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60 babysitters are listed in East Lyme, CT
The average rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in East Lyme, CT
I am a newly registered nurse looking for some extra hours working as a babysitter. I am a caring, fun loving, responsible person and I love being around children. I have a lot of experience working with kids of all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified and completed a semester long internship as a student nurse at Boston...
Luci can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Hello, I'm Caylie! I l graduated from Boston University with my masters last August, now working full time in Boston. I have been babysitting regularly/nannying for over 7 years. I have experience with infants to teenagers, and would be happy to share a reference/contact from previous families I have worked for. I babysat for an...
Caylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, responsible, smart.
I started working with kids when I was 12. I took the Certified Babysitter Course where I learned Infant/Child CPR, as well as basic first aid. I was the primary babysitter for a family with a newborn and 6-year-old, until the youngest went to pre-school.
In my spare...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi!!!! My name is Brianna, I just graduated with my Bachelors degree from Central Connecticut State University. I have over seven years of experience with children. I worked at St Rita's Early Learning center for two years, then decided to move towards nannying since I was 19. I can do pick ups, drop, offs, baths, bedtime,...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Hi there! I am a certified teacher working on my Masters currently. My schedule for the summer is fairly open. I am flexible to do reoccurring jobs or whenever needed. I am also available for tutoring, as I have experience with grades from K-8. This past year I taught 7th grade Math.
Additionally, I am a certified lifeguard...
Angelena E.
East Lyme, CT
$19-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I have 3 years of experience working at a daycare full and part-time but I have tons more from raising kids at home. I can help with Travel, Grocery Shopping, and other errands. I love pets and kids of all ages. Schedule is super flexible! I'm CPR and first aid certified. Some activities I enjoy are being outside, music, and...
Angelena can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of child care experience including coaching, babysitting, volunteering at daycares, and studying Human Development at school. I am super flexible, easy going, and am willing to do whatever it takes to keep your kids safe and happy! Please reach out with any questions, concerns, or to talk about hourly rates (I'm...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My children loved Abbi. I enjoyed hearing about the fun adventures they had with her whenever I got home. Abbi also did a wonderful job helping with remote learning. We miss her now that she lives so far away from us!"
Alison O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Warm, caring, enthusiastic 23-year-old, loves children. About 8 years babysitting experience, as well as 3+ years of daycare experience working with infants and toddlers daily. Family pet? No problem! I love working with animals as well! I enjoy everything from arts and crafts to homework help, and mealtime to playtime to...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was very nervous about leaving our 2.5 year-old while visiting my parent's house. She was extremely flexible and very devoted to making our daughter feel OK even when she was sad that we left. Abby kept me up-to-date as much as I needed via text messages while we...
Christine C.
Madison B.
Salem, CT
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Madison! I am a new grad with my bachelor's degree! I am now in my masters program for data analytics! I'm looking to move from my current job to nannying. Some things about me are that I love the outdoors, fishing, snowmobiling, and Marvel/Disney:) I have been taking care of children since I was little and am...
Gianna P.
New London, CT
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a nanny for three separate infants. The first was a little girl, but she got accepted into day care at about 9 months of age. However, I found my time there to be very rewarding and I learned a lot. I worked from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. , and I also did some light housework. I would dress the baby, feed her, play...
Gianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Gianna is an absolutely wonderful nanny and person. She has been nannying for our son for ~10 months, and we couldn't have asked for a better caregiver. She is reliable, loving, energetic, kind, flexible, thoughtful, the list goes on and on. We are beyond sad to...
Lindsay R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently am working in the healthcare field as a health aide. I help seniors stay healthy and comfortable at home. I provide personal services like running errands, bathing, dressing, and grooming. 10 years ago, I was a nanny for two children, ages 6 and 10. I have babysat young children and toddlers in the past as well....
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathryn is working with my young adult autistic daughter providing in home and out in the community support. This can be challanging, but Kathryn is patient and responsive to my daughter's needs. She works with me on activity and learning plans and implements them...
John O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter and nanny for many years. I taught infants-preschool ages in a daycare. Currently I'm an RBT and have plenty of experience with kiddos with autism. I am first aid, CPR, and AED certified for infants, children and adults and I'm fully COVID vaccinated. I am also willing to care for pets as I studied vet...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily is a wonderful support for families, she has been an nanny, daycare worker, babysitter, and pet-sitter for many years. I would always trust her in the care of my loved ones. She placed safety and happiness above all and is very interactive and loving. Emily...
Stephanie R.
Kerry B.
Old Saybrook, CT
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced and Energetic Babysitter Available Part-Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am looking for a part-time babysitting position in the area, and I am available most weeknights and weekends. Certified in First Aid and CPR, my childcare experience includes babysitting children ranging from newborns to teenagers; working as a camp counselor for...
Kerry can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kerry is the best. She is responsive, flexible, friendly, and totally professional. She took great care of our little one while we were attending a family wedding. Kerry was accommodating with our busy schedules and shifting plans, and she made us and our baby feel...
Caitlin K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Fatima! I have been babysitting for a while now. Starting with my own siblings. I truly enjoy interacting with kids and making their day brighter. I am currently a senior at the University of Connecticut. I am majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences. Therefore, I understand how important it is to foster...
Fatima can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fatima is an excellent babysitter. She is warm, nurturing, and patient. My daughter loves her. She babysits for us regularly and I'd recommend her to anyone."
Olivia K.
4.9
(13)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Reliable, responsible adult who is fun, organized, and has a graduate degree and is a full-spectrum doula! Very comfortable and happy to work with smaller children, as well as older children up to about age 10/11. I have many years of experience working with newborns and infants all the way up to 13-year-olds. I am patient,...
Nishante can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nishante babysat for my kiddos while I was in New London for a work conference. She is a total pro. Great communication, lovely with my kids (3 and 6). Highly recommend her!"
Jessie A.
Julia C.
New London, CT
$18-25/hr • 15 yrs exp
Former Children's Museum Educator With Tons Of Caretaking Experience
5.0
(10)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am the eldest of 13 Cousins and have been baby sitting for as long as I can remember unofficially, and in a more formal capacity. I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to middle schoolers, and I have a great deal of experience with special needs and spectrum children as well. I am comfortable one on one as well...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia is absolutely wonderful. She is thoughtful, communicative, punctual, and trustworthy. She approaches babysitting with supreme professionalism and genuine care. Our daughter really took to her and so did our dog! (Between us/the parents and our daughter and...
Leigh S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student from New Hampshire going to school for education. I have babysat for a few families since their kids were born to now, 1-12 years old. I love watching children learn and play and facilitating that, part of the reason for my love of teaching. I am fun and outgoing , creative, reliable, honest, and caring. I...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Morgan as our summer nanny while she was in Colorado to take care of our almost 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son. She was an absolute pleasure to have as a part of our family - it went way too fast! She is creative, punctual, fun, and open to...
Alexis H.
Susan R.
Old Saybrook, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Adult Available For Individual Infant/baby Childcare!
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mom of 2 adult Children
Experienced Babysitter
Excellent References
1-3 days per week Monday-Friday
Old Saybrook
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sue to care for our four year old boy while in town. From the initial conversation prior to hiring, she was warm, caring and experienced. She kept in communication up until our arrival and was proactive always about reaching out. She was able to keep our...
Care member
Parker A.
Old Saybrook, CT
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
My Name Is Parker And I Am Looking For A Babysitting Job! College Student Own Transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Parker and I am a sophomore at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. I have some free time during the week and looking for a job that is suitable with my schedule. I love to babysit! I have over 7 years of experience with children including babysitting, working at my local elementary school and daycare, and...
5.0
"Parker is very dependable and reliable. My son (age 10) looked forward to each time Parker was going to care for him.
She knows how to keep children entertained and happy.
I strongly recommend Parker as someone you can rely on for any care needs you may have."
Jen C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Julia and I am 24 years old. I am currently a deans list doctorate of physical therapy student at the University of Hartford, and I live in Niantic CT. I am currently looking for a part time position while I am between clinical rotations for a family relatively close to Niantic who may need child care during the week...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia was a caregiver in our church nursery for several years. I was most impressed with how naturally and creatively she played with the young children and toddlers. She immediately sat on the floor with them and engaged them in active play, or followed their...
Jill W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in East Lyme, CT
Abigail K.
5.0
Abbi is the absolute best babysitter we've ever had. She wrangled our twin 7 year old boys and our sassy 2 year old girl without even batting an eye. She is responsible, kind, caring, and the kids LOVE her. There's no one else I'd rather watch the kids.
- Abigail M.
Abi R.
5.0
Abby babysit our three kids and was both fabulous and flexible given it was a last-minute reservation after our orignal sitter cancelled. The kids gave her a great review as well! I'd highly recommend her.
- Care member
Gianna P.
5.0
Gianna is an absolutely wonderful nanny and person. She has been nannying for our son for ~10 months, and we couldn't have asked for a better caregiver. She is reliable, loving, energetic, kind, flexible, thoughtful, the list goes on and on. We are beyond sad to be losing her to Colorado and highly...
- Lindsay R.
Kathryn N.
5.0
Kathryn is working with my young adult autistic daughter providing in home and out in the community support. This can be challanging, but Kathryn is patient and responsive to my daughter's needs. She works with me on activity and learning plans and implements them so that my daughter has fun and is...
- John O.
Emily E.
5.0
Fantastic! Great communication! Very responsive and took great care of my daughter's dogs while she was away on vacation. I am sure that she will be booked again as well as for some childcare since she has a wide range of abilities.
- Melissa V.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in East Lyme, CT:
How can I find a East Lyme babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in East Lyme, 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 6 babysitters in East Lyme, 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 East Lyme, CT?
The average rate for East Lyme, CT babysitters on Care.com is $21.67 per hour as of November 2024. 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 East Lyme, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in East Lyme, CT through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.