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Hi I'm Libby! I just graduated High School and have been a full time sitter for almost 6 months. Outside of being full time, I've been a babysitter for 5 years watching children ages 1 to 10. I am looking for a summer job, and would love to help families who are busy during these few months! I am a reliable individual who loves...
Libby can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Lily and I am 23 years old. I graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2022 with a degree in political science. I have been babysitting and nannying for children since I was 16 years old. I am currently looking for a full time nannying position in the Greater Boston area. I am looking to join a family...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Hi my name is Lydia- I graduated from the University of Vermont about a year ago and was working as a head hunter prior to the pandemic. I am excellent around people-of all ages! I worked as a camp counselor for 5-6-year-olds and 7-8-year-olds. In addition, I spent many high school years babysitting for local families in my...
Lydia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
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, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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
(1)
Retired special education teacher available to assist your family with childcare. I raised two fabulous children to adulthood and now I get to spoil my adorable grandson from time to time!
I've been CPR certified numerous times but am not currently. I'm willing to re-certify if needed.
I enjoy accompanying children to local...
Maryellen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"I highly recommend Maryellen. She is a wonderful caregiver for our teenage son who has autism. Her gentle and patient approach draws him out and she gets him involved in different activities during the day."
Seth S.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda has been great with the kids and they enjoy their time with her! Her schedule has been very flexible which is a huge plus in my book. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for care for their kids! "
Debbie B.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jill. I am 33 years old and I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood. I am married and a mom to two boys ages 7 and 4. I am seeking date night babysitting. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I also took a Newborn Care Specialist course. I have my own vehicle with a clean driving record. I look forward to hearing...
Jill can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Felt very comfortable leaving my son in Jill's hands. Scheduling process was smooth and simple with her - she is responsive, communicative and arrived on time. Definitely plan to use her again!"
Lisa T.
Alexa M.
Avon, CT
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexa, and I'm a recent graduate from Fordham University. I love working with kids, as I'm a psychology major and learn a lot about them! I also have a little brother who I used to take care of often! I have a lot of babysitting experience, so I'm definitely open to anything! If you have any questions for me,...
5.0
"Alexa was AWESOME!!!!
My 3 sons 8, 6, and 5 said she was so much fun, she sent updates, she was interactive and very polite. I am going to hire her again for sure. Lovely girl."
Care member
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, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
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
(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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
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.
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: Dusting, oven cleaning, move-out cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Madeline is real careful handling, she can clean every place in your home, kitchen, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, vacuum, mopping, disinfectant, everything we need in our houses"
Jesusa W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an empty nester having raised three children with my youngest boarding in Marion MA.. I have always loved caring for children. In my early teens and twenties I cared regularly for a toddler and newborn which was so rewarding. While earning my Psychology degree in Boston I worked with a company that offered babysitting...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"We enjoyed meeting Laura and she interacted with our daughter during the interview, without a cry, which indicates our daughter felt comfortable with her, in addition to us. As a mother, she brings first hand-experience. Unfortunately our position will require...
Eileen A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pets sitting in your own house.
I'm experienced with dog sitting:
2 Boxer dogs - 1, 5 and 7-year-old - feeding and taking for walks
1 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog - 2-year-old - feeding, brushing, taking for walks or to the dog park
1 Mini Maltipoo - 5-year-old - feeding, taking for walks, giving oral medication
Maryna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Haley and I recently earned my Bachelor's Degree of Social work and I'm about to start graduate school to obtain a Master's of Social Work. I have a lot of experience working with children, from being a babysitter to working at after-school/summer programs in elementary schools, to being a lead toddler/preschool...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I'm so thankful to have found Haley! I was hesitant to go looking on the internet for childcare, but found myself in a bind. Haley promptly responded to my message and we scheduled a time for her to meet my family. She is very pleasant and has a calming demeanor....
Monica C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and am looking for a part time job while I am in school. I have driven kids to their after school activities and been in charge of preparing them for their activities.
Sorelle can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Sorelle was above and beyond excellent for our family. She was wonderful with our kids. Always on time, attentive, kind and eager to do a great job. She had fantastic communication skills. We could not have asked for more."
Jesse D.
Chelsey D.
Farmington, CT
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Chelsey! I'm a nanny with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with my student teaching focusing on preschool education. Previously, I worked as a Para in a K - 2 classroom for 2. 5 years & have experience working with children with various needs. I've also worked for a childcare program since July of 2020 &...
Chelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Chelsey was a natural and my son loved her from the moment he met her. She is creative, reliable, and an absolute sweetheart. I would definitely use again and recommend her to friends!"
Emily T.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jackie is absolutely amazing. She is kind, dependable, responsible, caring, and extremely trustworthy. My kids and our family adore her and we would be lost without her help!"
Care member
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
"She's great with my kids and very flexible thankfully because my schedule changes week to week. My kids love Sue and we have built a great relationship with her over the years. She has been to all of their birthday parties and will remain a part of the family for...
Steve L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Lauren, I have worked for many years as a nanny. I have worked in towns such as Burlington, Avon, and West Hartford fulltime with multiple families and their children. I am currently working with a family with 3 children age's 2, 4, and 5 years old. I will be looking for a new nanny position as of December 1st....
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Lauren cared for my children for 2 years. She was always on time,very dependable and my kids loved her. She took them to classes, doctor appt. if needed and always put in more hours if needed."
Danielle T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Simsbury, CT
Eliza P.
5.0
Helped me out on short notice. Well-spoken and friendly; Easy to work with, arrived on-time.
- Care member
Maryellen S.
5.0
I highly recommend Maryellen. She is a wonderful caregiver for our teenage son who has autism. Her gentle and patient approach draws him out and she gets him involved in different activities during the day.
- Seth S.
Amanda D.
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 past with other sitters, but with...
- Melissa E.
Jill S.
5.0
Jill is amazing with children. We are so lucky to have her in our lives. Anyone would be lucky to have her watch their children!
- Eric S.
Alexa M.
5.0
Alexa was AWESOME!!!!
My 3 sons 8, 6, and 5 said she was so much fun, she sent updates, she was interactive and very polite. I am going to hire her again for sure. Lovely girl.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Simsbury, CT:
How can I find a West Simsbury babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Simsbury, 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 3 babysitters in West Simsbury, 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 Simsbury, CT?
The average rate for West Simsbury, CT babysitters on Care.com is $18.33 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 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.