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60 babysitters are listed in Shelton, CT
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Shelton, CT
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I graduated from Rollins college in Winter Park, FL where I majored in Elementary Education. I interned in a 4th grade classroom for five weeks and a Kindergarten classroom for nine weeks. I have experience with babysitting children from ages 10 months-14. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and was a camp counselor for...
Annalee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Annie has been with our family for six months and has been such a blessing! I started a new position needing extra help with my four young children and Annie went above and beyond her call of duties. She is dependable, kind, thoughtful and sweet. She always has fun...
Alyssa A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Callie! I'm 26 years old and I am a full time college student at a local college. I have my own means of transportation so there would be no issue on driving to places and after school activities. Feel that I am flexible, have good time management skills and very organized. I am very athletic, love to play outside and do...
Callie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Callie is great with kids. Very friendly, trustworthy and conscientious. Will definitely hire her again."
Andy A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Toni. I have a background as a preschool teacher as well as a vet tech and dog groomer. I am currently working on a masters degree so I have taken a lot of time off of work to study and complete a thesis; I have very open availability! I am highly experienced with both animals and children and can provide tons of...
Toni-ann can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Toni took extremely great care of my cats and dogs. She was very nice and you can tell she really loves and cared about animals. Highly recommended!"
Rob M.
Amanda D.
Milford, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hi my name is amanda to work taking care of children is super sactifactory for me in the process of playing with them taking care of it and guiding them I am going to learn many of them like them I have a lot of years of experience taking care of children about 12 years I do not like technology for them I can't even clean junk...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"A lovely person, with a caring heart. We are very luck to have found her , my children are happy "
Alexandra D.
Sherley C.
Trumbull, CT
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sherley. I'm 40 years old and have 20+ years of experience in working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I also had great experiences in working with children as a teacher's assistant and as a nanny. I have my teaching certificate in early childhood education and I am also CPR certified. I am fully...
Sherley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Sherley is a loving caring person she goes above and beyond to help others especially children. I had the pleasure to experience her work with children and it was absolutely beautiful to see how she takes time with children as if they were her own. Sherley is a...
Monica S.
3.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Erin and I am an undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago. I am an economics student with minors in German, journalism, computer science, and environmental science. I absolutely love school and learning new skills is my passion.
Over summer breaks I reside in southern Connecticut with my family, but...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin is an excellent student, is reliable and is great with animals and kids."
Allison B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I hope this introduction finds you well. I have spent the past 10 years building up my background on how to provide the best experience for my families possible. As a previous daycare owner, I have found a key trick to ensure the success of my mission. The trick is love what you do. I have fell in love with caring for...
Yvonne can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yvonne was a huge part of our family. She cared for my 2 children with love always. Being a first time mom I really needed someone to be all hands in for my two girls. Yvonne was punctual and knowledgeable. I would 10/10 recommend her for your childcare needs. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a loving and passionate mother of two. Im positive, patient, caring, nurturing and enthusiastic when it comes down to children. With me, your children will always receive the proper care and supervision. I am bilingual and, with the permission of the parents, am willing on teaching Spanish, as for knowing multiple languages...
Jenniffer can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Alexis! I am a 23 year living in Ct. I have been a sitter for 5 years and have experience with children & adults who are developmentally delayed and have ADHD. I am skillful, punctual and tenacious. Certified in CPR and first aid with dedication to provide an inclusive and engaging environment. I bring patience,...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis has a wonderful energy and has blended in seamlessly with our boys so far. Within a few minutes of meeting her they were competing for her attention and can't wait until it's time for her to come back to spend time with them. We are very grateful to have...
Isa B.
Brianna S.
West Haven, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable And Experienced Nanny Looking For A Full Time Position Starting July 1st On Cape Cod
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Brianna. I am 24 years old and live in West Haven! I graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2021 with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a minor in Education. I begin a graduate program for a master's in speech and language pathology this fall at the University of New Haven. I have been...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Our daughter was 14 months when Bri started. Bri worked with our family for approximately 6 months; over those six months, Bri became like a member of our family. We will miss her as she heads off to grad school in another state.
"
Amanda G.
Sonia G.
New Haven, CT
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Hope I Find A Family That It Is Welcoming And Would Allow Me Teach The Kids A Little Of Spanish
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!
My name is Sonia and I have had lots of experience with children. The first one I would like to point out would be the whole experience with my younger sister, since I basically took her of her as a baby due to my mother's health conditions. I have also taken classes at my old high school that incorporate child...
Sonia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sonia is amazing! Watched our 1 and 3 year old. Our 1 year old is reserved and very quickly opened up to sonia. She even saved us on last minute notices when our kids were sick and we didn't want to send them to daycare and I was traveling for work. We use her...
Marjaun D.
Marissa P.
Bridgeport, CT
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Marissa I am 25 years old, I have been a nanny for the past 7 years, But I am now a nurse and I no longer nanny. Thank you to those who have reached out good luck on your search for child care!
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marissa was GREAT! She helped me A LOT! When it came to my son, I didn't consider her a nanny I considered her my son friend, my son always looked forward to seeing her, she helped him with his homework, taught him how to swim, taught him to play some board games,...
Nesly G.
Morgan L.
Milford, CT
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
ABOUT ME
Creative, high energy, and compassionate caregiver. I'm a good listener, with the empathy to discern client needs, especially for those who are nonverbal or under emotional distress. Resourceful planner with good communication skills who can hit the floor running on day one. People person - whether older geriatric group...
5.0
"She loves children of all ages and has worked with special needs grandchild - she has a gift with this population."
Holly B.
5.0
(2)
I am a Mom of a 15 y/o and available for baby sitting, transportation, errands, helping around the house and walking dogs.
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Lisa is responsible, organized and always there for us when we need support. She goes above and beyond with always making sure everyone is taken care of. We highly recommend Lisa. We have had her support for our family for over 10 years and look forward to many...
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Hannah M.
Stratford, CT
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My Name is Hannah and I am 28 years old. I have a degree from Syracuse University in communication and business, with many credits in education. I work full time in promotional marketing, but when I'm not working I love spending time with my family and watching sports with my boyfriend.
I love working with kids and I have been...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"I would highly recommend Hannah for any position. She is reliable, hard working, and skilled with children. My boys and I really enjoyed the time she worked with our family."
Kim M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is McKenna. I am 25 years old and currently enrolled in PA (physician assistant) school. Since I am in PA school I am BLS and ACLS certified. I have many years of babysitting experience. I also grew up with dogs, cats and horses so pet care comes naturally!
I am looking for some part time work to help me get...
Mckenna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"McKenna watched our two kids (3 and 20 months) for a whole day when our daycare closed. McKenna was awesome, she arrived on time, she cleaned up after activities. She read books and painted with my kids. My 3 year old talked about how cool she was all day after she...
Katie H.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Vanessa, a 21-year-old girl enrolled in Sacred Heart University. I have experience with babysitting kids throughout high school. I was also involved in programs in which I taught students within their elementary schools and guided them with their work. I love kids and want to create that special bond with a family. I'm...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Extremely mature, good head on her shoulders, polite, respectful, engaging, and responsible. Wise beyond her years- very good conscience!"
Andrea A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taken care of healthy infants and children since I was 12 years old, as well as being the 'go to babysitter' for my family. I retired from a career in Nursing, the majority spent in Pediatrics, to pursue a PhD in Social Work, which is currently on hold. I've been working primarily as a nanny since 2015. I spent many years...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We trusted Nicole implicitly during her time with us. For all 3 years she was thorough, punctual and extremely conscientious."
Jessica M.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Julia and I am 25 years old. I graduated from Quinnipiac University with my B. A. in Spanish in 2021 and am currently attending Sacred Heart University working towards my Master's in Social Work. I work as a Pre-K Teacher and have been working with kids for 10+ years. Other than my current job, my various child...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Julia was one of my most dependable staff at our before and after school enrichment program. Her strong work ethic is matched only by the genuine love she brings to each engagement with the children we serve. Filled with positive energy and a desire to offer our...
Brian T.
5.0
(4)
I'm a 26-year-old experienced nanny looking for a full time nanny position with a fixed schedule. I am comfortable with pets and have experience watching children of all ages. I also have excellent references, and have experience doing volunteer work at preschools, as well as credits in early childhood development. I'm CPR,...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's great with kids, is also CPR certified if needed. I would definitely hire again if needed."
Franches V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shelton, CT
Annalee R.
5.0
Annie has been with our family for six months and has been such a blessing! I started a new position needing extra help with my four young children and Annie went above and beyond her call of duties. She is dependable, kind, thoughtful and sweet. She always has fun activities planned, arts and...
- Alyssa A.
Callie B.
5.0
She's very caring, fun, capable and detail oriented.
- Christine P.
Toni-ann M.
5.0
Toni took extremely great care of my cats and dogs. She was very nice and you can tell she really loves and cared about animals. Highly recommended!
- Rob M.
Amanda D.
5.0
ME AND MY KIDS LOVE HER!! She is so great with my 11 month old daughter and my 12 years old son is happy that we consider her as our family!! She is an excellent cook and she is ALWAYS willing to do whatever she can to help.SO LUCKY I FOUND HER!! She is wonderful!! WE LOVE YOU AMANDA!!
- Jazz B.
Sherley C.
5.0
We hired Sherley to take care of our infant and she was great with her. She's very professional, gentle and a good communicator. She's always on-time. We would definitely love to have her again.
- Joelvito V.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Shelton, CT:
How can I find a Shelton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Shelton, 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 28 babysitters in Shelton, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.3. 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 Shelton, CT?
The average rate for Shelton, CT babysitters on Care.com is $19.54 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 Shelton, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Shelton, 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.
Ratings for Shelton, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Babysitters in Shelton, CT are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.