Find local babysitters in Portland, CT

Hello! My name is Dhespina, and I babysit three children (ages 6, 11, and 14) every weekday morning, Monday through Friday. I started babysitting the kids in January 2025. My responsibilities include waking the children up for school, helping the youngest get dressed and brush his teeth, making sure they’ve had breakfast, packing their lunches, and getting all three to school on time. In the afternoons, I pick them up from school, take them to appointments when needed, and occasionally stay after school to babysit. I love babysitting because I genuinely enjoy being around children. It doesn’t feel like work to me, but something that comes naturally because of how much I enjoy it. ***CERTIFIED IN ADULT, CHILD AND INFANT, PEDIATRIC CPR/AED & FIRST AID***

Hi there... My name is Melanie and I work as an Alzheimers and dementia care Specialist for a large Assisted Living company. While my work is wonderfully rewarding, children are now and always have been my passion.  I am a college graduate who has worked with children (many with special needs) for over 25 years.  I am fun, energetic and trustworthy and have a number of references who can provide any other information that may be helpful for you.   I am first and foremost a Mom of four children.  I know first hand what a challenge it is to find that special person with whom you will trust your most precious little one/ones.  I am highly skilled in newborn/infant care...everything from diapering, feeding, and bathing to getting the baby on a schedule. I worked as a nanny in Greenwich as my first job out of college. I am a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, so play is my thing!  I love singing, reading, building, rocking, cuddling, dancing etc. with all of the special Little’s in my life. More Things I love:  My husband, my children, my puppies, my Church, the beach and my friends. Oh and I love to laugh!. I am so looking forward to talking with you about how I can help with with not only your child care needs, but in nurturing and helping your little one feel cherished and special.  Thank you taking the time to read about me.

I’m a graduate of Haddam-Killingworth High School class of 2022. I am currently attending CCSU. In school I was involved in clubs (president of the drama club), swim team, and have been a Girl Scout since elementary school. I am certified in first aid + CPR and Lifeguarding. I’ve worked as a camp counselor at HK Recreation and taught swim lessons for the past few years to elementary and middle school kids. I also lifeguard at the HK pool. In my free time I enjoy reading and creating art. I have my own transportation and CT driver’s license.

Hi! My name is Justin and I’m an experienced caregiver with a strong background in early childhood education and professional management. I’m currently looking for part-time childcare opportunities, but I’m also open to discussing full-time positions if it’s the right fit! I’ve worked as both a lead classroom teacher and assistant teacher, caring for children as young as 6 weeks old up to 12 years. My experience includes everything from lesson planning and developmental tracking to potty training, safety protocols, and engaging children in meaningful play. I’ve always prioritized creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. In addition to my childcare experience, I’ve held leadership roles in management — most recently as a General Manager — which has made me highly dependable, organized, and excellent at multitasking. These roles have strengthened my communication skills and given me the ability to stay calm under pressure — all of which I bring into my work with families and children. Parents I’ve worked with appreciate my warm personality, professionalism, and genuine love for kids. I believe in open communication, positive discipline, and building a trusting relationship with both children and parents. I’d love to chat more to see how I can support your family’s needs!

When my children were in elementary school I provided before and after school daycare in my home. I ended my daycare when my sons went to high school. I worked at a Post Office for 8 years and as a pharmacy technician for over 10 years. I have 5 grandchildren 7 months, 2, 4,5 and 6 years I am a very active grandmother. I previously worked as a nanny for a family in Marlborough, where I took care of a 2 year old and 5 year. I was with this family for over 3 years. My days with the children were always busy, and extremely fun. I planned activities for each day. We did arts and crafts projects, play board games, took nature walks, played outdoor games, and somedays read books and sing and dance. Many times I drove the children to and from school and to libraries for storytime, I am looking for about 8 hrs a week. I am retired and available for pickup or dropoff or morning care My goal each day is to provides safety and happiness and be a role model and a teacher. Safety is my number one priority. I have over 10 years experience providing daycare for children of all ages, with many of years working with infants.

I have worked with children from ages infants to eight years olds in a variety of child care settings for over 40 years. I have a masters’ degree in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College in Boston. I have taken early retirement from a local community college where I was a Professor of ECE for many years. I have a passion for young children and I am amazed and enlightened by their curiosity, creativity, and their constant energy. I love reading to children, process oriented art, singing and dancing and spending as much time outside as possible. I am dedicated to encouraging children to be children and I have an in-depth understanding of typical child development. I am so excited to spend time with young children once again as a part time, occasional Nanny/Sitter.

My name is Loretta. I retired in 2017 as a Speech-Language Pathologist where I was employed at CVH and Middlesex Hospital. I then moved to SC for 3 years and have since returned to CT. I discovered the south was not a good fit for me. I am currently residing with a friend in Meriden and am looking for a part-time nanny position. While in SC, I worked as a part-time nanny for a year and cared for their 10 year old son and loved it! I was responsible for preparing a light snack, assisting with homework, when needed, and taking him to his extra curricular activities (golf, piano, and karate). This family was diligent in practicing Covid precautions, as she was a physician and he was a businessman that worked a few hours from home and rotated shifts in the office. Although I do not have recent experience in caring for an infant, I do have experience working with young children earlier in my profession. I worked for Birth to Three here in CT and also for the Waterbury Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) for at risk preschoolers. I also worked on the pediatric floor at New Britain Hospital where I cared for young children with feeding disorders. I am also CPR certified for adult, child and infant through 6/2021. You will find that I am a very loving nurturing person, who is pragmatic and a quick learner. As my references can attest, I am very reliable, trustworthy and responsible. If interested, please contact me and I will provide you with additional character references from the family I worked for in SC and my professional references from my colleagues at Middlesex Hospital. I look forward in meeting you to see if this would be a good fit for you and your family! Warm Regards, Loretta

Hello! My name is Isabel Shimmield and I am a 21 year old college student in Wallingford, CT. I earned my Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and am currently getting my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. I have been working with children since I was 15 years old, of all ages and backgrounds. I most recently taught in a daycare for 3 years, and now work as a substitute paraprofessional and sitter part time. I would love to chat more about sitting for your family and can provide references.

Hi! My name is Mya. I’ve been babysitting for about 6 years. I am CPR and First Aid certified, along with my loads of child care experience. I love kids and working with them had been a highlight of my life. I hope I can be the babysitter you choose.

Hello, my name is Brianna & I am 24y/o! Before turning 16 I made money to help my family by baby sitting kids of all ages for teachers who needed child care. I spend a few years working at a pottery/ art studio in Glastonbury Ct where I host birthday parties & camps for ages 3-14. I also love animals! I grew up with multiple dogs & am now a dog foster! ❤️