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60 babysitters are listed in Old Lyme, CT

The average rate is $16/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Old Lyme, CT

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Lila C.


Old Lyme, CT

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced, Babysitter For Summer

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lila was our full time caregiver over the summer of 2021. Our daughter loved spending time with her. She worked in our home and was helpful with some light chores during naps as well. At the time our daughter was only around 6 months old, so she is definitely...

Michael L.

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Emily G.


Old Lyme, CT

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have my Bachelor's in Media Studies and Digital Culture. I am currently 2 classes away from my Master's in Early Childhood and Special Education from Grand Canyon University. I have several years of childcare experience in both babysitting and working in several different child care facilities.
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi, my name is Faith and I have 6 years of experience. I have always loved babysitting/ nannying and I can help with housekeeping or animal care. I will always be happy to help with anything you need! I am graduating from the University of Rhode Island May 17th and will be back in my hometown, Old Lyme.
Faith can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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Madeline B.


Old Lyme, CT

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Maddy and I am 25 years old currently working as a veterinary technician here in the Tampa Bay area. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and am currently looking for some child care opportunities to do in my free time. I work full time during the week but I am available on weekends and evenings! I am CPR...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

My name is Thomas and I am currently a student at Boston College. I'm very good with kids and I'm very respectful. I have my own car so I am able to drive (I'm a very safe driver- 2. 5 years experience with no tickets or accidents). I work weekdays so I am available after 6 p.m. during the week and all day on weekends.
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Anna W.


Old Lyme, CT

$14-25/hr1 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Sitter

Hi! I am an energetic and responsible college student at Elon University in North Carolina. I grew up as the oldest girl in a four sibling family so I know how to take care of younger children. I have volunteered at a camp over the summer and enjoy spending time outdoors and doing fun indoor activities, such as monopoly or card...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She's is a caring and positive person. Great with kids and very patient!"

Mary A.

I have been working in special needs classrooms since 2015 from preschool age through 8th grade. I also have plenty of experience with 3 girls of my own, ages 16, 13 and 7! I love pets as well, and prefer to keep busy, so will help out with anything around the home. I am CNA certified and can handle medical care as well. Thank...
Kimberly can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Kerry B.


Old Saybrook, CT

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and Energetic Babysitter Available Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am looking for a part-time babysitting position in the area, and I am available most weeknights and weekends. Certified in First Aid and CPR, my childcare experience includes babysitting children ranging from newborns to teenagers; working as a camp counselor for...
Kerry can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kerry is the best. She is responsive, flexible, friendly, and totally professional. She took great care of our little one while we were attending a family wedding. Kerry was accommodating with our busy schedules and shifting plans, and she made us and our baby feel...

Caitlin K.

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Kathryn N.


Old Saybrook, CT

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Kathryn

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently am working in the healthcare field as a health aide. I help seniors stay healthy and comfortable at home. I provide personal services like running errands, bathing, dressing, and grooming. 10 years ago, I was a nanny for two children, ages 6 and 10. I have babysat young children and toddlers in the past as well....
Kathryn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kathryn is working with my young adult autistic daughter providing in home and out in the community support. This can be challanging, but Kathryn is patient and responsive to my daughter's needs. She works with me on activity and learning plans and implements them...

John O.

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Julia H.


Niantic, CT

$15-25/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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have know Julia since she was a little girl. I had been her gymnastics coach up until her high school graduation. She is a hard worker, very polite, caring, kind and a very funny person. Genuinely sweet. She had worked some birthday parties for us before she...

earl C.

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Melissa B.


Deep River, CT

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Magnificent Melissa

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

HELLO, and thanks for your time! I'm an energetic, fun, and creative woman. Having retired from the Department of Children & Families at a very young age, I then went on to teach (paraprofessional) special education at the Middle School level (in-person and remotely). I'm intuitive, flexible, trustworthy, Covid vaccinated...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Melissa is the BEST babysitter and we all love having her come over. She is reliable, on time, and always comes with a backpack full of games to entertain with. She is always my go-to when I am looking for babysitter, we know our kiddo will be safe and well-cared...

Alexa S.

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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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Susan R.


Old Saybrook, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Adult Available For Individual Infant/baby Childcare!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Mom of 2 adult Children Experienced Babysitter Excellent References 1-3 days per week Monday-Friday Old Saybrook
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Sue to care for our four year old boy while in town. From the initial conversation prior to hiring, she was warm, caring and experienced. She kept in communication up until our arrival and was proactive always about reaching out. She was able to keep our...

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Parker A.


Old Saybrook, CT

$20/hr6 yrs exp

My Name Is Parker And I Am Looking For A Babysitting Job! College Student Own Transportation

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Parker and I am a sophomore at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. I have some free time during the week and looking for a job that is suitable with my schedule. I love to babysit! I have over 7 years of experience with children including babysitting, working at my local elementary school and daycare, and...
5.0
"Parker is very dependable and reliable. My son (age 10) looked forward to each time Parker was going to care for him. She knows how to keep children entertained and happy. I strongly recommend Parker as someone you can rely on for any care needs you may have."

Jen C.

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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:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abby babysit our three kids and was both fabulous and flexible given it was a last-minute reservation after our orignal sitter cancelled. The kids gave her a great review as well! I'd highly recommend her. "

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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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

Nathan G.

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Carly W.


Westbrook, CT

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi my name is Carly, I have experience babysitting a 2 and 6-year-old girls, and a 7-year-old boy. I have a degree in elementary education and I am currently getting my masters to teach. I am looking for a summer position during the weekdays (I can be flexible on hours). I love working with kids and creating fun and engaging...
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Carly was caring, kind, well organized and came up with fun activities for my 2 girls ages 2 and 6. She always have a big smile on her face. Carly spent The whole day with my kids from breakfast to dinner, helping with school work, light house work, swimming...

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Melissa S.


Westbrook, CT

$14-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Melissa, Im Looking For A Loving Family To Care Of:)

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision, nanny, babysitting. I am 20 years old and I am currently in college (sophomore year) with a sociology major and a minor in criminal justice. Growing up hispanic has prepared me a lot to become a good babysitter, I was always the babysitter...
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She has very happy spirit and very caring to my kids"

Marisa M.

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Katie L.


Westbrook, CT

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Long Time Early Childhood Educator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways....
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Katie for an urgent job to transport my special needs kiddo and to take care of our cats while I was away. She was just awesome! Handled my kiddo perfectly. Was entirely reliable and in communication. Was flexible as the details and schedule changed...

Lecia P.

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Erin L.


Old Saybrook, CT

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Erin! I grew up and currently live in Clinton, CT. I will have graduated from Uconn in May with my Masters in Education. In August, I will be starting my teaching career. I have plenty of experience working with school-age children, and I currently work as a substitute teacher at the elementary and middle school...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Old Lyme, CT

Lila C.

5.0

Lila was our full time caregiver over the summer of 2021. Our daughter loved spending time with her. She worked in our home and was helpful with some light chores during naps as well. At the time our daughter was only around 6 months old, so she is definitely capable of handling a young infant. She...

- Michael L.

Anna W.

5.0

She's is a caring and positive person. Great with kids and very patient!

- Mary A.

Kerry B.

5.0

Kerry is the best. She is responsive, flexible, friendly, and totally professional. She took great care of our little one while we were attending a family wedding. Kerry was accommodating with our busy schedules and shifting plans, and she made us and our baby feel at ease! We highly recommend Kerry...

- Caitlin K.

Kathryn N.

5.0

Kathryn is working with my young adult autistic daughter providing in home and out in the community support. This can be challanging, but Kathryn is patient and responsive to my daughter's needs. She works with me on activity and learning plans and implements them so that my daughter has fun and is...

- John O.

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.

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