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60 babysitters are listed in Canton, CT
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Canton, CT
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kaylee! I'm so excited to spend time with your children while you work, relax on vacation, have a date night or just need a day out of the house.
I have over 17 years of experience babysitting children ages 0-12 years old. I love spending time outside, exploring, crafting, reading and playing games together. Sitting...
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Kaylee babysat for us while we were visiting HHI to be able to do some adult dinners. My kids loved her and she was great with them! She made them (and me) comfortable right away. I would definitely recommend her and would hire her again when visiting the island! "
Anne P.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Keirah, and I am 24 years old. I am currently in college pursuing education to get my Early Childhood Education Degree. I have 2. 5 years experience in licensed daycare centers and 5+ years experience babysitting/nannying. Ages vary from NB-14 years old. I am CNA and CPR/First Aid/EpiPen Certified! I also love animals...
Keirah can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Caron R.
Canton, CT
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my last two years as a preschool teacher. I believe in supporting families and providing a reliable, hands on, safe childcare option for them.
I'm...
Katherine F.
Canton, CT
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Kat. I am 22 years old. I have my own transportation.
Currently in school for ECE. CPR certified. EPI certified. Med Certified.
I'd describe myself as having a patient and calm demeanor.
I prioritize consistency and following the parents' lead to the best of my ability.
I can do dishes, sweep/mop the floor, meal...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Jackie C.
Canton, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have cared for many children over the past 15 years with ages ranging from newborn to teenagers. I have experience in activity coordination, household management, transportation, cooking and homework assistance. I'm a compassionate, reliable and hard working individual. I look forward to connecting with the right family!
Jackie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Rileigh G.
Canton, CT
$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
College Student Seeking To Make Your Child's Life Fun And Yours Easy!
I am a very reliable, positive, and patient 20-year-old college student. I have experience caring for children from the ages of 6 months to 12 years. I also have experience working with kiddos that have apraxia, autism, and down-syndrome. I love working with kids and providing them with a safe, creative, and fun environment for...
Rileigh can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Olivia I am 23 years old from Canton! I attended school here K-12 and played varsity soccer all four seasons! After I graduated in 2019 from Canton High School I attended Community College and spent about 3 years there to pursue some sort of medical career since my mom and sister are both amazing nurses! After the...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Sam and I have over 10 years of experience in babysitting and special needs care. I am a mental health counselor specializing in children's behavioral health and have significant experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Specifically, I have worked with children with ADHD, ODD, depression,...
Sam can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She has helped out with Vacation Bible School and in the church nursery. She is very good with children. Dependable, mature, caring and loving. I've watched her grow up into a very responsible teen. I would definitely hire her to watch our children here at the...
Cynthia D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have worked for years as a part-time nanny for four families living in the Farmington Valley, as well as being employed in various childcare/nursery school facilities.
It has been a joy to work with children of all ages, watching them grow up, both physically and emotionally, and to be a part of their interacting...
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Nancy is an excellent caregiver! My kids love her and my family is very lucky to have found her. I would absolutely recommend Nancy."
Christina L.
Jamiyla C.
Bloomfield, CT
$21-29/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved children even when I was still a child myself. After school when I was in 5th grade, I used to watch my principal's son. I first started to get paid for babysitting, is when I was 13. I then started spending my summers and even my winter breaks watching over a 6-year-old girl while her mother was away at work....
Jamiyla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jamiyla was a great babysitter for my two children. She has a wonderful calm energy while still being engaging which was great for my 4 yr old. Her experience with infants really showed in the way she cared for my little 2-mo old."
Grace K.
Eliza P.
West Hartford, CT
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love kids and worked at summer camp for the past two years as a counselor for the 2-3-year-old age group. I also have experience babysitting children ages 4-8, but know also how to take care of all age groups.
Eliza can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Helped me out on short notice. Well-spoken and friendly; Easy to work with, arrived on-time."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an empty nester having raised three children with my youngest boarding in Marion MA.. I have always loved caring for children. In my early teens and twenties I cared regularly for a toddler and newborn which was so rewarding. While earning my Psychology degree in Boston I worked with a company that offered babysitting...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Laura is absolutely wonderful! She is reliable, punctual, professional, and caring. My daughters absolutely adore her! I am at ease going to work knowing that Laura is caring after my daughters and treating them like they were her own. "
Lana F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I've worked with children for over 10 years from in a camp setting to classroom. I've also worked in a group home setting with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. I'm available after 5 p.m. during the week and the weekends.
Lori can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very professional and communicative. Have hired several times would highly recommend."
Earl W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- I love getting outdoor time whenever possible
- I enjoy doing arts and crafts
- My caregiving approach focuses on understanding and respecting children's emotions while setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries with them
- I have a 2-year-old daughter that would need to come with me most days. She is very sweet and loves...
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Joy was a fabulous care giver for our 18 month old son, C. She was punctual, dependable, and fun! Joy's experience and background in daycare really showed when she was watching C.! She came up with engaging, age appropriate, activities and communicated clearly and...
Caitlin K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience as a teacher and mom, starting as a head day care teach in NY. After moving to CT, to raise a family, I worked with children who had learning differences for 12 years, and now substitute teach. I am fully vaccinated, boosted, and stay physically fit. I took the CPR and first aid class at the Red Cross....
Dianne can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Dianne has been tutoring my daughter who is 9 for the last two months. They work on reading, writing, and math. Dianne is an excellent tutor, I am very happy with the work she has done with my daughter. Dianne has been highly invested in making sure she is teaching...
Amanda B.
5.0
(1)
I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your child or children. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones. I am First Aid/CPR trained certified, fingerprinted. I enjoy arts and crafts, walks, nature, etc
I am a mother of my own I have 2...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nora E.
Granby, CT
$25/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children and build trusting relationships with them. I am committed to supporting families and providing a safe, stimulating environment...
Nora can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nora was nothing short of amazing. She cared for my daughter (1.5 years) and my friend's son (2 years) while we were vacationing in the area. She is warm, compassionate, reliable, highly qualified, dependable and intelligent. If we lived closer, we would hire her...
Kristin R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and am looking for a part time job while I am in school. I have driven kids to their after school activities and been in charge of preparing them for their activities.
Sorelle can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Sorelle was above and beyond excellent for our family. She was wonderful with our kids. Always on time, attentive, kind and eager to do a great job. She had fantastic communication skills. We could not have asked for more."
Jesse D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
**Availability starts in early January 2025 and will be less than 10 hours per week due to my internship as a therapist!**
Hello, my name is Rebecca, and I am thrilled that you are considering me to be a caregiver for your children.
I make sure to interact patiently and respectfully with the children in my care, as creating an...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We thoroughly enjoyed welcoming Rebecca to be part of our family as the primary care taker for our 3 year old daughter. She's thoughtful, dependable, and always put in the extra effort. We couldn't have imagined that our daughter would have so many great...
Brendan P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have past experience with children of multiple ages, from 2 months - 13 years old. During my time (Tallahassee, FL) I worked in childcare settings in churches, restaurants for date nights, homes for groups of families and the typical in-home childcare.
I graduated from Florida State University in April 2016 with my degree...
Clarissa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Clarissa was so great! She managed my rowdy 3 kids without missing a beat. She is very good at holding those important boundaries and I felt so safe and comfortable leaving my kids in her hands. Would definitely recommend!"
Jaci C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Canton, CT
Kaylee G.
5.0
Kaylee was fantastic with our 21 month old. She played with her and took her for walks while we got to enjoy the beach. She was great and we will be calling her again when we are back in the area!
- Jennifer B.
Sam O.
5.0
She has helped out with Vacation Bible School and in the church nursery. She is very good with children. Dependable, mature, caring and loving. I've watched her grow up into a very responsible teen. I would definitely hire her to watch our children here at the church.
- Cynthia D.
Nancy Z.
5.0
Nancy is an excellent caregiver! My kids love her and my family is very lucky to have found her. I would absolutely recommend Nancy.
- Christina L.
Jamiyla C.
5.0
She was great with my baby sister! Highly recommend!
- Care member
Eliza P.
5.0
Helped me out on short notice. Well-spoken and friendly; Easy to work with, arrived on-time.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Canton, CT:
How can I find a Canton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Canton, 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 7 babysitters in Canton, 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 Canton, CT?
The average rate for Canton, CT babysitters on Care.com is $23.57 per hour as of April 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 Canton, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Canton, 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 Canton, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Canton, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.