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60 babysitters are listed in West Simsbury, CT

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in West Simsbury, CT

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Rebecca C.


West Simsbury, CT

$24-27/hr5 yrs exp

Knowledgeable And Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

**Availability starts in early January 2025 and will be less than 10 hours per week due to my internship as a therapist!** Hello, my name is Rebecca, and I am thrilled that you are considering me to be a caregiver for your children. I make sure to interact patiently and respectfully with the children in my care, as creating an...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca cared for my infant and often also cared for my toddler. Rebecca was a great fit with the family. She engaged both my kiddos in age appropriate ways to build their confidence and meet milestones. She was conscientious, reliable and a great playmate....

Catherine D.

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Lily J.


West Simsbury, CT

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lily and I am 23 years old. I graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2022 with a degree in political science. I have been babysitting and nannying for children since I was 16 years old. I am currently looking for a full time nannying position in the Greater Boston area. I am looking to join a family...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
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Henrietta F.


Hartford, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 19 years of babysitting experience. I love kids and love taking care of them and watching them learn new things everyday. I am very caring, nurturing and loving, reliable, always on time and never called out of work. Besides caring for kids in the best way possible, I am willing to cook, run errands and do light...
Henrietta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Henrietta for years(Family) and after having my son 15 years ago, when it was time to go back to work. She was 1 of very few I trusted to leave my newborn baby with and would do it all over again. She is very caring when working with children and...

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Susanne S.


East Granby, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced and enthusiastic child care provider, having over 30 years experience. I started babysitting as a teenager and just took it up again several years ago. I have worked for all kinds of families and taken care of all kinds of children; challenging and with disabilities. I am responsible, hardworking, caring,...
Susanne can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Special Needs Care

5.0
"Always on time (even in snowstorms). Easy to communicate with, very responsive and respectful. Caring and sweet. Would 10/10 recommend"

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Sam and I have over 10 years of experience in babysitting and special needs care. I am a mental health counselor specializing in children's behavioral health and have significant experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Specifically, I have worked with children with ADHD, ODD, depression,...
Sam can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She has helped out with Vacation Bible School and in the church nursery. She is very good with children. Dependable, mature, caring and loving. I've watched her grow up into a very responsible teen. I would definitely hire her to watch our children here at the...

Cynthia D.

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Laura V.


West Hartford, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an empty nester having raised three children with my youngest boarding in Marion MA.. I have always loved caring for children. In my early teens and twenties I cared regularly for a toddler and newborn which was so rewarding. While earning my Psychology degree in Boston I worked with a company that offered babysitting...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Laura is absolutely wonderful! She is reliable, punctual, professional, and caring. My daughters absolutely adore her! I am at ease going to work knowing that Laura is caring after my daughters and treating them like they were her own. "

Lana F.

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Whitney J.


Hartford, CT

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Warm, And Mature Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Whitney! I'm 28 and based in Connecticut with over 8 years of experience working with children, including tutoring kids from diverse backgrounds and those with learning disabilities. I'm CPR certified and also offer light housekeeping, cooking, and tutoring services. My unique background includes being homeschooled...
Whitney can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Whitney is bubbly, caring, genuine and deeply interested in those she cares for. She is an amazing babysitter, exuding positivity and reliable and all of things you hope for in the person you trust to take care of your loved ones. Very excited to hire her again!"

Christopher M.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Tyesha. I'm currently in my senior year at Ccsu in New Britain CT, where I'm majoring in psychology science. I have spent the majority of my life caring for children. I have worked in schools, daycares, and after school programs, While working at the daycare, I obtained my CPR, AED snd medical...
Tyesha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Good with kids and very patient!"

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Dianne R.


Weatogue, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience as a teacher and mom, starting as a head day care teach in NY. After moving to CT, to raise a family, I worked with children who had learning differences for 12 years, and now substitute teach. I am fully vaccinated, boosted, and stay physically fit. I took the CPR and first aid class at the Red Cross....
Dianne can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Dianne has been tutoring my daughter who is 9 for the last two months. They work on reading, writing, and math. Dianne is an excellent tutor, I am very happy with the work she has done with my daughter. Dianne has been highly invested in making sure she is teaching...

Amanda B.

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Adrienne R.


West Hartford, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Occasional Babysitter With Law Degree

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Adrienne and I have been babysitting in the area for several years. I have worked with many families with children ages newborn to high school. I work full-time as a lawyer on weekdays and babysit on evenings and weekends. I have numerous references which can be furnished upon request.
Adrienne can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Adrienne has looked after my two children (7,3) twice now and we are so happy to have found her. She is thoughtful and caring and the kids really loved having her here. We will definitely call upon her again and would highly recommend her to others! "

Sam J.

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Nora E.


Granby, CT

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

As a dedicated childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children and build trusting relationships with them. I am committed to supporting families and providing a safe, stimulating environment...
Nora can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nora was nothing short of amazing. She cared for my daughter (1.5 years) and my friend's son (2 years) while we were vacationing in the area. She is warm, compassionate, reliable, highly qualified, dependable and intelligent. If we lived closer, we would hire her...

Kristin R.

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Kaylee G.


Canton, CT

$25-41/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kaylee! I'm so excited to spend time with your children while you work, relax on vacation, have a date night or just need a day out of the house. I have over 17 years of experience babysitting children ages 0-12 years old. I love spending time outside, exploring, crafting, reading and playing games together. Sitting...
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Kaylee is so great with our two girls (ages 2 and 4). They adore her. Kaylee is also very professional and cleans up after the kids which is super helpful. "

Heather Q.

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Lisa T.


Avon, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Childcare Worker/nanny

I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your child or children. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones. I am First Aid/CPR trained certified, fingerprinted. I enjoy arts and crafts, walks, nature, etc I am a mother of my own I have 2...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lila B.


Hartford, CT

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

A natural caretaker with a purpose to help others. I spent the past year working as an art instructor and direct care provider in the developmental and intellectual disability field. I am looking for a full time babysitting job. I am also available for occasional help on the weekends and date nights. I love working with kids and...
Lila can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Lila arrived on time very early in the morning and bonded well with our daughter. She engaged with my five year old daughter the whole time and respected our wish for no screen time. Our daughter really enjoyed spending time with Lila. Thank you again!! "

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Francesca A.


Avon, CT

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Francesca! I love working with kids & have over 5 years of experience working with children of all ages from 7mo-12yrs old. I've had the pleasure of working with 5 wonderful families over the years & have worked in a gym day care as well. My favorite activities to do are reading, spending time outdoors, and...
Francesca can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Francesca is an amazing babysitter / nanny and feel so lucky to have had her in our life! She started babysitting for our daughter when she was 8 months old until she was 19 months and has helped us through teething, bottle feeding, starting solids (baby led...

Britton C.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and am looking for a part time job while I am in school. I have driven kids to their after school activities and been in charge of preparing them for their activities.
Sorelle can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Sorelle was above and beyond excellent for our family. She was wonderful with our kids. Always on time, attentive, kind and eager to do a great job. She had fantastic communication skills. We could not have asked for more."

Jesse D.

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Kimberly K.


East Granby, CT

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Pet Sitter/ Activities Transport

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of 3 boys. 1 married, 1 college and a senior. I love working with children and pets. Former school bus driver and was a nursery director for 3 years at our Congregational church. I found working with young children rewarding and fun. I'd describe my personality as fun and bubbly. I try to make a good situation out of...
Kimberly can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kim has been a wonderfully loving addition to our home! She is a strong communicator, reliable and particularly attentive to the needs of our children. "

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Jamiyla C.


Bloomfield, CT

$21-29/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've always loved children even when I was still a child myself. After school when I was in 5th grade, I used to watch my principal's son. I first started to get paid for babysitting, is when I was 13. I then started spending my summers and even my winter breaks watching over a 6-year-old girl while her mother was away at work....
Jamiyla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Jamiyla for years and she has always been kind and loving to everyone she comes across, and she will strive to treat your kids the same. She is great at detail and remembering what needs to get done. She has experience watching kids, young and old, and...

Leandra G.

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Clarissa G.


Bloomfield, CT

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have past experience with children of multiple ages, from 2 months - 13 years old. During my time (Tallahassee, FL) I worked in childcare settings in churches, restaurants for date nights, homes for groups of families and the typical in-home childcare. I graduated from Florida State University in April 2016 with my degree...
Clarissa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Clarissa was so great! She managed my rowdy 3 kids without missing a beat. She is very good at holding those important boundaries and I felt so safe and comfortable leaving my kids in her hands. Would definitely recommend!"

Jaci C.

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Joy K.


West Granby, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

- I love getting outdoor time whenever possible - I enjoy doing arts and crafts - My caregiving approach focuses on understanding and respecting children's emotions while setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries with them - I have a 2-year-old daughter that would need to come with me most days. She is very sweet and loves...
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Joy was a fabulous care giver for our 18 month old son, C. She was punctual, dependable, and fun! Joy's experience and background in daycare really showed when she was watching C.! She came up with engaging, age appropriate, activities and communicated clearly and...

Caitlin K.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Simsbury, CT

Rebecca C.

5.0

Rebecca cared for my infant and often also cared for my toddler. Rebecca was a great fit with the family. She engaged both my kiddos in age appropriate ways to build their confidence and meet milestones. She was conscientious, reliable and a great playmate. Absolutely recommend her without...

- Catherine D.

Henrietta F.

5.0

I have known Henrietta for years(Family) and after having my son 15 years ago, when it was time to go back to work. She was 1 of very few I trusted to leave my newborn baby with and would do it all over again. She is very caring when working with children and eldery people. I would definitely...

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Susanne S.

5.0

Always on time (even in snowstorms). Easy to communicate with, very responsive and respectful. Caring and sweet. Would 10/10 recommend

- Care member

Sam O.

5.0

She has helped out with Vacation Bible School and in the church nursery. She is very good with children. Dependable, mature, caring and loving. I've watched her grow up into a very responsible teen. I would definitely hire her to watch our children here at the church.

- Cynthia D.

Laura V.

5.0

Laura is absolutely wonderful! She is reliable, punctual, professional, and caring. My daughters absolutely adore her! I am at ease going to work knowing that Laura is caring after my daughters and treating them like they were her own.

- Lana F.

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