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Babysitters in Oakdale, CT

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Alexis F.


Oakdale, CT

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate And Fun Childcare Professional

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Hi, I'm Ali! I'm currently a toddler teacher and mom of one. I have experience with children of all ages, pets, and additional responsibilities such as cooking and housework! I'm most passionate about seeing children for their full potential, and facilitating safe, engaging play and learning to create meaningful relationships,...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alexa C.


Oakdale, CT

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Sitter At Heart

Hello my name is Alexa, I am 21 years old and currently attending Central Connecticut State University to get a bachelor's degree in child psychology. I am the oldest sister to 6 girls and 1 boy. I have been taking care of children since the age of 11. In 2017 I got my first child care job with the summer camp for my town and...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Anastasia B.


Oakdale, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom Available For Childcare In My Home

Hello! My name is Anastasia. I'm looking for clients for elderly home care. I have many years of experience caring for elderly in their homes. I do everything from medication prep/reminders, preparing meals, cleaning, rides to Dr appointments, shopping, etc. I am an extremely caring, compassionate, reliable, and honest person...
Anastasia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have watched infants and children ages from 3 weeks to 12 years old. I have 3 children ages 10, 12, 14 . I'm also ok providing care to elderly and light house work.
Kathrine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nishante P.


New London, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Caregiver

4.9

(13)

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

Reliable, responsible adult who is fun, organized, and has a graduate degree and is a full-spectrum doula! Very comfortable and happy to work with smaller children, as well as older children up to about age 10/11. I have many years of experience working with newborns and infants all the way up to 13-year-olds. I am patient,...
Nishante can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nishante is awesome! We hired her to take care of our 4 week old newborn and she is so good with her. She is very nice, helpful and has helped us in so many ways. She doesn't do the bare minimum, she puts a lot of personal touches on everything. We are very...

Lisa P.

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Morgan C.


Waterford, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Enthusiastic Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a college student from New Hampshire going to school for education. I have babysat for a few families since their kids were born to now, 1-12 years old. I love watching children learn and play and facilitating that, part of the reason for my love of teaching. I am fun and outgoing , creative, reliable, honest, and caring. I...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Morgan as our summer nanny while she was in Colorado to take care of our almost 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son. She was an absolute pleasure to have as a part of our family - it went way too fast! She is creative, punctual, fun, and open to...

Alexis H.

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Julia H.


Niantic, CT

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/ Baby Sitter (full Or Part Time)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Julia and I am 24 years old. I am currently a deans list doctorate of physical therapy student at the University of Hartford, and I live in Niantic CT. I am currently looking for a part time position while I am between clinical rotations for a family relatively close to Niantic who may need child care during the week...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Julia is responsible and fun. She has babysat for me at least once a month over the past year. My 5 year old and 10 year old boys love that she plays with them and they listen to her very well. She has a bubbly personality and always gets back to me quickly....

Stacy R.

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Mariah M.


Norwich, CT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

I am a mother to three children of my own. I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. I have experience with adaptive equipment and multiple special needs. I have a passion for helping others.
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during unforeseen schedule changes and offered a thorough report on our child's day. If you have a young child they'll be in...

Elaine K.

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Taylor B.


Norwich, CT

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Taylor and I have worked in the childcare for three years as a toddler teacher. Although my classroom is 1. 5-2. 5-year-olds I have had the opportunity to work with all age groups. I also worked as a nanny for a family for 6 months. I currently hold my CDA (child development associate). I have a professional...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Fatima S.


New London, CT

$20-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Fatima!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Fatima! I have been babysitting for a while now. Starting with my own siblings. I truly enjoy interacting with kids and making their day brighter. I am currently a senior at the University of Connecticut. I am majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences. Therefore, I understand how important it is to foster...
Fatima can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was so nice and careful to my 2 year old."

Nisa G.

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Julia C.


New London, CT

$18-25/hr15 yrs exp

Former Children's Museum Educator With Tons Of Caretaking Experience

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am the eldest of 13 Cousins and have been baby sitting for as long as I can remember unofficially, and in a more formal capacity. I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to middle schoolers, and I have a great deal of experience with special needs and spectrum children as well. I am comfortable one on one as well...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very happy with her. She was on time and the baby liked her. "

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Karyn O.


Norwich, CT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter With Over 15 Years Of Experience

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have babysat children of all ages starting when I was a teenager. I have raised my own child who is now 31. I have had a daycare in my home for about a year when I was unemployed. One summer I took care of my two cousins during the day, Monday through Friday, I taught them how to swim and ride a bike. I have also worked in...
Karyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Karyn is absolutely amazing with our son and our dogs! She has been with us for five amazing years and we are sad to say goodbye. I could always depend on her for whatever I needed from preparing meals to cleaning to last minute calls. She even helped me with...

Jenna B.

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Madison B.


Salem, CT

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Madison! I am a new grad with my bachelor's degree! I am now in my masters program for data analytics! I'm looking to move from my current job to nannying. Some things about me are that I love the outdoors, fishing, snowmobiling, and Marvel/Disney:) I have been taking care of children since I was little and am...
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Emily L.


Norwich, CT

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Taking A Break From Working In Education And Going Back To Being A Nanny

I'd describe my personality as nurturing, responsible, and fun. I have availability in the mornings and evenings for before and after school care for bus pick ups I started working with kids when I was 16 as a local babysitter. I then worked my way from working at a daycare for a few years and onto public and private schools....
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily took care of my 3 boys for years, I wish would could have kept her forever! She is responsible and caring, highly recommend! "

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Guntas K.


Norwich, CT

$25/hr7 yrs exp

At Your Service :)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Guntas. I am from Norwich, CT. I'm a mother of two. I am down to get homework done, play games, have dance parties, color, paint, watch a movie, read, or do whatever it is that your kid needs! I can be a helping hand for you too. I can do dishes, clean up, do laundry, and even meal prep. I'm here with anything...
Guntas can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Guntas was very good with my toddler and 10 yr old. She played games right alongside them and had a great attitude. She was on-time and very friendly! The kids adore her and can't wait to see her again."

Donelle S.

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Linda B.


Norwich, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

4.3

(6)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm Linda B a skilled and knowledgeable child caregiver looking for either a full-or part-time babysitting/nanny position. I have over 18 years of professional experience working as License Foster Care Parent and providing excellent care, an absolutely safe environment, fun and entertainment and education to young children....
Linda can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Linda is awesome! My son loves her. I would recommend her to anyone! "

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Hailey B.


Norwich, CT

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Former Educator & Military Spouse Looking To Continue My Passion For Loving Children!

As a former educator, I have found how much the education system lacks when it comes to the needs of children. While trying to transition out of the profession, I can't deny the continuous passion I have for children. I have a range of experience with all elementary ages, pre-k, toddlers, and infants. I am also very...
Hailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Our family had the pleasure to have Hailey as our nanny for 6 hours each week day for the last two years. She started when my boys were one and two years old and now they are three and four! She lived through many major stages of development with our kids. She...

Jill G.

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Abi R.


Niantic, CT

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Warm, caring, enthusiastic 23-year-old, loves children. About 8 years babysitting experience, as well as 3+ years of daycare experience working with infants and toddlers daily. Family pet? No problem! I love working with animals as well! I enjoy everything from arts and crafts to homework help, and mealtime to playtime to...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I was very nervous about leaving our 2.5 year-old while visiting my parent's house. She was extremely flexible and very devoted to making our daughter feel OK even when she was sad that we left. Abby kept me up-to-date as much as I needed via text messages while we...

Christine C.

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Abigail K.


New London, CT

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of child care experience including coaching, babysitting, volunteering at daycares, and studying Human Development at school. I am super flexible, easy going, and am willing to do whatever it takes to keep your kids safe and happy! Please reach out with any questions, concerns, or to talk about hourly rates (I'm...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abbi is the absolute best babysitter we've ever had. She wrangled our twin 7 year old boys and our sassy 2 year old girl without even batting an eye. She is responsible, kind, caring, and the kids LOVE her. There's no one else I'd rather watch the kids."

Abigail M.

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Lila C.


Old Lyme, CT

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced, Babysitter For Summer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I just finished my junior year at University of Vermont pursuing a career in nursing and looking for summer babysitting opportunities. I am very dependable, live in Old Lyme, have my own transportation, and have experience with children ages six months - 14 years old. I have been nannying for 5 years now. My most recent...
Lila can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughters 5, and 10. She played with them and fed them. The girls have asked for her to babysit again."

Jen S.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakdale, CT

Nishante P.

5.0

Nishante babysat for my kiddos while I was in New London for a work conference. She is a total pro. Great communication, lovely with my kids (3 and 6). Highly recommend her!

- Jessie A.

Morgan C.

5.0

We hired Morgan to watch our our 18 mo and 6 yo. Our whole family was so sad to see her go when her classes were back in session. Morgan is energetic, kind, and engages very well with children. We have had a few sitters this past year and Morgan is, by far, one of our absolute favorites! Will be...

- Nathan G.

Julia H.

5.0

Julia is responsible and fun. She has babysat for me at least once a month over the past year. My 5 year old and 10 year old boys love that she plays with them and they listen to her very well. She has a bubbly personality and always gets back to me quickly. Julia is honest about my kids and she...

- Stacy R.

Mariah M.

5.0

She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during unforeseen schedule changes and offered a thorough report on our child's day. If you have a young child they'll be in good hands with her!

- Elaine K.

Fatima S.

5.0

She was so nice and careful to my 2 year old.

- Nisa G.

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