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5.0
(1)
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Henrietta was wonderful, consistent, and kind. She was very capable of handling all three of my kids and could get them ready for school and to the bus/school in the morning and could handle all household tasks. She also was great at home all day with my toddler...
Christina R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A natural caretaker with a purpose to help others, I work a part-time job with young adults with developmental disabilities and am looking for a babysitting job to fill my mornings/mid-day. I am also available for occasional help on the weekends and date nights. I love working with kids and have a ton of experience. I used to...
Lila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Great babysitter, my kids loved her! "
Julie B.
Eliza P.
West Hartford, CT
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love kids and worked at summer camp for the past two years as a counselor for the 2-3-year-old age group. I also have experience babysitting children ages 4-8, but know also how to take care of all age groups.
Eliza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Helped me out on short notice. Well-spoken and friendly; Easy to work with, arrived on-time."
Care member
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
Early Education
CPR
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
(1)
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 certfied. I enjoy arts and crafts, walks, nature, etc
I am a mother of my own children and have lots of...
Lisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emily! I am a recent graduate from Springfield College and first-year grad student at The University of Connecticut studying speech-language pathology! I have been working professionally with children, primarily those with special needs, since high school and I absolutely love it. I've gotten lots of experience with...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I'm a new mom and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I hired Emily to help me with my 5 month old and she was amazing with her. She catered to both of our needs and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend Emily to watch your babies:)"
Melissa S.
Carys R.
Burlington, CT
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Carys! I love kids and animals, and would love to babysit for you. I have a lot of experience with kids as I was a camp counselor, and babysit. I will also help cook and clean!
Carys can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was super nervous about hiring a babysitter for the first time. As soon as Carys walked through the door, my son crawled right over to her. I worked from home and I didn't hear a peep out of him the entire day. He really enjoyed himself, and I will definitely...
Shelby M.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
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
(7)
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kaylee babysat for us while we were visiting HHI to be able to do some adult dinners. My kids loved her and she was great with them! She made them (and me) comfortable right away. I would definitely recommend her and would hire her again when visiting the island! "
Anne P.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chloe, and I'm looking for babysitting clients! I graduated from George Mason University in May 2023 with a bachelors degree in community health. I am currently taking a few gap years before attending medical school with hopes of becoming a pediatrician. I do work part-time as a medical scribe, but am available...
Chloe can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"You cannot find a better sitter than Chloe! The first thing to know about her is; she loves children. I have a 2.5 yr old and an almost 1 year old and she is excellent with them. She's attentive, patient & kind. Chloe knows how/when to be firm, yet she's always fun...
Krista S.
Victoria H.
New Hartford, CT
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for about four years and have cared for children of all ages. I've watched up to four kids at a time and have always loved my job as a sitter. I also have worked at a kid's birthday place for three years and am very experienced in caring for and attending to children. I also have many younger kids in my...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely loved Tory watching our 2 year old son this summer! He always loved seeing her and we knew he was being well cared for and played with!"
Matthew F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Dear family! My name is Ganna and I'm Ukrainian. I have a MD in Teaching and Languages (English, French & Literature).
I have been an Educator and Caregiver for my entire life and I feel so lucky to be able to do what I do! I absolutely love to teach and care for children. I'm also happy to assist the family with various Errands...
Ganna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Anna is responsible and dependable. She is positive and engages with my son. He enjoys his time with her. I highly recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Since the age of approximately 13, I have been babysitting a wide range of children. For three years I helped care for two young boys, ages 4 and 6. During my first year of working for them, it was discovered that the 4-year-old had autism. His family willingly shared with me the full hospital report so that I could have a...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We used Amanda recently to watch our high energy 9 year old son when my husband and I took a trip out of the country. She did a great job managing him responsibly, while at the same time still allowing him to have lots of fun. We have taken multiple trips in the...
Melissa E.
5.0
(2)
I am the mother of 3 kids - 27, 21 and almost 19 yrs. old. I am employed as Dental Assistant in Avon. Besides bringing up my kids - I work with the kids at my dental office. Used to supervise kids in WH gym, while moms exercised. I also babysit my co-workers' children. I used to be a nurse in Ukraine. Willing to help with some...
Svetlana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Svetlana has been looking after my two children some afternoons with kindness, playfulness, and energy. We look forward to having her as part of our child care team for a long time to come! "
Alison R.
Ngozi U.
West Hartford, CT
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Weeknight Jobs
3.0
(2)
I am Certified Nursing Assistant. I have about 8 years experience as a Nursing Assistant. I have worked in the hospital, worked in Nursing home facilities, Assisted Living Facilities and am working now as Homecare Aide. I love to take of people.
I watch children from the ages of 2 weeks to 6 years old. I love children. I love...
Ngozi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mishaela! I am 26 years old. I have my bachelors degree in Early Childhood/Special Education from Arizona State University and my Masters degree. I have been babysitting for 10+ years, worked at a daycare as a summer job through all 4 years of college, been a full time nanny for a 6-month-old baby, and I have taught...
Mishaela can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I've always had a love for animals but with my two, very skittish cats, and my dog who is now long gone, I have a a lack of animal love in my life! I would love to care for yours and fill the void that I have. I have cared for dogs, cats, rats, and other animals as a side "job" for MANY years now. I've worked with over a...
Brittany can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I've worked summer camps, taught 3rd and 4th grade, worked in a daycare with kids from 6 weeks to school age. I've helped with distance learning for 4 children. I've babysat for up to 6 children at a time! The families I babysit for have had me come over for the past 4 years...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth watched all three of our children and was great. My 1.5-year-old always cries when we leave, and she settled him quickly. I would (and plan to) hire her again and I'd also recommend her to other families in the area."
Katie B.
Brittany T.
Barkhamsted, CT
$15-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver With Daycare Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I am an enthusiastic and bubbly caregiver.
My previous work with children includes working at a daycare. I cared for children of all ages but worked most closely with infants and toddlers. Throughout the years, I worked as a babysitter/nanny to a handful of families. I also worked at an elementary school working...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Whitney. I'm 26 years old . I am originally from Georgia but I live in New York and travel a lot to Connecticut . My experience with children spans over 8 years . I have extensive tutoring experience as well . I have helped children from all over the world as well as children with learning disabilities.
I...
Whitney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, 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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Simsbury, CT
Henrietta F.
5.0
Henrietta was wonderful, consistent, and kind. She was very capable of handling all three of my kids and could get them ready for school and to the bus/school in the morning and could handle all household tasks. She also was great at home all day with my toddler and would pick my kids up off the...
- Christina R.
Lila B.
5.0
Lila was a lifesaver. She cared for our 10 month old son while our nanny was recovering from an injury. Lila was punctual, responsive and attentive to our sons needs. She took direction well and most of all made our son happy. She has our highest recommendation!
- Alisha D.
Eliza P.
5.0
Helped me out on short notice. Well-spoken and friendly; Easy to work with, arrived on-time.
- Care member
Dianne R.
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
Emily B.
5.0
I'm a new mom and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I hired Emily to help me with my 5 month old and she was amazing with her. She catered to both of our needs and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend Emily to watch your babies:)
- Melissa S.
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How can I find a West Simsbury babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in West Simsbury, CT?
The average rate for West Simsbury, CT babysitters on Care.com is $18.50 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 West Simsbury, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Simsbury, 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.