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60 babysitters are listed in Derby, CT
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Derby, CT
I highly recommend Christina as she reliable and dependable. I have 3 children ( twins that are 5 and a 6 year old) that are always very…
Review for Cristina C. by Allison L.
My wife and I hired Keona after meeting her at the Arts and Ideas festival and she has been such a blessing for our family. I’m unsure if I…
Review for Keona Marie G. by Care member
Katelyn has been an amazing help for me and my girls! She has assisted throughout the past couple with my 3 kids. I have a 1 year old, a 3…
Review for Katelyn P. by Linda L.
Babysitters in Derby, CT
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Cristina I'm 22 years old. I just graduated with my bachelors in psychology and am currently am going for my masters in school counseling. I have babysat/nannied various ages and love them all!! I don't mind running errands or taking the kids to their activities. I love animals and don't mind watching them as...
Cristina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Cristina is a very caring and outgoing individual. I have witnessed Cristina grab the attention of a room full of first graders on more then one occasion. She was not only very patient and kind, but extremely helpful. The kids gravitate towards her friendly and...
Kailee H.
Tanya S.
Derby, CT
$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, personable & understanding. I enjoy working with kids because of their pure innocence & the curiosity of the world. I'm looking for an opportunity that provides me w/ happiness & a healthy environment. I started working w/ kids when I was a teenager as a typical babysitter. I became a...
Tanya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Patient, compassionate babysitter/caregiver with 10+ years of experience caring for children ages newborn to 10+ years old. CPR certified. Bilingual: English and Spanish. Current Nursing Student.
Jessica can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as very respectful, responsible, and driven
I like working with kids because I like to be helpful and to make kids happy
I'm looking for a job that helps me to prepare for life a little better, and something that I like doing
I started working with kids when I was younger because of family that...
Madisyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Single mom of a teenage son and almost 4-year-old daughter. My daughter would accompany me to any jobs, she would be a great playmate for a child of any age and would likely help your child be more comfortable with a new face. We love arts and crafts, hide and seek, singing and dancing, water play, playground activities, pretend...
Skills:
CPR
With 10+ years of experience and a passion to one day be an educator, I'm a nanny who loves children and helping them grow everyday!
I have reliable transportation and take the safety of transporting your young ones with the utmost seriousness. I'm CPR and first aid certified through the Red Cross. My experience ranges from...
Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a student at UConn majoring in Math Education! I have been taking care of my little cousins my whole life and have been student teaching for this past year. I love to work with children and also pets! I have a little energetic dog of my own.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alexandra, I have 8 years of experience with child care. I have cared for children from newborn to teens, which I've been doing on-off now for 7 years. I've done agencies in the past. college nannies and private duties, I have worked with special needs children and pretty much can handle any tasks that is...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am currently looking for a long term, consistent full-time as well as occasional/date night sitting.
I am American Heart Association Heart Saver (AHA) First Aid, CPR/AED Certified. I have my license and my own car with a clean driving record. I have years of experience working with kids varying from camps,...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello my name is Indarra. I am very friendly and I enjoy working with kids quite a lot. I currently have a little one myself and grew up with many siblings so I have the experience to care for younger and older children.
Indarra can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Cristina B.
Derby, CT
$20-24/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! I am a 24 years old twos teacher , I have been teaching 2 years olds for about a year and 6 months ! Aside from professional experience I have been working with children since high school. I volunteered at my high schools daycare my senior year and also volunteered with my elementary school to watch children in their gym...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.5
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Keona! When I'm not working towards my junior year of getting my bachelors in cybersecurity , I'm working with kids! From my 5 years of theatre coaching children to my past 2 years of babysitting or nannying for over 13 families, I've proven myself to be a reliable, dedicated and fun caregiver! No matter if your...
Keona Marie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My wife and I hired Keona after meeting her at the Arts and Ideas festival and she has been such a blessing for our family. I’m unsure if I am able to add photos to this app but she has been our part time date night sitter and part time acting coach for our middle...
Care member
4.9
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Katelyn and I live in Orange Ct and I have cared for several different types of infants, children, teens and Adults. I have a lot of experience taking care of typical children as well as children who have disabilities. I have worked as a summer camp counselor for the past three years and have enjoyed every...
Katelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Katelyn has been an amazing help for me and my girls! She has assisted throughout the past couple with my 3 kids. I have a 1 year old, a 3 year old, and a 7 year old. My seven year old has disabilities and some medical conditions. Katelyn was able to assist her...
Linda L.
4.1
(7)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching children since high school. I did that for three years. After high school, I taught 2 and 3-years-old's in Sunday school. I also worked with a before and after-school program with children (from kindergarten to grade five) for a year (and was the site's leader). After a few years passed, I got married to a...
Pauline can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but she would have been a good fit for our needs; we will keep her in favorites for possible future job...
Doug M.
Rebecca C.
Ansonia, CT
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Early Childhood Education Major With 3 Years Of Experience, Looking For Babysitting Opportunities.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Since I was 15, I have been caring for children ages 7 and under. I've been a babysitter, tutor, a counselor and teachers-aide in a preschool. I am currently a assistant teacher. I love reading, singing, and doing crafts. I
have a bachelor degree in early childhood education, as well!
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca is a very sweet, intelligent women. She is working very hard and diligently in a preschool to help young children grow and expand their horizons. She is also In school for Early Childhood Education and is very advanced in her studies. She would be the...
Alexander W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I started babysitting 10 years ago and worked primarily with one family for four years. The children were 2 and 7 years old and I was responsible for feeding them, changing the little one's diapers, tucking them in at night and supervising them. I then took care of children from a variety of age groups when I finished...
Halley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year (between 6 months & 2 years) and he adores her. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, creative and just bought so much joy into...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I graduated from Rollins college in Winter Park, FL where I majored in Elementary Education. I interned in a 4th grade classroom for five weeks and a Kindergarten classroom for nine weeks. I have experience with babysitting children from ages 10 months-14. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and was a camp counselor for...
Annalee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Annie has been with our family for six months and has been such a blessing! I started a new position needing extra help with my four young children and Annie went above and beyond her call of duties. She is dependable, kind, thoughtful and sweet. She always has fun...
Alyssa A.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am looking for a family to work with and care for! I am 24 years old and just recently graduated from cosmetology school.
Before cosmetology school, I career nannied & taught/directed at early childhood schools, I am looking to rejoin the babysitting world on the days I'm not working in the salon. I am energetic, active...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Paige is wonderful! She has excellent communication skills and has been super flexible during a transitionary time for us which has been invaluable. She’s easygoing and goes with the flow, and always keeps our 2 little ones well entertained. We enthusiastically...
Care member
Elibert J.
Trumbull, CT
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elli and I have been a childcare provider and an ABA specialist for 10 years and counting. Throughout the years of caring and teaching children of all ages, I have attained immense skills, knowledge and experience while providing a safe yet fun and creative space where kids feel comfortable being their authentic...
Elibert can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was in need of a temp nanny and Ellie was perfect for the job; very well educated, patient, kindhearted and could tell she has had years of experience, highly recommended to work with!"
Care member
Adalis O.
Bridgeport, CT
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Adalis. I been babysitting kids since my sophomore year of high school so I have at least 4 years of experience. I am CPR certified so I know what to do in case of an emergency. I'm looking to work full time or part time babysitting for a family and grow to become part of your family. I love kids. I babysat kids...
Adalis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Open to learn family lifestyle, very caring, always on time, my baby was a newborn when she first babysit and she had all the basis to take care of her. Me and my husband always felt comfortable leaving our daughter with Adalis. We highly recommend her. Always be...
Liceth P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Derby, CT:
How can I find a Derby babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Derby, 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 11 babysitters in Derby, CT 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 Derby, CT?
The average rate for Derby, CT babysitters on Care.com is $19.64 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 Derby, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Derby, 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.