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I have 3 children of my own ages 22, 19, 13. 2 girls and a boy. Ive been babysitting since I was 13 yrs old I still do. I love children a looking for a nanny position. I miss the younger years with my kids. I feel like being with Kids keeps you young and active.
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as fun-loving, caring, and motivated.
I like working with kids because they are an endless supply of joy for me. Even on the bad days, kids are so sweet and watching them grow is a gift.
I'm looking for a job that is secure and allows me to be myself and do what I'm passionate about, working with...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just finished my junior year at University of Vermont pursuing a career in nursing and looking for summer babysitting opportunities. I am very dependable, live in Old Lyme, have my own transportation, and have experience with children ages six months - 14 years old. I have been nannying for 5 years now. My most recent...
Lila can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lila was our full time caregiver over the summer of 2021. Our daughter loved spending time with her. She worked in our home and was helpful with some light chores during naps as well. At the time our daughter was only around 6 months old, so she is definitely...
Michael L.
Parker A.
Old Saybrook, CT
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
My Name Is Parker And I Am Looking For A Babysitting Job! College Student Own Transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Parker and I am a sophomore at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. I have some free time during the week and looking for a job that is suitable with my schedule. I love to babysit! I have over 7 years of experience with children including babysitting, working at my local elementary school and daycare, and...
5.0
"Parker is very dependable and reliable. My son (age 10) looked forward to each time Parker was going to care for him.
She knows how to keep children entertained and happy.
I strongly recommend Parker as someone you can rely on for any care needs you may have."
Jen C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a babysitter/nanny with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have three little ones of my own (ages 2, 5, 8) and was a teacher for many years, so I know a thing or two about kids! I love being a stay-at-home mom, and it gives me the flexibility to help other families in the area! I am available some...
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lindsay babysat for our infant daughter and immediately made both my daughter and us as new parents comfortable. She was reliable, communicative, and trustworthy. 10 out of 10!"
Stacey B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old. I am looking for babysitting, nannying, or pet sitting jobs.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a member of the Honors College, I was one of only 58 students nationwide to be awarded the highly prestigious Scholarship in 2022. My...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I know Kelsey personally for a few years. She's a very reliable and caring young lady. Kelsey has been around my baby since birth and loves kids!!"
Jennifer H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am 46-years-old with a Master's in speech-language pathology having strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills developed working in public schools previously and now privately in homes. Taking care of mealtimes, homework, socializing, light housework, etc. I help families and individuals of all ages maintain organized,...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Danielle was with us for about one year. She was very reliable and flexible when we needed a lot of changes to our usual schedule. She was very good with both boys under 2 forging a close relationship with them as well. Would definitely hire her again.
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Rachel S.
Madison, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Loving, Caring Mother, Wife And Teacher To My Own Children.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy spending quality time with kids. I prefer having a routine and enjoy structured activities. I like getting outside as much as possible, when the weather permits. I am an avid swimmer, even able to teach lessons to young children. I am caring, kind, fun and friendly.
I like to run a tight ship, but, only for a child's...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is the best! She is extremely reliable and flexible. We have to change hours due to the kiddos sports schedule and Rachel is completely flexible and accommodating. My kids love her! She is always doing fun things with them and is very personable. We are so...
Tara A.
Carly W.
Westbrook, CT
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Carly, I have experience babysitting a 2 and 6-year-old girls, and a 7-year-old boy. I have a degree in elementary education and I am currently getting my masters to teach. I am looking for a summer position during the weekdays (I can be flexible on hours). I love working with kids and creating fun and engaging...
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Carly was caring, kind, well organized and came up with fun activities for my 2 girls ages 2 and 6. She always have a big smile on her face. Carly spent The whole day with my kids from breakfast to dinner, helping with school work, light house work, swimming...
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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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.
Alison R.
Madison, CT
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Fun, Energetic, Fun-Loving 28-Year Old Madison Sitter For Part-Time & Occasional Sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taken an interest very early on in children, going back to my preschool and volunteering my time. I have volunteered at both the CT Food Bank and at the Madison Senior center. I have baby-sat for three wonderful girls, and occasionally for two boys, as well as for neighbors and several other baby-sitting and nanny jobs. I...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ali is a reliable, responsible babysitter who my kids adore. I trust her completely and would highly recommend her as a babysitter. She takes her role seriously and is always coming up with new ways to entertain my kids. "
Kristen K.
Paula G.
Clinton, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have had the pleasure of working with some fabulous families.. I have a great deal of experience in infant care on up.. I have 6 grandchildren .. I have had the pleasure of watching them for 25 years.. I started my journey on care. com after my youngest granddaughter went to school full time. Nurturing and compassion...
Paula can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Paula was amazing. She was reliable, caring, loving, and everything I was looking for to watch my daughter. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently am working in the healthcare field as a health aide. I help seniors stay healthy and comfortable at home. I provide personal services like running errands, bathing, dressing, and grooming. 10 years ago, I was a nanny for two children, ages 6 and 10. I have babysat young children and toddlers in the past as well....
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathryn is working with my young adult autistic daughter providing in home and out in the community support. This can be challanging, but Kathryn is patient and responsive to my daughter's needs. She works with me on activity and learning plans and implements them...
John O.
Melissa S.
Westbrook, CT
$14-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Melissa, Im Looking For A Loving Family To Care Of:)
5.0
(1)
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision, nanny, babysitting. I am 20 years old and I am currently in college (sophomore year) with a sociology major and a minor in criminal justice. Growing up hispanic has prepared me a lot to become a good babysitter, I was always the babysitter...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"She has very happy spirit and very caring to my kids"
Marisa M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways....
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Katie for an urgent job to transport my special needs kiddo and to take care of our cats while I was away. She was just awesome! Handled my kiddo perfectly. Was entirely reliable and in communication. Was flexible as the details and schedule changed...
Lecia P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
HELLO, and thanks for your time!
I'm an energetic, fun, and creative woman. Having retired from the Department of Children & Families at a very young age, I then went on to teach (paraprofessional) special education at the Middle School level (in-person and remotely). I'm intuitive, flexible, trustworthy, Covid vaccinated...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa is the BEST babysitter and we all love having her come over. She is reliable, on time, and always comes with a backpack full of games to entertain with. She is always my go-to when I am looking for babysitter, we know our kiddo will be safe and well-cared...
Alexa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Natalie. I have over 8 years of experience caring for children ranging in ages from 2-14. I most recently worked as a 3rd grade teacher for the past 4 years, so I can also tutor or provide homework support. I am compassionate, dependable, caring and love working with kids. I love animals, do not smoke, and have...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Natalie has worked for our family, supervising our two kids after school several days a week since January '16. She has been extremely reliable and punctual and easy to work with, putting this mom's mind at ease when there are multiple places each child must go by...
Valerie G.
Kerry B.
Old Saybrook, CT
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced and Energetic Babysitter Available Part-Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am looking for a part-time babysitting position in the area, and I am available most weeknights and weekends. Certified in First Aid and CPR, my childcare experience includes babysitting children ranging from newborns to teenagers; working as a camp counselor for...
Kerry can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kerry is the best. She is responsive, flexible, friendly, and totally professional. She took great care of our little one while we were attending a family wedding. Kerry was accommodating with our busy schedules and shifting plans, and she made us and our baby feel...
Caitlin K.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a mom looking for part time/occasional work, available most evenings for date nights and such. I can help with virtual learning and meal prep as well. I have experience teaching and current CPR/AED/ first aid training. I practice covid safety, covid vaccinated and non smoker. Thank you for your consideration.
I'm ok...
Karlee can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Karlee to babysit our son (14 months) during a wedding. She was dependable, extremely prepared, warm, and flexible enough to handle the chaos during a wedding. Our son is going through a phase where he is extremely clingy and fussy, but she was patient...
Rebecca V.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am Kelsey! I am a very compassionate patient person driven by my passion to serve the community. Currently I work with developmentally disabled adults specifically with autism and other psychological disorders. I also have extensive experience babysitting kids all ages!
In the fall I am planning on attending University...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She is the most caring and devoted women I have encountered. She was great with taking care of my kids. She often cooked for them, played games with them and kept them in good spirits. My kids love her and always ask when she is going to look after them again. She...
Stephanie F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chester, CT
Lila C.
5.0
Lila was our full time caregiver over the summer of 2021. Our daughter loved spending time with her. She worked in our home and was helpful with some light chores during naps as well. At the time our daughter was only around 6 months old, so she is definitely capable of handling a young infant. She...
- Michael L.
Parker A.
5.0
Parker is very dependable and reliable. My son (age 10) looked forward to each time Parker was going to care for him.
She knows how to keep children entertained and happy.
I strongly recommend Parker as someone you can rely on for any care needs you may have.
- Jen C.
Lindsay A.
5.0
Lindsay babysat for our infant daughter and immediately made both my daughter and us as new parents comfortable. She was reliable, communicative, and trustworthy. 10 out of 10!
- Stacey B.
Kelsey M.
5.0
Kelsey was a caring and knowledgeable nanny for my 6-year-old daughter. My daughter has ADD and autism. She isn't as easy to supervise as the average child. Kelsey is well-informed on child development and was able to adapt into my daughter's routines and habits. After their first day, in which my...
- Adam J.
Danielle S.
5.0
Danielle is wonderful. She helped us for a short time when we needed help with our two oldest girls to get them off the bus and for occasional date nights. The girls love her and she is so kind to us all. She has been flexible and understanding with changes. I highly recommend her and we will be...
- Courtney M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Chester, CT:
How can I find a Chester babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Chester, 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 2 babysitters in Chester, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Chester, CT?
The average rate for Chester, CT babysitters on Care.com is $23.50 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 Chester, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Chester, 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.