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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"5🌟 messaged ahead of time to confirm details. Punctual. Friendly. Patient. Experienced with a range of ages. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for reading my profile!
I have successfully raised two children, hosted several international students who studied at the local high school, and nannied several children from infants to teenagers. I would love to discuss your childcare needs!
Currently, I am looking for a job that could supplement my...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kim has been watching our 10- and 12-year-old children for the past school year. She has been a great extension of our child-rearing philosophy and I feel like we are always on the same page. Kim has really had an interest and taken the time to make a connection...
Kim C.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emma M.
Winsted, CT
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children and supporting families. With four years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of various ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive and...
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My name is Paula, I'm 26 years old, I am a calm, honest, loving and responsible person.
EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDCARE
worked in a preschool with children aged 3 to 5 years since 2020 until May 2023, in a preschool as a classroom assistant, I helped the teacher togive the children activities, I helped with the...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Emma. I recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and moved to California. I'm excited to pursue my teaching career in the fall of 2025 and have full availability until then. I come from a large family with six siblings and have much experience in childcare. I knew...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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, meal prep, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Mia R.
Barkhamsted, CT
$18-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I've always loved working with children, and I have two years of experience as a childcare provider. I'm patient, friendly, and calm, and I have a knack for making children feel comfortable and safe.
I keep parents informed about their child's day by sending...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 29-year-old nanny with 8 years of full time nanny experience looking for a great family to work with! Most of my experience is with children ages infant-10 years. I've taken Child Development classes, where I worked in a local preschool, and developed lesson plans. I have two of my own children ages 6 months and 2 years...
Halie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joy is phenomenal! Joy babysat my two children, age 5 and 3. She was so helpful, caring and attentive. My kids loved playing with her! Joy is a natural caretaker, and is communicative and professional."
Katie C.
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:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a mother to an amazing 3-year
Old boy. I'm currently studying early childhood education. I've been a nanny for 3 years now and it's the best job I've ever had!
Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Victoria has been our toddlers nanny for 3 months now and she's by far one of our favorite nanny's I've hired. Sometimes due to my business meetings taking longer than expected I ask her if she can stay a little longer and she usually doesn't have a problem with...
Laura N.
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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
Kimberly G.
5.0
While we're not ready to hire just yet, Kim would be tops on our list for being someone we'd trust to look after our mother.
- Catherine B.
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.
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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 1 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 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 Colebrook, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Colebrook, 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.