Caregiver

Old Lyme, CT

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi there! I am currently in search of some part time nanny or babysitting work for the months of July and August. I'm also interested in dog walking, pet sitting, and any errands or household help you may need during the day. I love helping people and pets in any way I can. I have 5 years of nanny experience with children from...
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Childcare Professional

New London, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Luisanny and I'm searching for families who are in need of part time childcare. I recently graduated from university with a degree in psychology. I have always loved working with children and want to continue in this field. I have experience as a substitute teacher and camp counselor as well as caring for my friends...
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Charlestown, RI

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As a creative and friendly childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm excited to bring my passion for nurturing young minds to your family. My journey into childcare began with babysitting roles in high school, where I discovered my love for connecting with children and making a positive impact on their lives. I now...
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Brooklyn, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
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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Part- Time Caregiver

New London, CT

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, let me tell you about myself! My name is Maya and I am 27 years old from New London, CT! I work a full time job and looking for something to also do part time. I've had experience watching children since I was 12 years old. Ages ranging from 0-13 years old. I can provide you and your families with great care as a part...
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Part-Time Babysitter/ Nanny

Westerly, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
I am a senior at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and I am a Fashion Merchandising major. I have been babysitting for nine years for family, friends, neighbors, and teachers. Over the nine years I have built many relationships with the families and children and have stayed in touch with them as they no longer need a babysitter...
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Niantic, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Caroline. I am 19 years old and I will be attending UConn this September to study environmental science. My hobbies include reading, singing at open mic nights, sewing, and painting. I enjoy staying active by going on long walks outside and practicing yoga. I have my Red Cross Babysitting Certification and I am...
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Engineer Looking For Part Time Babysitting!

Groton, CT

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hi!! My name is Mary and I'm 22 years old. I just graduated from University of Notre Dame in May, and now I'm an engineer in Groton. I started babysitting part time when I was 14, and it was my full time job during summer breaks for 4 years. I have experience with kids of all ages and I love helping kids with homework,...
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Summer - Part-time

Colchester, CT

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$15/hr
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a 55 yr old mother of 2 adult boys. I work at a high school and have summers off. I was fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom for several years while raising my boys and always having several children in our home. I've babysat many children of family and friends. I also worked for 9 years in an Emergency Department as a...
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Full-time/Part-time Caregiver

New London, CT

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My names is Cassie and I am 32 years old. I started babysitting neighborhood kids at the age of 13. By 15 I was babysitting up to 4 kids at a time over the summer. When I got into high school I took childcare electives. After high school, I began working were I served as a caretaker for working moms. I had to look after two...
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Brooklyn, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of November 2025

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 $19.00.

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 1 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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