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Nicole N.

Experienced Babysitter And Pet Sitter- College Student

Preston, CT

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I've been working with children professionally for 14 years. Currently, I am a part time educator at a nature center. I spend the majority of my time teaching young children but have been leading programs for ages 1- adults for five years now. I also nanny part time for a family with two children, ages 5 and 8. I...
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Caring Mom

Oakdale, CT

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I'm a 44-year-old mom of a 17-year-old girl and stepmom of 3 adult kids. I absolutely love being a mom and taking care of people. I have experience with the elderly, wheelchair bound, down syndrome, and children (mostly 0 to 2 years old). I'm happy to answer any questions about myself and provide references. I'm looking for...

Care Member says "It was not easy going back to work after having my daughter. After seeing how happy she was when Jen came over to watch her I was put at ease. She truly...

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Part-time Caregiver.

Gales Ferry, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for many years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified (a...

Care Member says "Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow up, but we...

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Babysitter/Nanny

Norwich, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
I'm Linda B a skilled and knowledgeable child caregiver looking for either a full-or part-time babysitting/nanny position. I have over 18 years of professional experience working as License Foster Care Parent and providing excellent care, an absolutely safe environment, fun and entertainment and education to young children....
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North Franklin, CT

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi my name is Emma! My journey with childcare started with teaching swim lessons in high school and babysitting. I'm all about creating fun, safe spaces for kids and understanding what makes each family unique. Over the past 4 years, I have been part time nannying, a role that brings me immense joy and fulfillment. I am known...
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Ledyard, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Kara! I'm an experienced nanny with a background caring for children of all ages, from infants through school-aged kids. I'm dependable, patient, and love creating fun, engaging, and safe environments where kids can learn and thrive. I enjoy planning age-appropriate activities, whether that's outdoor play, arts and...
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FT/PT Caregiver Available

North Stonington, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
For my professional experience, I provided childcare to one child, now age 3, for two years. Scheduled playdates, appointments, library visits, and speech therapy sessions. Performed housework related to childcare, such as laundry, meal preparation, tidying play areas and assisting with potty training. Performed age-appropriate...
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Part Time Babysitter :)

Ledyard, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Nadia! I am currently a Junior at the University of Rhode Island and seeking a job that aligns with my schedule. I have considerable experience in childcare, having worked in various roles throughout college. As a floater at a local daycare, I cared for children ranging from infancy to age five. Additionally, I served...
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Norwich, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 15 years of professional experience caring for children from infant age through age 14. I am 100% engaged in child development. I provide Art and Craft lessons, outdoor activities, and homework help. I am nurturing and supportive with safety being the number one priority. I've been a teacher for Before and After...
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North Stonington, CT

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
As a military spouse, I worked four years as a childcare supervisor in Japan, gaining extensive experience nurturing children. I am a mom of two and grew up with younger siblings. I'm CPR certified and currently a paralegal, seeking part-time caregiving to balance my passion for kids with my career. Available Friday evenings,...
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Part-Time Nanny

Ledyard, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am a retired special education teacher who loves kids. I have been nannying for about 10 years. I have taken care of infant, toddlers, elementary -age and middle school age children. I have watched an infant from 3 months til she was 2. 5. We took walks in a stroller, later on we went to playgrounds, story hour at the library,...
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Jewett City, CT

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$17/hr
20 years experience
My name is Diane and I am searching for a part-time senior companion or special needs job in the morning or afternoon about a 4 hour shift. Loving people and keeping them company and engaging in conversation is somethibg I love to do. I am kind, loving, and very reliable. Working with children and adults with disabilities for 25...
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North Stonington, CT

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Need a substitute? Need a break, wanna go out? No sleep, need rest? Page away! Preferably part-time for now - Perhaps eventually full-time. I'd love to do 3rd shift, overnights for newborns or colic infants - I'd be more than happy to help out exhausted, sleep-deprived parents so they can catch up on sleep & get their...
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About Me!

Bozrah, CT

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I grew up in a home daycare helping my mom take care of children, keeping connections with there families over the years. I became an EMR (Emergency medical responder) at 16 and completed multiple hours of child CPR and care training. I love being around children and watching them navigate the world. I work part time at Everly...
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Part Time Babysitter With Experience - Own Transportation And Very Reliable .

Taftville, CT

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$5/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting since he age of 12 I have 3 siblings from ages 7-14 . Meal preparation skills , laundry , grocery shopping and errands are all things I am capable of since I do have my own transportation I am very reliable an honor roll student and can help with home work time . I'm fun am easy going and always follow...
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Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Meredith! I'm currently home for the Winter as a senior at Quinnipiac University. I am triple majoring in business analytics, computer information systems, and financial technology. I am a very hardworking student with straight A's, and I have achieved academic success while working up to two part-time jobs at one time,...
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Groton, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi I'm Zoe. I'm currently a part time massage therapist and dementia care worker. I have a lot of availability currently because of how part time both of my other jobs are but in my free time I wish to continue working with kids because it gives me energy & joy. I like working with kids because working with children encourages...

Care Member says "Zoe showed up on time and took wonderful care of my boys, they loved her! I will definitely be hiring her again."

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Westerly, RI

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Alyssa and I am an aspiring child psychologist. I have a bachelors in psychology from the University of Rhode Island, and I am taking a year off in between my undergrad and PhD program. I have experience with all ages from new born to adult with a disability! I work part time with my Uncle who has down syndrome,...

Madrone P. says "Alyssa is awesome! She's responsible, reliable and great with our 8 month old daughter. She is genuinely interested in child development and in...

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Experienced Mother's Helper/Babysitter

Pawcatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a local girl in need of a summer job! With over eight years of babysitting experience and looking to help make your life a little bit easier! In addition to babysitting, I have also had my CPR/EPI pen license for four years. I graduated from School in 2016 and continue to live in Portsmouth. I also started Cosmetology school...

Kale Z. says "Eleanor is a fantastic childcare provider. My kids really enjoy when she babysits. She has a real gentle touch, but is also not afraid to establish...

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Part-time Child Care

Plainfield, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am dependable, kind, loving, nurturing, and have reliable transportation. I always listen to the parents' needs and keep them in the loop as to how the day is going. I am attentive to the child/children's needs. I was with a family for over 6 years. Those boys are like my grandchildren. I still see them regularly. I can...

Kathryne D. says "Meryl is an excellent nanny! She has taken wonderful care of our infant daughter for over an month, and our baby really enjoys being in her company....

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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of March 2026

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Preston, CT

Part Time Child Care in Preston, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Jennifer W.

It was not easy going back to work after having my daughter. After seeing how happy she was when Jen came over to watch her I was put at...

- Care member

Joann R.

Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow...

- Care member

Zoe E.

Zoe showed up on time and took wonderful care of my boys, they loved her! I will definitely be hiring her again.

- Care member

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Preston, CT

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in CT is $19.00.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Preston, CT, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Preston, CT who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Preston, CT, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 1 part time child care providers near you in Preston, CT who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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