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5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a young at heart Grandmother who has worked with Children, Teens and Young Adults of all ages and abilities for many years. I am Honest, Reliable and I have a Positive attitude when working with Others. I am not working with infants at this time. I have also worked as a CT Certified HHA with Seniors and as a CT Certified...
Laurie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Laurie is incredibly responsible and honest. She is reliable and communicates well. We use her regularly for afternoon care while I work. I do not worry about my children's safety while she is with them and I trust her judgement.
Laurie is one of the better...
Jamie R.
Mayra O.
Clinton, CT
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Mayra , I'm available to start ASAP. I have a lot of infant and toddler experience. I have 3 kids , plus I have excellent references. I am punctual, disciplined and very patient with children. I am speak Spanish to
I have reliable car and I have been babysitting since 2003 . I enjoy reading books, coloring,...
Mayra can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She has been with our son since he was 1 years old and she’s apart of our family. Always early, on time, and last minute always willing to help out. Cooks cleans naps bath time and all things educational ! Our home is always clean and our son is always safe clean...
Dionna A.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & 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.
Hailey C.
Higganum, CT
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I love interacting and caring for children. I have a lot of experience as I have been a lifeguard for the past 2 summers where I would guard the East Haddam Rec Dept. summer camp as well as a ski instructor for 3 years for children ages 4-6 at Mt. Snow in VT. Additionally I have babysat a few different families in the area....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hailey has been caring for my son when I go to work until he gets on the school bus. She has always been punctual even with such an early start and so reliable. She has been very flexible with hours and helped out when she could and excellent with following up and...
Jennifer E.
Susan R.
Old Saybrook, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Adult Available For Individual Infant/baby Childcare!
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mom of 2 adult Children
Experienced Babysitter
Excellent References
1-3 days per week Monday-Friday
Old Saybrook
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sue to care for our four year old boy while in town. From the initial conversation prior to hiring, she was warm, caring and experienced. She kept in communication up until our arrival and was proactive always about reaching out. She was able to keep our...
Care member
Abigail G.
Higganum, CT
$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a University of Connecticut student home for the summer. I love spending time with children and creating a fun environment. I grew up horseback riding and spent countless days helping with the barn kids and therapeutic riding program. I also have babysat throughout the years and grew up with younger children. I am happy...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby was great with my two children. From my daughter-“She is soooooo fun, Mom! I know she likes us cuz she didn’t do on her phone at all!”
From my son, “I like her. She plays Legos with me.”"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced caregiver with many references! I would love to chat with you to see if our schedules align!
Mckenzie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"McKenzie is absolutely amazing with our children. She has built a great relationship with my 19 month old daughter and has cared for her since she was just 3 months old. Mckenzie treats her like her own family. She is loving, dependable and flexible! Our daughter...
Jamie C.
Hi parents! I am a reliable, energetic and fun babysitter. For the past few years I have taken care of kids locally along with cousins and family friends. I am always thinking of activities like obstacle courses, tie dying, and other things to keep busy and have fun! (But I promise to always pick up after our fun.) I look...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, My name is Mariah, I would describe my personality as outgoing, caring, and respectful. I genuinely enjoy working with kids, and here's why: I am the youngest of three siblings, and when my older siblings went off to college, I had a babysitter who became like an older sister to me. The bond we formed was incredibly special...
I have been babysitting for 17 years in which I am highly experienced. I enjoy watching children, doing activities with them, and most of all, caring for their needs. I engage children in doing activities, whether it be playing sports or arts & crafts. I have experience caring for children from newborns to teens. Most...
Nour can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Sydney B.
Madison, CT
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm going into my senior year at Sacred Heart University and live in madison ct! I have been babysitting for around 4 years along with being a counselor at summer camps before that. I am studying to be a pediatrician so I love kids and want to continue working with kids when i'm older. I am CPR certified and I do have my own...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have my Bachelor's in Media Studies and Digital Culture. I am currently 2 classes away from my Master's in Early Childhood and Special Education from Grand Canyon University. I have several years of childcare experience in both babysitting and working in several different child care facilities.
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Jenny. I've completed my bachelors degree at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, and just finished my masters degree at University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. I'm 22 years old and have worked as a babysitter on and off since I was 13. I love the chaos of a busy house with kids running around and...
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've worked with children ages 0-11 for 10+ years & I'm looking to continue my experience! I worked at 2 day cares, a summer camp, an elementary school & I've nannied privately for several families over the years. I'm very receptive to parents' goals and wishes for their children & I like to keep very open communication- I tend...
Starla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I previously took a one year course on "Child Development", where I learned how to take care of & understand children. This went in depth on examining habits of mind, behavioral patterns, creative lesson plans, activities, etc. We also held a daycare!
I have 3 years+ of experience with 2 children, one of them whom has...
Antonia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, artistic, and easygoing
I like working with kids because they give me a reason to do arts and crafts, and I am an education major so to be around kids, it gives me more experience.
I'm looking for a job that can be flexible with my school schedule and that would give me fair pay.
I...
As the eldest of 4 in a divorced household, most of the parenting responsibilities fell on me while my parent was at work. I have been taking care of my younger siblings (ages 16, 17, and 20 now) pretty much their whole lives. I loved it so much that I volunteered at a daycare for 2 years with infants, toddlers, and...
Jacie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Hello,
I have been working in childcare since 2014, I currently work at an early childhood center as a preschool teacher. I have taught ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. I have two children of my own and love working with kids!
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Courtney W.
Killingworth, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have loved working with kids since I was a kid. I have cousins who are 7 and 9 years younger than me and once they were born I wanted to be able to babysit for them. When I turned 12 was old enough to take the babysitting course our local rec department offered and after that I took every opportunity to babysit. I started by...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Amanda, 23 years old and I'm from Old Saybrook looking for part time babysitting work. I have a lot experience with kids of all ages and would love to help in anyway I can.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chester, CT
Laurie M.
5.0
Laurie is incredibly responsible and honest. She is reliable and communicates well. We use her regularly for afternoon care while I work. I do not worry about my children's safety while she is with them and I trust her judgement.
Laurie is one of the better caregivers you will find on this site....
- Jamie R.
Mayra O.
5.0
She has been with our son since he was 1 years old and she’s apart of our family. Always early, on time, and last minute always willing to help out. Cooks cleans naps bath time and all things educational ! Our home is always clean and our son is always safe clean and fed! Her family is our family....
- Dionna A.
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.
Hailey C.
5.0
Hailey has been caring for my son when I go to work until he gets on the school bus. She has always been punctual even with such an early start and so reliable. She has been very flexible with hours and helped out when she could and excellent with following up and communicating. She has also done...
- Jennifer E.
Susan R.
5.0
We hired Sue to care for our four year old boy while in town. From the initial conversation prior to hiring, she was warm, caring and experienced. She kept in communication up until our arrival and was proactive always about reaching out. She was able to keep our little guy busy and entertained and...
- Care member
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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 1 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 $25.00 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 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.