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60 babysitters are listed in Colchester, VT
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Colchester, VT
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, but I have been watching my baby cousins since I was even younger. I have a lot of experience with infants and toddlers and absolutely love them. I have experience with older kids as well and easily get along with them. I am a fun and cheerful sitter who will always bring a...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Words can't describe how just perfect Isabella is as a nanny! My boys love her so much! She just knows how to care for kids. I never had to worry!"
Jessica B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a senior in College majoring in Environmental Sustainability. I genuinely enjoy outdoor activities and showing those around me how amazing a gift nature truly is. Watching sports is another hobby of mine and I am a fan of all Boston sports teams. I also enjoy reading and writing. Due to my love of language arts, I also have...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Morgan responded to my job posting quickly and professionally. She was energetic and attentive to my children's needs. It was nice to see someone come in and immediately take over where I left off. The kids thoroughly enjoyed her and I would highly recommend her to...
Sam H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I could gladly offer Spanish lessons. I currently teach Spanish I and Spanish II at BTC and I also volunteer at a Non-profit in Burlington with members from the community who want to learn English ESL. In past, I helped at my son's old daycare once a week and spend 45 minutes teaching his friends some new words and they loved...
Fiona M.
Burlington, VT
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Fiona and I've been working with children since my freshman year of high school. I attended a technical school where I attended learning program for students wishing to pursue early childhood education. Here I had the opportunity to co-teach in a preschool, creating and teaching my own lesson plans. In my senior...
Fiona can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fiona is a wonderful childcare provider! She is responsible, caring and fun. I have seen Fiona work with children 6 months to 12 years old, and she is able to engage them and provide age appropriate activities. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have nannied for families in the past over the summer. One family had one boy aged 10 (I watched him until he was 13) the other family had two boys ages 3 and 5. I have had ongoing babysitting jobs for children aged 1, 4, 5, and eight. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have also worked a summer being a camp counselor for...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I am Brittani, I am a very friendly outgoing person who loves outdoor activities, and caring for others. I have babysat/nannied for children of all ages including newborns and toddlers up to around the age of 13. I have watched up to three children at a time and have no problem engaging in activities, teaching them, as...
Brittani can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My 1 & 2 year old girls love her. She is always on time, very polite, honest, dependable and trustworthy. She follows the procedures I ask, and engages with the girls. Very child friendly and sweet."
Bianca O.
Kristen P.
Milton, VT
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi- my name is Kristen! I have have worked as a camp counselor at a ski resort for 3-5-year-old children, as well as working in church ministries for 3-5-year-olds. Both of these positions required designing and leading age appropriate activities for kids, watching children while swimming and other play, preparing snacks, and...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids love Kristen. She is fully engaged with them while she is here. She is also great with meals and bedtime. My kids feel safe with her. She is a genuine and kind girl who we trust completely. Highly recommend her!"
Katie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My names Emilia, I'm 28 and I've been working with kids for over a decade now. I moved to Vermont from Massachusetts six months ago and am excited to meet new families and kids! Back in Massachusetts I babysat for a handful of regular families for years, and got to see those awesome kids grow up which was so sweet. In...
Emilia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have used Emilia as a nanny a couple of days a week for almost a year. She has been wonderful! Always on time, they go on fun adventures, and our daughter absolutely loves her asking if it is an "Emilia day" often."
Kathryn W.
Molly S.
Burlington, VT
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter Looking For A Family Needing Help This Fall!
5.0
(1)
Hello ! I am a 29-year-old living in Catskill, NY looking to find work helping a family :) I love being outside, cooking, reading, and getting creative. I have worked with kids in many different ways in my life and am looking to find a family that needs not only help with their kids but someone to make their lives a little...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Molly for a number of years. She watched my son when he was only a few months old, and I felt totally comfortable leaving him with her. She is so great with him, and was totally confident in changing diapers and giving bottles. I've always known Molly...
Juliet S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced and dependable nanny currently seeking part-time or short term work as I am working part time as a personal trainer and ski instructor (come winter)! I started babysitting when I was 14 years old and have worked as a full-time nanny for over 5 years. I've worked with kids as young as 2 months up to late...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan has been an absolute joy! She is smart, sweet and sensitive, and she is so great with our baby. He kicks and spins in circles of excitement when Megan comes over. :) Our dog adores her too, and Megan is kind enough to let the dog think that he's the REAL...
Erica J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Michelle! Im currently a PhD student at the University of Vermont. I have 12+ years of experience working with children ranging from infancy to teenage in a variety of settings. In high school, I babysat after school 5 days a week for two children ages 2 and 5. Throughout undergraduate, I substituted several times a week...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is such a wonder with kiddos and my daughter asks me every other day when she will see her again. A very responsible, dedicated, and fun sitter! I would recommend Michelle as a caregiver for any family looking for quality care."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a position on afternoons/ nights on weeknights, and weekends. As the oldest of six children, I have a natural ability working with kids, and I have 7 years of babysitting experience. I have worked with children of all ages (6mo-12 years), as well as multiple children at a time. From 2020 to 2021, I was a full...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We were incredibly lucky to have Paige babysit our two children for the whole summer. We have a son who is 9 and a daughter who is 11. She was always punctual, flexible, and connects very well with children. Paige always kept the kids active and involved in various...
Matt S.
5.0
(1)
I love animals, they've always been in my life as part of my family. I'd love to go on walks and play with them to keep them happy and healthy.
Yoko can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Yoko is a very dependable person and would be very delightful to work with. I highly recommend her."
Sidney J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind calm and caring
I like working with kids because it feels very meaningful and I love feeling such a deep connection with the children I work with
I'm looking for a job where I am able to show the nurturing sides of myself and spend time outside
I started working with kids when my little...
5.0
"Hazel takes care of my animals, cooks each week for me, does a bit of basic care-giving, and generally pitches in where needed. She is incredibly kind and respectful. She lifts my spirits each time she comes. She is responsible, very thorough, and has her...
Betsy U.
Isabella L.
Burlington, VT
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I m Bella. I love spending time with kids. In addition to caring for siblings and cousins and babysitting through high school, I have worked with 3-5-year-olds in a pre-school setting in Arlington, MA and Burlington, VT. I enjoy baking, crafts, sports, and spending time outdoors. I am responsible, patient, caring and...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Bella cared for our 1st grader earlier this year and was absolutely terrific. She is very dependable and trustworthy.
I would highly recommend Bella to anyone looking for childcare!"
Justin M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Izzy and I am a 22-year-old from Milton, VT. I graduated from Norwich University with my bachelors in Nursing. I officially became an Registered Nurse(RN) in June of 2023. Along with that I am CPR, babysitting, first aid, and LNA certified. I have been working with children since I was 12 years old and it is one of my...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Juju M.
Winooski, VT
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For Short-term Care, Regular Baby-sitting Nights/weekends And Possibly Long-term Nannying.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm a preschool teacher with lots of experience with children of all ages-
I'm a licensed Early Childhood Educator with my Master's of Education with a focus in Gender Studies.
Happiness, Juju
Juju can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Julie was great with our twins! She knows how to be fully engaged with kids no matter what stage they're at. She is very knowledgeable about child development and resources. She was friendly, punctual and dependable."
Brandon W.
Talya K.
Burlington, VT
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Talya and I am from New Jersey. I just graduated from the University of Vermont with a B. S in Food Systems and an Agroecology minor.
I have past experience in bakery operations in Supermarkets and experiences at local farm stand markets in Vermont! I am excited to build off this role in any future experiences. At...
Talya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Talya kept our active toddler happy, busy, safe, and fed!"
Joseph I.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Leslie and I am an eager college student living in Burlington for the summer- looking for nannying and/or babysitting jobs. I have been taking care of kids for as long as I can remember and for the past 2 years I have nannied for a family of 3 kids back home (RI). I have experience with kids of all...
Leslie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Leslie was so great with my 2 littles while we visited Vermont for a wedding! We are so grateful to have found her and we will definitely have her sit our kids the next time we are in town!"
Sara H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids since 2017, with ages ranging from 0-15. My experience includes after school care, overnight camp counseling and lifeguarding, nursery work, Sunday school teaching, and of course babysitting. I would love to get to know your family and create a routine! I love reading, being outside and walks (when...
Lillian can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lilly is reliable, attentive and caring. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Colchester, VT
Isabella B.
5.0
Words can't describe how just perfect Isabella is as a nanny! My boys love her so much! She just knows how to care for kids. I never had to worry!
- Jessica B.
Morgan M.
5.0
We hired Morgan to transport my 16 year old son back and forth from school, to sports events and more. She's been dependable, on time, she drives well, and she communicates well to let us know of any changes in plan. My son also loves her and I do feel she's brought him out of his shell a bit. I...
- Danielle M.
Fiona M.
5.0
I wholeheartedly recommend Fiona! She was our babysitter throughout an entire summer and was an ideal blend of responsibility and fun. Her enthusiasm perfectly complemented the maturity she brought to the role, which my daughter adored. Fiona consistently introduced engaging and educational...
- Care member
Brittani G.
5.0
My kids LOVE Brittani . she has been wonderful with both of my girls , 8 and 3. She keeps them busy and she is very dependable. Brittani is fantastic with communication.
- Ashlie B.
Kristen P.
5.0
My kids love Kristen. She is fully engaged with them while she is here. She is also great with meals and bedtime. My kids feel safe with her. She is a genuine and kind girl who we trust completely. Highly recommend her!
- Katie L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Colchester, VT:
How can I find a Colchester babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Colchester, VT 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 27 babysitters in Colchester, VT on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Colchester, VT?
The average rate for Colchester, VT babysitters on Care.com is $18.44 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 Colchester, VT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Colchester, VT 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 Colchester, VT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Colchester, VT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.