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60 babysitters are listed in Farmington, CT
The average rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Farmington, CT
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Francesca! I love working with kids & have over 5 years of experience working with children of all ages from 7mo-12yrs old. I've had the pleasure of working with 5 wonderful families over the years & have worked in a gym day care as well. My favorite activities to do are reading, spending time outdoors, and...
Francesca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Francesca is an amazing babysitter / nanny and feel so lucky to have had her in our life! She started babysitting for our daughter when she was 8 months old until she was 19 months and has helped us through teething, bottle feeding, starting solids (baby led...
Britton C.
Joann M.
Rocky Hill, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
sitter, Fun, Reliable And Outgoing Personality And Great With Children
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm semi-retired finding myself with a lot of free time during the week and would love to fill that time in a thoughtful and meaningful way by helping other families part-time. In my profession I work with many families and have lots of experience with newborns and children. I'm also a fantastic cook so helping with meal prep...
Joann can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Joann was wonderful with my girls. She provided transportation, care and helped with making dinner. Each day I came home to a wonderful home cooked meal with the table all set so all I had to do was sit down and spend time with my kids. She was so flexible,...
Melanie T.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've taken care of several families: for doctors with 3 boys, for 6 years; a vice president of a company with 2 boys, for 5 years, and others. I love children, and will provide good references when requested. My duties have included cooking, driving, laundry, ironing, errands and I have no problems sleeping over or whenever...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sandra is a vary sweet and caring nanny, I would love to hire her for my child. She has been extremely helpful to our family and we have loved her ."
Brati D.
5.0
(2)
Many years of experience including three in a daycare setting, and have been a private nanny for two different families. References available upon request!
Aleksandra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leksi was amazing. We were so thankful to have her. She was the best with our family - she was so caring, attentive, easy going, a team player and went above and beyond. We will definitely hire her again and would highly recommend her to anyone! You would be lucky...
Tiffany R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Audrey and I am happy to see you are checking out my bio. I am a caring, professional and attentive caregiver for all ages. I have worked as a Nanny long term and Babysitter for short term since I was the age of 14 and I am now 30. I also have worked with age groups Birth to Elderly, helped families with moving and...
Audrey can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Audrey was great! Very engaged with the kids and accommodating. My boys are usually shy around new people but they took to her straight away. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ameera I have been a experience and fun babysitter for 10 + years excellent reference loves kids have 3 of my own 21, 18 and 12. Work in NY and now move to ct so I am looking forward to continue my work hear.
Vidyawatie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"When I was looking for a full-time caregiver two years ago for my one year old daughter, I was focused on finding someone caring, patient and with good judgment-- someone who would make the right decision no matter the circumstance. Vidya fit the bill. My daughter...
Anju M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I've worked with children for over 10 years from in a camp setting to classroom. I've also worked in a group home setting with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. I'm available after 5 p.m. during the week and the weekends.
Lori can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very professional and communicative. Have hired several times would highly recommend."
Earl W.
Corina L.
Bristol, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Available For Summer And Throughout Year !
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Corina and I am 32 years old. I am actively searching for my next childcare opportunity. Whether it be full or part time I am open to discussion I have been a nanny for 10 years and also have experience working in a preschool and daycare setting. I am a very reliable, organized and nurturing caregiver. I...
Corina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Corina to care for our 9 month old daughter, J., in April 2018, and she has truly become part of our family and the best nanny we ever could have hoped for. Our daughter took to her immediately and Corina has been absolutely wonderful with her over the...
Kara H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an empty nester having raised three children with my youngest boarding in Marion MA.. I have always loved caring for children. In my early teens and twenties I cared regularly for a toddler and newborn which was so rewarding. While earning my Psychology degree in Boston I worked with a company that offered babysitting...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Laura is absolutely wonderful! She is reliable, punctual, professional, and caring. My daughters absolutely adore her! I am at ease going to work knowing that Laura is caring after my daughters and treating them like they were her own. "
Lana F.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
l have experience caring for children of all ages including: newborns, toddlers, and elementary/middle school kids. I was a Korean cooking instructor at adult education in 2 different towns and I was teaching Korean language classes for adult students. I enjoy it very much and I can teach your children some basic Korean language...
Hyuenju can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hyuen babysat for our newborn baby while we attended a wedding and she was perfect. She showed up early, was very caring, nurturing, and professional. We came home to a happy giggly baby. Hyuen was excellent. "
Erin M.
Ngozi U.
West Hartford, CT
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Weeknight Jobs
4.2
(5)
I am Certified Nursing Assistant. I have about 8 years experience as a Nursing Assistant. I have worked in the hospital, worked in Nursing home facilities, Assisted Living Facilities and am working now as Homecare Aide. I love to take of people.
I watch children from the ages of 2 weeks to 6 years old. I love children. I love...
Ngozi can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Ngozi is a very special blessing to all of our lives. She is loving and kind. She cares about everyone and is passionate about what she does. I'd highly recommend her to be your caregiver."
Brendales R.
Dione L.
West Hartford, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello.
My name is Dione. I am a healthcare and child care provider . Experience as a PCA, CNA, Brain Injury program aide, and transport provider. I am very calm and easy to get along with. I maintain a professional demeanor at all times, and I am punctual and dependable.
Dione can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Dione is the most reliable sitter we have has. She is professional and responsive. The kids love her!"
Laura B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
**Availability starts in early January 2025 and will be less than 10 hours per week due to my internship as a therapist!**
Hello, my name is Rebecca, and I am thrilled that you are considering me to be a caregiver for your children.
I make sure to interact patiently and respectfully with the children in my care, as creating an...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We thoroughly enjoyed welcoming Rebecca to be part of our family as the primary care taker for our 3 year old daughter. She's thoughtful, dependable, and always put in the extra effort. We couldn't have imagined that our daughter would have so many great...
Brendan P.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 23 years old and moved back to Connecticut recently. I have about 7 years of experience in licensed child care facility's/ nannying/ churches working with children of all ages. My resume is very long and random but you will see majority is with kids, Childcare is my passion. I'm looking forward to further develop my skills...
Nysiah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"I just had my newborn. She did a wonderful job at changing diapers and keeping the baby comfortable and happy. She's always on time. She took great care and even did more!"
Darius N.
Alyssa D.
Bristol, CT
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello families! I am a young adult looking for part-time and occasional babysitting jobs. I have been babysitting children of all ages for over 10 years now and have lots of experience with infants.
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience as a teacher and mom, starting as a head day care teach in NY. After moving to CT, to raise a family, I worked with children who had learning differences for 12 years, and now substitute teach. I am fully vaccinated, boosted, and stay physically fit. I took the CPR and first aid class at the Red Cross....
Dianne can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Dianne is amazing. She is responsible, honest, and very kind. She can play a make believe game with one child, while building a serious road for monster trucks with the other. She truly cares about children. She is fantastic and we highly recommend her! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Good morning,
My name is Lisa I have been married for 27 years, have a 24-year-old daughter and reside in New Britain.
I have been in education for 27 years plus, owned my own home daycare for 14 years , a toddler teacher, language arts teacher and prior to covid19 a preschool teacher.
Education is of the utmost priority...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Lisa was one of my preschool head teachers. She is dedicated, hard working and all about the kids. Her love of children and her chosen profession is evident in all that she does. As a lead teacher she was dependable and always willing to lend a hand when needed....
Leisa P.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kaylee! I'm so excited to spend time with your children while you work, relax on vacation, have a date night or just need a day out of the house.
I have over 17 years of experience babysitting children ages 0-12 years old. I love spending time outside, exploring, crafting, reading and playing games together. Sitting...
Kaylee can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Kaylee is so great with our two girls (ages 2 and 4). They adore her. Kaylee is also very professional and cleans up after the kids which is super helpful. "
Heather Q.
Belinda N.
Hartford, CT
$17/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Greetings families.
I have experience in preschool teaching and CNA.
Preferably, I'd like to work with infants, they just melt my heart. However, I've also worked and taught ages between 18 months -6-year-olds, they crack me up and inspire me, children.
So please do reach out to discuss further-I await your response with...
5.0
"Linda (Belinda) cared for our 5 and 8 year old kiddos for more than one year. She brought creativity, flexibility and responsibility to her role as a caregiver. She is also respectful of parental preferences in childcare. She has familiarity in Montessori method...
Jeanette S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and caring for children since I was 16 years old. I have experience with children from the age of 5 weeks to 14 years old.
Autumn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Autumn is the absolutely best! She nannied for our three kids (3.5 year old twin girls and our 18 month boy) for the past several months. We would keep her forever but we are moving to Texas and are so sad that we can't take her with us. She was always on time,...
Emily L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Farmington, CT
Francesca A.
5.0
Francesca is an amazing babysitter / nanny and feel so lucky to have had her in our life! She started babysitting for our daughter when she was 8 months old until she was 19 months and has helped us through teething, bottle feeding, starting solids (baby led weaning), regressions/napping issues and...
- Britton C.
Joann M.
5.0
Joann was wonderful with my girls. She provided transportation, care and helped with making dinner. Each day I came home to a wonderful home cooked meal with the table all set so all I had to do was sit down and spend time with my kids. She was so flexible, there were several times when we needed...
- Melanie T.
Sandra N.
5.0
My family was truly blessed when we hired Sandra to take care of my dear aunt last year. Sandra is an exceptional caretaker with a wide variety of skills and talents. She was extremely responsible and conducted many caretaking responsibilities with compassion and good humor. She bathed, cooked,...
- Care member
Aleksandra D.
5.0
Leksi is amazing. We would have kept her with us forever if she hadn't moved out of state. My kids (3 and 5) absolutely loved her and she made my life so much easier. She kept the kids engaged, always had arts and crafts up her sleeve, and was active. I came home to a clean house every day. She was...
- Jessica Z.
Audrey W.
5.0
Audrey was great! Very engaged with the kids and accommodating. My boys are usually shy around new people but they took to her straight away.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Farmington, CT:
How can I find a Farmington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Farmington, 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 17 babysitters in Farmington, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Farmington, CT?
The average rate for Farmington, CT babysitters on Care.com is $18.35 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 Farmington, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Farmington, 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.