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60 babysitters are listed in Colebrook, CT
The average rate is $25/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for babysitters is 3 years
Babysitters in Colebrook, CT
Every summer throughout high school I took care an autistic boy and his sister. Once they no longer needed a babysitter I began to work for a daycare full time during the summer before my freshman year of college. I continue to work at that daycare part-time. Since I work at a daycare I have a lot of experience with all age...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Madison B.
Colebrook, CT
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've worked in the early childhood field for about 10 years. I have experience with ages 6 weeks to 12 years! I'm looking for side work / date nights or weekends. I work full time during the week at a daycare and would like to pick up some babysitting gigs on the side!
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, bubbly, and...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting all ages for about 7 years. I also have a younger brother that I cared for a lot growing up.
I would describe my personality as outgoing, dedicated and passionate.
I skill in patients, communication and compassion when it comes to babysitting.
In my free time I like to do outdoor activities, spend time...
Summer can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Summer was great and the kids loved her! We would definitely hire her again!"
Mariah K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love children. I've cared for 16-year-old twins regularly (since they were about 7 months old). I'm very energetic and athletic, so it's easier for me to keep up with those kids with high energy levels. I've coached at a sports camp for girls, ages 7-15, and I was a full-time assistant teacher at a daycare center. I have...
Katelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate is excellent, she shows up promptly and is extremely reliable. Both of my kids adore her. She is great with discipline and also knowing how to have fun with the kids. Highly recommend her."
Abra L.
Nicole W.
Winsted, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there. I'm from the Northwest corner of Connecticut and have always loved children. I started as a mother's helper when I was still in middle school and I still continue doing what I love as a babysitter/nanny.
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Katelyn and I am soon to be 26 years old. I am the Assistant Swimming and Diving coach at my Alma Mater, CCSU. I graduated in 2020 and then moved to Nashville, TN where I was a nanny for 3 years. I moved back to CT a little over a year ago and am eager to find a new family to care for. I am CPR/AED...
Katelyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 15 years of experience working with children. I have been a lead infant teacher in two centers for a total of 7 years. I'm CPR + first aid certified. I have worked with all ages but spent the most amount of time caring for children 3 months to 2 years! Working with children is the most rewarding feeling. Being part of the...
Mariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
I am a trusted provider of premium infant care services and am committed to supporting parents during the formidable early stages of parenthood. As a Newborn Care Specialist, I pride myself on delivering exceptional care and expertise to ensure both babies and parents get the rest they need.
Yaa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Becca, and I am a college student in northwest CT for the summer. I promise to bring creativity, learning, and music into any child's routine! I have a background in theater and have worked as a theater counselor. I also have experience working with children with developmental disabilities. In addition, I have...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, compassionate, and caring person that loves children of all ages. I was a preschool teacher for over 3 years, worked in a group home for at risk youth for 2 years, worked as a nanny for multiple families, and I've babysat countless children of all ages in various settings. I've worked with children that have...
Tianna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Tianna is awesome!! She is extremely reliable and trustworthy. She knows her stuff when it comes to caring for children. She’s been helping us with our kids for over a year now and we’ve always been very happy to have her help. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I lead eight years of Children's Health playgroups for birth-5 years of age when my children were young. I have been a host family and local coordinator for three youth programs for inner city children ages 7-18 and for international students, High School Exchange Year ages 15-18 and was Cultural Care Au Pairs ages 18-27.
I...
Lelia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lelia is above and beyond in every way! We have known Lelia for 5 years now and she has watched our children every winter when we visit for ski weekends. We have always shared Lelia with another family - and the way that she engages and cares for children ranging...
Care member
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:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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
(5)
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:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Dianne is amazing. She is responsible, honest, and very kind. She can play a make believe game with one child, while building a serious road for monster trucks with the other. She truly cares about children. She is fantastic and we highly recommend her! "
Care member
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & 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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Looking for a nanny job with stability!
I have 5 years experience and I've worked for many family's. I've worked for a family of 4, 3, 2, and one!
I've ran errands for family's such as groceries or dry cleaning. Whatever is needed. I'm vaccinated and I have my booster!
I'm willing to travel a little to! am CNA...
Anabella can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annabella is wonderful! She's so good with my daughters (12/14) resourceful, helps around the house when needed and reliable!"
Erin B.
Susanne S.
East Granby, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced and enthusiastic child care provider, having over 30 years experience. I started babysitting as a teenager and just took it up again several years ago. I have worked for all kinds of families and taken care of all kinds of children; challenging and with disabilities. I am responsible, hardworking, caring,...
Susanne can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Sue when my oldest son was only three months old. As a new mother, I was nervous to leave my baby with anyone, but the warmth and care l felt with Sue from her first interaction with my son instantly put me at ease. She quickly became a part of our family....
Kelley C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for over 10+years. I am CPR/AED certified, a volunteer firefighter and going to school for my EMT license. I have cared for children from newborn-15 years of age. I have many references that I can share with you.
Nora can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Kaylee is so great with our two girls (ages 2 and 4). They adore her. Kaylee is also very professional and cleans up after the kids which is super helpful. "
Heather Q.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca cared for my infant and often also cared for my toddler. Rebecca was a great fit with the family. She engaged both my kiddos in age appropriate ways to build their confidence and meet milestones. She was conscientious, reliable and a great playmate....
Catherine D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Colebrook, CT
Summer M.
5.0
5🌟 messaged ahead of time to confirm details. Punctual. Friendly. Patient. Experienced with a range of ages.
- Care member
Katelyn R.
5.0
I had a great experience with Kate. She watched my 7-month old for 2 days and was extremely reliable and easy to get along with. She clearly loves kids and I felt confident leaving my child with her. I highly recommend her.
- Rachel F.
Tianna S.
5.0
Tianna was a godsend for our family. Our kids loved her and you could tell how much she truly cared for them. Punctual, reliable and great with open lines of communication. Highly recommend to any family looking for someone to care for their babies as if they are their own!
- Care member
Lelia B.
5.0
Lelia nannied for our kids during the pandemic and they adore her. We have three boys under 8 and she is always our first choice for babysitting needs. She always has great activities, she's super loving and patient, and she is extremely responsible and reliable!
- Sarah T.
Joy K.
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 effectively with us. C. loved his...
- Caitlin K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Colebrook, CT:
How can I find a Colebrook babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Colebrook, 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 Colebrook, 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 Colebrook, CT?
The average rate for Colebrook, CT babysitters on Care.com is $25.00 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Colebrook, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Colebrook, CT through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.