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60 babysitters are listed in Andover, CT
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Andover, CT
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Jenna and I'm a 23-year-old college graduate whom has a bachelors degree in early childhood education and currently works as a special education para. I have 8 years of babysitting experience as well as 5 years of experience working at a daycare with children between the ages of 6 months- 12 years old and...
Jenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Went above and beyond. Introduced educational planning into her time with the kids."
Daniel S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking for occasional evening babysitting jobs. I love children. I am kind, caring, trustworthy, dependable, punctual, flexible, responsible, and fun! I have a degree in Elementary Education and a diploma in Practical Nursing. I have previous experience as a nanny, teacher (preschool, reading, ESL, Sunday school), and Girl...
Joyce can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joyce is amazing! We can't image a more wonderful person to care for our kids. She is creative, dependable and loving. She took my 5 year old to museums and parks. She did arts and crafts and games with him. Basically, we love Joyce!! "
Jessica B.
Melissa H.
Andover, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Worker Seeking Full-Time Nannying Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Melissa, I am a 32-year-old qualified, and experienced individual currently residing in Andover, CT. I graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2013 and since then have gained a variety of experience working with young learners in different settings, my most recent involvement as being a...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa has a heart of gold and is absolutely wonderful with young children."
Julio M.
1.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Jenna and I'm a 23-year-old college graduate whom has a bachelors degree in early childhood education and currently works as a preschool teacher. I have 8 years of babysitting experience as well as 5 years of experience working at a daycare with children between the ages of 6 months- 12 years old and...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I grew up in a family of animal lovers. I love all of their unique personalities. I am a mom of a 13. 5-year-old mixed breed dog and 2 cats.
Joyce can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Hello to all,
I am a professional educator committed to The Learning Arts with a Master's Degree from UConn in Curriculum and Instruction.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student, studying to get my undergraduate degree before continuing to become a special education teacher. I have been caring for children privately (as a babysitter/nanny) as well as an infant teacher and a toddler teacher at local day-cares for the past 5 years. I also have experience caring for children long...
Kris can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Kris has been our date night sitter for a few months now and is a joy to have as an extension of our family! Our kids love spending time with her and frequently ask the next morning when she's coming back. Her experience with special needs children has really been...
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5.0
(2)
Hello families, my name is Ashale. I am an experienced nanny with 8 professional years of experience. I have a bachelors in Human Development and family studies. I also have my masters in Elementary Education. I have experience in all age groups 6 weeks to 14 years. I have experience with children with special needs, autism and...
Ashale can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ashale is compassionate about caring for children. Our boys love her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
She/Her
"In every job that must be done there is an element of fun" - Mary Poppins.
Full Time Nanny/Occasional Babysitter
Devin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
3.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Colby! I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old and I worked in a daycare setting for 3 years. I currently have my associates in psychology and working towards my bachelors. Due to COVID, my schooling is online so I have a flexible schedule to work with your needs! I have excellent references, am very...
Colby can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was put in a very tough spot when my sitter quit unexpectedly. Colby jumped right in and helped my kids seamlessly."
Dayanaira Q.
Meghan M.
Vernon Rockville, CT
$20-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Meghan, I'm 20 and from Vernon CT. I am attending ECSU as an early childhood education/special education major. My goal is to teach kindergarten! I've been babysitting/nannying for many years and I have lots of experience- I truly love working with kids! I also have three and a half years of daycare center experience...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan watched our 2.5 year old twins 2x a week all summer. She always came with crafts and activities and the kids would be so excited every time she arrived. She does a great job of playing, crafting and educating them. We are sad that our summer with Meghan is...
Care member
Caitlyn S.
Columbia, CT
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I am a responsible caregiver with reliable transportation and a good driving record. I come from a family with 7 kids, me being the 2nd oldest. I babysat my younger siblings most of my life growing up because I had busy parents. I am a huge animal lover as well, no matter what type of pet. I love to be clean and organized, I...
Caitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.0
"We had a phone conversation. She was very honest and upfront with what she needed. I would have considered her for the position if it was not already filled. Sounded like a very nice lady."
Erica W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Angelica and I am 28 years old. I am in a masters program for Applied Behavior Analysis and I have worked professionally taking care of infants and children for the past 8-9 years. I have worked in homes with parents, while parents were away for work/vacation, and at summer camps. I have also worked with...
Angelica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angelica was fantastic with our newborn and has provided great care for months. I would highly recommend her to anyone."
Kj C.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+experience working with children ages from infant to teen aged. I recently completed my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education in October/2021.
I can implement learning activities both indoor and outdoor throughout the day, set a routine, assist with potty training, and light cleaning. I also can teach basic...
Eboni can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Eboni is AMAZING my kids loved her, will definitely book again !"
Amy R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm very experienced with babysitting kids & I am a mother myself! I have been babysitting for over 12 years now and I also have experience working at a daycare. I am experienced with all ages. I am very dependable & trust worthy & will treat your kids as if they are my own! I have a pretty flexible schedule & can even be...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily started working with our family over four years ago as a date night sitter. She is punctual and very responsible. She is enthusiastic and fun with children - she takes the time to quickly learn what they like to do and engages children in fun activities....
Dorothy D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat since I was 14/15 kids of all ages. I am EMT-B and CPR/BLS certified. I have a lot of experience with newborns, infants, toddlers, and school-age children.
Heidi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heidi has been caring for my 10 year old son for the past couple months. She always communicates well and participates in a lot of fun activities with my son. He adores her as do I. I'd highly recommend her as a care giver as she provides a safe, fun and happy...
Rebecca K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm very experienced with all different kinds of animals. I am a huge animal lover and will always treat every animal as if they are my own. I have 2 dogs of my own currently who I put into dog training so I am becoming even more experienced. I can do dog walking, pet sitting, over night care and sometimes boarding for your pet....
Emily can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Emily is phenomenal! She fit right in with our family and cares for our pups as if they were her own. She is kind caring and professional. We feel fortunate to have found her!"
Lindsay B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a fond appreciation for dogs. I grew up with dogs in my home my entire life and loved them all. I cared for one (1) dog who was suffering from cancer and one (1) disabled dog who had no hind legs. As a physical fitness trainer and professional runner, I am in excellent physical condition which affords me the ability to...
Cecilia can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Cecilia was terrific, she was all of the above, reliable, friendly, hard working and my dog loved her. In addition, Cecilia was well versed in animal care, she loved to exercise my dog, train him and take him for long walks.
And my kids loved her.
In short,...
MICHAEL D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! For years now I have worked for a cleaning company aside from my other job. I love cleaning and on top of being great at it, I am also very organized. I cleaned houses all through college and took a break during Covid. I am a full time nurse now looking to pick up some time on my days off. I would love to help some...
Emily can also help with: Changing bed linens, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Emily is punctual, does a bit more than I expect, and listens closely to requests, also she is willing to go out of the schedule to help which is a BIG plus! Thanks Emily!"
Galina B.
Elaina M.
Willimantic, CT
$16-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have approximately 2 years of experience. I am currently attending ECSU and would like to help the community and earn some extra cash. I love kids and I love making others happy. I have my own car and am willing to help with travel and adventures. I can also help to clean up around the house and help kids with schoolwork. I am...
Elaina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Andover, CT
Jenna H.
5.0
Went above and beyond. Introduced educational planning into her time with the kids.
- Daniel S.
Joyce N.
5.0
Joyce is amazing! We can't image a more wonderful person to care for our kids. She is creative, dependable and loving. She took my 5 year old to museums and parks. She did arts and crafts and games with him. Basically, we love Joyce!!
- Jessica B.
Melissa H.
5.0
Melissa has a heart of gold and is absolutely wonderful with young children.
- Julio M.
Kris J.
5.0
As a parent of multiple special needs children, Kris was a godsend for our family. It's extremely difficult to find someone not only qualified but also patient enough. Kris is a joy to have around our entire family and we trust her with any needs for our children.
- Care member
Ashale I.
5.0
Thorough, punctual and my kids love her
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Andover, CT:
How can I find a Andover babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Andover, 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 6 babysitters in Andover, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Andover, CT?
The average rate for Andover, CT babysitters on Care.com is $15.83 per hour as of May 2024. 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 Andover, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Andover, CT through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Andover, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Babysitters in Andover, CT are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.