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Jessie B.


Collinsville, CT

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Housekeeper

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Hi, My name is Jessie. I have a passion for helping people. I enjoy housekeeping, keeping up with children and pets. I am a very organized person, I believe in children having a schedule. I have been a nanny in the past to a family of 4 children for over 5 years with the youngest being 2 weeks old, and the oldest being 8. I have...
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Samantha N.


New Hartford, CT

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

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Over the past 2 years I was working with mentally and physically disabled adults. I loved helping the individuals go to a program everyday and making sure they are learning something new, while also getting the care that they deserve. The past 5 years before that I was a preschool teacher ranging with ages 6 weeks old to 6 years...
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Lydia S.


West Simsbury, CT

$14-17/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny Lydia

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I have worked with kids off all ages for four years now. My experience as a swim instructor at a summer camp, an assistant teacher at a day care, and as a ski instructor have given me the tools to be prepared for anything while working with kids. I am comfortable with all ages, am a good helper with school work and have many fun...
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Dian F.


West Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hello , my name is Dian. I have been working in the field of Special Education and with Seniors for 33 years. I am passionate about helping others to improve their quality of life. I am dedicated, caring, honest and a great team player. I am looking forward to speaking with you and to share more of my skill set.
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Kristen M.


West Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!

4.5

(8)

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Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs. I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...
5.0
"Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and they have great fun together every day. He immediately...

Reviewed by Monica R.

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Haley L.


Terryville, CT

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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currently I am a RBT and a special need / behavioral teacher, previously I was a preschool teacher and have a lot of history as a nanny. I have experience caring for children and young adults, from infancy through 21 years. I have a energetic and assertive personality which is a perfect match for the busy, on-the-go family with...
5.0
"This young women is a bright caring childcare provider ..She more like family , My son has special needs and Haley is helping my son adjust to school routines, potty training, hygiene and helping with the...

Reviewed by Kendra M.

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Jacqueline G.


West Hartford, CT

$15-27/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Experienced

5.0

(1)

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Hello parents, I have over 30 years of experience with caring for children of all ages and multiples. I've been working for the same family for 7 years; 7-year-old twin boys, both are special needs. Now that they are in school I am looking to bring my expertise to another family. I look forward to meeting you!
5.0
"Jackie has been a life saver for our family! She’s been our nanny for 7 years since our twin boys were born. She is extremely trustworthy and dependable and loves our kids like they are her own. She’s a great...

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Emily B.


Windsor, CT

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

After-school/ Date Night Babysitter!

5.0

(1)

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Hi, I'm Emily! I am a recent graduate from Springfield College and first-year grad student at The University of Connecticut studying speech-language pathology! I have been working professionally with children, primarily those with special needs, since high school and I absolutely love it. I've gotten lots of experience with...
5.0
"I'm a new mom and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I hired Emily to help me with my 5 month old and she was amazing with her. She catered to both of our needs and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend...

Reviewed by Melissa S.

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Julia R.


Bristol, CT

$25-32/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi everyone, I'm Julia! I will be moving back to my home state of CT summer 2023! I would be described as a professional, fun, and experienced babysitter that specializes in children with autism. I have several years of experience with autism including 3 years of professional experience! I am fully vaccinated, have a clean...
5.0
"Julia is awesome! She is prompt, kind and courteous but most importantly, she is wonderful with our two boys. Julia has a calm demeanor that matches perfectly with the high-energy personalities of our sons. Our...

Reviewed by Care member

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Tianna S.


Westfield, MA

$15-16/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Sitter

5.0

(1)

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I am an energetic, compassionate, and caring person that loves children of all ages. I was a preschool teacher for over 3 years, worked in a group home for at risk youth for 2 years, Ive been a full and part time nanny for multiple families, and I've babysat countless children or all ages. I've worked with children that have...
5.0
"Tianna is amazing with kids of all ages. She thinks fast and responds to every situation in a confident and compassionate way. I have three children, 8 years, 4 years and 3 months, they all adore Tianna. Tianna...

Reviewed by Cristin B.

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Julia S.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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Hello there and thank you for visiting my profile! As the daughter of two elementary school teachers, I have grown up assisting and observing public school classrooms on a consistent basis. My parents modeled (and still do) exceptional educational environments that promoted creativity, kindness, and critical thinking in their...
5.0
"Julia was an amazing nanny for me while I was traveling with my husband and infant and needed to hire a sitter for two separate evenings, with very limited notice and no other resource but care.com. I had very...

Reviewed by Zoe J.

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Dian F.


West Hartford, CT

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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My Name is Dian, I worked with the Seniors population for 20 years. I have had experience working with dementia patients, patients with colostomy care, mobility needs, medication reminders just to name a few. needs, I also worked with students with special needs for over 33 years. Helping others is my passion. I am from a large...
5.0
"Dian has a experience in both service area. she is a hard worker but at the same time caring and well detailed. she has over the years left a great impression on the lives of those she has served and their...

Reviewed by Stanley F.

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Holli D.


Bristol, CT

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T

5.0

(1)

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Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...
5.0
"Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring...

Reviewed by Kylie O.

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Ganna S.


West Hartford, CT

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Babysitter Tutor PetCare

5.0

(4)

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Dear family! My name is Ganna and I'm Ukrainian. I have a MD in Teaching and Languages (English, French & Literature). I have been an Educator and Caregiver for my entire life and I feel so lucky to be able to do what I do! I absolutely love to teach and care for children. I'm also happy to assist the family with various Errands...
5.0
"Anna did a great job with my kids for the month we most needed help. She's professional, courteous, and great with the kids, especially my 8yr old. Brought her own bike and enabled a lot of outdoor activity...

Reviewed by Joseph G.

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Selena M.


West Hartford, CT

$21-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Energetic Caretaker !

5.0

(1)

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I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis. I love kids. I have over a year of experience working with kids with psychiatric and behavioral issues at Connecticut Children's Medical Center in their behavioral health unit called Zone C. I also worked with adults...
5.0
"Selena is a wonderful worker that takes pride in her position. She is dependable and makes sure to always help her coworkers. She also puts others first and makes sure her job is done to satisfactory...

Reviewed by Keesha G.

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Mylinda G.


Farmington, CT

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

4.7

(3)

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I start each day expecting the best and preparing for the worst. I enjoy the challenge of trying to help children identify their feelings and be secure in their bodies as well as emotions. I am a trained BOCES employee and have worked for Heritage Home before as well. I work in the Greece school district presently. I know there...
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Sandra W.


New Britain, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Good day! Well, I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled teens in California. I also worked at the YWCA with children K through 5 before and after school as a teacher. Some of the students attending were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist working with autistic children one on one in the...
5.0
"Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure she ate and took her meds. My mom passed in 2013 at age...

Reviewed by Anna B.

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Juli G.


Westfield, MA

$10/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Bubbly!

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I have 10+ years of experience in childcare at the hospital as well as I have 3 kids of my own! I'm sweet, patient, super fun, outdoorsy, goofy, happy go lucky and I have a soft spot for Down syndrome children of any age! So if you have any with those special needs I'm your girl!! Look forward to hearing from you!
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Jada D.


Hartford, CT

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hello Families, I'm Jada!

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I've had the pleasure of working with children of all ages for the past 9 years. I started my career caring for children in the daycare setting as a classroom assistant. I eventually transitioned into a lead preschool teacher position. I also have many years of experience in working with children who have special needs and...
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Julia P.


Suffield, CT

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

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I am a caring and patient special education teacher with over 6 years of experience working with students of different ages and ability levels.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Barkhamsted, CT

Kristen M.

5.0

Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and they have great fun together every day. He immediately smiles as she walks through the door and greets him. She's patient with our little guy, and...

- Monica R.

Haley L.

5.0

This young women is a bright caring childcare provider ..She more like family , My son has special needs and Haley is helping my son adjust to school routines, potty training, hygiene and helping with the social transition from not being in school due to the COVID-19. Haley has given my child...

- Kendra M.

Jacqueline G.

5.0

Jackie has been a life saver for our family! She’s been our nanny for 7 years since our twin boys were born. She is extremely trustworthy and dependable and loves our kids like they are her own. She’s a great partner to have in your corner when navigating the journey of parenthood and all the ages...

- Care member

Emily B.

5.0

I'm a new mom and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I hired Emily to help me with my 5 month old and she was amazing with her. She catered to both of our needs and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend Emily to watch your babies:)

- Melissa S.

Julia R.

5.0

Julia is awesome! She is prompt, kind and courteous but most importantly, she is wonderful with our two boys. Julia has a calm demeanor that matches perfectly with the high-energy personalities of our sons. Our eldest son has severe non-verbal Autism and can be difficult at times to work with and...

- Care member

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