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Babysitters in Canterbury, CT

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Mackenna C.


Canterbury, CT

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

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Hello!! My name is Mackenna and I'm located in Eastern Connecticut! I've been babysitting since I was 13 on and off. I have experience from ages 1-10! I love to care for children and hope to have some of my own in the future. I believe that these years are some of the most important for children. They are learning so much and...
Mackenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With my calm and patient demeanor, I create a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive. I understand the importance of open communication with parents and always strive to keep them informed...
I love kids and animals! I have around 7 years of experience with babysitting and pet sitting. I recently finished school and have my bachelors degree in individualized studies with a focus of social work and business management!
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Saybl B.


Canterbury, CT

$17-18/hr10 yrs exp

Boy Mom/ Special Education Teacher/ Dog Mom Available For You This Summer!

Hi! I have 15+ years experience working with children. I currently work in a diverse city as a preschool special education teacher at a public school. I have my master's degree in education and my bachelor's degree in early childhood education. I am a mom of two young boys and have my summers free!
Saybl can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kaylee K.


Canterbury, CT

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hi my name is Kaylee I graduated Eastern with a degree in psychology. I have worked in a school system for five years and am currently employed there. I have worked infants, children, teenagers and young adults. I'd describe my personality as reliable, flexible and dependable I like working with kids because I love...
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Rose F.


North Windham, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(15)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! I'm Rose. I have 10+ years of experience as well as working as a foster mother. I can help with light housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have a passion for children of all ages. I have multiple years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and helping out kids who need extra help with learning as well as...
Rose can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very responsible & outstandingly reliable. Rose is always ahead of schedule & her preparation skills are extremely exquisite. Rose takes pride in the work she does. She does the job very efficiently & in an organized manner."

Yovan F.

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Nyazia S.


Baltic, CT

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Nyazia! I'm a 22-year-old nanny with a love for fun and creativity. With 5 years of experience, I'm great at turning everyday moments into exciting adventures for kids! **What I Offer:** - Creative play and fun activities - Safe and loving care - Homework help and support **Availability:** Flexible schedule in the...
5.0
"Nyazia was amazing we had a great conversation and she was great with my very active Boys 3 and 6. She was very interactive with them asking them what things they liked. I am happy we met."

Tonya W.

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Meryl S.


Plainfield, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Child Care

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

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...
Meryl can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Meryl is a true GEM. For 4 months in 2016, while I taught at URI during the fall semester, Meryl took care of our two very active children (11 and 12) in the afternoons after school and of our sweet, old, special-needs dog. Not only is Meryl clearly very...

Christine S.

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Anna D.


Windham, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Anna From Windham, CT

Hi I'm Anna! I'm very watchful, adventurous, and affectionate, I love little kids and can't wait to have some of my own. I am very confident and capable of watching children of any age. I love seeing how every child is different and how each one thinks. I moved out here from Washington state where I babysat a little girl from...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I had her watch my daughter practically since the day my daughter was born! She is great with kids of all ages, I have 3 (two boys 13 and 17 now and my girl 7 now). She normally just kept an eye on my little girl, because I have bad migraines and can't always be...

Leah S.

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Shannon B.


Brooklyn, CT

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hi There!

3.7

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there my name is Shannon and I am 27 years old! I have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I have worked as a PCA for individuals with special needs, a nanny for infants up to 12 years old and a pre school head teacher for roughly two years. I am American Red Cross CPR CERTIFIED and I also have my epi pen and...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My wife and I hired Shannon to watch our 10 year old boy and two year old girl, we had a great experience with Shannon, she’s professional and courteous, and our kids absolutely loved her, I highly recommend Shannon"

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Meagan M.


Plainfield, CT

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Nice To Meet You!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Meagan and I would love to be your child's new sitter, Nanny and best friend! With about 9 years of child care experience, I am ready to be the most responsible and caring sitter you've had. I am 22 years old and am very respectful, helpful, creative and loving towards all children. For the past 5 years I...
Meagan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Meagan was great! Very good communication, and kind natured. She hit it off with the kids immediately, they loved her and had so much fun."

Desiree W.

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Leanne W.


Danielson, CT

$23/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Creative, Reliable Nanny

I go by Lee, I am a young but experienced nanny looking for a new position since the child I care for now will be starting daycare in September. I love working with children of all ages but especially infants. I am passionate about the work I do and incorporate activities appropriate for development based on the age of the...
Leanne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We have been lucky enough to have Lee as our full time nanny for the last 10+ months. Lee is everything you could want in a nanny — extremely responsible, full of joy and excitement with our daughter every single day, and a conscientious employee. As first time...

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Shanelle T.


Windham, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Pet Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Shanelle and I am a Ph. D. student at UConn with a previous Masters in Environmental Biology. My undergraduate degree focused on both Zoology and Family & Child Studies. I have been nannying for about 10 years now and I love it! I am comfortable working with all ages, and can bring many fun ideas for playtime. I love...
Shanelle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have worked with Shanelle as her supervisor for over 6 years. I have seen her very caring nature, attention to direction/detail, personal investment, and advocacy for a wide range of ages that make her an exceptional caregiver."

Dave L.

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Cathleen C.


Brooklyn, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Available

I am CNA certified as well as first aid and CPR. I am also experienced and educated in the early childcare field, although my degree is in sociology. I have been providing child care for over 20 years and I am a mother of four amazing children, three of whom I homeschooled. I work during the school year as a 5th grade math...
Cathleen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Iesha B.


Danielson, CT

$17-50/hr1 yrs exp

I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. My approach to childcare is centered around creating a safe and nurturing environment where kids can thrive. With a year of hands-on experience, I'm confident in my ability to handle the needs of your child, whether it's playing...
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G'anna L.


Sterling, CT

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is G'Anna, I have been babysitting and helping families since 2016. I have experience from 3 months-11 years old! I would love to help around the house as well if needed and I love animals! I am happy to stay home with the kids or go out on adventures. I have always loved to help children learn and grow. I have been...
G'anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Haleigh B.


Jewett City, CT

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hello my name is Haleigh I am 20 years old and have been babysitting for many years I have worked in 2 other daycares and I have all of my certifications EpiPen, med, and CPR certified I can do and light housekeeping required and I can pick up and drop off kids to any activities they may have I can do meal prep or make meals I...
Haleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Saige O.


Plainfield, CT

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, kind, and easy-going I started working with kids when I was 16 and have been working with them ever since! I am now 25 and have over 8 years of experience and certifications. In my spare time, I love to play tennis, read, bake cakes and other desserts, and I love to thrift and antique!
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alanis L.


Taftville, CT

$17-30/hr6 yrs exp

Available in Norwich & surrounding towns!! Weekend Availability- Friday/Saturday 5+ years of experience Newborn+
Alanis can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, which led me to become a caregiver. With 2 years of experience, I have a calm and patient demeanor, and I'm skilled at imaginative play. I communicate with parents about their children's day via their preferred method and am comfortable enforcing household rules....

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Canterbury, CT

Rose F.

5.0

Rose was awesome! I am writing this review based on what my wife told me, as I was not around when she came or left, but she said she was on time and immediately helpful with the kids. my boys and dog can be a bit of a handful sometimes but my wife returned to a clean peaceful house, a rare thing...

- Gregory K.

Nyazia S.

5.0

Nyazia was amazing we had a great conversation and she was great with my very active Boys 3 and 6. She was very interactive with them asking them what things they liked. I am happy we met.

- Tonya W.

Meryl S.

5.0

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. Meryl actively engages with her throughout the day, and plays inside and outside with a lot of variety. She's calm when things get fussy and always...

- Kathryne D.

Anna D.

5.0

This is not about babysitting, but I had Anna watch my 6 dogs for 2 years in a row and she was amazing, she was a stay in dog sitter. We would love for Anna to come back and watch all of of doggies!

- Kimberly B.

Shannon B.

5.0

Shannon is an amazing woman filled with empathy! She shows compassion, kindness, and playfulness, always caring for the kids. Her dedication and determination to better the lives of the kids she works with are unmatched, always putting their needs and wants first. I would recommend her to anybody in...

- Care member

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