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60 babysitters are listed in New Canaan, CT
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in New Canaan, CT
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, travel, meal prep
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brenda did a great job. On time, reliable, thorough!"
Carralee S.
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
"The best of the best!!! My daughter absolutely loves her!!!"
Cedric L.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 19 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yasmin is wonderful with our 6mo daughter. She is currently working with us 2.5 days a week. She is reliable, punctual, and flexible. She communicates well and keeps me informed of things throughout the day. She keeps the baby engaged with activities, toys, walks,...
Jennifer R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of nanny experiences in the US and Germany and I hold a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Studies & Education. My experience includes - among others - 4 siblings under the age of 6 and 3 siblings under the age of 4 including twins. Over the years, I watch children between 0 and 13 years in full-time, part-time,...
Lena can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lena is amazing! My girls love her! She is fun and trustworthy! Just a great person!"
Marisa M.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria has been with our family for over a year caring for our little girl (under 2). She is patient, caring, considerate, responsible, dependable, and an overall lovely person. As first time parents and our first time having a caregiver, we were unsure what to...
Allison N.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
Heidi A.
Stamford, CT
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Heidi, I'm 36 years old. I was born in Guatemala I came to USA when I was 10 years old. I'm married, I have 3 children, 12, 11, 5 years old . I have experience in babysitting and housekeeping. I've been babysitting for more than 20 years. I worked for 2 families in Darien for a few years I used to take care of the...
Heidi can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"She is such an honest person, she was always kind to me and my family."
Belsy V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience as a babysitter of newborns, toddlers and early school childhood. I also have my own experience, since I have my own child. I'm skilled in changing diapers and feeding through bottles. I have a playful attitude and I have a good sense of humor. I also do housework like laundry, vacuuming,...
Sintia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Sintia has been our full time nanny for our son for over a year now. She is absolutely amazing! She was very dependable and so good with our son Sterling. She helped usher him through many milestones, including teaching him colors, letters, numbers, and now potty...
Conchita T.
5.0
(3)
Emma from Greenwich CT I'm energetic mom of 3 children ages 26, 16, and 6 years, I have the experience of taking care of newborn babies and all ages. I will treat the children just how I treat my children with love and kindness. I have worked in family homes like house keeping, iron clothes, fold clothes and I will do anything...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Coming from one of her daughters, my mother is one of the most kind, energetic, outgoing, wonderful babysitter I've seen. She loves kids and she treats them like one of theirs. Seeing my mom babysit throughout the years really shows me how amazing of a person she...
Ally S.
Evelyn Z.
Stamford, CT
$25/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
"We have been very lucky to have Evelyn take care of our son for over a year now. Our son is on the autism spectrum and non-verbal, which means he requires extra care and constant supervision. Evelyn cares for him like one of her own. Never lets him out of her...
Rolando Y.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Based in Stamford, CT, I'm your go-to person for weekday and weekend assistance. And here's the kicker: I'm even willing to commute if the stars align with the right family.
I've got a degree in behavioral science and a stash of over 10 Child Development Credits. Plus, I'm all about safety, CPR, Epi Pen, medication...
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She's a really sweet girl, very nervous and has a stutter so she doesn't try to talk too much because of it. Came into the sit with activities for my child to do, made him lunch and helped him with his coloring sheets while I worked from home."
Julia G.
Angela A.
Stamford, CT
$27-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hi, my name is Angela . I've been babysitting for many years with various amounts of children. I love kids, and have no problem catering to their needs, I can drive, also I have my own vehicle, I am very responsible driver with a license and no tickets. I can do any cleaning or laundry you may need while I'm there. I am a loving...
Angela can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angela Angela is very caring she works well with others"
Kim J.
Sophie K.
Norwalk, CT
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
My Name Is Sophie And I Am Looking To Be A Part Time Care Taker.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sophie K. and working with kids has always been a passion of mine. Below I have listed some of my previous work.
Nanny -Wilton CT
September 2018 - Present
I have worked with several families over the past 3 years. I have supervised kids between the ages of 4 years old and 10 years old. I improved my patience and...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Determined, charismatic, self starter, ready to share nursing compassion and utilize extensive health care experience including cardiology, psychiatric and home care. Positive work ethic with can do attitude, empathetic communication, proactive and great intravenous skills.
Highly organized, reliable, adaptable,...
Edyta can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Edyta is the best!!! She is so lovely and caring and warm and energetic and everything you want in a care giver. Highly recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have been working with children for a while. I have been working at a fitness club in Greenwich in the kids club area. I have also worked for different families in Greenwich, CT/ Stamford, CT/ Bedford, NY etc. I am a very giving, loving and caring person. I like to work with children and my activities while I have been working...
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cynthia is very trustful, active with the kids, patience and very dependable I totally recommend her."
Akira R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate, responsible, and self-sufficient older sister that has spent most of her life looking after two younger siblings to help out mom and dad. I'm interested in providing families with part-time reliable care. I have experience working with large groups of children at sleepaway summer camp, as well as experience...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlyn is very helpful and takes direction well. She is respectful and responsible. She is a great mother's helper - she watches children, loves dogs, runs errands, and cooks meals for the entire family."
Mark M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Worked for one family primarily in Old Greenwich, CT on a Full-Time basis. Supervised three children ages 15, 13 and 11. Two boys and one girl. I was with them for three years and in that time helped with daily household operations, such as tutoring, driving, planning and organizing of schedules. Basically anything kids needed...
Tatiana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tatianna took care of your 3 cats for an entire week. She was beyond wonderful. We have given her a key to our house for future pet sitting. She's is the best!! "
Dana G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New Canaan, CT
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
Brenda did a great job. On time, reliable, thorough!
- Carralee S.
Lyza K.
5.0
The best of the best!!! My daughter absolutely loves her!!!
- Cedric L.
Vanessa C.
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 to watch the 3 boys.
- Lisa M.
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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 20 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 $25.05 per hour as of February 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 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.