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60 babysitters are listed in Branford, CT
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Branford, CT
Dillon B.
Branford, CT
$28-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm an enthusiastic childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With 5 years of experience, I've honed my skills in providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children of various ages. My calm and friendly demeanor puts children at ease, allowing them to explore and learn...
Elaine P.
Branford, CT
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for children since I was about 13 years old. For about 3 years I was watching over 5 boys at a time and since then I have babysat for numerous other families around where I am from. The ages of kids I have babysat for range from 3 months-10 years old so I am very experienced with children.
Elaine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I just left my administration job as the Dean of Students in Prospect, CT. Before that, I was the Dean of Students and advisor at a therapeutic boarding school for students 7th-12th grade with Emotional Behavioral Disabilities. I am the oldest of 5 and have a lot of experience raising my siblings. I also have a lot of...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Noelle D.
Madison, CT
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I bring 8 years of dedicated babysitting and nannying experience to the table. I graduated from the University of Connecticut in May 2023 and hold certifications in CPR and first aid. My childcare journey includes teaching preschoolers aged 2-5 at a daycare for a year. Previously, I nannied for a wonderful family with children...
Noelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Noelle is my daughter, she is wonderful with
Children, and absolutely adores them.
She is a caring, loving person who is very sweet.
I also work in child care and Noelle held a fill in position for my boss and her family this summer.
She truly is a gem."
Barbara D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am Diana, single mother of a 15-year-old girl, I am from Ecuador, I consider myself a calm honest person, who loves children, I am funny and I like to carry out different activities with babies either inside or outside the house (read , draws, crafts, go to the park, library, etc.)
I am looking for a full time babysitting job...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have so many good things to say about Diana that they can't fit in this box. She has cared for my kids (now 3yo and 2mo old) for almost 2 years and in as much time, she has become a part of our family. She has a gentle personality, is so patient with the kids,...
Jamila Y.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have a lot of experience, starting at age 12, working with many different children! I have worked in classroom's, kid's camps, and churches. Since I was 12, I started babysitting for multiple different families. All of these families had varying numbers of children I was caring for at a time, and children of various...
Marisa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Marisa was our first non-family babysitter and her demeanor and approach to playing with our toddler instantly put us at ease! She kept the schedule we set out, and gave us a run down when we returned of how the night went. Looking forward to using Marisa again and...
Chelsea I.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Mother of 2 girls 22 & 25 years old. I have experience as a nanny and working with children in daycare centers and preschools. I have a CPR/first aid certificate. Fully vaccinated and flu shot.
Excellent references available upon request. I'm okay with dogs as I have 2 lovable Labs myself. But I am allergic to cats and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Regina is the best. She watched our daughter from when she was 5 months old on. She is caring, calming, and receptive to family needs. She is also just a baby and child whisperer-she has a special knack! She would get my daughter out and about on walks and into...
Michelle S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm Cassie, an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) at Alice Peck Learning Center. I work with kiddos (from ages 3-5) with autism, speech and language delays, emotional disturbances and intellectual disabilities. Before this, I taught at the Foote School for four years as an associate teacher in fourth and fifth grade....
Cassandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cassie very quickly got to know my kids. She was very engaging, goofy, and fun, and played with them. She was punctual and able to balance being playful with being the authority figure, ensuring the rules were followed. Avoided screen time and had the kids outside...
Alice G.
4.3
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
hello my name is Rocio I live in West Haven,
I been babysitting for more than five years
I have experience and good references I am also
first Aid/CPR certified
Rocio can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hello, I interviewed Rocio for babysitting my son. I did not hire her at the end because my mother in law came to town and stayed with him instead so I did not need anyone to look for him that day. Rocios references were really good and she is a mother herself as...
Ana M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a kind and caring babysitter who never leaves the house without a smile. I have 8 years of experience, beginning back when I was 15 when I started babysitting. Throughout my time with children, I have sat for over 20 families. I have also been a full-time and part-time nanny for 4 years total. For two years I was a teacher...
Rory can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Rory was wonderful with my daughter. The first time we met, Rory got right down to my daughter's level and started to play with her. Rory was so caring and understanding of my daughter. I knew that with Rory my daughter was safe. I highly recommend her."
Kelly S.
Julisa E.
Hamden, CT
$25-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello my name is ju'lisa I'm a young enthusiastic young woman I love interact with children I've worked with many families and taken care of many different children . Im responsible , hardworking and passionate about all jobs I take I love looking forward to meeting you and your family!
Julisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
5.0
"I hired Julisa for child care for my two twin boy's who are aged 2 and Julisa was absolutely amazing and Outstanding. She was very helpful with everything me and my wife needed which was preparing meals growth and development and outdoor activities. I would...
Lahkeem M.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Julia and I am 25 years old. I graduated from Quinnipiac University with my B. A. in Spanish in 2021 and am currently attending Sacred Heart University working towards my Master's in Social Work. I work as a Pre-K Teacher and have been working with kids for 10+ years. Other than my current job, my various child...
Julia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I have known Julia for a very long time. She is responsible, caring, and an exceptional person overall. I am a pretty overprotective mom and have always felt confident leaving my three little ones with her even as newborns. She has a passion for children and goes...
Alison G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! As part of your care team, you get over 30 combined years in ECE, day care, home care, and Birth/Postpartum support. My latest assignment has been with a 3-year-old and his 2-year-old brother (both since birth).
I believe in using play, music, art and reading as learning tools. When weather is favorable, outside...
Voleta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely delightful! My son loves his time spent with Voleta. I hope to keep working with her in the future."
Tarris M.
Alanna E.
New Haven, CT
$22-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with four years of experience, I find great joy in supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. My journey into caregiving was driven by my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children.
My...
Alanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alanna helped us with our two autistic boys, she handled transportation and emergencies during the day. the boys loved her, and it was nice to be able to work and not worry about things with the boys all day. we would hire her again without hesitation. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Keona! When I'm not working towards my junior year of getting my bachelors in cybersecurity , I'm working with kids! From my 5 years of theatre coaching children to my past 2 years of babysitting or nannying for over 13 families, I've proven myself to be a reliable, dedicated and fun caregiver! No matter if your...
Keona Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"came on short notice without a fee. good babysitter"
Cecilia H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Rachael. I am caring, loving, fun, energetic, and kind. I grew up with an older brother and younger brother. We were each 2 years apart. When I was 10 years old, my youngest cousin was born. She would stay with us every weekend and I would change her, feed her, put her down for naps, play with her, and do art...
Rachael can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachael is amazing! She is very sweet and a really hard worker. She's incredibly trustworthy and very attentive to detail. She watched our 3 kids for us for a year and conquered the daunting feat of distance learning for our 8 & 6 yo while also watching our 6 month...
Sarah S.
Sonia G.
New Haven, CT
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Hope I Find A Family That It Is Welcoming And Would Allow Me Teach The Kids A Little Of Spanish
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!
My name is Sonia and I have had lots of experience with children. The first one I would like to point out would be the whole experience with my younger sister, since I basically took her of her as a baby due to my mother's health conditions. I have also taken classes at my old high school that incorporate child...
Sonia can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sonia is wonderful. She is reliable, responsible, fun and respectful. My 9-year-old daughter loves her and so does my dog. She is kind and communicates well - I would highly recommend her to anyone."
Veronica S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I started babysitting 10 years ago and worked primarily with one family for four years. The children were 2 and 7 years old and I was responsible for feeding them, changing the little one's diapers, tucking them in at night and supervising them. I then took care of children from a variety of age groups when I finished...
Halley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year (between 6 months & 2 years) and he adores her. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, creative and just bought so much joy into...
Care member
Geraldine M.
New Haven, CT
$28-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Simply Love Children And Enjoy Helping Them Learn And Grow At Every Stage Of Their Life.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, loving and caring.
I started working with kids when I was around 14. I am the oldest of 5 siblings.
My skills include CPR, crafts, and love exploring with the kids.
Geraldine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Geraldine is a rockstar. From the moment she arrived she had this calm aura that calmed me down on a stressful day. The kids loved her energy and the time they had with her. She brought the best out in them, even the shy ones. They had pool time, arts and crafts...
Monique C.
5.0
(5)
I currently serve as the Study Abroad Coordinator and Advisor at Yale University. In 2024, I earned my Master's in International Education from NYU, and in 2020, I graduated with a BA in Language, Linguistics, and Intercultural Instruction from Coastal Carolina University. Education has always been a passion of mine, and I have...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was wonderful with my two children I have a 3 year old son and a 5 year old daughter. She babysat for us for about 3 months on various days of the week. I know they can be a lot to handle at times but they loved Katie! I always felt confident and relaxed when...
Amy G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Branford, CT
Noelle D.
5.0
Noelle is my daughter, she is wonderful with
Children, and absolutely adores them.
She is a caring, loving person who is very sweet.
I also work in child care and Noelle held a fill in position for my boss and her family this summer.
She truly is a gem.
- Barbara D.
Diana J.
5.0
I have so many good things to say about Diana that they can't fit in this box. She has cared for my kids (now 3yo and 2mo old) for almost 2 years and in as much time, she has become a part of our family. She has a gentle personality, is so patient with the kids, and is very dependable. If we were...
- Jamila Y.
Marisa L.
5.0
Marisa was our first non-family babysitter and her demeanor and approach to playing with our toddler instantly put us at ease! She kept the schedule we set out, and gave us a run down when we returned of how the night went. Looking forward to using Marisa again and getting to know her more!
- Chelsea I.
Regina E.
5.0
Regina is the best. She watched our daughter from when she was 5 months old on. She is caring, calming, and receptive to family needs. She is also just a baby and child whisperer-she has a special knack! She would get my daughter out and about on walks and into town and engaged her in imaginative...
- Michelle S.
Cassandra S.
5.0
Cassie very quickly got to know my kids. She was very engaging, goofy, and fun, and played with them. She was punctual and able to balance being playful with being the authority figure, ensuring the rules were followed. Avoided screen time and had the kids outside playing or inside crafting the...
- Alice G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Branford, CT:
How can I find a Branford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Branford, CT can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 22 babysitters in Branford, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Branford, CT?
The average rate for Branford, CT babysitters on Care.com is $22.32 per hour as of March 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Branford, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Branford, CT through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Branford, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Branford, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.