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60 babysitters are listed in Farmington, CT
The average rate is $17/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Farmington, CT
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been around children all my life. My mom did home daycare when I was a child so that she could be home with my older brother and I. I used to help my mom by being a little "Mommy". I started babysitting for twin 6-month-olds every weekend when I was 12 years old. I took care of the twins from 8am-6 p.m. Saturdays and...
Stacy can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stacy is a very kind, caring and loving nanny. She was the first person I left my child with when I went back to work! She is dedicated and passionate about children! "
Jessica C.
Boniswa Z.
Hartford, CT
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Boniswa (Bonnie). I have earned my qualification in Child Physical, Cognitive Psychosocial Development from LIU , and I have been caring for children for over 10 years as a babysitter/nanny and as the oldest of three siblings. I have a lot of experience working with children of all ages. I truly love working with...
Boniswa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Bonnie is such a joy to have around and is so great with the kids! She's very punctual, has a great work ethic and is very attentive. The kids love spending time with her as she will either come up with cool games to play or have fun places where she can take the...
Brucie M.
Rachel M.
Unionville, CT
$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a teacher, who also holds a masters degree in special education who enjoys and loves being around and helping children grow. I love spending my time outdoors and creating learning opportunities.
I am very big on taking on new opportunities, and never giving up. I love experiencing new things and being able to...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Rachel worked for me at the boys and girls club, and was our top staff member ."
Lamel M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Hannah and I have 10 years of experience caring for children. I have been professionally working with children for nearly 7 years! I found my passion working in special education teaching students with autism and currently work as a behavioral therapist. I use play therapy and natural environment teaching to...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah babysat my 3 children, ages 2, 5, and 8, this summer for 10-15 hours per week plus an occasional date night. I can't recommend her highly enough - she was great. She always came prepared with something to do with the kids, whether and art project, cooking...
Christy D.
5.0
(5)
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Dianne is amazing. She is responsible, honest, and very kind. She can play a make believe game with one child, while building a serious road for monster trucks with the other. She truly cares about children. She is fantastic and we highly recommend her! "
Care member
5.0
(15)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years experience in housekeeping. I used to worked for 2 cleaning companies and also works at the hotel too.. What I like the most of my job is to keep and maintain everything organized and clean.
Madeline can also help with: Move-out cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, dusting, oven cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"She is the best! Friendly, reliable and always goes above and beyond!"
Jennifer H.
Rosane J.
West Hartford, CT
$35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I love interacting with and caring for children. I' m looking forward to meeting you and your family!
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Reliable, punctual, friendly,wonderful person to be around"
Junior R.
Ashley E.
Hartford, CT
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as charismatic, empathetic, and kind
I like working with kids because they give me a lot of joy and make me laugh constantly
I'm looking for a job that will give me some happiness and some extra cash!
I started working with kids when I was a senior in high school which was about 5 years ago. I...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"My 2.5 year old NEVER stopped asking for Ashley after she left. Ashley was punctual, flexible, and caring, I knew I had nothing to worry about when she was watching my 2.5 and 1 year old! I would hire her again in a heartbeat!"
Tiffany P.
Brittany S.
Bristol, CT
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a Masters Degree in Elementary Education! I have been working with children since I was 18 and absolutely adore them :)
I love teaching children and watching them grow!
Hope I get to know you :)
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany is wonderful with children and is always responsible and dependable. She is very caring and nurturing and I would recommend her to anybody who needed care for their children."
Emily G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Audrey and I am happy to see you are checking out my bio. I am a caring, professional and attentive caregiver for all ages. I have worked as a Nanny long term and Babysitter for short term since I was the age of 14 and I am now 30. I also have worked with age groups Birth to Elderly, helped families with moving and...
Audrey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Audrey was great! Very engaged with the kids and accommodating. My boys are usually shy around new people but they took to her straight away. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I first began working with children when I was 14 years old and began to work two summers at my local daycare center. I am naturally good with kids and can take on multiple at a time, usually, my maximum by myself is four kids any higher and I usually have some extra help. I have also had experience from babies under 6 months...
Manuela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
5.0
"Manuela is a delight. She is mature, responsible, even-keeled, and has great energy with active kids. Fun to have around-smart, a reader, great sense of humor. Definitely recommended."
Erika N.
Kimberly F.
Bristol, CT
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hi my name is Kimberly. I have been baby sitting since I was 12 and have many nieces and nephews who I adore. I am 37 years old and am looking for a fun job with kids. I don't have any kids of my own but love them. I love any and all activities when it comes to the kids. I have my associates in early childhood and have been in...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"Kim is a kind generous person. She is very reliable and responsible. She works when she can and picks up overtime. She is a hard worker. "
aahley L.
Alison P.
New Britain, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello families! My name is Alison, and I have been working with children since I was a child myself! I completed a Red Cross Babysitter's course over 35 years ago and have been working consistently as a child care provider ever since. My experience ranges from occassional weekend babysitter, to full time nanny, to teacher in a...
Alison can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Ali was our amazing nanny for 3 full years and left our family when our youngest when to kindergarten. We are so so lucky to have had Ali as part of our family. Her focus on our kids' development, their emotional well-being and creating healthy habits was just...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very reliable, patient, and affectionate person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I believe that communication is the key to create a health environment between the childcare provider and the parents, which as a result has a great impact in the care of the...
Talita can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Talita is absolutely amazing!!! She is dependable, caring and is passionate about working with children. She is by far one of the most honest and reliable people I have ever met. I have not met anyone else like her, I would rehire her in a heartbeat if she was...
Jen F.
5.0
(2)
My housekeeping experience started in the Dominican Republic in a Catholic church nunnery. I would sweep and mop floors, spray clean bathroom surfaces and mirrors, dust furniture, clean and rake backyard, water flowers and plants. Then at an acquaintance home I would wash dishes, sweep and mop floors, wash laundry, cook daily...
Maria can also help with: Basement cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Excellent service, she took care of my children as if they were hers, she follows detailed instructions, always on time, nice girl, I recommend her 100%"
Marilyn G.
Yilmary M.
Newington, CT
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Looking To Help A Family In Need Of A Trustworthy Caregiver Occasionally!
5.0
(1)
Hello, I go by Madi for short and I am a mother of a 19-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. I have been a child caregiver to a handful of families occasionally but one in particular for eight years.
I'd describe my personality as easy going, caring and great communicator.
I like working with kids because they are fun and...
Yilmary can also help with: Travel
5.0
"We found Madi via Care.com and loved her energy. Our girls loved her and took a liking to her right away. Often asking us to make plans so Madi can come over. We could not recommend anyone better. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Aleks! I'm sophomore in Central Connecticut State University. I I hope to be a teacher one day. I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives.
My strengths as a babysitter are that I am very responsible, reliable and caring person.
I was volunteering at summer camps. I was...
Aleksandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Takes care of my 2 year old daughter every other weekend. We love Aleks. Best babysitter we ever had. "
Care member
Jacqueline P.
Burlington, CT
$23-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jackie . I have 15 years experience as a babysitter/nanny during which I was an after school sitter for two different families, for children from pre-school through the 4th grade. In that period of time I also worked at 2 different preschools for a total of 10 years. I have my own car and a clean driving...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jackie helped us out with taking our boys to school in the morning. We needed her very early in the morning and she was dependable and on time. She is responsible and was great with the kids. My husband and I went off to work knowing our children were in good...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former RN and have been in the medical field for almost 35 yrs. I came to the USA with the plan to continue my nursing and started as a private contractor, doing home care. I have been in part-time companion care since 2012 while working full time as a Nursing assistant/file clerk/Cardiac monitor Tech, at NYU Winthrop...
Mala can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"There is so much to say about Mala... she worked with my father for quite a while. My 86 year old father had Alzheimer's which progressed into dementia. She was very patient and understanding to our situation and took great care of him although he made our days...
Tanya P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Farmington, CT
Clarissa G.
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.
Stacy B.
5.0
Stacy is a wonderful person to know and work with.
She has been watching our daughter since she was 7 months old, and our family absolutely loves her! She is reliable, flexible, consistently on time, and most importantly our daughter is always thrilled to see her! Since day 1, Stacy has created...
- Toko O.
Boniswa Z.
5.0
Bonnie is such a joy to have around and is so great with the kids! She's very punctual, has a great work ethic and is very attentive. The kids love spending time with her as she will either come up with cool games to play or have fun places where she can take the kids. Bonnie is also a very good...
- Brucie M.
Rachel M.
5.0
My boys loved Rachel. She was fun, punctual, and communicates well. I'd love to hire her again.
- Natalie H.
Hannah E.
5.0
Hannah babysat my 3 children, ages 2, 5, and 8, this summer for 10-15 hours per week plus an occasional date night. I can't recommend her highly enough - she was great. She always came prepared with something to do with the kids, whether and art project, cooking competition, or a park date. She...
- Christy D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Farmington, CT:
How can I find a Farmington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Farmington, 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 39 babysitters in Farmington, CT 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 Farmington, CT?
The average rate for Farmington, CT babysitters on Care.com is $17.97 per hour as of June 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 Farmington, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Farmington, 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 Farmington, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Farmington, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.