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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Yerlis , I'm 31 years old. I have more than 10 years experience with children.
I'm a very responsible, caring and dedicated person. I have my CPR and nurse aid certified. I have two beautiful daughters. I took a child development class when I was in high school, which gave me a lot of knowledge and experience...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Yerlis was with us during the summer of 2021, she was very puntual, she took the kids to the library, parks and other fun activities.. My kids enjoyed playing with her.. She was very helpful the time she was with us"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a kind, loving and attentive professional. I have over 15 years experience of childcare. I am a certified elementary and ESL teacher. I have experience as a Teacher, Teacher Aide, Baby Nurse, Nanny, Camp Counselor, Pet and Babysitter. I am currently available to help you with child care.
Maria can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maria cared for our baby girl starting at 3 weeks. Maria visited five nights per week for six weeks and was so very caring, engaging, and loving! Our little girl was in a great mood every morning after spending nights with Maria. We would hire Maria again; she is...
Jack B.
Jayda B.
Waterbury, CT
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience with kids/ adults from newborn to 19 years old. I am a sophomore nursing student that attends University. Summertime I am a teacher at the Hospital to a group of youths grade 6 and up to 19. I also could provide my own transportation to wherever I am needed. Since I am in school I'm great and...
Jayda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jayda has been a big help caring for my 2 sons. She was on time, attentive and even did some baking. She is energetic and kept my kids busy the entire time. She is friendly and my kids were able to build a relationship with her right away. I have used Jayda a...
Tasha L.
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 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 experience I have, this past summer I worked for a...
Melody can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Melody was absolutely amazing with our baby boy. She was extremely communicative, always arrived on time and was careful to follow the routines we set. She was flexible to our son's needs as he grew and was always able to provide updates on his needs. We would not...
Brett P.
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mona is an amazing person and we are so lucky to have her babysit our baby. She is sweet, smart, caring, fun and so attentive to our little one. We love how she interacts and talks to our son, we loved her from day one. She immediately fit right in with our...
Rob S.
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Professional and kind. all three of my children enjoyed her short stay. will definitely be hiring again."
Angelica V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience caring for children between four and 12 years old, but I would be more than happy to look after children outside of that age range as well! My experience includes caring for children with ADHD, autism, and Down Syndrome. I am fully focused on care and active engagement - playing, reading, and outdoor...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Anna arrived on time with a smile and engaged the kids as soon as she saw them. The kids said " I liked her because she played lots of games with us." Will be asking Anna to help us out again!"
Ashley C.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Pauline was amazing with our children. She is punctual and dependable. Our kids look forward to going to her home. "
Aaron C.
Emily D.
Southington, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient And Fun-loving Babysitter Looking For Spring/Summer Work!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Thanks for taking the time to check out more about me. I am currently looking for part time and summer work since I have the summers off. During the school year, I'm available weeknights (after 3 p.m. ) and weekends (days and nights).
I am patient, fun-loving, punctual, and reliable. I love children and work full time as a...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Emily has been so wonderful, I honestly can't say enough good things about her. We have been constantly dealing with sitters either moving away, schedule changes due to school semesters, or just not showing up, etc. We have no family around to help out with child...
Bethany C.
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 22 years old and 7 years old. I have been working as a babysitter for 11 years, I love interacting with kids and learning from them, I enjoy doing crafts with them, taking them for a walk, playing, reading...
thank you for reading my profile!.
Paola can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Paola is amazing, has been with our family for two years now. She helped with my then-newborn (colicky!) son and toddler daughter, both of whom adore her. She genuinely loves the kids she works with, and is also helpful around the house in her spare time, which...
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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
Wendy C.
Oxford, CT
$27-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(14)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Wendy, a mother of four children ranging in ages 16-22. I have lots of experience with children of all ages and am very patient, responsible, flexible, kind, reliable, trustworthy and understanding of children's needs. I'm currently looking for a family that needs part time/ possibly full time help. Looking forward to...
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wendy was an absolute pleasure to work with - flexible-caring-my son always looked forward to going to Wendy's for before school care. As a parent I would absolutely recommend Wendy for childcare. "
Larry M.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Available at your service with over 10 years' experience working with children of all ages where laughter's the best medicine! Preparing dinners that are simple, kid-friendly, and healthy for the whole family to enjoy, making cleanup a hop, skip, and jump!
Homework is very important and something I can assist with easily....
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Courtney to pick up my son on the days I'm attending my nursing school clinicals and she has been a Godsend. She is so polite, kind and helpful and is absolutely wonderful with my son. I am so so glad I met and hired her!"
Yvette M.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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
(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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Chloe S.
Hamden, CT
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am in my last year of the Masters of Occupational Therapy program at Quinnipiac University. I am available for occasional sitting this semester! I have experience babysitting, nannying, and tutoring for many families, and love all children. I also was a camp counselor for 4 years. I completed fieldwork...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very punctual and responsible. She responds to texts timely, always shows up in time..
Communicates very well with all family...
Banu K.
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 hired Elisia in a pinch. She was great and even showed up early. Our two kids loved hanging out with her and played some games and crafts together. I will look forward to requesting her again and feel appreciative for the work she performed."
Matthew C.
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, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
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, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Prospect, CT
Yerlis L.
5.0
Yerlis was with us during the summer of 2021, she was very puntual, she took the kids to the library, parks and other fun activities.. My kids enjoyed playing with her.. She was very helpful the time she was with us
- Care member
Maria U.
5.0
Maria cared for our baby girl starting at 3 weeks. Maria visited five nights per week for six weeks and was so very caring, engaging, and loving! Our little girl was in a great mood every morning after spending nights with Maria. We would hire Maria again; she is excellent!
- Jack B.
Jayda B.
5.0
Jayda has been a big help caring for my 2 sons. She was on time, attentive and even did some baking. She is energetic and kept my kids busy the entire time. She is friendly and my kids were able to build a relationship with her right away. I have used Jayda a couple of times now and I plan on...
- Tasha L.
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.
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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 3 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 $19.67 per hour as of March 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.