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Babysitters in Prospect, CT
Amanda R.
Cheshire, CT
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Masters Degree Lab Technician With Extra Time And Wants A Long Term Babysitting Job
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 28-year-old, graduate of Quinnipiac University in 2011 with a Masters of Health Science degree. I have 15 years of previous childcare experience, and I have worked with children of all ages/races/learning styles, etc. I have 6 years of hospital based experience (2007-2013), and 2 years of YMCA childcare experience...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda is amazing with my newborn and my three year old. I highly recommend her. My three year old can't stop talking about how much fun she always has with her. Amanda is extremely accommodating to my crazy schedule; very punctual; and just a joy to be around. I'm...
Jennifer W.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a recent college graduate and am looking for families who need help on Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays, or who need a date night sitter!
A little about me:
I have had many great experiences with babysitting. I feel that my natural connection with infants and kids is something unique about me.
In terms of what...
Melody can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Melody was great with our 3.5 year old girl while we had a late night event! Good communication throughout. Our daughter said she had fun and she was very nice. Would recommend without hesitation."
Josh K.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children from Newborns to 12 years old. My responsibilities for children ages 1-4 were providing personal care such as feeding, changing diapers, showering them, playing games, putting them to sleep. My responsibilities with children ages 5-12 include preparing their meals, helping with school work, playing...
Mona can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mona has been with us for a few weeks now and I am very happy to have her. She is reliable, sweet and caring. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and responsible person to watch over their child/children."
Virginie C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi:) My name is Gracie and I am 19 years old. I hope you are doing well!
I graduated from high school in 2022 and I have been nannying full time since I was 12. My goal is to save up enough money and be able to travel full time, and then eventually settle down with a family of my own! I absolutely love traveling and being...
Gracie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Gracie has been great with our newborn son, Alex. She is very professional and courteous and I highly recommend her to any family. "
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Neeka S.
Hamden, CT
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping, errands, and more. I'm also a Quinnipiac College nursing major and can help your child with education needs. I am BMS certified for both adults and infants. I would like to say I am caring, patient, and love to be active whether that means painting some pictures...
Neeka can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Neeka was absolutely amazing. She showed up on time and it was like my kids had always known who she was. They just clicked! I can't wait to have her back again. My 5 year old asks me on a daily basis when she is coming back.
She also has such a sweet and loving...
Amanda R.
4.1
(7)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching children since high school. I did that for three years. After high school, I taught 2 and 3-years-old's in Sunday school. I also worked with a before and after-school program with children (from kindergarten to grade five) for a year (and was the site's leader). After a few years passed, I got married to a...
Pauline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but she would have been a good fit for our needs; we will keep her in favorites for possible future job...
Doug M.
Paola A.
Hamden, CT
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a beautiful family, my husband, two boys 21 years old and 6 years old. I have been working as a babysitter for 10 years, I love interacting with kids and learning from them, I enjoy doing crafts with them, taking them for a walk, playing, reading. I can make their food, feed them, give them a bath.
thank you for...
Paola can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Paola was taking care of my one year old daughter for a several months. She is a reliable, respectful and very responsible person.
My daughter loved playing with her! She was always happy to see her!
Paola always went above and beyond the call of duty. When my...
Agnes K.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced caregiver of 10+ years to all ages ranging from infants to teens. I have skills to connect and uplift children making them feel comfortable and safe to express themselves through activities and play. I will pay attention to your child's interests and engage in productive activities with them. Nurturing their...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danielle was wonderful. This was our first time using a sitter but she quickly calmed my nerves. She was very easy to talk to, punctual, and professional. My kids loved her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a fun and energetic graduate student working towards my Ph. D. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I also have experience as a substitute teacher, a program aide for after-school care, and coaching various youth sports. I love playing sports, doing outdoor activities, and having fun with crafts!...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was excellent, a hidden gem in this babysitting community."
Care member
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Geena drove my kids after school to all of their activities. She was reliable, safe, and fun. The kids loved her music too! I can't recommend her highly enough. We only stopped using her because my teen got her driver's license."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always enjoyed working with people, especially children! I have found how important patience is when working with little ones!! I currently work as a nanny/babysitter on weekends and evenings for various families in CT. I recently graduated from University majoring in Radiology with a business admin minor. I currently...
Ambria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would definitely recommend Ambria as a provider. As her instructor, she provided for many individuals with all different needs. She demonstrates professionalism, is extremely conscientious and a well rounded individual. If you have any other questions, please do...
Rebecca S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting kids as young as 10 months. I currently work full-time as a nurse.
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
Christine O.
Hamden, CT
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Long Time Babysitter, Experience With Special Needs Children
Hello! I'm Christine, a 28-year-old looking to babysit on Friday's as I work a job Monday-Thursday regularly. I have been a babysitter for people throughout my neighborhood for many years. Throughout high school I would work as a camp counselor during my summers, one year being with 5-year-olds and another with 13-year-olds, so...
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
2.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been substitute teaching for about a full school year. In addition to this, I have prior babysitting experience as a teen. The health and safety of your kids are my top priorities. I want to help your kids have the best summer yet!
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a recent college grad, who is attending Divinity School online this Fall. As the oldest of 4 children, I have many years of babysitting experience my siblings as well as other children. I have also taught church school classes of up to 12 kids (ages 3-10).
Phoebe can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Amairani P.
Wallingford, CT
$16-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Amairani , I am 31 years old from Wallingford, Connecticut. I am looking for a babysitting job in the evenings. I discovered my passion for childcare through previous babysitting roles, which inspired me to pursue a career that allows me to make a positive impact on young lives. I believe in supporting families...
Amairani can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have a lot of experience, starting at age 12, working with many different children! I have worked in classroom's, kid's camps, and churches. Since I was 12, I started babysitting for multiple different families. All of these families had varying numbers of children I was caring for at a time, and children of various...
Marisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Jenna B.
Seymour, CT
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm Jenna, I've been working with kids or all ages for about 7 years now. I've been a tutor and I volunteer all summer for special needs kids. I've also been a dance teacher. Further, a babysitter with 7 years of experience. With this I've worked with kids of all ages and have gone from changing diapers to bring kids to baseball...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I'm Molly, I am 23 years old and living in New Haven County. I am an energetic and active person who absolutely loves working with kids! I was a dancer all through high school as well as participated in numerous theater productions so I love creating fun artistic activities for the children I care for. In my free time I...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Prospect, CT
Amanda R.
5.0
Amanda is amazing with my newborn and my three year old. I highly recommend her. My three year old can't stop talking about how much fun she always has with her. Amanda is extremely accommodating to my crazy schedule; very punctual; and just a joy to be around. I'm so glad I found her.
- Jennifer W.
Melody L.
5.0
Absolutely lovely, great with the baby. Looking forward to hiring her again.
- Care member
Mona M.
4.0
Mona cared for our son for the last year, while he was 1-2yrs old. She has a loving demeanor and provided safe gentle care to him. We were very grateful to have Mona as our nanny for this past year.
- Olivia P.
Gracie Z.
5.0
Gracie has been great with our newborn son, Alex. She is very professional and courteous and I highly recommend her to any family.
- Care member
Neeka S.
5.0
Neeka was absolutely amazing. She showed up on time and it was like my kids had always known who she was. They just clicked! I can't wait to have her back again. My 5 year old asks me on a daily basis when she is coming back.
She also has such a sweet and loving demeanor. If i could give her 10...
- Amanda R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Prospect, CT:
How can I find a Prospect babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Prospect, 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 1 babysitters in Prospect, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Prospect, CT?
The average rate for Prospect, CT babysitters on Care.com is $10.00 per hour as of January 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 Prospect, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Prospect, 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.