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Babysitters in Ellington, CT

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Kris J.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Night And Weekend Child Caregiver

4.8

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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

Special Needs Care

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."

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Pat J.


Willington, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Fun, And Experienced

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very calm, creative and nurturing caregiver with a BA in Special Ed and Child Study. I offer a wholistic, play based approach for children of all ages. I have been called the baby whisperer on more than one occasion! I have reliable transportation and welcome open, honest and kind hearted communication with both parents...
Pat can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Pat was our first introduction into childcare with our first born and we couldn't have asked for more. Pat makes Mary Poppins look like an amateur. She takes her role as caregiver seriously. She took initiative to develop daily logs for each of our kids (we were...

Ashley G.

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Ariana P.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter/Nanny Perfect For Your Family!

My name is Ariana & I am from Vernon, CT. I love caring for kids & would love to be your next sitter/nanny. I currently work as a Senior Family Support Provider/Team Lead (Parent Educator) for prenatal mothers & mothers with children up to 5 years old. In this position, my main focus is to encourage child development & target...
Ariana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ariana is my first choice when I need child care. She's kind, loving, nurturing, and silly. She loves to play and she's very creative. When she's around, I know my daughters safe, excited, and always giggling! She's also great with our pets! I highly recommend her....

Olivia G.

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Caprice W.


Enfield, CT

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked at two daycares in the span of five years. The first daycare I worked at closed down, but during the summer I work at another part time. I am both CPR and first aid certified. I am well versed in handling adolescent children at 5+ months and school-aged children as well. I am a nonsmoker and non-drinker. I take the...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We feel so lucky to have found Caprice! She's a great communicator and very responsible! Our daughter loves her enthusiastic personality and cheerful energy."

Melissa M.

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Genna H.


Manchester, CT

$22/hr1 yrs exp

I started working with kids when I was about 14/15 years old, my Grandmother had a daycare so I worked with kids of all ages. Now I work in a middle school in East Hartford with special education kids! I'm only available for school/work hours during the summer, (7/8-3/4) and after school hours after that (3:30-6/7pm).
5.0
"Genna was absolutely outstanding. From our initial meeting a week ago, I knew she was the right choice. Our childcare needs changed suddenly, and when I asked Genna to cover a morning with my two little ones, she readily agreed. She arrived on time, communicated...

Kris D.

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Elyse T.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently looking to go back into the nanny field after being a paraprofessional in Ellington for the past year. I have over 15 years of experience working with infants, toddler, special needs and school aged children as a nanny for multiple families as well as in multiple childcare settings.
Elyse can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elyse has been our full time nanny for our four children for almost five years. In addition to taking excellent care of our children, she cooks them organic, from scratch meals, does amazing arts & crafts, helps with speech therapy, homework and is a part of our...

Amanda W.

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Gabriela V.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Person And Bilingual Sitter

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...

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Brianna B.


Enfield, CT

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 29 years old and have various experiences taking care of children. I grew up with three younger siblings and would always watch my mom and help her take care of them. I have graduated from Elms College in Chicopee, Ma with a degree in early childhood education. I have been an assistant teacher in a preschool and did student...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Brianna was a teaching assistant for me while attending college. She was prompt, pleasant, loved the children and did everything asked of her. She returned as a sub when her college schedule permitted. At this time she may have been the lead teacher in a...

Phyllis P.

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Ashley H.


Broad Brook, CT

$17-18/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Loves Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 1. 5 years of experience at the YMCA. I can help with cooking, cleaning, and many other things around the house. I am a reliable and trustworthy college student that loves kids!
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Ashley was always on time or early! She cared for the children and maintained the home. Ashley encouraged outside play which was very important to our family!"

Kyle W.

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Courtney B.


Somers, CT

$22-30/hr4 yrs exp

Art Teacher/Theatre Student Sitter Means Fun For Your Children!!

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, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Leah C.


South Windsor, CT

$25/hr12 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter And Dog Walking/Sitting

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Leah and am 27 years old. I have been working as a babysitter/nanny for about 12 years. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I love being outdoors and staying active. I enjoy doing crafts with kids and teaching them new things. I have my own car and available for before and aftercare. I am comfortable with...
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mariah M.


Manchester, CT

$16/hr2 yrs exp

An Experienced Babysitter Open To Caring For All Ages

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very energetic babysitter with 1 year of experience looking after two children ages 4 and 8 on weekday mornings, evenings and occasional weekends. I am very effective in keeping them engaged in various activities both educational and physical that do not involve electronics. I am very vigilant about their health and...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is absolutely amazing we love her and so does our daughter and pups. She even brings fun crafts and will do her workbook with her. Highly recommend we will be continuing to use Mariah."

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Shannon S.


Willington, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care Giver /nanny

Hired by 3 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Shannon’s a natural born teacher. I recommend her for any job she wants."

Cecilia F.

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Eboni D.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$25-30/hr16 yrs exp

Part-Time Childcare Available

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Eboni. I am 38 years old and I have been working with children from infant to teens for 16 years. I have worked as an assistant teacher, head teacher, youth director, sitter, nanny and a para. I also have obtain my bachelor's degree in early childhood education. I have excellent references from families and...
Eboni can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ebony is the best! She took great care of my Son and established great relationship with him with few days. I strongly recommend Ebony for all the child age groups."

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Taylor D.


South Windsor, CT

$18-45/hr3 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Taylor and I am very interested in this position. I graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2023. After graduating I decided to become a building substitute at an Elementary School where I found my passion for teaching. I am going back to school to get my Masters in Early Elementary Education. I...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi my name is Kekoa! I graduated from UConn this May and I'm looking for side jobs for the summer! When I was 15-18 I used to babysit more frequently but I haven't had the time since beginning college. I have two younger brothers and I've grown up around children!
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah M.


Manchester, CT

$18-50/hr13 yrs exp

I have worked in the childcare field for the last 15 years with children of all ages. I started my career in my towns before and after school program and after that moved on to become the child development director for the YMCA where I oversaw 9 before and after school programs, a preschool as well as a summer camp. I have...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Yuberkis B.


Enfield, CT

$18-50/hr2 yrs exp

I've been a childcare provider for two years, and I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow. Watching the kids I've cared for thrive and develop has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I've had the opportunity to work with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I'm comfortable caring...
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Shauna F.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hello. my name is Shauna. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person. I took three years of child development classes in high school. I've also been babysitting family friends since I was 13. I absolutely love kids they are so fun and energetic with the craziest imaginations. With all my skills and experience, I'm able...
Shauna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lisa L.


Enfield, CT

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Lisa, I am a graduate student at Bay Path University for occupational therapy. I love kids and helping people. I'm very active and fun. I will always be alert and helpful. I also work currently taking care of a child on Saturday, so I will only be available on Fridays and Sundays. I work hard and will be reliable. I have a...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ellington, 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.

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Pat J.

5.0

Pat was our first introduction into childcare with our first born and we couldn't have asked for more. Pat makes Mary Poppins look like an amateur. She takes her role as caregiver seriously. She took initiative to develop daily logs for each of our kids (we were part of a nanny share), was extremely...

- Ashley G.

Ariana P.

5.0

Ariana is my first choice when I need child care. She's kind, loving, nurturing, and silly. She loves to play and she's very creative. When she's around, I know my daughters safe, excited, and always giggling! She's also great with our pets! I highly recommend her. She's a wonderful human!

- Olivia G.

Caprice W.

5.0

We feel so lucky to have found Caprice! She's a great communicator and very responsible! Our daughter loves her enthusiastic personality and cheerful energy.

- Melissa M.

Genna H.

5.0

Genna was absolutely outstanding. From our initial meeting a week ago, I knew she was the right choice. Our childcare needs changed suddenly, and when I asked Genna to cover a morning with my two little ones, she readily agreed. She arrived on time, communicated clearly throughout the day, and even...

- Kris D.

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