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60 babysitters are listed in Shelton, CT
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Shelton, CT
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Cristina I'm 22 years old. I just graduated with my bachelors in psychology and am currently am going for my masters in school counseling. I have babysat/nannied various ages and love them all!! I don't mind running errands or taking the kids to their activities. I love animals and don't mind watching them as...
Cristina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Cristina is a very caring and outgoing individual. I have witnessed Cristina grab the attention of a room full of first graders on more then one occasion. She was not only very patient and kind, but extremely helpful. The kids gravitate towards her friendly and...
Kailee H.
Courtney C.
Sandy Hook, CT
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
It Takes A Village - I'm Hoping To Be Apart Of Yours!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am a CT mother, residing in the Newtown area hoping to extend my services and comfort in working with children to families looking for the same. My greatest experience has been in raising my own family, and doing that well! My own children range in ages from 1 to 12 years old, and as of late I have also worked with...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney is a very caring person; exceptionally knowledgeable in many areas and willing to learn; also up for a challenge"
Donna L.
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Virginia, I am an experienced preschool teacher, infant/toddler care taker with a medical background. I have previously worked as a CNA/MA and also graduated from a Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Virginia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Virginia took care of our toddler regularly for several months in 2020 and did an awesome job. She was professional, reliable and very sweet to our baby girl. Virginia was also great with light help around the house and meal prep. We miss her already! Any family...
Mickie S.
Diana C.
Fairfield, CT
$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Diana Use My Knowledge To Care From Infants And Old Ages Kids In The Area.
5.0
(3)
I describe my self as a
Patient
Nourish
Reliable
I like working with kids because I like to see how they grow mentally and physically every day. I enjoy play and spend time with them .
I'm looking for a long term job in a safe place. I would like to establish a good relationship with the family I will work with based in...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"When she worked for me she was very puntual, responsible, organized and kind with the kids. She resigned because my Daycare is to far to drive each day. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katherina and I am nanny with over 15+ years of experience providing childcare. I had the opportunity to work as a volunteer in a community nursery/daycare where I worked taking care of newborns and children until age 5. I kept my interest into the childcare area, which lead me to the amazing experience of...
Katherina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katherina (or as we affectionately call her "Kiki") is an amazing care giver! She has been a nanny for my friend's 2 kids for a few years now, and is friends with my kids' nanny - they do play dates all the time to get the kids together and Kiki has become on of my...
Brooks D.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's very caring, fun, capable and detail oriented."
Christine P.
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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
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.
Elibert J.
Trumbull, CT
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elli and I have been a childcare provider and an ABA specialist for 10 years and counting. Throughout the years of caring and teaching children of all ages, I have attained immense skills, knowledge and experience while providing a safe yet fun and creative space where kids feel comfortable being their authentic...
Elibert can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We've hired Elli as our occasional nanny especially for date nights, our kids looked forward to date night more than my husband and I did because they knew Elli would be coming by which brought a sense of peace and joy to us as a family. We could depend on Elli to...
Alyssa R.
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am looking for a family to work with and care for! I am 24 years old and just recently graduated from cosmetology school.
Before cosmetology school, I career nannied & taught/directed at early childhood schools, I am looking to rejoin the babysitting world on the days I'm not working in the salon. I am energetic, active...
Paige can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Paige is wonderful! She has excellent communication skills and has been super flexible during a transitionary time for us which has been invaluable. She’s easygoing and goes with the flow, and always keeps our 2 little ones well entertained. We enthusiastically...
Care member
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
(3)
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We feel so blessed to have found Sonia! She is responsive, reliable, kind and great with our 15 month old and dog. "
Ryan D.
Marissa P.
Bridgeport, CT
$17-25/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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
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...
Care member
Hannah M.
Stratford, CT
$17-40/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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shelton, CT
Cristina C.
5.0
I highly recommend Christina as she reliable and dependable. I have 3 children ( twins that are 5 and a 6 year old) that are always very excited to see her.
- Allison L.
Courtney C.
5.0
Courtney is a very caring person; exceptionally knowledgeable in many areas and willing to learn; also up for a challenge
- Donna L.
Virginia G.
5.0
Virginia took care of our toddler regularly for several months in 2020 and did an awesome job. She was professional, reliable and very sweet to our baby girl. Virginia was also great with light help around the house and meal prep. We miss her already! Any family would be lucky to have her nanny or...
- Mickie S.
Diana C.
5.0
Diana was absolutely wonderful. She was always very professional, on time, very clean and loving with my three kids. She worked as a doctor in the ICU so I felt extremely comfortable with her caring for my newborn baby. My two toddlers loved playing with her and she was always so creative and...
- Care member
Katherina B.
5.0
Katie is wonderful! We have the utmost confidence in her when she babysits our two children (4,2). She plays with them, makes dinner and gets them ready for bed with ease and a smile on her face. We know are children are happy and safe with her! In addition to being responsible, Katie is also...
- Susannah B.
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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 29 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 $20.83 per hour as of April 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 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.