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Lindsey H.
Woodstock, CT
$16-50/hr • 17 yrs exp
I hail from a tiny town in Indiana where I grew up on a farm surrounded by forests. My childhood was spent exploring outdoors and my love of nature inspired me to get a bachelor's degree in environmental management and masters in public policy. I went on to work as a policy analyst for the federal government.
Once I became a...
Hi! My name is Kylie and I'm a graduate student at the University of Connecticut where I am studying to work in the medical field. I have been taking care of children since I was 14 and it is one my favorite things to do! I love playing games, going for outings, or doing crafts with children and I am also willing to do light...
I have babysat a lot in the past. I currently babysit for 4 children. I am experience to work with newborns and up. I can feed, change, drive, put to sleep, and have fun with the children.
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Ashley B.
Willington, CT
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I love working with children. I have babysat for many people in the past. I watched one little girl since she was 5 months old until she was in 3rd grade and her parents didn't need a sitter anymore. I also watched an 8-year-old child every week for his mom until they moved 2 months later. I have been watching my younger brother...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm a college student who loves to be around kids and am looking for an enjoyable way to earn some money! I have experience with little cousins and neighbors and also have assisted younger kids' dance classes and camps when I used to dance competitively.
Fallon can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Shannon. I live in Willington, Connecticut. I am a mother of seven children who are now grown. I have enjoyed watching them all grow and develop. I have personally grown as a person because of the things they teach me every day. :) Besides being a mom, I was a Sunday school teacher at our church, I worked in the...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
4.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student, studying to get my undergraduate degree before continuing to become a special education teacher. I have been caring for children privately (as a babysitter/nanny) as well as an infant teacher and a toddler teacher at local day-cares for the past 5 years. I also have experience caring for children long...
Kris can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"As a parent of multiple special needs children, Kris was a godsend for our family. It's extremely difficult to find someone not only qualified but also patient enough. Kris is a joy to have around our entire family and we trust her with any needs for our children."
Care member
Ana T.
Putnam, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience in childcare services, with children of all ages! I worked as a nanny for 5 years in my home country, Brazil, before moving here where I've continued working as child care provider! I love spending time with children, playing, teaching and learning from them! I know it can be challenging...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We were visiting Connecticut for a wedding weekend and needed to find a sitter for our 4 month old. Ana was amazing!! She was so sweet and we felt so safe leaving our little one at our rental with her while we went to celebrate our good friend. We can’t say enough...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jacqueline!
I have over 10 years of experience not only babysitting/nannying but also teaching music, swim lessons, and helping children with their studies.
I am a very reliable, patient, outgoing, and creative person. I am a certified lifeguard which means I am CPR and First-Aid certified. With all my skills and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jacqueline was a babysitter for my three children for 5 years. She is absolutely incredible. She became a part of the family very quickly! Highly recommend!"
Linda H.
Payton K.
Charlton, MA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Payton and I am currently a sophomore nursing student at Endicott College in Beverly, Ma and I am looking for a babysitting job while I am home for winter break. I have babysat for about 4 years now for my family and other families in the area around me, plus I have worked with children at an entertainment...
Payton can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Payton is an absolute delight! She did a wonderful job watching my 1-year old and he absolutely adored her. She is responsible, punctual and very attentive. We only wish we could have had her stay on longer, but we wish her the best in school and beyond!"
Jaz B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Abby! I am 25 years old and I am a speech-language pathologist working in an elementary school and a private practice.
I have been working with children for 14 years and have watched children ages 4 months-14 years old. I have worked at a daycare and also volunteered in a preschool for 2 years. I also have experience...
Abby can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Personality, honest, creative, ambitious
I like working with kids because they keep you on your feet. I love seeing there faces light up when they learn new things. I've worked with children over 10 years in windsor public schools.
I'm looking for a job that's flexible and will let me bring my child with me.
I started...
Nekea can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"Nekea J. Is an incredibly compassionate and sincere person that takes pride on her work. She is always willing to go the extra mile and provide daughter-like care for her clients. I recommend her completely."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Gaby and I am a current college student seeking a part-time job nannying or babysitting position. The families I've worked for describe me as a patient and lovely person! I love to work with children and I have 2+ years of experience as a nanny/babysitter. I am comfortable with children between 1-10 years...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabby was a wonderful caretaker of my 2 children! She is attentive, responsible, and has so much fun with the kiddos. We were so grateful that she could also help teach our little ones Spanish, as she is fluent in the language. She made my life so much easier as a...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat since I was 14/15 kids of all ages. I am EMT-B and CPR/BLS certified. I have a lot of experience with newborns, infants, toddlers, and school-age children.
Heidi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heidi has been caring for my 10 year old son for the past couple months. She always communicates well and participates in a lot of fun activities with my son. He adores her as do I. I'd highly recommend her as a care giver as she provides a safe, fun and happy...
Rebecca K.
Meghan M.
Vernon Rockville, CT
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Meghan, I'm 21 and from Vernon CT. I am attending ECSU as an early childhood education/special education major. My goal is to teach kindergarten! I've been babysitting/nannying for many years and I have lots of experience- I truly love working with kids! I also have three and a half years of daycare center experience...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I first heard about Meghan from a friend whose kids adore her. She is a rare find! Always punctual, reliable, and a good communicator. She is constantly engaging my son in fun and creative activities and she has the perfect demeanor for a kid who is sweet and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm very experienced with babysitting kids & I am a mother myself! I have been babysitting for over 12 years now and I also have experience working at a daycare. I am experienced with all ages. I am very dependable & trust worthy & will treat your kids as if they are my own! I have a pretty flexible schedule & can even be...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great babysitter. Will use again. "
Joshua L.
Courtney B.
Somers, CT
$22-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Art Teacher/Theatre Student Sitter Means Fun For Your Children!!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I am located in Tolland County of Connecticut and I love kids. I currently work in the Bloomfield Public Schools system as an art teacher. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and have taken CPR training, Babysitter Training, and Basic First Aid Courses. I love to clean and can help around the house. I love animals...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had Courtney babysit for us for about 6 weeks until my son started daycare. Courtney was amazing with both of my kids under age 3. They were so excited to see her and called her NeeNee! Courtney had a calm demeanor which was perfect for toddler age babies. She...
Jessica L.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am currently a Senior at Eastern Connecticut State University. I have experience with children ages 2 months - 13 years. I have worked in elementary school settings as a classroom assistant and as an after-school program employee, therefore assisting with homework would be a breeze. I am reliable, organized and creative,...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is amazing with kids. She's a quick thinker, responsible, and so kind!"
Alexis P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had experience caring for children since I was 12 years old. I have always been around kids, whether it was children in my family, children of friends, or helping out in the day cares and nurseries at different places. I am comfortable caring for one or multiple children of varying age ranges, including newborn and...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is amazing with kids! She has a great attitude in general, and is fun and loving. She's wonderful to work with!"
Emily M.
Mallory G.
Holland, MA
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Mallory! I am a childcare professional with 5+ years of experience, I have done everything from casual babysitting, professional nannying, working in a school as well as assist in running a large family daycare! I am CPR & First Aid Certified (update annually). I am also a Certified FCC Assistant for 6, meaning I...
Mallory can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is great!!! Very pleased with her"
Adam M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Eastford, CT
Kris J.
5.0
As a parent of multiple special needs children, Kris was a godsend for our family. It's extremely difficult to find someone not only qualified but also patient enough. Kris is a joy to have around our entire family and we trust her with any needs for our children.
- Care member
Ana T.
5.0
Our experience with Ana was terrific. We were in CT for a family wedding and needed someone to look after our 3 year old after the ceremony. Our daughter was so excited to hang out with Ana ("like from Frozen!"), and Ana didn't disappoint. Our daughter is high energy and has big feelings, and so...
- Care member
Jacqueline D.
5.0
Jacqueline was a babysitter for my three children for 5 years. She is absolutely incredible. She became a part of the family very quickly! Highly recommend!
- Linda H.
Payton K.
5.0
Payton is an absolute delight! She did a wonderful job watching my 1-year old and he absolutely adored her. She is responsible, punctual and very attentive. We only wish we could have had her stay on longer, but we wish her the best in school and beyond!
- Jaz B.
Nekea J.
5.0
Nekea J. Is an incredibly compassionate and sincere person that takes pride on her work. She is always willing to go the extra mile and provide daughter-like care for her clients. I recommend her completely.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Eastford, CT:
How can I find a Eastford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Eastford, 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 2 babysitters in Eastford, 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 Eastford, CT?
The average rate for Eastford, CT babysitters on Care.com is $22.50 per hour as of December 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 Eastford, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Eastford, 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.