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60 babysitters are listed in Ledyard, CT
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Ledyard, CT
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We just adore Sarah. Sweet, easygoing, helpful, smart, flexible! I don't know what we do without her."
Lena G.
5.0
(11)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"My kids said they had such a great time! We will definitely be using Marie again!"
Marie D.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Fatima! I have been babysitting for a while now. Starting with my own siblings. I truly enjoy interacting with kids and making their day brighter. I am currently a senior at the University of Connecticut. I am majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences. Therefore, I understand how important it is to foster...
Fatima can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fatima is an excellent babysitter. She is warm, nurturing, and patient. My daughter loves her. She babysits for us regularly and I'd recommend her to anyone."
Olivia K.
5.0
(11)
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 goes out of her way to meet my schedule needs and takes extra precaution when watching my son to make sure he is safe. She is also CPR certified and allowed me to run a background check. I would recommend her as a babysitter or caregiver. "
Wendy B.
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: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Guntas. I am from Norwich, CT. I'm a mother of two. I am down to get homework done, play games, have dance parties, color, paint, watch a movie, read, or do whatever it is that your kid needs! I can be a helping hand for you too. I can do dishes, clean up, do laundry, and even meal prep. I'm here with anything...
Guntas can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Guntas was very good with my toddler and 10 yr old. She played games right alongside them and had a great attitude. She was on-time and very friendly! The kids adore her and can't wait to see her again."
Donelle S.
Gianna P.
New London, CT
$15-20/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:
First Aid
Early Education
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.
I am currently 25 years old and a graduate of Villanova University. I have considerable experience in babysitting from working throughout high school and college, both in after school and night time help for families. In addition, I have spent time babysitting kids over the summers while also working as a sailing instructor....
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as calm, patient, and caring.
I like working with kids because I believe they deserve positive role models to succeed in life.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible and where I can create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children.
One thing you should know about me is that I value clear...
Clare B.
Stonington, CT
$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, adventurous
I like working with kids because they are always full of curiosity and creativity which always reminds of my younger self qualities
I started working with kids when I was in high school where I would volunteer to work in my moms kindergarten classroom as well as...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Andrea, and I am an auntie to 2 nieces and 2 nephews, all under the age of 10. I have been working on and off as a babysitter for about 10 years now, and enjoy getting to know the families of the kiddos I've cared for. I am warm-hearted, energetic, patient, and enjoy spending my time reading, crafting and being...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Alanis L.
Taftville, CT
$10-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Available in Norwich & surrounding towns!!
Weekend Availability- Friday/Saturday
5+ years of experience Newborn+
Alanis can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Hey everybody! My name is Grace and I have a sweet little 14-month-old . I have worked in childcare for a few years now, both in a daycare setting and one on one with a child in thier home. I have worked with children as little as 6 weeks old all the up until 4 years old. If you are looking for someone to watch your little ones,...
Hi, my name is Kayla! I am middle school teacher and an experienced babysitter. I am looking to help with weekend/night sitting. I currently live in New London. I'm flexible with scheduling, and I'm great with little ones! I love being around children and have experience with children from newborns (my niece pictured in the...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello my name is Stacey, I am a mother of two Girls ages 18 and 8. I am available to watch a children in my home. I have years of experience of all ages and was also an assistant Director at a childcare center. Feel free to email me with any questions.
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Courtney and I love working with children. I have been teaching for the past eight years in special education! I have my bachelors degree and masters degree in special education. I have been babysitting and tutoring for the past 16 years. I love to play and use imagination, can assist with meals, bedtime, etc. I...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Danielle L.
Groton, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Danielle and I recently graduated college of Mount Saint Joseph University with an Education degree. I love anything revolving kids, crafts, baking, cooking and my adorable nieces!! I'm always up to try anything and was a lifeguard for six years so I love the water! I love kids and can't wait to get to know your...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I like working with kids because it gives me an opportunity on what to expect while studying to become a teacher. I've always been around younger kids my whole life since i'm the oldest cousin/niece and I was always excited for a new baby to come around and to help out.
I started working with kids when I was around 10 years...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ledyard, CT
Cassandra L.
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.
Sarah K.
5.0
We just adore Sarah. Sweet, easygoing, helpful, smart, flexible! I don't know what we do without her.
- Lena G.
Marie O.
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.
Jennifer M.
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 ask for!
- Care member
Fatima S.
5.0
She was so nice and careful to my 2 year old.
- Nisa G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ledyard, CT:
How can I find a Ledyard babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ledyard, 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 7 babysitters in Ledyard, 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 Ledyard, CT?
The average rate for Ledyard, CT babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 per hour as of January 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 Ledyard, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ledyard, 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.
Ratings for Ledyard, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Ledyard, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.