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40 weekend nannies are listed in Ellington, CT
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 6 years
Weekend nannies in Ellington, CT
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jewel. I am originally from Los Angeles but moved to Connecticut in 2018. I currently work full-time as a technician for the American Red Cross and I am available for childcare work in my time off. My schedule typically leaves me open on weeknights, weekends, and holidays, with additional availability on...
Jewel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jewel engaged my 2.5 year old with ease. She did crafts, worked on letters and numbers, and worked towards my educational goals. I would absolutely recommend her as she is responsible and punctual. She is open to your goals and does a fantastic job. I have already...
Nicole L.
Melissa K.
Vernon Rockville, CT
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a job that needs occasional help on the weekends! I would also be willing to lend a hand on week nights from time to time.
I started working with kids when I was in high school. I babysat for occasional date nights, and then I was a nanny for a family from my junior year of high school until I graduated...
5.0
"Melissa is a delightful sitter and my kids loved her. She was quick to respond, she directly answered all of my questions, and was prompt in her messaging. She was punctual and took excellent care of my kids. They all said she was fun and want her to babysit again!"
Tim M.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student, studying to get my undergraduate degree before continuing to become a special education teacher. I have been caring for children privately (as a babysitter/nanny) as well as an infant teacher and a toddler teacher at local day-cares for the past 5 years. I also have experience caring for children long...
Kris can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
4.0
"Kris has been our date night sitter for a few months now and is a joy to have as an extension of our family! Our kids love spending time with her and frequently ask the next morning when she's coming back. Her experience with special needs children has really been...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello families, my name is Ashale. I am an experienced nanny with 8 professional years of experience. I have a bachelors in Human Development and family studies. I also have my masters in Elementary Education. I have experience in all age groups 6 weeks to 14 years. I have experience with children with special needs, autism and...
Ashale can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thorough, punctual and my kids love her"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently available for care part time or full time. I'm available Monday- Friday and occasional weekend days if needed. I live in Tolland and have a 4-year-old son and a 9-year-old daughter. I'm looking for a family that wouldn't mind bringing their child/children to our home. I've had a few different families come to our...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"We hired Tiffany as our nanny when I went back to work after having our little girl. She was absolutely fantastic and I cannot say enough good things about her! She is very punctual and was always flexible with schedule changes (even at the last minute!) She was...
Sara R.
I have been involved with children and infants for about five years now altogether. I have done nanny positions, worked in day care, Sunday school, and baby-sitting. I love children and the joy they bring, and I think it is great experience to care for children.
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mary! I am 29 years old and I graduated from Springfield College in December 2014. I am currently working as a full-time Athletic Trainer at Enfield High School, however I am always looking for opportunities to spend time with children and help parents that need the time to do errands, get work done, need help with...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Amanda. I started babysitting for family friends around age 14 and took the babysitting certification class. While in high school I was working as a nanny for a family with 3 boys from birth to 4 years old. With this family I worked on basic cognitive and communication skills and taught basic life skills (like potty...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gia. I recently graduated from Umass with a degree in Biology. I am CPR and first aid certified by the Red Cross and recently renewed my certification. I worked as a full time nanny to three wonderful children for 2. 5 years most recently. I have experience with special needs children, twins and infants as young...
Gia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gia is very professional and maintains excellent communication at all times. She is punctual, reliable and highly creative with how to keep a toddler engaged :)
My 4 year old loved spending time with her! We were very lucky to have her help over the summer and...
Care member
Katrina G.
Windsor, CT
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katrina! I have been taking care of and working with children for over 15 years. I have volunteered, and worked in child care facilities, and have also worked as a nanny taking care of children in their home. I have experience with children from 1-month-old through 13 years old. I also have about 5 years...
Katrina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was in a pinch and needed a sitter at the last minute for my two daughters, ages 2 and 7, and I am beyond grateful that I found Katrina. Within the first minute of meeting Katrina, I knew that she would be a great fit. She has a beautiful personality, was warm...
Erin F.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking for occasional evening babysitting jobs. I love children. I am kind, caring, trustworthy, dependable, punctual, flexible, responsible, and fun! I have a degree in Elementary Education and a diploma in Practical Nursing. I have previous experience as a nanny, teacher (preschool, reading, ESL, Sunday school), and Girl...
Joyce can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joyce is amazing! We can't image a more wonderful person to care for our kids. She is creative, dependable and loving. She took my 5 year old to museums and parks. She did arts and crafts and games with him. Basically, we love Joyce!! "
Jessica B.
Judith B.
East Hartford, CT
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am from a big Christian family who loves each other and loves spending quality time together. Being the 3rd child of 8 children, I started acquiring experience as a child care provider at an early age. Later in life after migrating to the USA, from the Caribbean, I continued to work as a nanny for many years.
Currently, I am...
Judith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Judith is a life saver. My family recently moved to the area, and we did not have any after school care. She immediately responded to my request to meet. She has been so helpful with picking our daughter up from the bus stop, and providing her with excellent care....
Akilah H.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jill. I am 33 years old and I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood. I am married and a mom to two boys ages 7 and 4. I am seeking date night babysitting. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I also took a Newborn Care Specialist course. I have my own vehicle with a clean driving record. I look forward to hearing...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jill is amazing with children. We are so lucky to have her in our lives. Anyone would be lucky to have her watch their children!"
Eric S.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chloe, and I'm looking for babysitting clients! I graduated from George Mason University in May 2023 with a bachelors degree in community health. I am currently taking a few gap years before attending medical school with hopes of becoming a pediatrician. I do work part-time as a medical scribe, but am available...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chloe is very sweet and great with my kids! They enjoy their time with her. "
Priscilla G.
Boniswa Z.
Hartford, CT
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Boniswa (Bonnie). I have earned my qualification in Child Physical, Cognitive Psychosocial Development from LIU , and I have been caring for children for over 10 years as a babysitter/nanny and as the oldest of three siblings. I have a lot of experience working with children of all ages. I truly love working with...
Boniswa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Bonnie is such a joy to have around and is so great with the kids! She's very punctual, has a great work ethic and is very attentive. The kids love spending time with her as she will either come up with cool games to play or have fun places where she can take the...
Brucie M.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Shannon. I am 49 years old and I live in Three Rivers, Massachusetts . I am a mother of seven children who are now grown. I have enjoyed watching them all grow and develop. I have personally grown as a person because of the things they teach me every day. :) Besides being a mom, I was a Sunday school teacher at our...
Shannon can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"I do not have the words to describe how grateful I was to Shannon for helping us last minute. She did an amazing job and is an amazing person as well. She is meticulous, which is hard to find these days. I recommend her without hesitation."
Steven F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kathryn and I have experience working with toddlers and preschoolers in daycare centers for the past seven years. During these years, I diligently worked towards attaining the position as a Lead Toddler Teacher. I have also provided at home childcare for my previous students during the weekends. Through my work...
Kathryn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kathryn (or Katie as she likes to be called) was fantastic. She was thoughtful, considerate and asked lots of questions regarding looking after our 2 boys ages 3 and 4.5. We were very impressed and felt extremely comfortable leaving our children in her care. She...
Jacqueline K.
Melissa H.
Andover, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Worker Seeking Full-Time Nannying Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Melissa, I am a 32-year-old qualified, and experienced individual currently residing in Andover, CT. I graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2013 and since then have gained a variety of experience working with young learners in different settings, my most recent involvement as being a...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa has a heart of gold and is absolutely wonderful with young children."
Julio M.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am originally from Jamaica and a mother of three. I have been caring for children for most of my life. I was a teacher in Jamaica for 8 years. I am trained to deal with children of various abilities and ages. I am trained in first aid and CPR certified. I have a natural love for children that goes way beyond merely teaching...
Nicolette can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She is a wonderful person and a great help! "
Cindy H.
Kathryn O.
Ashford, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Modern Day Mary Poppins - Exactly What You Need, When You Need It!
4.9
(20)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
Officially back to being a full-time nanny!
I'm a perfect mix between Mary Poppins and Super Nanny. I am First Aid and CPR certified, and I have a knack for winning over kids of all ages. I have experience from newborn (2 days old) through 12+ years of age. Including experience with multiples and twins.
I love doing crafts,...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathryn was my client, but now I'm hers. I have 4 children (all under 7). I hired her to night sit my 6 week old, my husband was skeptical but now he's super excited since she's beyond thorough! We both are self employed and she allows us to turn off our brains to...
Camille K.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Ellington, CT
Jewel M.
5.0
Jewel was very reliable and had a lot of great questions and ideas. My son liked her right away and had fun.
- Kelly S.
Melissa K.
5.0
Melissa is super easy going, and the kids loved her! We had a long evening out, and she was engaging, accommodating, and extra helpful for getting the kids set up for the evening. They are asking when she will sit with them again!
- Care member
Kris J.
5.0
As a parent of multiple special needs children, Kris was a godsend for our family. It's extremely difficult to find someone not only qualified but also patient enough. Kris is a joy to have around our entire family and we trust her with any needs for our children.
- Care member
Ashale I.
5.0
Thorough, punctual and my kids love her
- Care member
Tiffany S.
5.0
Tiffany is an exceptional caregiver. I hired Tiffany to watch my daughter when I decided to go back to work, and though it was a big transition for our family, Tiffany made it effortless. Tiffany has consistently gone above and beyond our expectations--helping with our son when he was home from...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Ellington, CT
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Ellington, CT?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Ellington, CT, you can search through 1 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Ellington, CT?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Ellington, CT depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $20.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Ellington, CT?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Ellington, CT, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Ellington, CT take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 1 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Ellington, CT to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Ellington, CT?
All weekend nannies near you in Ellington, CT found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.