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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 26 years old, and work full time. I have been babysitting for many years now and for kids of all different ages. I am looking for time to fill my schedule around work!
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Sarah is very kind and gentle. She was early and kept us informed as to how our son was doing while we were out. I would recommend her as a babysitter to anyone. "
Theresa Z.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Ali! I'm currently a toddler teacher and mom of one. I have experience with children of all ages, pets, and additional responsibilities such as cooking and housework! I'm most passionate about seeing children for their full potential, and facilitating safe, engaging play and learning to create meaningful relationships,...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ali is quick to respond, great with my son and dogs. I plan to have her watch our little one again!"
Heather R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature, responsible, reliable, and cheerful person looking to share my enthusiasm and creativity for a family seeking help with daily activities and any childcare needs. I love doing arts and crafts and helping to encourage and promote a healthy learning environment.
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel was wonderful to work with. Not only was she always on time but she was also always early to work. My kids loved her and always looked forward to her coming to play with them. I would highly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for someone to not only watch...
Victoria F.
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
"Miss.Linda is definitely the person you need to hire for your kids!! She always took my daughter places for her to have fun and sometimes she didn't want to come home because she was having so much fun. She is very reliable and if it was last minute she was able to...
Caroline C.
Gianna P.
New London, CT
$17-20/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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Hailey B.
Norwich, CT
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Former Educator & Military Spouse Looking To Continue My Passion For Loving Children!
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & 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.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
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...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Morgan to watch our our 18 mo and 6 yo. Our whole family was so sad to see her go when her classes were back in session. Morgan is energetic, kind, and engages very well with children. We have had a few sitters this past year and Morgan is, by far, one...
Nathan G.
Taylor B.
Norwich, CT
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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
Abigail R.
Bozrah, CT
$19-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with babies and young children in a variety of settings including daycare, preschool, church, and school. I worked in the baby rooms of a child development center for almost 3 years. I also have had the joy of caring for many infants, toddlers and preschoolers as a nanny. For a couple of years I directed a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Abbey is a very capable, caring, and trustworthy babysitter. She nannied for us for 3 months this summer (2017), caring for our infant daughter, who was 3 to 6 months old during that time. She worked full time hours (some weeks more), and was extremely punctual...
Heather M.
Cassandra L.
North Stonington, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(7)
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and took time to ask questions regarding the kids' needs. The kids enjoyed having her spend time with them very...
Rebecca S.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Bridgette V.
Groton, CT
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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:
CNA
Special Needs Care
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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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...
- Care member
Sarah T.
5.0
Sarah is very kind and gentle. She was early and kept us informed as to how our son was doing while we were out. I would recommend her as a babysitter to anyone.
- Theresa Z.
Alexis F.
5.0
Ali is quick to respond, great with my son and dogs. I plan to have her watch our little one again!
- Heather R.
Rachel C.
5.0
Hired Rachel
Rachel is a very punctual, reliable and fun nanny that I'd recommend to anyone. My child absolutely loved her! She's also great with pets!
- Caitlin J.
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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How can I find a Gales Ferry babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gales Ferry, 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 3 babysitters in Gales Ferry, 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 Gales Ferry, CT?
The average rate for Gales Ferry, CT babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 per hour as of March 2025. 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 Gales Ferry, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gales Ferry, CT through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.