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60 babysitters are listed in New Canaan, CT
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in New Canaan, CT
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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:
CPR
First Aid
Laura S.
New Canaan, CT
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm an enthusiastic childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With five years of experience, I've had the privilege of supporting families and providing reliable care for their little ones.
I'm known for my patient and calm demeanor, which creates a harmonious environment for children to...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bonnie and I live in New Canaan. I have been a full-time mom for 12 straight years. Now that my children are in school full-time, I am able and wish to help other parents with their children. I am honest, kind, nurturing, patient, and a responsible person. I have spent many long hours swaddling, feeding,...
Bonnie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Michelle G.
Greenwich, CT
$28/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've just finished my college in 2016, and I've been a nanny for consecutive 8 years. I took care 4 kids for one year and 10 kids for some weekends in my 6 years of experience. I've also been doing a lot of babysitting evenings, weekends, date night, wedding and I enjoyed all time working with kids, because they're so genuine...
5.0
"Michelle was very sweet and warm. My 3 year old grandson went with her willingly."
Catherine L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Angelica
I'm a full time babysitter, with five years of experience with two different families.
Taking care of four kids of six, four, two and, six months years old with my first family.
My second family, I worked with two children of four and 2 years old.
In both jobs I was in charge of drive the kids to the school, after...
Angelica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Angie has been taking care of my children (ages 5 and 7) for the last year. She truly cares about my children, plays with them both inside and outside, organizes play dates for them and of course, brings them to their activities. What's been wonderful is that she...
Carissa G.
Dazhia H.
Stamford, CT
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi There! I have been caring for children well over 10 years. My parents had their second child when I was 14 years old. Five years later they had two more children and I helped raise all three of them. I love my younger siblings as though they are my own. Helping with my siblings made me realize how well I work with children. I...
Dazhia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Dazhia was amazing with my son! She is very kind and gentle. Not only did she give my son the attention he needed but she implemented some of the best practices and taught my baby his alphabets and numbers. She has always went above and beyond and even helped me...
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4.6
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As babysitter, I embody traits of calmness, responsibility, and attentiveness, ensuring the well-being of the children under my care. I have pursued formal training in first aid and CPR.
My ultimate goal as a nanny is to create a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where children can thrive. I believe in fostering a sense of...
Brenda can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our kids adore Brenda! She’s fun, responsible, and always on time. It’s clear she genuinely enjoys spending time with them, and that makes all the difference"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently exploring different career paths and would love to help out families with childcare in my spare time. I speak three languages fluently, that include Ukrainian, Russian and English. I finished 10 years of music and I'm qualified to teach piano. I have about 10 years of experience with kids: babysitting, nannying...
Lyza can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Our one-year-old son loves Lyza! She is fun, caring, patient, full of energy and a joy to be around. We highly recommend her for other child care positions. She takes her job very seriously and we trust her completely."
Chris O.
Janemarie T.
Norwalk, CT
$48/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi !
My name is Jane T and I have been a nanny/babysitter for seven years. I've worked with ages infant - 16 years! I'm CPR and BLS certified and speak English, Spanish and Italian. I love animals as I have 3 rescues at home.
I look forward to working with you !
Janemarie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jane has helped with occasional babysitting. She has been within the family for years. The children adore her. She is also great with my dog. He gets the zoomies whenever she arrives."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ingrid and I'm from Brazil. I have been working as a nanny/personal assistant for almost 8 years. I have a lot of experience. I am a strong driver with a clean driving record.
Ingrid can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Though our association was for a short time, we really liked her. She has all the qualities a mother would want in a caregiver. I definitely recommend her. Please don't hesitate to contact, if you have questions."
Vandana S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a very enthusiastic and passionate individual about everything I do. I love children and I am looking forward to one day having my own family. I love playing with kids, making them smile and teaching them all that I can. I am a medical assistant and work at a pediatrics office. I was trained and certified in CPR. I am...
Vanessa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We had hired Vanessa to watch our 3 stepsons...ages 13, 11, and 10 when we had a few different events to attend. The kids all loved her! She even engaged them in playing games and going outside. She was very responsible, and I would not hesitate to call her again...
Lisa M.
Irina P.
Norwalk, CT
$25-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
26 years old. My previous job was working with children with trauma backgrounds and disabilities. I have nannied as well as I have worked in a preschool before and taken some childhood development classes in college. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I have no problem cleaning up around the house, doing chores and...
Irina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is great with kids! She watched my two and three year old girls! She's so kind and kept the girls busy playing! Got them down for a nap with no issues! I was so sad when she moved, because we loved her and the girls really miss her! 10/10 would recommend!"
Makayla S.
Leni B.
Stamford, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced and compassionate childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe, stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. With seven years of experience and Early Childhood Education coursework, I'm well-equipped to handle children of...
Leni can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Leni was fantastic. We instantly felt at ease with her watching our baby. Very responsive, prompt, and was lovely to work with. We can't wait to have her watch our little one in the future."
Amanda T.
Yasmin R.
Stamford, CT
$30-55/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 23 yrs experience worked with 1 family for 12 yrs.
I'm ready for a new start with a new family who I will respect, be punctual, friendly and fun. I am highly trustworthy and reliable. I am CPR, AED and first aid certified. I also have my TDAP vaccination, Flu shot and covid-19 vaccinated. My daily duties include: *Daily...
Yasmin can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Simply put - Yasmin is every family's dream come true. She cared for our son starting when he was 5 months. We always had a peace of mind knowing that he was in excellent hands. Very much loved by Yasmin and she poured a lot into our son (taught him, sang and read...
Dianne C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi families ! My name is Adriana I'm 27-year-old babysitter/nanny. I am interested in a full time position .
I have 5+ years experience taking care of children from 6 months - 12 yo.
I consider myself as a caring , patient, active , outgoing, creative and very positive person.
In my last job my duties were : drop off/ pick up...
Adriana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Adriana saved our week when our usual childcare caught Covid and work did not give us the flexibility we normally have. She jumped right in to help with our 2 kids, was equally comfortable with our 3 year old girl and our 6 month old boy, she was even kind enough...
Care member
Maria H.
Stamford, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more the 20 years of experience with play , prepared meals to the kids driving to activities . or just go to the park additional. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry.
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria has been a blessing to me and my family. She was wonderful in caring for my mom (who loved her) and I always had peace of mind when I knew she was with her. Maria is an extremely caring, warm and all around terrific person. My husband and I consider her...
Jody M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have graduated from American University with a B. S. in Public Health and and M. S. in Biology. I'm also a 2019 graduate of Greenwich High School. I've moved back to Greenwich from Washington, DC and I'm looking for part-time babysitting opportunities. I have worked at a daycare here in Greenwich throughout high school...
Jessie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jessie is the best, truly the best! We loved having her as our son's babysitter from January through May 2022, only ending as she graduated college. She's reliable, thoughtful, kind, just all around a wonderful caregiver and we would hire her back in a minute!"
Lisa R.
Evelyn Z.
Stamford, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Evelyn. I am a nanny from Peru who has lived in the states for 10+ years. Children have always been my passion. As long as I can remember, I have always loved holding babies, pushing toddlers on the swing, and encouraging school-age children while helping them with homework. My primary language is Spanish although I...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Evelyn is a truly wonderful and experienced nanny. She is very sweet, highly responsible, reliable, respectful and caring, and a great believer in the importance of education. She took care of our six month old boy and helped me put him on a schedule, introduce him...
Giulia G.
3.0
(1)
Hi I'm Meire. I've been working as a nanny/babysitter for almost 15 years. I have experience with kids ranging from newborn to teenager. I worked for the same family for 14 years but now the kids are in college. I love to set up play dates, take them to parks, arts and crafts and classes at the library. I have great references...
Meire can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
3.0
"Good and personable personality! Unfortunately our price negotiations didn't work out but she seemed very sweet. "
Courtney M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents! I'm Autumn, an experienced childcare professional with 7+ years in early education and nannying. I specialize in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, helping families with sleep training, potty training, and early childhood learning.
I have a strong background in structured play, Montessori-style activities, and...
Autumn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Very sweet with my son D! Great with pets too! Came early and even cleaned up a little while I was gone! Totally recommend her!"
Michelle A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New Canaan, CT
Michelle G.
5.0
Michelle worked for our family for almost 3 months. She was hired to take care of our 2.5yo. She's very attentive, she helped with feeding, playing, and light cleanup. She's also helped my son practiced his alphabets and numbers. We would love to keep her around but we were moving to another state...
- Galuh F.
Angelica V.
5.0
Angie has been taking care of my children (ages 5 and 7) for the last year. She truly cares about my children, plays with them both inside and outside, organizes play dates for them and of course, brings them to their activities. What's been wonderful is that she likes to be busy and will cook and...
- Carissa G.
Dazhia H.
5.0
Dazhia was amazing with my son! She is very kind and gentle. Not only did she give my son the attention he needed but she implemented some of the best practices and taught my baby his alphabets and numbers. She has always went above and beyond and even helped me plan my sons birthday party. She’s...
- Care member
Brenda S.
5.0
Our kids adore Brenda! She’s fun, responsible, and always on time. It’s clear she genuinely enjoys spending time with them, and that makes all the difference
- Care member
Lyza K.
5.0
The best of the best!!! My daughter absolutely loves her!!!
- Cedric L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in New Canaan, CT:
How can I find a New Canaan babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New Canaan, 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 23 babysitters in New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, CT?
The average rate for New Canaan, CT babysitters on Care.com is $24.52 per hour as of April 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 New Canaan, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in New Canaan, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.