Find local child care providers in Mansfield Center, 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

Hello! My name is Irene and I am 28 years old. I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience working in pediatrics, especially for children with special needs. In addition, I have 5+ years working as a paraprofessional in a school with children 2-21 years. As well as 8+ years working as a nanny and/or babysitter for children of various ages. I am CPR certified and have training in de-escalation techniques such as Applied Behavior Analysis. Many people describe me as a natural mother. I find it fulfilling to be a part of a child's journey in life as they discover the world. I thoroughly love working with children as every day is never the same! I am open to answering any questions! Availability -Vacation/holiday - One time jobs - summer

Hello, my name is Alexandria and I have a passion for seeing young minds grow and flourish in creativity. I have 2+ years of teaching experience and 5 years of nannying experience. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age children. I am cpr/first aid certified, have my own car, and do not smoke. I enjoy reading, playing outside, and doing crafts that make learning fun!

Hi! I’m a current college student at UConn studying Psychology and Biology on the pre-med track. I’m EMT certified, which includes CPR and First Aid, and I have 3 years of experience babysitting. I’ve worked with children of all ages. I’m skilled in diaper changes, meal prep, nap and bedtime routines, and I love creating a fun, safe environment. Whether it’s a game of Go Fish or running around playing tag, I genuinely enjoy connecting with kids and keeping them engaged. I’m patient, reliable, and have my own car. Feel free to reach out for references or to set up a call!

A bit about me: My name is Carliany Acosta and I am currently a rising junior at UConn majoring in speech language and hearing sciences, I have experience with ages 4 months to 12 years old and able to provide references. I have a safe and reliable car and am cpr and first aid certified; I am bilingual in Spanish and English. Also comfortable with pets

Hi my name is Rebecca I am a certified nurses assistant and I have worked the medical field for over 15 years. I've been trained in CPR and First Aid. I have worked on a pediatric unit of a specialty care hospital for 15 years taken care of infants through adolescence. I was a full time babysitter for my friends baby girl from infant through 12 years old. I also help raise my sister's daughter, my beautiful niece. And as a single parent I have raised 2 beautiful daughters now 2 beautiful independent young adults. I love children and would very much love to help take care of your (child) children.

Hello! My name is Kaylin Oloff and I live in Canterbury. I am currently a sophomore in college. I have been babysitting for five years now so I have lots of experience. I have babysat for ranges of age from newborn to pre teen. I love kids and am comfortable with meal prep, running errands, taking to the park, pets, and laundry. I have been driving for almost three years and have a clean driving record. If you think this could work out please let me know and I can send me my references and resume, and would also go through a background check upon request. Thank you! Best, Kaylin

Hi I’m Kendra, I have been a part time and full time nanny for the past 6 years. I am also a SAHM with a 1 year old. I have worked with many families and a wide age range from infant to 15. I have a reliable vehicle for transporting your children and I am first aid and cpr certified as well. In the past have helped children with homework as well as did household chores for the families when need. I am a huge animal lover! So, pets are never an issue for me! I love to be outdoors and do crafts with the children and always keep them entertained. Looking for someone interested in having my child accompany me while nannying or can watch your child at my house. This could be a great opportunity for a family with a child in a similar age range so they can develop their social skills with other children.

Hello! I’ve always loved working with kids and would like to continue that passion. Right now I work as a lifeguard so I am around kids pretty often during my shifts. I am CPR and first aid certified as well! I’m going into my first year of college this year majoring in nursing. I am very good at communicating and listening, as well as problem solving. I also have my own car. I’m looking to help families satisfy their needs while keeping their kids safe.

I am currently looking for another family to work with, as well as pet care, companion care. I am available between 930-3 or something like that, M-F and during the summer months. I have been with the same family in South Glastonbury, and worked with another family as well for 3 months, but their needs have changed. It would alter my schedule to part-time, I have been babysitting/nannying for many years with children of all ages especially babies.I have well rounded experience with other care as well. I am also a single mom to a 17 year old. Also available during the Holiday Season, and Summer Vacation. Pm if interested and something works for you. I would love to connect with another great family.😊