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90 babysitters are listed in New Haven, CT
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
What others are saying about babysitters in New Haven, CT
I can't say enough good things about Sherese - she is an unbelievable nanny. She has been a true blessing to our family. Sherese Took the…
Review for Sherese R. by Amber R.
Aja is a very responsible and kind young lady. She is very easy to get along with and always reliable. I can always rely on her to help me…
Review for Aja T. by Kristal H.
Joy is so amazing with our son, who is now 2.5. She's got an early childhood education background and I notice L is super engaged with…
Review for Joy M. by Allie O.
Babysitters in New Haven, CT
Sherese R.
New Haven, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Over 5 Years Of Experience.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents,
My name is Sherese. I'm a substitute teacher/paraprofessional, and I will be able to help your child/dren. If your child is staying home due to Covid and you need help with their school work, etc.
Bright, bubbly, energetic, cheerful, reliable, and responsible individual, those are just a few of my...
5.0
"Sherese was wonderful! She was punctual, professional, and communicative. I needed to find a sitter as I was coming from out of town for a wedding. I felt very comfortable leaving my little one with Sherese. She sent me multiple houses and pictures; which I deeply...
Care member
Aja T.
New Haven, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays In The Evening And Mornings
5.0
(2)
I'm 26 and I have been babysitting for 10 years. I have babysat children within the age of 0 months to 15-year-olds. I have my CPR and First Aid certificate through American Red Cross I am in college majoring in the registered nurse program to work in a pediatric department/office one day. I am in the US Air Force in the medical...
Aja can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aja is a very responsible and kind young lady. She is very easy to get along with and always reliable. I can always rely on her to help me out even if it's last minute without a complaint. She's always friendly and willing to help out. She loves children and they...
Kristal H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I live in the Edgewood neighborhood in New Haven. I am a Family Advocate at a local day care. I am available for long-term hire for the afternoons and evenings, and am also available for one-time hire on the weekends. I love kids and they love me! I have over 10 years experience in child care; I have worked as a...
Joy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joy is so amazing with our son, who is now 2.5. She's got an early childhood education background and I notice L is super engaged with Joy - she's not just a passive caregiver. She's reliable, great at communication, on time, and has been a great fit...
Allie O.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Julia and I am 25 years old. I graduated from Quinnipiac University with my B. A. in Spanish in 2021 and am currently attending Sacred Heart University working towards my Master's in Social Work. I work as a Pre-K Teacher and have been working with kids for 10+ years. Other than my current job, my various child...
Julia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia was one of my most dependable staff at our before and after school enrichment program. Her strong work ethic is matched only by the genuine love she brings to each engagement with the children we serve. Filled with positive energy and a desire to offer our...
Brian T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Allison, a graduate student at Yale working on my degree in Public Health.
I babysat in high school and occasionally through college. I also spent a summer as a camp counselor for ages 4-13. I'm great with crafts and games that will keep your child entertained.
I can also help with schoolwork and reading. I used...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allison is great! She did a lot of activities with my son all week. He had a lot of fun. She was vsry reliable and communicative with me throughout the week. After meeting her, I immediately felt comfortable with my request for her help with summer camp drop offs. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
{currently located in New Haven, CT!}
In addition to 12 years of babysitting experience, I have worked with kids for over 6 years at the St. Louis Science Center (with the dinosaurs!) and the Magic House (St. Louis Children's Museum). I worked previously as an instructor with Mad Science St. Louis, teaching science camps over...
Logan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Logan was great with my kids. He was on time and all three kids enjoyed him. I will be using him again in the future."
Andrea D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My experience as an Early Childhood Educator. I have been working with young children mainly Birth- 5-year-olds for over 22 years. As a Early Childhood Educator and as a Private Childcare Provider.
I received my education from Johnson C. Smith University and Southern Connecticut State University. I am up to date with the...
Glennda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Glennda babysits for us occasionally and is so great to work with. She is kind and warm and trustworthy!"
Zaneta D.
Joy P.
New Haven, CT
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Joy and I've been babysitting/ nannying for about 7 years. I absolutely love kids and have been told that I have remarkable patience which comes in handy when working with kids.
I recently graduated from college with a health sciences degree and a science teaching credential. I start my first official...
5.0
"My kids love Joy and count down the minutes until she comes over!"
Carly A.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Keona! When I'm not working towards my junior year of getting my bachelors in cybersecurity , I'm working with kids! From my 5 years of theatre coaching children to my past 2 years of babysitting or nannying for over 13 families, I've proven myself to be a reliable, dedicated and fun caregiver! No matter if your...
Keona Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have had the supreme pleasure of having Kiana as my date night sitter and theatrical coach for my son for a while now. We have received very consistent and very kind service. I would say that I recommend. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I started babysitting 10 years ago and worked primarily with one family for four years. The children were 2 and 7 years old and I was responsible for feeding them, changing the little one's diapers, tucking them in at night and supervising them. I then took care of children from a variety of age groups when I finished...
Halley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year (between 6 months & 2 years) and he adores her. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, creative and just bought so much joy into...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I began babysitting for a family friend' s children at 12 years old. Since then, I have continued to work with individual families and in sleep away camps, an Indian girl s orphanage and academic tutoring while working on my own education and maintaining employment. I have recently begun to focus solely on babysitting again,...
Amaya can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amaya interviewed with our family this past weekend. She was extremely organized, punctual and reliable...all traits that I appreciate. We loved getting to know her and have hired her as a regular babysitter for our 12 year old son."
Toi G.
Chantel O.
New Haven, CT
$17-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Chantel And I Would Love To Work With You!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with three years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's development. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my love for nurturing young minds. I am known for my patient and calm demeanor, which helps me connect with...
Chantel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"💯 ❤️
says it all. ❤️"
Care member
Alondra C.
New Haven, CT
$20-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is alondra, and I am an 21-year-old currently going to school. In particular I have cared for a 3-year-old for about 5 years in preparing meals, bathing her, reading, doing outdoor activities and anything to keep us busy! I also for the past two years was transporting two kids 15 &11 pick up from school & did grocery...
Alondra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alondra is super dependable. She helped me out for over 2 years. My kids have gotten older and more independent, which is the only reason we don’t need Alondra’s help anymore. Highly recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Mariah! I am an experienced childcare professional looking for a part time summer position while on summer break from my Yale MFA in Acting, but have previously worked as the Learning and Development Manager and Teacher for an early childhood program based on the Reggio Emilia approach. I graduated from Northwestern,...
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariah was undoubtedly the best possible nanny we could have hired to help care for our now 15 month old son, L. At the time, we were two work from home parents with demanding jobs and a baby who was quickly growing into a toddler-lite stage. Mariah watched L...
Lauren L.
Sonia G.
New Haven, CT
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Hope I Find A Family That It Is Welcoming And Would Allow Me Teach The Kids A Little Of Spanish
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!
My name is Sonia and I have had lots of experience with children. The first one I would like to point out would be the whole experience with my younger sister, since I basically took her of her as a baby due to my mother's health conditions. I have also taken classes at my old high school that incorporate child...
Sonia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We feel so blessed to have found Sonia! She is responsive, reliable, kind and great with our 15 month old and dog. "
Ryan D.
Gelanie C.
New Haven, CT
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gelanie and I am currently a college student doing remote learning. I have several years experience in child care starting since the age of 14! I am certified in CPR and First Aid, and work at a daycare as an assistant teacher for toddlers. Through my job there, I take courses in Early Childhood Education to...
Gelanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gelanie was a great babysitter for my grandchildren ages 5-10. She was responsible, attentive, caring,
creative and good-natured. She is well educated and bilingual. When she had to set limits with the children, she never raised her voice but gave clear
and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for approximately 10 years. For the first few years, I spent my summers caring for my younger family members. While I attended college, I held various jobs caring for the children of several of my professors. I also have experience during my undergrad studies tutoring elementary and middle-school...
Stacey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Stacey has worked for me for several months in the past year, helping me with housework (meal prep, laundry etc) and babysitting. She has been dependable and efficient with the housework, and is wonderful, patient, and affectionate with my toddler - I highly...
Jaya V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked with infants and toddlers for the past 15 years. As a mother of 3 children now in their teens, I can attest that I am very experienced in taking care of them. I was also a Sunday school coordinator looking after 2-year-olds for the past 7 years at my church. Patience plus a lot of love are necessary in nurturing a young...
Joy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We found Joy through care.com for our son (for part-time care between 4-7 months before daycare starts in September) and we are so lucky we did! She is caring, attentive, always dependable, and so very kind. She has a great presence, and our little one was so happy...
Heewon S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Olivia and I am in my mid twenties. I work in sales so I have a flexible schedule. I live far from family and have extra free time which is why I'm looking for some side work to fill my time. Some of my responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, and providing rides to and from practice. I can also assist with chores,...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is extremely fun and active. I have hired her several times and she is always my go to!! A few of my friends now use her and we all fight for when we need her. She keeps our house very clean, gets the kids involved, and is SO respectful and sweet. Olivia is...
Reese P.
Geraldine M.
New Haven, CT
$28-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Simply Love Children And Enjoy Helping Them Learn And Grow At Every Stage Of Their Life.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, loving and caring.
I started working with kids when I was around 14. I am the oldest of 5 siblings.
My skills include CPR, crafts, and love exploring with the kids.
Geraldine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Geraldine is a kind and nurturing caregiver who has lots of experience and a learning mindset. My three year old was immediately comfortable around her and she was immediately comfortable with my three month-old infant. She sent a couple of photos throughout the...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in New Haven, CT:
How can I find a New Haven babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New Haven, 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 90 babysitters in New Haven, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Haven, CT?
The average rate for New Haven, CT babysitters on Care.com is $20.63 per hour as of May 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 Haven, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in New Haven, 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 Haven, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in New Haven, CT are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 69 reviews of the 90 listed babysitters.