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Caitlynn B.
Windsor Locks, CT
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.7
(6)
Hello Families,
My name is Caitlynn, you can call me Caity , if you would like. I am 21 with CPR and first aid certification as well as my own car and a CLEAN record. I would describe myself as a compassionate, patient, loving, loyal, and dedicated person. Family and friends have described me as self-motivated, reliable, and...
Caitlynn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Cait is wonderful to work with. She keeps me updated the whole time she’s babysitting and is really great with my son. Highly recommend her for your babysitting needs!"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a teacher at a child care service for 4 years. Sadly our center closed due to Covid. I was blessed by the L. Family when they asked me to care for their boys! Being their nanny/teacher was the best job I've ever had. I love the one-on-one teaching and feeling like I'm part of the family! I've also been a Teacher at Trinity...
Kaitlin can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I am currently a childcare center director but I worked with Kaitlin for a few years she was my teacher assistant and I couldn't have asked for a better partner! Her love and care is incomparable to anyone else that I have worked side by side with. She is kind,...
Zulay A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for over 10+years. I am CPR/AED certified, a volunteer firefighter and going to school for my EMT license. I have cared for children from newborn-15 years of age. I have many references that I can share with you.
Nora can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nora was nothing short of amazing. She cared for my daughter (1.5 years) and my friend's son (2 years) while we were vacationing in the area. She is warm, compassionate, reliable, highly qualified, dependable and intelligent. If we lived closer, we would hire her...
Kristin R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have worked for years as a part-time nanny for four families living in the Farmington Valley, as well as being employed in various childcare/nursery school facilities.
It has been a joy to work with children of all ages, watching them grow up, both physically and emotionally, and to be a part of their interacting...
Nancy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Nancy is an excellent caregiver! My kids love her and my family is very lucky to have found her. I would absolutely recommend Nancy."
Christina L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Allison. I have been part-time babysitting since I was about 13 years old. I am employed full time but love to fill up space playing with kids! I have experience with all ages, multiple children at a time.
Allison can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allison is so great! She is so sweet with my 3 wild kids and did a great job keeping them all safe, entertained and happy. Highly recommend - my kids keep asking when they can see her again!"
Jaci C.
Susanne S.
East Granby, CT
$22-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced and enthusiastic child care provider, having over 20 years experience. I started babysitting as a teenager and just took it up again several years ago. I have worked for all kinds of families and taken care of all kinds of children; challenging and with disabilities. I am responsible, hardworking, caring,...
Susanne can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sue is absolutely amazing! Sue has been with us for just under 2 years and she has become part of our family. She is so dependable, a great communicator, she is thoughtful and loves our boys (and our fur baby too!)
Sue is always looking for ways to complete small...
Heather C.
Victoria S.
Springfield, MA
$20-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience, and have been a live-in nanny as well as a babysitter. I come from a large family so I have grown up learning how to help the children and keep them engaged. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry, but your child/children will always be my first priority. I love children and plan to continue...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"She loves children and is always willing to help."
Alexia C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of 3. 1 married and 2 Highschool age boys. I love working with children and pets. I used to be a school bus driver and was a nursery director for 3 years at our Congregational church. I found working with young children rewarding and fun.
I'd describe my personality as fun and bubbly. I try to make a good situation...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Kim has been caring for our baby girl since she was 12 weeks old. Despite our baby being in a palvik harness initially, Kim provided great care, engaging her with books and outdoor walks. Her detailed daily updates allowed me to anticipate our evenings after work....
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of an elderly woman for 10 years and I have great recommendation letters. My references are on Care.Com. My name is Nancy and I am a babysitter through care.com also.
Nancy can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We hired Nancy as the weekend caregiver for my 80 yr old mother who had Parkinson's Disease/dementia, and other serious health conditions. She helped with cooking meals, light housekeeping, medication dispensing and personal care. Nancy is detail oriented, and...
Gerry L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, (I am vaccinated) I have experience caring for children of all ages. I previously wanted to become a Kindergarten teacher, but due to life decisions and covid I've decided to pursue other options. while caring children I have also started a pet care business where I care for any animal whether its horses or dogs, walks or...
Bella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Bella is a wonderful caregiver to my children and all our pets. She is extremely helpful with driving them to activities, picking them up at last minute's notice, cleans up before I get home (an amazing treat for sure), and is great with the kids. She is also...
Jeannine F.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I am a special education teacher in Hartford and live in Enfield. I have 10+ years of experience working with children from birth to 12 years. I am educated on age-appropriate development, and academics as well as mature, reliable, organized, loving, caring, and fun. I am also CPR and first aid certified. Please...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa has babysat for my kids (2 under 2!) and she is so good with them! She has fed them, played with them, bath time, bed time, she is punctual and reliable. Very quick to respond! We love having her as a regular babysitter, would definitely recommend. We know...
Daniella S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Allison. I am a former vet assistant and current part-time pet sitter for the past 5 years. I am available for drop in visits, overnight stays and boarding.
Allison can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Allison was WONDERFUL taking care with of my two pups while I was out of town overnight! I will definitely use her services again. Such a pleasure to work with!"
Keely O.
Torii Z.
Enfield, CT
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I've watched kids of all ages and now I'm a mother of 4 kids ages 13, 10, 4. 5 and 10 months, my 4. 5-year-old and 10-month-old will be with me all day as well. When I was younger I used to watch my new neighbor's son who at the time was 3; he was a great kid. Plus as I was growing...
Torii can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Miranda and I am a babysitter/nanny. I am a responsible, dependable, flexible, fun, loving, and caring young woman. I am not vaccinated.
I helped take care of my cousins on my own for many years. I had three non family related babysitting/nanny jobs also. First family lasted over 2yrs, next family lasted a few months...
Miranda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Talia A.
Tariffville, CT
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind, and respectful.
I'm looking to make a little extra money in addition to my full time job.
I started working with kids in high school with babysitting, and I am now a full time Montessori preschool teacher.
In my spare time, I like to listen to/play music and spend time with...
Skills:
First Aid
Carlie W.
Longmeadow, MA
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello there! I'm Carlie, and I'm excited to introduce myself as your potential babysitter! I'm currently in college, and have over five years of babysitting experience. I was also previously a camp counselor where I became certified in first aid and CPR. I'm happy to help with light housekeeping, errands, cooking and cleaning,...
Carlie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Karen Mesias G.
Springfield, MA
$17/hr • 1 yrs exp
I worked as Assistant District Attorney for my municipality. All my work babysitting experiences have taught me to be punctual, responsible, and patient in my personal and work life. community.
Some of my skills are fluency in Spanish and professional experience . I understand English but I am sometimes nervous when I speak...
Karen Mesias can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jessica S.
Simsbury, CT
$16-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have 6 years of experience working with children! I started babysitting when I was 14, and since then have worked at an after-school program and summer camp counselor. I am currently studying Social Work and Spanish at Salve Regina University. I hope to work with kids in my future career! I will be home from May until August....
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
I've worked as a babysitter since late middle school, early high school. After graduating I worked as a nanny for an infant and preschooler for about a year and loved it! I am currently a receptionist at a vet hospital part time but I would love to find some part time/ side work doing something I love!
Lily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience. I am almost 21 years old, and I just finished my junior year of college at Westfield State University. I love working with kids and I've been doing it for quite a bit now. On the side I am a recording musician, I sing and play guitar! I have my own car and I'm comfortable with pets. I can help with...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Suffield, CT
Caitlynn B.
5.0
My kids enjoy spending time with Cait. She is makes sure things are picked up before she leaves.
- Care member
Kaitlin B.
5.0
Kaity is an amazing caregiver. She was with my son from the time I dropped him off at daycare when he was just 3 months old and followed him through the toddler program. I know she is one of the reasons he developed so well, learned so much, and loved going to daycare. We have hired Kaity to babysit...
- Melyssa W.
Nora E.
5.0
Nora was nothing short of amazing. She cared for my daughter (1.5 years) and my friend's son (2 years) while we were vacationing in the area. She is warm, compassionate, reliable, highly qualified, dependable and intelligent. If we lived closer, we would hire her again in a heartbeat. My friend's...
- Kristin R.
Nancy Z.
5.0
Nancy is an excellent caregiver! My kids love her and my family is very lucky to have found her. I would absolutely recommend Nancy.
- Christina L.
Allison S.
5.0
Allison is so great! She is so sweet with my 3 wild kids and did a great job keeping them all safe, entertained and happy. Highly recommend - my kids keep asking when they can see her again!
- Jaci C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Suffield, CT:
How can I find a West Suffield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Suffield, 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 4 babysitters in West Suffield, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 West Suffield, CT?
The average rate for West Suffield, CT babysitters on Care.com is $14.50 per hour as of April 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 Suffield, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Suffield, 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.