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Babysitters in Gales Ferry, CT

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Allison W.


Gales Ferry, CT

$10-40/hr10 yrs exp

After School Babysitter/Helper

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Hello! I am an elementary school special education teacher looking to make some extra money to help me save for the future. I have been babysitting for over 10 years, from high school to grad school! My experience ranges from infants to preteens, and from only children to large families, so I am comfortable and prepared to...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Victoria B.


Gales Ferry, CT

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hello my name is Victoria. I am 25 years old. I have been taking care of children for about 10 years. I have taken care of children from birth to school age. I have also tutored children in all basic school subjects, worked in a daycare, and ran a summer camp. I am a soccer coach/player. I am CPR and First Aid certified.
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi, my name is Alexis. I am a 22-year-old with her bachelor's degree in psychology. I am looking to help children with schoolwork and provide care after school. I have worked with kids in the past in a part-time jobs, with friends/ family and in professional school settings. For example I worked for the Navy in their CDC and...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Amanda S.


Mystic, CT

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Dependable & Trustworthy Babysitter

5.0

(5)

Hello! My name is Amanda. I have 6+ years of experience. I can help you where needed. I would call myself a mothers helper. As I like to say, every mother could use another mother to help them. I am trustworthy and considerate. I can't wait to meet you and make your life easier!
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda is a treasured find. She is thoughtful, organized, CLEAN, and perfectly energized to handle the little ones :) She was so great with both my infant and toddler, giving this tired mom opportunity to rest worry-free. Shows up on time, and communicates well if...

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Sarah O.


Ledyard, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mother Of Five With Medical Background

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've had experience in childcare for 25+years working in daycare centers, children's homes, birth center, hospital nursery and private homes. I have been CPR and first aid certified, also lifeguard certified, and certified nurse aide.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"I HIGHLY recommend Sarah. She watched my daughter for 3 nights in a row while we were in town for a wedding. Sarah was absolutely wonderful, and our daughter LOVED her. Sarah was flexible, dependable, and fun! Thanks Sarah!!!"

Amy S.

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Linda B.


Norwich, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

4.3

(6)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm Linda B a skilled and knowledgeable child caregiver looking for either a full-or part-time babysitting/nanny position. I have over 18 years of professional experience working as License Foster Care Parent and providing excellent care, an absolutely safe environment, fun and entertainment and education to young children....
Linda can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Linda is awesome! My son loves her. I would recommend her to anyone! "

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Gianna P.


New London, CT

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Hailey B.


Norwich, CT

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Former Educator & Military Spouse Looking To Continue My Passion For Loving Children!

As a former educator, I have found how much the education system lacks when it comes to the needs of children. While trying to transition out of the profession, I can't deny the continuous passion I have for children. I have a range of experience with all elementary ages, pre-k, toddlers, and infants. I am also very...
Hailey can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Hailey is working with us for the summer and my kids adore her!! She goes above and beyond what is expected. I would highly recommend her and will definitely continue using her through out the summer, then for a night out sitter when she is available."

Susan S.

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Amanda R.


Groton, CT

$10-50/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Amanda, I am currently seeking to help out any families that need assistance with childcare. I have been an ABA Therapist for three years working with toddlers to young adults. I have previous employment as a Day Care Assistant as well as a para-professional. I am currently going to school for my Bachelors through...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda was fabulous. I would absolutely hire her again. She was the perfect fit for my 13 year old daughter. "

Susan B.

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Jennifer M.


Groton, CT

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fill-in Or "Date-night" Sitter

My experience of caring for children is (along with all age babysitting) raising my own beautiful, independant, kind daughter! Now she's 20 and off at college I am officially an empty-nester and looking to fill my time. I am a fully vaccinated, 47-year-old retired pharmacist, CPR certified. I currently have been sitting for two...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jenn was amazing right from the start. She has a special way with kids and keeps them engaged and enriched. She is extremely accommodating and reinforces our family’s routines and expectations. My daughter absolutely loves her, which is the best review I could...

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Morgan C.


Waterford, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Enthusiastic Sitter

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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.

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Taylor B.


Norwich, CT

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Taylor and I have worked in the childcare for three years as a toddler teacher. Although my classroom is 1. 5-2. 5-year-olds I have had the opportunity to work with all age groups. I also worked as a nanny for a family for 6 months. I currently hold my CDA (child development associate). I have a professional...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a well qualified caregiver, that has cared for individuals of all ages. I am a licensed CNA that has been doing home care for 20*+ years. I am a compassionate, caring person and really enjoy working as a caregiver. I am very reliable and can provide references.
Cassandra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"This is not just a job for her she cares for the people that she takes care of very dependable very reliable took care of all the tests that were asked of her and even went above and beyond what was expected of her"

John B.

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Sarah K.


Mystic, CT

$28-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Tutor

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! With over eight years of professional childcare experience I would love to help your family as if you were my own! Through my journey I have been a Martial Arts Instructor, swim lesson teacher, and lifeguard. I was a full time nanny for 2. 5 years and cared for kids 4 months - 6 years old. Most recently I was a substitute...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah was wonderful with our kiddo! We were very happy to have her as our date night sitter this summer and we are sad to see her move away."

Lolly C.

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Arielle S.


Mystic, CT

$23-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time And Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...
Arielle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We were 100% comfortable leaving our children with Arielle. She easily connected with our 7yo while also navigating the chaos of our toddler and infant smoothly. Arielle is a breeze to communicate with. She was punctual and dependable. I would highly recommend...

Megan B.

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Nishante P.


New London, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Caregiver

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nishante went above and beyond for my 2 children. She was very detail oriented and made sure everything was completed before she left for the day. She taught my youngest how to write her name and came up with creative outlets for my daughter's energy bursts."

Kala Lynn P.

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Bridgette V.


Groton, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Bridgette and I have been a babysitter for 12 years now. I am a CNA and have been working as a CNA for four years but still babysitting as a side gig. I was also a preschool teacher so I have loads of experience with children and love to hang out with kids. They make the day so much more interesting LOL. I...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Bridgette has experience as a Pre-K teacher. She is patient, kind, and caring. We love having her over to our house. It feels like she is part of our family. Both our daughters love playing with her so much. She makes fun snacks with the girls and reads...

Wendy I.

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Marie O.


Mystic, CT

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny, Availability Is Flexible

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Marie. I am a stay at home mom. I provide care out of my home in Mystic. I do not have pets in my home. I have experience babysitting for all ages including twins and newborns. I am reliable and trustworthy. I enjoy playing with children and watching them grow. I am an active babysitter/nanny. I find it...
Marie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Marie is fantastic, made hiring a sitter a breeze and I could not be happier. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!"

Matthew C.

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Karyn O.


Norwich, CT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter With Over 15 Years Of Experience

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have babysat children of all ages starting when I was a teenager. I have raised my own child who is now 31. I have had a daycare in my home for about a year when I was unemployed. One summer I took care of my two cousins during the day, Monday through Friday, I taught them how to swim and ride a bike. I have also worked in...
Karyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Karyn is absolutely amazing with our son and our dogs! She has been with us for five amazing years and we are sad to say goodbye. I could always depend on her for whatever I needed from preparing meals to cleaning to last minute calls. She even helped me with...

Jenna B.

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Elizabeth B.


Mystic, CT

$15-17/hr6 yrs exp

I am CPR and First Aid certified as well as Med certified. I am currently working in a daycare as a Head Toddler Teacher, and I plan on leaving do work for a family instead. While working at a daycare I have Learned Curriculum and can implement that into your child's everyday activities as well as crafts, and outside play. I...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"She is awesome with kids and has two of her own"

Riley H.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gales Ferry, CT

Amanda S.

5.0

Amanda is the most capable, caring, responsible, highly respected babysitter there is. She has babysat for my husband and me for 4 years. My children at the time when she started were 2, 4, and 6. Today my youngest turned 6, my middle will be 8 in November and my eldest is 10. Throughout my...

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Sarah O.

5.0

Sarah provided back up care for our 4 month old. Although he experienced some "stranger danger", she provided great care for him.

- Katrina S.

Linda B.

5.0

Linda has been watching for children for over 16 years. She is an amazing caretaker and she respects and follows the rules I have set for my children. I am very funny about who watches my children, but she makes me feel at ease and I have no concerns. I wouldn’t change her for no one. My boys adore...

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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.

Hailey B.

5.0

Our family had the pleasure to have Hailey as our nanny for 6 hours each week day for the last two years. She started when my boys were one and two years old and now they are three and four! She lived through many major stages of development with our kids. She helped encourage our youngest to walk...

- Jill G.

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