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60 babysitters are listed in Cos Cob, CT
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Cos Cob, CT
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a preschool teacher who has six years of experience teaching 3-year-olds. I also have four children of my own. I enjoy teaching children through the creative arts. I am excited to take care of children as well as instill a love of learning in them. I do hold my master's degree in teaching and I also am a substitute teacher...
Elise can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Tia Z.
Stamford, CT
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Tia, I am currently a student at Columbia dental school. I have class Tuesday through Thursday in the mornings so I'm available those afternoons and Monday and Friday all day. I love keeping kids entertained and am great at helping with homework!
Tia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Tia is great, and I hope I have the opportunity to hire her again! She babysat my two girls (6 and 3) full-time for two weeks while my husband and I worked from my parents' home over the summer. She was punctual, kind, and very attentive to the girls. They're...
Kristina P.
5.0
(2)
Whether you have a date night, an event to attend, or simply need a "me time" I am here to help watch your children. I provide a homey and fun environment for your little ones at my house. I have created fun/enjoyable activities that the kids would enjoy while you are away. This includes, painting, arts & crafts, pretend play,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Donata is a natural with children. My daughter took to her very easily. She plays and is hands on with kids. I would I hire her again !"
Nikki B.
5.0
(1)
I have over three years working as an early intervention teacher for children with Autism. I possess knowledge of the ABA there and trained for discrete trial collection and probe data collection.
I have been working for children ages 18 month to 3 years old.
My goal is to help them develop skills such as linguistic, cognitive...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"For childcare for my 8 & 11 yr old sons for Pickup off bus & Aftersch homecare. Adriana is a caring, creative & responsible person. She was on time & trustworthy. I knew from her special needs experience she would be patient & loving for my children."
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hello my name is Linda , I am 33 years old, I am from Guatemala I have a lot of experience in childcare and I am very responsible, my English is not perfect
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Linda is wonderful - she worked with my family for a little under a year. She is great at cleaning, laundry, child care and an excellent cook. I highly recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Shirley, 32 years old with 14 years of experience caring for children of all ages, especially newborns and toddlers. I've worked with kids who have eating behavior issues, sight problems, epilepsy symptoms, and allergies. I love taking kids outdoors to the pool, parks, libraries, and events, and on rainy days, we do...
Shirley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jake.
Over the years I have gained a lot of experience watching my cousins, ages 4 and 6. In doing so, I have discovered a passion for caring for and watching the growth of children of all ages. I am currently in school for electrical engineering and would love to spend my free time helping a family run...
Jake can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hired Jake to watch my 4-yr old son after camp. He showed up on time, and communicated beforehand to confirm. My son had a blast and he even unloaded and loaded the dishwasher which was a huge plus for me. Professional, respectful and a good experience all around."
Sarah F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am Santa. I have been working with children for about 15 years now. I've taken care of 18 months to 16 years. I love working with children. Monday-Friday from 8-3. I work as a teacher assistant with special need children. I have been working there for about 6 years now.
Santa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her."
Amber B.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Chelsea. I am currently a college student who is majoring in biology. I am looking to be a nanny for this year and hopefully extend into the following years. I enjoy being around children and I am willing to help families when it is needed. I am available the days and times listed but I am willing to be flexible....
5.0
"Chelsea is very dependable, responsible, communicative, kind and friendly. My daughter who is almost 3 loves her. She plays with her. Feeds her snacks/food I leave. She texts me throughout the day to let me know what's going on. My daughter gets so excited when she...
Melissa E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Sue, a dedicated and experienced nanny from Brazil. Currently a full-time student, I'm looking for a wonderful family to connect with, fostering a nurturing and enjoyable atmosphere while caring for their precious children, as a caregiver who is not just careful, kind, funny, and respectful but also very responsible,...
Suzane can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Suzane is a very special person! She spent 1.5 years with us as our full-time nanny starting when my youngest was 4 months. She took expert care of our two boys and was a pleasure to have in our home! She is incredibly fun and engaging with young children, she is...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, I'm Anna!
Here are some things about me. I'm a loving and peaceful individual. I love to sing, write songs, and journal.
I'm looking for a job that prioritizes honesty, communication, respect and love.
I come from a big family and naturally began caretaking at a young age. I find that I can connect with...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is amazing with my boys. She creates a calm, loving and creative environment from the moment she steps into our home. Dependable, professional and a genuinely lovely person."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently employed part time as an assistant to an elderly couple ages 94 and 92. The wife has dementia and I am responsible for doing vitals, exercising with her, taking both to appointments and running errands. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with 10+ years experience in both hospital and doctors office. I also have a...
Laurie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Laurie has been with us since our youngest was born. For the past seven years she has been a lifesaver and truly become part of our family. She is always on time and always going above and beyond. I don't know where we would be without her."
Jared R.
Yesenia C.
White Plains, NY
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible Caring Nanny With An BS In Communication Disorders (SLP) Focused In Children
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a experienced, enthusiastic, and caring person that love children. I'm from Dominican Republic. I've been living in the country for more than 9 years. I'm certified in CPR/AED. I am also graduated from Mercy College. I earned my BS in Communication Disorders (SLP). I have more than 9 years of experience, along with helping...
Yesenia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is so great! We felt so comfortable leaving our baby girl with her. Unfortunately We moved to another state. You don't have to worry about anything if you hire her. "
Leslie F.
Giselle L.
Port Chester, NY
$30-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent child care and interpersonal skills. I simply love children, love caring for them.
Giselle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Our boys (3 and 5) quickly warmed to Gieselle. They really liked that she played with them instead of watching them play. We will definitely work with her again."
Frank T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently exploring different career paths and would love to help out families with childcare in my spare time. I speak three languages fluently, that include Ukrainian, Russian and English. I finished 10 years of music and I'm qualified to teach piano. I have about 10 years of experience with kids: babysitting, nannying...
Lyza can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Our one-year-old son loves Lyza! She is fun, caring, patient, full of energy and a joy to be around. We highly recommend her for other child care positions. She takes her job very seriously and we trust her completely."
Chris O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As babysitter, I embody traits of calmness, responsibility, and attentiveness, ensuring the well-being of the children under my care. I have pursued formal training in first aid and CPR.
My ultimate goal as a nanny is to create a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where children can thrive. I believe in fostering a sense of...
Brenda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brenda did a great job. On time, reliable, thorough!"
Carralee S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Korina.
I've worked as a babysitter, mother-helper, camp-counselor, tutor and assistant teacher for children of all ages. I began baby-sitting when I was in middle school, and worked throughout high school with children as a babysitter, assistant teacher, camp counselor and tutor. In college, I presently work as...
Korina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Korina has worked with us so well. She has worked with my 5 year old son for a few months cumulatively now and she is excellent with him. She is energetic and friendly and thus very much respected and adored by my son. Even during down time she will keep my son...
Amy S.
Jocelyn H.
Norwalk, CT
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Who Loves Music, The Arts And Different Cultures!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Jocelyn and I've been working in childcare for 10+ years. My interests include music, arts & crafts, gardening, theatre and diverse cultures. I love to spend time helping kids get their creative juices flowing. I also enjoy adventure! I embrace a child's curiosity towards nature by going on hikes, to the beach or the park....
Jocelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jocelyn is a kind, detail oriented babysitter/nanny. She watched over our daughter on and off for about five years and our daughter absolutely loves her. She would find things to do with our daughter that were not only educational but also fun.I highly recommend...
Angela A.
Kianza R.
Stamford, CT
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Versatile Caregiver For Children And Adults With Special Needs
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kianza, and I currently work for a non-profit organization, providing care for adults with special needs in a home-based setting. I have a rich background in child care, having been a preschool teacher for seven years and working part-time at the Stamford Youth camp after-school program during that time.
I am in...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kianza is fantastic!! She was my daughter's teacher at daycare/preschool and my daughter absolutely loves her. When my daughter headed to kindergarten, we asked Kianza if she'd babysit for us for date nights, etc. We were so excited when she agreed. Kianza is...
Cami O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 4 kids two girls and two boys, I love kids and I am very active, love the outdoors, library and on winter play in the snow, I drive I have a license I speak English and Spanish, I love to go to church, I am very trustful, highly recommendations, I work for 6 years with a family with two kids adopted they mean a lot...
Akira can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have had a wonderful experience with Akira as my daughters nanny for the past two years. She is punctual, dependable and extremely flexible when needed. My daughter responded so well to Akira from the moment they met and I trust her to do the right thing. She...
Tom C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cos Cob, CT
Tia Z.
5.0
Tia is great, and I hope I have the opportunity to hire her again! She babysat my two girls (6 and 3) full-time for two weeks while my husband and I worked from my parents' home over the summer. She was punctual, kind, and very attentive to the girls. They're beyond the baby stage but still require...
- Kristina P.
Donata B.
5.0
Donata is a natural with children. My daughter took to her very easily. She plays and is hands on with kids. I would I hire her again !
- Nikki B.
Adriana B.
5.0
For childcare for my 8 & 11 yr old sons for Pickup off bus & Aftersch homecare. Adriana is a caring, creative & responsible person. She was on time & trustworthy. I knew from her special needs experience she would be patient & loving for my children.
- Care member
Linda D.
5.0
Linda is wonderful - she worked with my family for a little under a year. She is great at cleaning, laundry, child care and an excellent cook. I highly recommend her.
- Care member
Jake R.
5.0
Hired Jake to watch my 4-yr old son after camp. He showed up on time, and communicated beforehand to confirm. My son had a blast and he even unloaded and loaded the dishwasher which was a huge plus for me. Professional, respectful and a good experience all around.
- Sarah F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cos Cob, CT:
How can I find a Cos Cob babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cos Cob, 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 12 babysitters in Cos Cob, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 2.0. 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 Cos Cob, CT?
The average rate for Cos Cob, CT babysitters on Care.com is $21.33 per hour as of January 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 Cos Cob, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cos Cob, 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.