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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
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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Hi! I am an 19-year-old living at home in New Canaan. I am looking for some part time work in the area.
I love working with children and have several years of experience in day camp settings as well as private home ones. I am comfortable with all types of pets. I look forward to learning more about you and your family! :)
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Michelle G.
Greenwich, CT
$28/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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 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...
Galuh F.
5.0
(1)
Hi parents! I recently transferred from Sarah Lawrence College to NCC and have been picking up random babysitting jobs now that my schedule is flexible. I truly enjoy working with children of all ages and would love to be more consistent with a family.
I'm 19 years old and drive a Subaru Forester. I've spent the past 4 years...
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, 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...
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: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
"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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's extremely reliable, and great with children of all ages. She's trustworthy, and she goes above and beyond when caring for kids! She's also very neat, cleans up any mess she makes. She's an excellent nanny!"
Jamie C.
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.
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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
(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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessie is a wonderful caregiver! We hired Jessie to care for our 2 year old daughter in the mornings and take her to daycare. Jessie is exceedingly patient, kind and sweet. Our daughter adores her and shouts her name when she comes through the door. I highly...
Emily S.
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, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She is a respectful and responsible person, very friendly and great with kids at any age. Very likable and she's always on time. I highly recommend Heidi. If any questions, feel free to contact me."
Mayra M.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"My kids love her unfortunately we did not need her anymore."
German M.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.
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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
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.
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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 22 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 $25.14 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 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.