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60 babysitters are listed in Colchester, VT
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Colchester, VT
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a senior at College and I'm from Reading, MA. I'm a Biology and Environmental Science Double Major. Looking for families now in need of part-time and one-time/occasional babysitting, as well as a full-time summer family.
I've had experience caring for my younger siblings for most of my life. 9 years paid experience...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia was amazing!! So responsive, responsible, great communicator, and the kids loved her. She watched an 18 month old and 26 month old for 8+ hours, got them both fed, bathed, and down to bed without a hitch. We were so happy with her and would highly recommend...
Sarah C.
Kaitlyn L.
Colchester, VT
$10-15/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I possess over 10 years of experience supporting families and their children in a variety of environments. I am enthusiastic, passionate, and devoted to aiding children's growth and development. It is my goal to provide conscious and loving caregiving tactics through a fun, stimulating, and safe environment. I have experience...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaitlyn is thoughtful, loving, responsible, and reliable. We never worried about our kids when in her care."
Care member
Hello,
My name is Caty and I have over 8 years of experience as a sitter/nanny. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I currently work in housing during the day and I am looking for jobs in the evening on the weekend. I love to do crafts and bake.
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello!
My name is Arwen. I have 10 years of experience working with children. I started babysitting for various family's around my hometown . I have worked as a counselor at youth summer camps throughout middle and high school. I have worked as a nanny since I graduated high school and through college
Arwen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Addie and I have about 2 years of experience working as a babysitter for occasional jobs. For the past 4 years, I have worked as a camp counselor for Burlington Parks and Recreation. I love working with kids and would like to gain full-time independent experience working as a Nanny/babysitter. I just graduated...
Adeline can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm a caregiver with a passion for nurturing children's growth and learning. For the past four years, I've been helping families by providing reliable childcare. My friendly and calm personality allows me to easily connect with children. I follow the parents' lead regarding household rules and communication methods.
My creative...
Yannin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Olivia T.
Colchester, VT
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 11 brothers and sisters and seven of them are younger then me. I helped my mom baby-sit three kids that were not her own. I worked at a camp for the summer with girls 6 to 12 years old. And I really loved it.
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello I'm Hanna! I'm currently a junior at Saint Michael's College and I am studying Criminology with a minor Psychology! I have always had a passion for child care whether it be taking great care of my dolls when I was a kid or running around with my younger cousins! I am a very active person and often enjoy sports like soccer...
Akua A.
Colchester, VT
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm passionate about positively influencing the growth and development of children, which is why I'm a caregiver. With three years of experience in childcare, I'm happy to take care of one child between the ages of one and five.
I consider myself to be patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. I'm...
I'm off to looking to provide quality childcare for a family in the Myrtle Beach area. I have 15 years of experience in childcare and associates degree in early childhood education and beginning trainings in postpartum Doula work.I'd be happy to answer any questions you have please reach out through private message.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone!
I am a native Vermonter and graduated from Champlain College in 2017 with a degree in early/elementary education. I am licensed to teach ECE, elementary education and am CPR/First aide certified.
I have been teaching in the Burlington area for 7 years. Working at nature based programs in recent years, my...
I am a college student who gained some experience babysitting an 8-year-old throughout high school. I was trusted driving the child to and from various places. I am a responsible, friendly and outgoing 20-year-old looking for a part time job.
Laurenn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Fiona M.
Burlington, VT
$21-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Fiona and I've been working with children since my freshman year of high school. I attended a technical school where I was in a program for students wishing to pursue early childhood education. I had the opportunity to co-teach in a preschool, creating and teaching my own lesson plans. I interned with an...
Fiona can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend Fiona! She was our babysitter throughout an entire summer and was an ideal blend of responsibility and fun. Her enthusiasm perfectly complemented the maturity she brought to the role, which my daughter adored. Fiona consistently...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm currently a PhD student at the University of Vermont. I have 14 years of experience with children ranging from infancy to teenage in a variety of settings. Throughout high school, I babysat afterschool 5 days a week for two children ages 2 and 5. During undergraduate, I substituted several times a week (averaging...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is great! She’s babysat for us several times and is always reliable and the kids have a blast with her!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Leslie and I am an eager college student living in Burlington for the summer- looking for nannying and/or babysitting jobs. I have been taking care of kids for as long as I can remember and for the past 2 years I have nannied for a family of 3 kids back home (RI). I have experience with kids of all...
Leslie can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Leslie was great, kids loved her, very responsive and flexible! We will definitely have her sit for our kids again:)"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan. I have recently moved back to Burlington after completing my bachelor's at the university and spend 2 years in Washington state. I taught at a forest preschool, lead wilderness trips, and have extensive experience with kids outside. I absolutely love arts and crafts and anything fun and expressive,...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Megan is fantastic with our 3.5 year old son. He gets very excited on the days Megan comes to hang out with him. They go on bike rides, play superhero and just have FUN! As a parent I like that she NEVER has her phone out and that I can trust she will keep my child...
Jessie T.
Erika R.
Burlington, VT
$17-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Erika. I moved up to the Twin Cities area this past September. I am originally from Madison, WI and graduated in May of 2022 from the University of Vermont. I have experience working with kids in babysitting and camp counselor roles. I love to create engaging activities, including fun crafts and outdoor adventures. In...
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erika was a great addition to our morning routine! Kind, prompt, reliable, flexible. We will miss her and wish her all the best!"
Stephanie P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a Middle School Special Educator looking for tutoring opportunities and occasional babysitting!
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah kept my kids very organized. She was prompt and polite and the children liked her."
Cassy G.
Brigid M.
Williston, VT
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am starting my 4th year as a special educator in an elementary school in CVSD. I graduated from St. Michael's College with a Bachelor's Degree in Education Studies and Psychology, and a Masters in Special Education. I have babysat and worked with children since high school, and I've worked with children in an educational...
Brigid can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"We loved working with Bridey. She has a calm energy that my young kids instantly responded to and was an easy, soothing presence for them. I would absolutely recommend her."
Emily M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Reliable, patient, and creative childcare provider with 10+ years of childcare experience through work as a nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, environmental educator, lead teacher in a mixed aged elementary classroom, and most recently, the lead teacher in forest based preschool program (ages 3-5). I am passionate about...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Throughout the time that she has cared for my two children, she has always been punctual and dedicated. Even through the tantrums and other challenges that toddlers can bring, Hannah has responded with patient and compassionate guidance while gently maintaining...
Nicole G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Colchester, VT
Julia L.
5.0
Julia was amazing!! So responsive, responsible, great communicator, and the kids loved her. She watched an 18 month old and 26 month old for 8+ hours, got them both fed, bathed, and down to bed without a hitch. We were so happy with her and would highly recommend her!
- Sarah C.
Kaitlyn L.
5.0
Our nanny became family quickly to my son and I. She provided compassionate consistent care for him during a difficult
time in our lives. I was admitted to the hospital for an extended period of time of months. He was a toddler at the time and needed extra love and assurance that I would be okay....
- Care member
Fiona M.
5.0
I wholeheartedly recommend Fiona! She was our babysitter throughout an entire summer and was an ideal blend of responsibility and fun. Her enthusiasm perfectly complemented the maturity she brought to the role, which my daughter adored. Fiona consistently introduced engaging and educational...
- Care member
Michelle N.
5.0
Michelle has been babysitting our son for date nights since he was one year old and she has been awesome. She is an excellent communicator, reliable, prompt and friendly. Our son is very shy around new people, but immediately warmed up to her the first time he met her. He always has the best time...
- Care member
Leslie C.
5.0
Leslie was so great with my 2 littles while we visited Vermont for a wedding! We are so grateful to have found her and we will definitely have her sit our kids the next time we are in town!
- Sara H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Colchester, VT:
How can I find a Colchester babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Colchester, VT 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 12 babysitters in Colchester, VT 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 Colchester, VT?
The average rate for Colchester, VT babysitters on Care.com is $19.08 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 Colchester, VT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Colchester, VT 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 Colchester, VT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Colchester, VT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.