Sittercity helps Mansfield Center families find the best nannies

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 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!

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

10+ Years of Childcare Expertise: Initiated my babysitting journey in 10th grade, building a strong foundation in child supervision and care. Diverse Age Range Experience: Skilled in caring for children from as young as 6 months up to 14 years, adapting care routines and activities to meet unique developmental needs. Multi-Family Engagement: Successfully managed responsibilities for five different families during my college years (2012–2014) in Storrs, CT, earning their trust through consistently dependable and individualized care. Ongoing Commitment: Continuously provide babysitting services post-college, effectively accommodating evolving family needs as children grow and progress into school environments. Adaptability & Reliability: Excel in flexible scheduling, safety management, and creative engagement, ensuring both a secure and nurturing atmosphere for every child.

Here until the end of summer care- Education for 9 years as a teaching assistant Working one on one with disabled and Autistic in an elementary school. Assisted classroom teacher with other students. I’m a Mother, my son is 15 I’m 41 and I love kids, hoping to find a great family! looking for full time hours for the remainder of the summer

Hi, I’m Kaylee! I have worked at a daycare for the past 3 years in the infant, toddler & preschool rooms. I love working with kids! I love being able to see them hit milestones and grow into their own little personalities. I also have babysat for families on the side of work. I am CPR certified, med certified & first aid certified!

Hello! My name is Melissa and I have been babysitting since I was 15! I am 26 and have two children of my own. I have also worked in a daycare before. I have watched up to 5 kids at a time by myself and am very comfortable with it! I have a 7yr old son and 4yr daughter and I’m looking to help another family who doesn’t mind if my children are also with me at times! My children will be in school full time come September. I am comfortable with all ages and looking forward to helping someone!

I am currently a Nanny for 3 children (4,6,8) but come September they will not need me anymore as the youngest will be in school all week. So I am looking for a new family to grow with!

I'm a mom of one adult daughter. I'm fun, responsible, creative, and loving. I can cook, clean, do crafts, play video games, sew, and help with pets. I would love to take care of your child(ren). :)

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