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60 babysitters are listed in Northford, CT
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Northford, CT
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aja is very responsible, dependable and great with children. She has a lot of patience, and tends to each child with a very warm and nurturing spirit. You can tell she is just one of those people who genuinely loves children. She does not disappoint!"
Sharne M.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, 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.
4.1
(9)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I directed shows with hundreds of kids in Ct. Babysitter for an architect in Guilford, Cardiac Lab Specialist in Branford, Yale Doctor etc. Arts and Humanities Trainer with Y-USA. I am a volunteer with numerous educational organizations. Philosophy of care is attention and support of whole child and family. Focus on play,...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It was pleasure having Gina babysit for my two children. She was able to connect with the children immediately upon meeting them. She played many different games with them while I was gone. She kept my house spotless, and communicated me via text during the job...
Jacqueline C.
Noelle D.
Madison, CT
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I bring 8 years of dedicated babysitting and nannying experience to the table. I graduated from the University of Connecticut in May 2023 and hold certifications in CPR and first aid. My childcare journey includes teaching preschoolers aged 2-5 at a daycare for a year. Previously, I nannied for a wonderful family with children...
Noelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Noelle is my daughter, she is wonderful with
Children, and absolutely adores them.
She is a caring, loving person who is very sweet.
I also work in child care and Noelle held a fill in position for my boss and her family this summer.
She truly is a gem."
Barbara D.
Keira V.
Guilford, CT
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate looking to help a family be the best it can be by having fun, keeping a clean environment, and learning as much as we can along the way! My interests are music, theatre, exercise, and sports to name a few. Personally I am an extremely organized person who knows how to multitask while still creating...
Keira can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Keira is wonderful with our boys (ages 2 and 5). She is fun, confident, creative. The boys love her. She has also helped us with housecleaning and we are very happy with everything."
Kate P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a kind and caring babysitter who never leaves the house without a smile. I have 8 years of experience, beginning back when I was 15 when I started babysitting. Throughout my time with children, I have sat for over 20 families. I have also been a full-time and part-time nanny for 4 years total. For two years I was a teacher...
Rory can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Rory was wonderful with my daughter. The first time we met, Rory got right down to my daughter's level and started to play with her. Rory was so caring and understanding of my daughter. I knew that with Rory my daughter was safe. I highly recommend her."
Kelly S.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hi There! I have lots of experience with kids of all ages and all kinds of pets. I'm enthusiastic, energetic, and love being with kids. I can handle meal prep, pickups and drop-offs, grocery shopping, and cleaning. At my current job, I have been with many different positions with kids. I'm CPR, First Aid and Medication...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Liz was great with our two kids. She was on time and had fun with them. They loved having her over."
Jessica B.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Glennda is the best nanny we could have ever asked for! She took excellent care of our children for two years. She has a wealth of experience and passion for early childhood education: We would have kept her forever if we didn't move across the country. Highly...
Christina S.
Julisa E.
Hamden, CT
$25-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello my name is ju'lisa I'm a young enthusiastic young woman I love interact with children I've worked with many families and taken care of many different children . Im responsible , hardworking and passionate about all jobs I take I love looking forward to meeting you and your family!
Julisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"She is absolutely amazing for a young nanny very dependable and has demonstrated nothing but the best care for my child we adore her ! Would recommended to anyone looking for a reliable caring trustworthy sitter"
Joseph S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm passionate about caring for children, and I have 7 years of experience as a childcare provider. I'm a patient and friendly individual who believes in clear communication with parents about their children's day. I enjoy playing a variety of games with children, including educational games, board games, puzzles, and...
Geena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Dependable, reliable, trustworthy, safe driver, sweet person, and loved by kids. Worked for my family (3 kids) several days a week, (almost) every week for a school year. "
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Ashley D.
North Haven, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I absolutely love children, as I come from a large family. My mom has been a full-time babysitter for nearly 40 years, so I grew up learning from her. I have been babysitting on my own for roughly 13 years.
I am currently a high school teacher and volleyball coach, so I am always around kids of different ages! I am also CPR and...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"My two year old loves Ashley. She has lots of energy and is very helpful. Always available and on time. We are extremely happy with her and look forward to getting her back after the summer break. "
Helena P.
5.0
(3)
As the oldest of seven, I naturally became the go-to babysitter in my family, which inspired me to pursue childcare professionally. Over the past decade, I have nannied for multiple families, worked in children's clothing stores, and led both a 2-year-old and a preschool 3's classroom at two different daycares. My experience...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liz is great! Very professional, my kids loved her! Follows directions well. Always on time, enthusiastic, and sweet with our daughter. Superb at communication, and very quick to respond back. We loved her!"
Eustolia G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a vaccinated and boosted, experienced, loving and reliable mother of two now young men and married for the past 29 years. I am available part-time or full-time to care for your child/children. All of the families that I have cared for through the years have always been pleased and confident in my ability to care for their...
Joan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Joan has been a part of our family for 5 years. She cared for my children who were 6 months and 4 at the time through present day, 3 full days a week. There is nobody better. I trust Joanie with everything. My children adore her. She is kind, thoughtful, patient...
Sarah S.
Erika D.
East Haven, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
My name is Erika and I am originally from Brazil. I've been in the US for 20 years and I became an American citizen 10 years ago.
I am a mother of 2 amazing kids! My son B is 14-year-old and he was born at 27 weeks. He spent 2. 5 months in the NICU and had some health issues until the age of 3. He's a sophomore in high school...
Erika can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Erika is great. You are lucky if you have a chance to work with her."
Bob B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Rachael. I am caring, loving, fun, energetic, and kind. I grew up with an older brother and younger brother. We were each 2 years apart. When I was 10 years old, my youngest cousin was born. She would stay with us every weekend and I would change her, feed her, put her down for naps, play with her, and do art...
Rachael can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachael is amazing! She is very sweet and a really hard worker. She's incredibly trustworthy and very attentive to detail. She watched our 3 kids for us for a year and conquered the daunting feat of distance learning for our 8 & 6 yo while also watching our 6 month...
Sarah S.
5.0
(3)
I have a son that was born in October 2023 and would like him to come with me. I have over a decade of childcare experience in multiple situations; as a mother's helper, in day care centers, WFH situations, and when parents go into the office. Ages 3m-14yrs. I have been responsible for up to four children at one time with their...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Colleen served as a nanny to our 2 girls (ages 9 and 11) for 11 months. Her duties included picking them up from school and driving them home or to after school activities. Additionally, she played with them, assisted our 9 year old with school projects and prepped...
Alice A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Certified elementary teacher with 5 years of experience working with kids from grades K-6. Reliable, responsible, patient, and easy going.
I like working with kids because I enjoy helping them learn, grow, and achieve success.
My skills include providing academic activities/curriculum, organizing, and providing a fun,...
5.0
"We had a wonderful experience working with Elisia. She arrived on time, was warm, friendly and eager to play with our kiddos. She handled their bedtime with ease and also helped them work through a disagreement they had. We are so pleased we found with Elisia to...
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Olivia D.
New Haven, CT
$15-17/hr • 8 yrs exp
Friendly And Active Nanny/sitter With A Flexible Schedule
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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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.
Nicollette S.
Hamden, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Nicollette and I am excellent with children! I consider myself patient, professional and having a sharp eye for details.
I am experienced with potty training, children with special needs, enjoy outdoorsy activities, help with homework, love music! You name it!
My goal is to meet awesome families and provide...
Nicollette can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 28 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies.
Experience:
I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 2 months - 14 years old. I've worked as a camp counselor, and as a social skills group facilitator for kids with Autism and...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with her. She’s an excellent communicator and has been flexible with us. So happy to have found her!"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Northford, CT
Aja T.
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 love her just as much. I recommend...
- Kristal H.
Joy E.
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 to see her every morning. As...
- Heewon S.
Gina T.
5.0
Only interviewed because we decided to go with something involving other kids instead of traditional babysitter. Liked her a lot and would have hired if we went with this strategy.
- David H.
Noelle D.
5.0
Noelle is my daughter, she is wonderful with
Children, and absolutely adores them.
She is a caring, loving person who is very sweet.
I also work in child care and Noelle held a fill in position for my boss and her family this summer.
She truly is a gem.
- Barbara D.
Keira V.
5.0
Keira is wonderful with our boys (ages 2 and 5). She is fun, confident, creative. The boys love her. She has also helped us with housecleaning and we are very happy with everything.
- Kate P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Northford, CT:
How can I find a Northford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Northford, 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 6 babysitters in Northford, 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 Northford, CT?
The average rate for Northford, CT babysitters on Care.com is $20.67 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 Northford, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Northford, 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.