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60 babysitters are listed in New Canaan, CT

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in New Canaan, CT

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Elizabeth H.


New Canaan, CT

$41/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ellie and I've been working with children for close to 10 years. I started babysitting at 12 and since then I have worked at various childcare locations, as well as multiple nanny families. I have experience with children 8 weeks to 12 years and have been able to navigate watching these vastly different age...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Ellie is great with our 10 month old! It is obvious she has worked with babies before. We think she is great and T loves her. We feel very comfortable with Ellie and plan to hire her again. She is also fantastic with our 11 year old Labrador, Zoey."

Karen N.

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Gail A.


New Canaan, CT

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I was a nanny for 7 years with the same family full time and a babysitter for many families over that time. Many of these families encouraged me to go back to school to become a teacher after which I worked full time at the same school for 20 years as an assistant teacher in Kindergarten and Pre-K also as director of the...
Gail can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Gail is incredible! She's a regular babysitter for our ~2 and 4 year old kids, and we are so thrilled to have found her. She's an absolute pleasure to be around and the kids adore her. They've never asked for a babysitter in their lives except for Gail! From the...

Kristin S.

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Carol B.


New Canaan, CT

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Counselor, Teacher, Child & Animal Lover :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a professional, mature, fun mom of 3 Kids. I have a Masters degree in counseling & have been a therapist for special needs & regular ed kids, I currently am a part time house manager as well as help with a special needs 5-year-old. I have been a substitute teacher, worked as a case manager with medical patients volunteered...
Carol can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Awesome, fun, and loving individual "

Greer K.

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Olivia C.


New Canaan, CT

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Responsible, Fun And Caring Babysitter

Hi, I'm Olivia! I am looking for both part-time and full-time babysitting jobs for the month of August. With extensive experience working with children of all ages and abilities, I am well-equipped to provide excellent care. My background in education includes my most recent role as a teaching assistant at New Canaan Public...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sydney D.


New Canaan, CT

$20-36/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekday Daytime Needs

Hi there! My name is Sydney and I am finishing my final semester at the University of Vermont. I study Sociology and Economics and have a passion for arts and crafts, spending time outdoors, and have recently taken up baking. Care taking in many forms has always been a part of my life. I began as a mother's helper at the age of...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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Fiona V.


New Canaan, CT

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays/nights And Weekends/nights. Text For Availability.

Hi there! I love babysitting and working with kids. I have worked at a summer camp in East Hampton, NY for six years, specifically with the preschool, ages 3-5. Since having that job, I have babysat for many different families from ages 3mo-14yrs. I'm very cautious of allergies, health issues, and am CPR/babysitting certified...
Fiona can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Jackelyne M.


New Canaan, CT

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

My name is Jackelyne, 38 years-old. I am from Brazil and I have been living here for 17 years now. I am dependable, clean, organized, reliable and easy going person. I'm a non-smoker. I have my own car and I have held a CT drivers license since 2009 with a clean driving record. I am also comfortable with pets, preparing...
Jackelyne can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Elma N.


New Canaan, CT

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hello! My name is Elma, I'm 31 years old and I'm from Italy. I'm a very friendly girl, positive and have a strong work ethic. I was an AuPair for almost three years. I really enjoy taking care of kids, playing with them and guiding them in their young age, although this line of work can be challenging I find a lot of purpose...
Elma can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Marisin P.


New Canaan, CT

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello, I am Marisín, I am 27 years old. I was Au Pair two years, with my previous host family and nanny/housekeeper for 6 months. I am willing to give you all my attention and support for your kids. I am responsible and willing to cooperate I like working with kids because I love being around kids, also I think we can learn a...
Marisin can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Gabrielle L.


New Canaan, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate & Experienced Childcare Provider With A Heart For Growth, Creativity, & Learning

Hello there! My name is Gabrielle and I am a dedicated childcare provider as well as a licensed social worker with over 14 years of nurturing childcare experience. From daycare settings to personal in-home care, I've had the privilege of caring for children aged 0-16, crafting a strong foundation for their growth and...
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Danielle M.


New Canaan, CT

$30-300/hr10 yrs exp

I have been watching children for over 10 years now and can say without a doubt that children are my passion! I have cared for children of all ages starting at newborns to over 10 years old and also have experience with caring for multiple children at a time. I love helping kids explore and play and learn new things for...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I'd describe my personality as honest, trustworthy and very reliable. I like working with kids because I love to see the world through their eyes and I love how no single day at work is the same! Every time I learn how patient I am and my level of tolerance. I love growing with them and constantly amazed by their new skills. I...
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Audrey A.


New Canaan, CT

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 23 and just graduated college living in Upper east side. I have a ton of experience babysitting kids of all ages.
Audrey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Borbala B.


New Canaan, CT

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Long Term Nanny

I am a 47 years old experienced nanny and babysitter. I have 20+ years of child care experience as a professional nanny in the USA and as a preschool teacher in Hungary. I have worked in a large range of ages from infants through 15 years old in the last 20 years. I am passionate about children and their development. They are...
Borbala can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always been fond of taking care of children at an early age and given that I come from a big family with younger nieces and nephews. It's a delight of mine to watch after kids, direct and supervise them.
Rejoice can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Monei J.


New Canaan, CT

$22/hr6 yrs exp

A Childcare Professional Trained In Montessori And Reggio Emilia Teaching Philosophies.

Kind and cheerful nanny with several years of experience nurturing and caring for children. A childcare professional trained in Montessori and Reggio Emilia teaching philosophies. Offers a unique skill in speaking intermediate Japanese paired with in depth knowledge of child led activities to develop new skills and encourage...
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Yana Z.


New Canaan, CT

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Well educated. Have an experience from newborn (also worked as a night shift baby nurse) to teenagers, 20 years of experience. I have one son. I am warm, loving , reliable, engaging, nurturing, enthusiastic, energetic , caring, fun, supportive and a self-starter. Comfortable taking kids to the pool. Experience with multiple...
Yana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Yana is a wonderful loving competent nanny, especially great with babies. She is helpful around the house too and most importantly, always making your children a priority. She is never on her phone in front of the kids and she’s often taking them outside for fresh...

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Motivated, dependable caregiver with a 5+ years experience in early childhood development andchildcare. Create engaging activities that incorporate learning through play and build children's social, emotional, and behavioral skills. Capable of organizing children's daily schedules, including meals, school and recreational...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Carol B.


New Canaan, CT

$30-33/hr10 yrs exp

Counselor, Teacher, Special Needs Care

I have been a counselor for over 25 years with the special-needs population and their families. I also do substitute teaching within my home district of New Canaan, Connecticut. I am comfortable and experienced with from newborn to 21+ I am currently a house manager on a part time basis where I do everything household related...
Carol can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Mitzel F.


New Canaan, CT

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

I am looking to start a full time job on Sept 1, 2025. I would describe my personality as dynamic, respectful and honest I like working with children. I have references .
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New Canaan, CT

Elizabeth H.

5.0

Ellie is great with our 10 month old! It is obvious she has worked with babies before. We think she is great and T loves her. We feel very comfortable with Ellie and plan to hire her again. She is also fantastic with our 11 year old Labrador, Zoey.

- Karen N.

Gail A.

5.0

Gail was our full time nanny for over 5 years. She was so amazing with them and we trust her 100%. Gail is an incredibly kind women, puts others first and is so loving and nurturing to children. People in town thought she was family to my children as they could see the love and care she showed them....

- Care member

Carol B.

5.0

Carol has been such a huge help with our daughter. She has patience beyond belief, is sweet and very reliable. I never had to worry if Carol would show up as scheduled. My daughter thinks she is great, and that's what is so important. I would highly recommend Carol for Childcare, especially with...

- Marylou R.

Yana Z.

5.0

Yana is a wonderful loving competent nanny, especially great with babies. She is helpful around the house too and most importantly, always making your children a priority. She is never on her phone in front of the kids and she’s often taking them outside for fresh air and activities. Any family...

- Care member

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Babysitters in New Canaan, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.