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60 babysitters are listed in Darien, CT
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Darien, CT
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you need an occasional weekend babysitter feel free to reach out I have babysat for over 10 years.
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"Kelly is very reliable and the kids love her. She has lots of patience and would play make believe with my 3 yr old all day! Kelly listens and follows all requests I have about how she cares for my boys. I would definitely hire her again."
Laura D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am seeking an occasional babysitter/nanny position for week nights or weekends. I have many years of experience as a babysitter for children newborn- 10 years old. I worked as a babysitter for local families throughout high school, college, and post-grad. I am certified in babysitting through the Red Cross and I am CPR...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren was the first sitter we've used and she was great! Our daughter was shy at first, but Lauren was able to engage her and they had a wonderful time."
Amanda H.
Kelly M.
Darien, CT
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I'm a therapist with 15 years of babysitting experience, specializing in weekends and evenings. I have always loved working with kids since a young age. I've cared for infants to teenagers, including twins and children with special needs. With CPR and First Aid certification, plus reliable transportation, safety is a priority....
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kelly is fantastic! She has watched my five and three year old for over two years. She has helped my family so much, and my children adore her! She has taken my son on outings and done an overnight with both of my children. She is very caring and calm! She...
Kristin O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children since I was 18 years old, including my three wonderful kids. I have learned to handle any difficult situation that may arise from care giving and would be so happy to provide the necessary care for a child to grow. looking forward to hearing from you.
Janeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Janeth is a great care giver. Prompt, reliable and very nice."
Tom T.
I am currently a college student at Tulane University looking for babysitting jobs in the afternoon. I have a little sister who is currently 10 who I have spent number of hours babysitting when she was younger. I also worked at my local YMCA and taught gymnastics classes to little kids ages from 3-10. I have a lot of experience...
Kellie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I'm An Experienced Babysitter, Housekeeper And Pet Sitter. I'm a single mother and my daughter is 16now. I have experience with newborns and toddlers. I love to play outdoors, walk to park, library, but if the weather requires to stay indoors I love to do arts and crafts. I like to introduce my native language that is Spanish. ....
Peggy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Experienced babysitter and nanny! Over 10 years of experience. Looking for part time.
Swim instructor
Tennis instructor
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I started babysitting when I was 14 years old and then worked at Hands on Pottery in Darien, CT, a store focused towards families and birthday parties for 2 years before I went to college in South Carolina. In that time I babysat on and off on weekends for a few families and my own extended family.
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm Susie, and I have worked as a camp counselor for 3 separate summers in addition to being a ski instructor, a volunteer in elementary school classrooms, and longtime babysitter/nanny. Because of various travel plans and summer commitments, I decided to leave my work schedule open this summer and babysit while I am home....
Susie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Riley F.
Darien, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Riley and I recently graduated Salve Regina University with my BSN! I love caring for kids and I have roughly 10 years of experience with children of all ages. A fun fact about me is that I am very passionate about music and I sing and play the guitar! I am a BLS provider through the AHA and a certified...
Riley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Willow G.
Darien, CT
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am vaccinated with five years of experience working with children through babysitting and volunteering at a summer camp. My schedule is very flexible and I am available on weekdays and week ends.
Willow can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Caroline and currently live in Brighton, Ma. I am in between jobs at the moment as I am going through a career change. I will be taking the summer off with some freelance work and am looking to help family's care for their children this summer. I grew up babysitting every summer and have experience with all...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
I have been babysitting for several years now from kids ranging in ages from newborn to young teens. I am comfortable prepping meals, changing diapers, helping with housework, and driving kids to various activities. Although my basic schedule on here says that I would work from 8 a.m. to 5 pm, I would also be able to sit on a...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
I am a licensed pediatric speech pathologist with over 10 years of babysitting experience and several years experience working with children under 5. I am seeking a part-time nanny position as I pursue a second masters degree in family counseling.
Kelly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi my name is Kelly and I am interested in pet sitting! I love animals, and I currently have 2 cats. I have always had cats, and I had a black lab also who was a great dog, but sadly passed away from cancer. I have done pet sitting before. I watched a family's 2 cats and 2 dogs (a lab and a golden retriever) while they went to...
Kelly can also help with: Dog training, boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting & more
Alexandra H.
Darien, CT
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have an extensive background in camp counseling, tutoring, babysitting, housekeeping, and other ad hoc/personal assistance support for mothers. I have helped families with children ranging from ages 2-8 years, both boys and girls. I am able to watch 4 children at a time and have 1 years' paid experience as a mother's...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated from Rhodes College with a B. A in English and was most recently working in strategy consulting recruitment. I am currently unemployed as I have accepted a job abroad with a pending start date of January 31st, 2022. In the meantime, I am looking to save up some money by babysitting given my relevant experience and...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
I have 7+ of experience. I have a perfect and clean driving record, and my own brand new car. I would be happy to drive children around. I would also travel with families. I have also tutored children, and helped teach swimming. I am certified in CPR, and I did a babysitting course. I also did a pre-school internship for a few...
Ella can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hi my name is Ryan and I'm available for tutoring in the fairfield county area as well as special needs help and babysitting.
Hi!
My name is Lexi S! I graduated from Providence College in 2020 with a degree in History and Education and have been working in Boston teaching History for the last three years. Even though high school is my teaching age specialty, I love children of all ages!
I just recently moved back to Fairfield County to be with family...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Darien, CT
Kelly M.
4.0
Kelly is very reliable and the kids love her. She has lots of patience and would play make believe with my 3 yr old all day! Kelly listens and follows all requests I have about how she cares for my boys. I would definitely hire her again.
- Laura D.
Lauren C.
5.0
Lauren was the first sitter we've used and she was great! Our daughter was shy at first, but Lauren was able to engage her and they had a wonderful time.
- Amanda H.
Kelly M.
5.0
Kelly is very dependable and amazing with my family! I never had to worry about her not showing up or being late. I completely trusted her on the ground at home, while I traveled for work. My kids adored her and I didn't want to lose her full time, but our situation changed. Kelly is such an...
- Melissa Z.
Janeth C.
5.0
Janeth is a great care giver. Prompt, reliable and very nice.
- Tom T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Darien, CT:
How can I find a Darien babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Darien, 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 54 babysitters in Darien, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Darien, CT?
The average rate for Darien, CT babysitters on Care.com is $21.70 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 Darien, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Darien, 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 Darien, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Darien, CT are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.