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Madeleine Y.


Durham, CT

$20-28/hr7 yrs exp

Baby Sitter Available

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I am a speech-language pathologist in an elementary school looking for a part-time position for the summer time! I also have had experience babysitting and working at summer camps.
Madeleine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Francesca A.


Durham, CT

$21-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Francesca and I am 24 years old. I graduated from Quinnipiac University in 2021 with a degree in Psychology and will be starting my masters in Developmental Disabilities this fall. I have 5+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I currently work as a behavioral therapist for the Durham middle school and I love...
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Mia P.


Durham, CT

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi!! I am a 20-year-old student at the University of Connecticut majoring in Psychology and Human Development & Family Sciences. I have been working with children for about 5 years but I have been surrounded by young children my whole life. I was a camp counselor for four years. In that time I was in charge of Kindergarten - 2nd...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about fostering the growth and development of children. With over two years of childcare experience, I've had the pleasure of positively impacting children's lives. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. Regarding household rules, I follow the parents' lead. As for communication, I...
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Rory M.


Madison, CT

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter That Radiates Positivity

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a kind and caring babysitter who never leaves the house without a smile. I have 8 years of experience, beginning back when I was 15 when I started babysitting. Throughout my time with children, I have sat for over 20 families. I have also been a full-time and part-time nanny for 4 years total. For two years I was a teacher...
Rory can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Rory was wonderful with my daughter. The first time we met, Rory got right down to my daughter's level and started to play with her. Rory was so caring and understanding of my daughter. I knew that with Rory my daughter was safe. I highly recommend her."

Kelly S.

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Joan T.


Guilford, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Loving Nanny/ Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a vaccinated and boosted, experienced, loving and reliable mother of two now young men and married for the past 29 years. I am available part-time or full-time to care for your child/children. All of the families that I have cared for through the years have always been pleased and confident in my ability to care for their...
Joan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We are so grateful for Joan! She is calm, consistent, thoughtful, a fantastic nanny. I trust her fully to care for my 18-month old twins, no small feat!"

Valerie B.

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Hailey C.


Higganum, CT

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I love interacting and caring for children. I have a lot of experience as I have been a lifeguard for the past 2 summers where I would guard the East Haddam Rec Dept. summer camp as well as a ski instructor for 3 years for children ages 4-6 at Mt. Snow in VT. Additionally I have babysat a few different families in the area....
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hailey has been caring for my son when I go to work until he gets on the school bus. She has always been punctual even with such an early start and so reliable. She has been very flexible with hours and helped out when she could and excellent with following up and...

Jennifer E.

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Sarah D.


Guilford, CT

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Sarah In Guilford CT

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Sarah (35yrs)! I live in Guilford CT and am looking for a great babysitting job that pays well! I have many years of experience with watching and caring for kids! I am one of four girls and grew up babysitting/tutoring throughout my Connecticut neighborhood. I also have cared for my youngest sister (10 yrs...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Sarah is a trustworthy and fun caretaker for our two children. She drives them to their activities, plays and interacts with them, and manages dinner, bath and bedtime. She's creative and friendly. We recommend her wholeheartedly!"

Linda N.

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Krista K.


Guilford, CT

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! I am Krista, I'm 20 years old from Guilford, Ct. I am currently attending school in Boston, where I study elementary education. I have nearly nine years of experience with ages three months- 12 years old. A little about myself, I love to be active, be outdoors and I am known to be patient, hardworking and caring.
5.0
"We have used Krista to babysit our 2 children for the past 6 years. She is very reliable, responsible and fun with the kids. She is eager to work and is happy to enjoys being with the kids. They love her and ask for her to babysit all the time. I highly recommend...

Sheree I.

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Elizabeth F.


Wallingford, CT

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter And Nanny

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Hi There! I have lots of experience with kids of all ages and all kinds of pets. I'm enthusiastic, energetic, and love being with kids. I can handle meal prep, pickups and drop-offs, grocery shopping, and cleaning. At my current job, I have been with many different positions with kids. I'm CPR, First Aid and Medication...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
4.0
"Experienced, very pleasant, will help in any way needed; strongly recommend."

Stuart K.

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Gina T.


Guilford, CT

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Mature And College Graduate

Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood

I directed shows with hundreds of kids in Ct. Babysitter for an architect in Guilford, Cardiac Lab Specialist in Branford, Yale Doctor etc. Arts and Humanities Trainer with Y-USA. I am a volunteer with numerous educational organizations. Philosophy of care is attention and support of whole child and family. Focus on play,...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gina is absolutely wonderful. She takes care of my boys (2 and 6) several times a month on occasion. She is always on time, in a good mood, and ready to play :) Can't say enough good things about her!!"

Natalie W.

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Niya E.


Middletown, CT

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I Am A College Student Looking For Work While I'm Home On Break!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a recent psychology grad from Worcester State University and am looking for night or weekend babysitting/ care giving as I am in between undergrad and grad school. I have experience with children ages 3 months-17 years old. I have also worked with adults and elderly in rehabilitation and nursing homes. I have experience...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Maria A.


Northford, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mommy of 4 and have been taking of children since I was 9, children are just a joy and I love to be around them, I have 3 daughters 23, 20 and 16 and an 11 yr old son, all my children are in school and busy , but still love having mommy around, but are willing to share me so I can help someone else.. I would love to help...
Maria can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"I have known this lady for many years now, she took care of my 2 children from birth for their first 4 years of life. I can tell you if your child is with this individual it is her number one priority, you would think because its her own home, it would not be so....

Antoniette A.

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Karlee H.


Madison, CT

$33/hr8 yrs exp

Date- Night, Part Time Sitter

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a mom looking for part time/occasional work, available most evenings for date nights and such. I can help with virtual learning and meal prep as well. I have experience teaching and current CPR/AED/ first aid training. I practice covid safety, covid vaccinated and non smoker. Thank you for your consideration. I'm ok...
Karlee can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Karlee to babysit our son (14 months) during a wedding. She was dependable, extremely prepared, warm, and flexible enough to handle the chaos during a wedding. Our son is going through a phase where he is extremely clingy and fussy, but she was patient...

Rebecca V.

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Keira V.


Guilford, CT

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a recent college graduate looking to help a family be the best it can be by having fun, keeping a clean environment, and learning as much as we can along the way! My interests are music, theatre, exercise, and sports to name a few. Personally I am an extremely organized person who knows how to multitask while still creating...
Keira can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Keira is wonderful with our boys (ages 2 and 5). She is fun, confident, creative. The boys love her. She has also helped us with housecleaning and we are very happy with everything."

Kate P.

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Lindsay A.


Haddam, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny (also Mom Of 3 Littles!)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a babysitter/nanny with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have three little ones of my own (ages 2, 5, 8) and was a teacher for many years, so I know a thing or two about kids! I love being a stay-at-home mom, and it gives me the flexibility to help other families in the area! I am available some...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lindsay babysat for our infant daughter and immediately made both my daughter and us as new parents comfortable. She was reliable, communicative, and trustworthy. 10 out of 10!"

Stacey B.

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Rachel R.


North Branford, CT

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 28 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies. Experience: I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 2 months - 14 years old. I've worked as a camp counselor, and as a social skills group facilitator for kids with Autism and...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with her. She’s an excellent communicator and has been flexible with us. So happy to have found her!"

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Elisia A.


Wallingford, CT

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Young Professional And Certified Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Certified elementary teacher with 5 years of experience working with kids from grades K-6. Reliable, responsible, patient, and easy going. I like working with kids because I enjoy helping them learn, grow, and achieve success. My skills include providing academic activities/curriculum, organizing, and providing a fun,...
5.0
"We hired Elisia in a pinch. She was great and even showed up early. Our two kids loved hanging out with her and played some games and crafts together. I will look forward to requesting her again and feel appreciative for the work she performed."

Matthew C.

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Noelle D.


Madison, CT

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I bring 8 years of dedicated babysitting and nannying experience to the table. I graduated from the University of Connecticut in May 2023 and hold certifications in CPR and first aid. My childcare journey includes teaching preschoolers aged 2-5 at a daycare for a year. Previously, I nannied for a wonderful family with children...
Noelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Noelle is my daughter, she is wonderful with Children, and absolutely adores them. She is a caring, loving person who is very sweet. I also work in child care and Noelle held a fill in position for my boss and her family this summer. She truly is a gem."

Barbara D.

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Kelsey W.


Killingworth, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Excited To Meet Your Family! :)

Hello, I am Kelsey! I am a very compassionate patient person driven by my passion to serve the community. Currently I work with developmentally disabled adults specifically with autism and other psychological disorders. I also have extensive experience babysitting kids all ages! In the fall I am planning on attending University...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is the most caring and devoted women I have encountered. She was great with taking care of my kids. She often cooked for them, played games with them and kept them in good spirits. My kids love her and always ask when she is going to look after them again. She...

Stephanie F.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Durham, CT

Rory M.

5.0

Rory was wonderful with my daughter. The first time we met, Rory got right down to my daughter's level and started to play with her. Rory was so caring and understanding of my daughter. I knew that with Rory my daughter was safe. I highly recommend her.

- Kelly S.

Joan T.

5.0

We are so grateful for Joan! She is calm, consistent, thoughtful, a fantastic nanny. I trust her fully to care for my 18-month old twins, no small feat!

- Valerie B.

Hailey C.

5.0

Hailey has been caring for my son when I go to work until he gets on the school bus. She has always been punctual even with such an early start and so reliable. She has been very flexible with hours and helped out when she could and excellent with following up and communicating. She has also done...

- Jennifer E.

Sarah D.

5.0

Sarah is a trustworthy and fun caretaker for our two children. She drives them to their activities, plays and interacts with them, and manages dinner, bath and bedtime. She's creative and friendly. We recommend her wholeheartedly!

- Linda N.

Krista K.

5.0

We have used Krista to babysit our 2 children for the past 6 years. She is very reliable, responsible and fun with the kids. She is eager to work and is happy to enjoys being with the kids. They love her and ask for her to babysit all the time. I highly recommend Krista to babysit.

- Sheree I.

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