Find experienced babysitters in Woodstock Valley, CT

My name is Karen. I am 47 with 2 grown boys (1 in College and 1 in the military) and a husband retired from the Ct state police. I retired 2 yrs ago as a social worker for the St of Ct. Every parent strives in raise children who are confident, independent, happy and self sufficient beings. My personal and professional experiences, along with my passion for caring and interacting with children, contribute to these goals. I am gifted with organizational skills and multi-tasking. I possess an enormous amount of patience, which is a very important quality when caring for children. Children need to have a sense of stability and consistency, in addition to being allowed enough freedom to grow into confident self sufficient individuals; something I balance well with children. A successful caregiver needs to be able to give individual attention. Gaining the trust and respect of a child is very important. If a child doesn't respect you, they rarely will listen. I don't believe in anger, violence, or threats to motivate children into behaving as most children simply desire to feel respected, needed, listened to and understood. With my education and own experiences as a “mom,” I relate well with children of all ages, from infancy to the teen years. I enjoy being active and spending time outside whether it’s hiking or swimming or simply gardening or taking a walk. I advocate for children of all ages to join in on physical and outside activities but recognize the bonding experience that also comes from snuggling on the couch with a good book or movie. I am an affectionate person but also know children have individual boundaries that need to be respected. My beliefs are that children need to be shown affection and love in order to know how to reciprocate it. I’m efficient with daily activities and scheduling. I’m happy to take care of light laundry and making nutritious snacks/meals as personal health is also something I enjoy teaching and learning about. I’m a safe driver with no derogatory driving history. I have over 25 yrs of professional experience interacting and assessing children and families. I feel strongly in offering up choices to children rather than saying “no.” I am able to implement routine, stability and consistency to children’s lives. Children learn through their own exploration and should be allowed to do just that, in a safe manner. I believe fostering mistakes should be viewed and utilized as learning opportunities. Max word reached! Regards

Hey Parents! My name is Mia and I’m currently a student at the University of Connecticut! I have both experience as a Nanny as well as extensive experience in childcare. From children ranging 2 months to 12 years old at daycares such as the Brightpath and school settings at the YMCA, I have seen it all! I also have experience with meal prepping/housework. I would love to make your jobs easier while keeping the kids safe and entertained. Please feel free to reach out for an interview to see if we would be a good fit. I look forward to meeting you and your family :)

Hello! I’m 26 years old and currently work as an ABA instructor. I have experience working with children through my role as an ABA instructor, as well as previous experience as a swim instructor, babysitter, and working at the Boys & Girls Club. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified, have my own transportation, and truly love working with children! I would love the opportunity to work with your family. 😊

My name is Emily, I’m 26 years old, and currently work in a preschool classroom at a daycare. I have also nannied full time and have over 7 years of experience working with children. I’m looking for a part time position on the weekends to make some extra money. I love doing arts & crafts, sensory play, going on nature walks, and spending time outdoors! I have a reliable vehicle and have been first aid trained. If you think I’d be a good fit for your family please don’t hesitate to send me a message!

I love kids and they always seem to love me. I’m very easy going and flexible along with good at following rules and making sure the kids stay safe and happy. I’ve babysat before, up to 3 young kids at one time. I also work currently as a caregiver and I worked at a school as an after school helper with kids from preschool to 6th grade. I also nannied for 2 boys ages 1 & 1/2 and 3, and currently babysit a 22 month old.

I was a preschool teacher for many years at a college, as well as private centers. I am first aid and cpr certified! I have an associate degree in early education and many other more current childcare classes.

Hello! My name is Aiyana. I’m currently 20 and have been babysitting since I was 12. I have been working in daycares and nannying since I was 16! I’m CPR and First Aid certified along with trained how to use an EpiPen. I’m currently an infant teacher but have experience with infants up to school age!

Hi my name is Monica .I have been in the childcare field for 35 years now I was the owner of a state, licensed family childcare for 30 years in Charlton Mass. I also have several years of nannying experience.! I love working with children & doing age-appropriate activities I also enjoy the outside. I am comfortable with transportation. I do laundry and can help with the day-to-day tasks of running a home. I would love to hear from you. Excellent references as well. Thanks for reading my profile

Hi! I’m a recent psychology graduate for the UMass Amherst Honors College. I have extensive experience working with children in both professional and personal settings. I have worked as a tutor and substitute teacher, and have been babysitting for 8 years (primarily infants and toddlers). I am also Red Cross CPR and emergency first aid certified so I am prepared to keep your child safe in the event of an emergency. I find working with kids so fun and rewarding. Some of my favorite parts of working in the school were helping kids work through learning and behavioral struggles. As a Teach for America tutor I created engaging interactive materials to teach reading. I will bring this expertise and fun approach to helping your child with their homework. Over years of babysitting, I have gotten very comfortable with the many skills necessary for infant and toddler care such as feeding, diaper changing/bathroom support, and putting children to bed. The way I interact with your child will always be calm, compassionate, and informed by my training in child development. I love working with kids and can’t wait to meet yours!

Mature and energetic, reliable sitter/nanny. I have experience with twins and special needs. Proficient in ASL. Available for light housekeeping and meal prep. I am a former professional cook and cooking teacher. I'm comfortable with pets.