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Suzanne E.

Super Nanny

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!

Jama C. says "We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy,...

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Meet Taylor

Cromwell, CT

4.7(1)
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$32/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there, I'm Taylor and I have been babysitting for over 8 Years. I have experience working with all ages and also experience with special needs. I love taking care a kids.

Karen R. says "I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a smile on her face...

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Wallingford, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
As a nurturing childcare provider with two decades of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to engage...

Care Member says "Where to begin about Melanie… She has been helping our family with our infant son since he was 3mo. She is a wealth of knowledge, full of kindness and...

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I Am A College Student Looking For Work While I'm Home On Break!

Middletown, CT

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a recent psychology grad from Worcester State University and am looking for night or weekend babysitting/ care giving as I am in between undergrad and grad school. I have experience with children ages 3 months-17 years old. I have also worked with adults and elderly in rehabilitation and nursing homes. I have experience...
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Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....

Kristy M. says "Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or...

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Middletown, CT

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$28/hr
9 years experience
Hospice services
errands
meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I am looking to obtain a job as your next family helper. I am very creative, humble and patient! I have worked within Connecticut's special needs community for the past nine years as a behavioral therapist along with assisting families whom require senior, tender love...
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Middletown, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My love for working with special needs children began when my younger brother was born. I am now raising my own children with special needs.
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Part-time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

New Britain, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have worked with children of all different ages and mental/emotional/social/educational stages for quite some time now. In my eyes, I am an admirable leader and I believe that having someone positive there to lead you can make a big difference in a child's life, especially at a young age.
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Berlin, CT

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$35/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I have significant experience caring for individuals with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disabilities. I currently nanny an amazing 9-year-old boy, who is both on the spectrum (mostly nonverbal) and also diagnosed with ADHD. I am free 8am- 2 p.m. NG Please feel free to reach out with any questions or interests! Thank...
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Holistic In Home Personal Caregier

New Britain, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I take a holistic approach with an upbeat and positive attitude at all times. I always go above and beyond my responsibilities. As we are all human and all require love and care during different aspects of our lives, I provide a loving approach and do my best to align with the ones I am caring for. I have studied human behavior...
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Part-time Child Care Service

Wallingford, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have two children of my own. They are 27 years and 25 years old. I worked in a daycare for 7 years, first working with children ages 14 months to 24 months and then I worked and took care of infants. I now work full-time with special needs middle school age children in a middle school. I have also worked with preschool special...
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HII It's Tianaly

New Britain, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi my name is Tianaly I've been watching kids for 4 years I'm CPR certified, I've worked for new britian parks and rec, boys and girls club, and I'm currently working as a Special needs para assistant. I like working with kids because they deserve to have fun in this world especially at a young age, I appreciate all the...
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Cheshire, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been caring for and raising children for as long as I can remember . for me, childcare is a choice, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help support my family by doing what I Love. I am first aid/CPR certified and have over 30 years experience. I am a mother of 4, including identical twin girls, so I have multiples...
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ABA Behavioral Therapist

Southington, CT

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$17/hr
I currently work as a Behavioral Therapist offering in-school and in-home ABA therapy. I work with children and teens diagnosed with Autism to improve social and communication skills through reinforcement, discrete trial training, contingency systems, and modeling. My passion includes working with children and making a positive...
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Wallingford, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with special needs children for over 10 years from the ages 3 years old to 14 years old. I am a very caring and patient person and I love helping special needs children. It is a very rewarding working with special needs children, because they get so happy when learn something or you read to them or when they learn...
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Childcare Provider With 5 Years Experience

Southington, CT

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Amanda! I have been babysitting and watching over kids from a young age. Even when I was too young to babysit on my own, I would help out in my church nursery as often as I was allowed to. I was also a mother's helper for a mother with a toddler and infant twins. I worked at a daycare with mostly infants and toddlers for...
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Care Provider For Students With Special Needs

Middletown, CT

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$17/hr
8 years experience
I've spent the last eight years working in the Middletown Public School District as a care provider for students who are handicap and require special needs. My job duties included modifying and implementing appropriate academic programs that will suit the needs of each individual student, repositioning and body transfer using a...
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Middletown, CT

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Since 2007 I have provided childcare to children of all ages. I have experience changing diapers, cooking and feeding children, facilitating quiet time and naps, driving children to school and other activities, working with children on age-appropriate projects, among other responsibilities. I have 9 years of experience working...
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Experienced, Fun, Reliable Nanny!

Middletown, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I currently work as a Clinical Associate, doing ABA therapy, working with toddlers and elementary aged children with Autism. I have worked in elementary schools at private facilities as well as well as in home with children with disabilities of all ages. I have a Masters degree in Special Education, ABA therapy. I love...
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New Britain, CT

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$25/hr
7 years experience
I have been caring for youths and adults for years. I have been working in group home, nursing house, facility, hospital and individual homes. I help my clients with their live activities such as, personal and companion care, meal preparation, light cleaning, laundry, transportation services, Exercise, medications and more.

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  • The average post rate is $20.80/hr as of June 2025

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Suzanne E.

We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned:...

- Jama C.

Taylor S.

I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a...

- Karen R.

Melanie B.

Where to begin about Melanie… She has been helping our family with our infant son since he was 3mo. She is a wealth of knowledge, full of...

- Care member

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