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  • 12 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Groton, CT 06340

Meet Cara

  • Early Childhood Special Education Certification
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hi there - welcome to my page! My name is Cara and I have been devoted to the education/early childhood field for ten years. I have had many experiences that make me a qualified candidate for your babysitting needs. I love working with children, and after working both in home and in school, I have become a respite care provider because I feel that in home care provides more individualized learning and growing opportunities. I have worked with children ranging from 1 month old to 18 years old, and am comfortable with any age or number of children. Please see some of the experiences I have had below, and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have, or if you would like to set up a meet and greet. I have copies of various background checks and certifications available upon your request. I look forward to meeting Read more your families expectations for care! *Military (Special Needs) Respite Care Provider - Locally 07/2015- Present* *Assistant Swim Coach, Ledyard Public School - Ledyard CT, 10/2011-2016* *Riverfront Children's Center Preschool Teacher - Groton, CT 08/2013-06/2015 STARS II Preschool Teacher, Gallup Hill School – Ledyard, CT 09/2012-06/2013* *Playground Coordinator, Ledyard Parks and Recreation Department - Ledyard, CT 06/2006-09/2013, Seasonally* *Special Education (Autism) Paraprofessional, Harbor School – New London, CT 09/2011-09/2012* *Resident Director, Bay Path College – Longmeadow, MA 08/2010-05/2011*

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings and afternoons
  • Daytime care availability during summer months

Nanny

  • Willing to consider a part time position
  • Seeking Summer Position, Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 6/1/19

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Talana M.

4/28/2019

Cara is a wonderful sitter. She is very knowledgeable about children with special needs. My kids absolutely loved her!

Denise H.

4/12/2019

We ABSOLUTELY love Cara! She’s reliable, on time and very interactive with my kids. Even my needy little 2 year old loves her. I trust her not only watching my girls but also to pick my oldest up at school. She’s definitely our number 1.

Amy H.

9/13/2015

Cara is a wonderful babysitter! She is great with my kids! She always on time and hard working. She goes above and beyond every time she's with them and I always feel they are secure and well cared for.

Meridith K.

3/8/2013

Cara is our absolute favorite babysitter since we've moved to this area. She is responsible, punctual, kind, and wonderful with the kids. She truly loves children and that is apparent from the moment that you meet her. I can't say enough wonderful things about our experiences with her as our children's babysitter!

Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$15-$20/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
    • Overnight care
    • Mother's helper
    • Occasional care
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Social/Emotional
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Delayed Speech
    • Epilepsy
    • Seizures
    • Administering Medication
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Respiratory Care
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Psychology/Early Childhood Education

Eastern Connecticut State University

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Potty Training
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • Homework

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