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Colleen S.

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Torrington, CT 06790

from $23 per hour

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About Colleen

Experience: 10 yrs

I would like to take a moment to tell you a little about myself. I am a mother to two daughters. I love seeing them become independent caring individuals; I feel that is the goal as parents. I have a degree in Psychology, a minor in Music Therapy, I am a certified Recreation Therapist, and certified Special Education Paraprofessional. I have worked as a head teacher for the infant and toddler rooms, Recreation therapist in Nursing homes and currently as a nanny. My main goals as a caretaker is to keep the child happy, healthy and successful. I am a caring and creative person. I love to read, paint, sew and any other creative outlet.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 3 reviews

It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Colleen as a nanny and childcare provider. Colleen has been part of our family for over a decade, caring for my daughter from age one through the present , she is now eleven and still considers Colleen family. I count her as a close friend. Her responsibilities were wide-ranging: school pickups, activities, homework, piano practice, cooking, laundry, and bedtime routines. My daughter was notoriously difficult to get to sleep, and Colleen was one of the only people — besides her parents — who could settle her down. She spent the night on multiple occasions while we traveled and joined us on a two-week vacation in Europe. Colleen brings a natural gift for working with children. She is patient, attentive, and genuinely loves kids, and is professional, punctual, and respectful of boundaries. She remains our first call whenever we need a sitter. That says everything. I recommend her without reservation.

BR
Beatrice R.

2/25/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$23/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$25/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Shenandoah University And Western Ct University

College degree

Languages

English

Sign_language_asl

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Early child development knowledge

Other Qualifications & Credentials

certified Therapuetic Recreational Director and Special Education Paraprofessional

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

Contact Colleen to check their availability

tue

8:00 AM–7:00 PM

thu

8:00 AM–7:00 PM

fri

8:00 AM–7:00 PM

Safety

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Care.com Background Check

Completed

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