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60 babysitters are listed in Derby, CT
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Derby, CT
Kassidy P.
Milford, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Kassidy. I am 25 years old and work as a 911 dispatcher. I currently live in Milford and love it! I'm looking for a part time or full time babysitting job. I am the oldest of 6 brothers and 1 sister, so caring for children comes naturally to me. I previously worked at a day care caring for children ranging from...
Kassidy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Kassidy to any family looking for a babysitter. She has a natural talent with children and parents can have total peace of mind while they are away from their kids. She is extremely patient, reliable, trustworthy, and can handle any situation big...
Mary G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Regina I'm from Colombia. I would love to help you! I am very reliable, punctual, flexible and responsible. I love kids and working with them. I have experience as babysitter for more than eight years, especially with newborns and toddlers. In 2016 I took care of a two and a half month old baby boy up until he...
Regina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Regina for 11 years, she is a very responsible, punctual and honest person who loves working with children, her experience of more than 5 years taking care of children and her qualities as a person make her a great babysitter"
Angela T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Toni. I have a background as a preschool teacher as well as a vet tech and dog groomer. I am currently working on a masters degree so I have taken a lot of time off of work to study and complete a thesis; I have very open availability! I am highly experienced with both animals and children and can provide tons of...
Toni-ann can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Toni took extremely great care of my cats and dogs. She was very nice and you can tell she really loves and cared about animals. Highly recommended!"
Rob M.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Julia and I am 25 years old. I graduated from Quinnipiac University with my B. A. in Spanish in 2021 and am currently attending Sacred Heart University working towards my Master's in Social Work. I work as a Pre-K Teacher and have been working with kids for 10+ years. Other than my current job, my various child...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia was one of my most dependable staff at our before and after school enrichment program. Her strong work ethic is matched only by the genuine love she brings to each engagement with the children we serve. Filled with positive energy and a desire to offer our...
Brian T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an occasional sitter with over 15 years experience, looking for a part time opportunity. I am available for weeknight and weekend babysitting jobs. I have watched children from ages infant to 7 yrs. I love kids and I have 4 of my own. We read, learn, and have fun at the same time.
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Catherine is very caring and treats all her patients like family. I recommend her for any job!"
Briana J.
Stefanie T.
Milford, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Open to drop off care in my home in a beautiful neighborhood and will offer discounted rates for that service*
Hello!
My name is Stefanie. I am a 38-year-old wife and mom of two and I am currently a preschool teacher at a private school on Westchester and Throughout high school, college, and up until recently I have worked...
Stefanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"I recently interviewed Stefanie for a part-time position for my infant son. She was punctual, professional, and I could see how experienced she is from how comfortable she was with my son right away. I also liked her energetic, lively attitude."
Suzanne A.
Mary Kate W.
Milford, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently a Pediatric RN working on a medicine/cardiology floor. I take care of children of all ages and have 3 years of pediatric RN experience. Prior to that I worked as an RN on an adult orthopedic/ post spine surgery floor for about 3 years. I am looking for per diem/part time work on my days off.
Mary Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I have 9 year old twins and Mary Kate has babysat my children for over 7 years. They absolutely adore her. She plays with the kids and always keeps them safe. One of my children has Down syndrome and Mary Kate is amazing with her! Now that Mary Kate attends...
Sandi L.
3.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Erin and I am an undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago. I am an economics student with minors in German, journalism, computer science, and environmental science. I absolutely love school and learning new skills is my passion.
Over summer breaks I reside in southern Connecticut with my family, but...
Erin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin is an excellent student, is reliable and is great with animals and kids."
Allison B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Sharon! I absolutely love kids and I hope to work for a nonprofit organization one day, and I cannot imagine doing anything else with my life. I just recently graduated from Wheelock College with a major in education studies and developmental psychology. I have always had a huge passion for infants and toddlers. I...
Sharon can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sharon babysat twice this week for our 3 year old daughter. Sharon was incredibly punctual, communicative, and professional. Our daughter - who is typically shy around strangers - immediately warmed up to her, and they started playing from the get-go. While I was...
Lisa W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have a lot of experience, starting at age 12, working with many different children! I have worked in classroom's, kid's camps, and churches. Since I was 12, I started babysitting for multiple different families. All of these families had varying numbers of children I was caring for at a time, and children of various...
Marisa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Marisa was awesome with my high energy 5 yo son and 8 mo son. She was super kind and the kids had a great time. We will absolutely be hoping to see her again soon and recommend that you book her as well!"
Katiecoral S.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm an experienced babysitter/nanny with about 7 years of experience caring for infants through school aged children.
Jara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Jara is a fantastic sitter that I would highly recommend! She stepped in as our family's part-time nanny last summer to watch our infant son and she was a true gem to find. She was warm and engaging with our son, and was hands-on in playing with him, reading to...
Jill M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I recently graduated college with a bachelor degree and am currently a certified RBT working at a clinic with special needs children. Because of this I am only available on weekends. I am CPR and first aid certified, don't smoke, and love all types of animals, so pets are fine as well! Having four younger brothers ranging from...
Hailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hailey was a great help with drop off needs we had. Her communication was excellent, she was punctual and the children loved her.
I'd definitely recommend Hailey to others and look forward to hiring her again in the future."
Sally B.
Morgan L.
Milford, CT
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
ABOUT ME
Creative, high energy, and compassionate caregiver. I'm a good listener, with the empathy to discern client needs, especially for those who are nonverbal or under emotional distress. Resourceful planner with good communication skills who can hit the floor running on day one. People person - whether older geriatric group...
5.0
"She loves children of all ages and has worked with special needs grandchild - she has a gift with this population."
Holly B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is McKenna. I am 25 years old and currently enrolled in PA (physician assistant) school. Since I am in PA school I am BLS and ACLS certified. I have many years of babysitting experience. I also grew up with dogs, cats and horses so pet care comes naturally!
I am looking for some part time work to help me get...
Mckenna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"McKenna watched our two kids (3 and 20 months) for a whole day when our daycare closed. McKenna was awesome, she arrived on time, she cleaned up after activities. She read books and painted with my kids. My 3 year old talked about how cool she was all day after she...
Katie H.
Allison T.
New Haven, CT
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Alli and I received a degree in criminal justice and another in psychology in 2020.
I currently work part-time for a babysitting agency that has connected me with many families in CT. I have provided care for children aged 4 months-9 years old. I am comfortable with changing diapers, providing transportation,...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allison is a joy to have as a babysitter. My three year old loves it when she babysits! Allison actively plays and engages with my daughter. She is also an excellent communicator and very reliable. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience. I worked babysitter for half years. I have 11 years old sister. I'm sitting with her. I can cook, clean up the house, play with kids. I work right now at Panera Bread. I'm not smoking and comfortable with pets.
Olesya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Olesya has been a huge help. She plays with my child (2.5) very well. My child is always sad to see her go. We have Olesya come over twice a week for a couple hours and she has been playing and speaking to my kid in Russian. She has even been with us through potty...
Elijah O.
Anna M.
Trumbull, CT
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My names Anna and i'm looking for a family to provide my services. Im 23, and have a very positive attitude. I'm also very active so I don't mind taking the kids to the park, etc. If any help with homework is needed id be happy to provide! A little bit about my experience: I provided nanny services every day after...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Anna M as a childcare giver. She has watched my children (ages from 5 to 12) over the years when home from college. Anna is not only excellent with my children, she is a very responsible child sitter.
Anna always comes to my house on time,...
Cathy D.
5.0
(2)
EXPERIENCED NANNY LOOKING FOR FT LIVE OUT POSITION
Hi! My name is Tayanne I have 7+ years of experience working with children of all ages!
I'm currently working for a family with a 23 months old girl and 5 years old boy, I've been with them for about 2 years.
My contract expires on June 29th so anytime after that I'll be more...
Tayanne can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's a definite must 10/10! Takes care of my children as if her own. My wife and I had a blast with her. She works well with any family and every family!"
Brian R.
Tresha E.
West Haven, CT
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I have a strong passion for enriching the lives of children. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my natural ability to connect with children and positively impact their development.
My warm and...
Tresha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Tresha was responsive, punctual and got right to interacting with my child. She checked in with me as I asked and everything went very smoothly!"
Care member
Sherese R.
New Haven, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Over 5 Years Of Experience.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents,
My name is Sherese. I'm a substitute teacher/paraprofessional, and I will be able to help your child/dren. If your child is staying home due to Covid and you need help with their school work, etc.
Bright, bubbly, energetic, cheerful, reliable, and responsible individual, those are just a few of my attributes....
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Sherese - she is an unbelievable nanny. She has been a true blessing to our family. Sherese Took the time to watch our children so my fiancé and I can go on vacation, and she also takes care of them a few times a month.
We have...
Amber R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Derby, CT
Kassidy P.
5.0
I highly recommend Kassidy to any family looking for a babysitter. She has a natural talent with children and parents can have total peace of mind while they are away from their kids. She is extremely patient, reliable, trustworthy, and can handle any situation big or small on her own with...
- Mary G.
Regina L.
5.0
Regina has been with our family since 2021 and I can’t say enough good things about her. She cares for our daughter as if she is her own, and has been reliable, loving and professional. Our daughter will start school in the Fall, so we are deeply saddened to not have Regina with us full time....
- Emily B.
Toni-ann M.
5.0
Toni took extremely great care of my cats and dogs. She was very nice and you can tell she really loves and cared about animals. Highly recommended!
- Rob M.
Julia B.
5.0
I have known Julia for a very long time. She is responsible, caring, and an exceptional person overall. I am a pretty overprotective mom and have always felt confident leaving my three little ones with her even as newborns. She has a passion for children and goes above and beyond, by playing games...
- Alison G.
Catherine C.
5.0
Catherine is very caring and treats all her patients like family. I recommend her for any job!
- Briana J.
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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 9 babysitters in Derby, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 $21.56 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.
Ratings for Derby, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Derby, CT are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.