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152 babysitters are listed in Hamden,Ā CT
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Hamden, CT
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Babysitter/Petsitter/House Sitter
Hello! My name is Kayleigh and I am a junior at Quinnipiac University studying law and clinical psychology. I live in Hamden and I am looking for some part time work throughout the school year! I love to read, get outside, and spend time with family and friends. I am energetic, reliable,...
Kayleigh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We truly have been blessed to have Kayleigh watch our baby girl!!!! Kayleigh is calm, pleasant, friendly, punctual, trustworthy and dependable- any family would be lucky to have her!!!"
Tendy M.
Janaya E.
Hamden, CT
$25-45/hr ā¢ 14 yrs exp
5.0
(24)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hello All,
My name is Janaya and I have an extensive amount of training/ coursework in Early Childhood Education and an Associates in General Education. I have been working with young children for 13 years in daycares, as a nanny/ babysitter. I absolutely love and enjoy what I do. I currently work with an amazing family 3 days...
Janaya can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Janaya is reliable, flexible and easy to get along with."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a fun and energetic graduate student working towards my Ph. D. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I also have experience as a substitute teacher, a program aide for after-school care, and coaching various youth sports. I love playing sports, doing outdoor activities, and having fun with crafts!...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was excellent, a hidden gem in this babysitting community."
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Chloe S.
Hamden, CT
$20-30/hr ā¢ 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am a student at Quinnipiac University studying to become a pediatric occupational therapist. I am available for part-time babysitting and date nights! I have experience babysitting and tutoring for many families and love all children. I also was a camp counselor for 4 years. I have my own car and a...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very punctual and responsible. She responds to texts timely, always shows up in time..
Communicates very well with all family...
Banu K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jess! I am a graduate student looking for morning or evening babysitting positions. I have 10 years of experience babysitting and working with kids; I have babysat, worked at a daycare center. I worked as an infant room teacher. In this role, I was responsible for creating a safe, clean, and loving environment for 8...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica has been awesome with our family, although she was only with us a short period of time, she jumped right in and made a smooth transition following our routines. "
Rosalie N.
5.0
(2)
My name is Taryn, and my hometown is in Oviedo, Florida. I am currently studying at Quinnipiac University to get my English and Law degree! I have been working as a nanny/babysitter since I was 15 years old, and I have worked with children of all ages from many different backgrounds! I have experience with children with special...
Taryn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taryn was extremely careful and knowledgeable with my kids. We had just relocated countries and I had
First grade twins learning how to read and write in English. Taryn organized different activities for them, helped them with homework and did also babysitting. I...
Care member
Paola A.
Hamden, CT
$18-20/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a beautiful family, my husband, two boys 21 years old and 6 years old. I have been working as a babysitter for 10 years, I love interacting with kids and learning from them, I enjoy doing crafts with them, taking them for a walk, playing, reading. I can make their food, feed them, give them a bath.
thank you for...
Paola can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Paola has been our employ for three years, part-time, since birth of our daughter. She is an excellent childcare provider, honest, trustworthy, good nature, and adored by our daughter. "
Julie B.
Katherine M.
Hamden, CT
$22-50/hr ā¢ 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Katherine. Im a patience nanny with 9 years of experience caring of children ages newborn to 10 years old. Highly skilled in infant care, with extensive knowledge of safety precautions, feeding techniques, and educational activities to stimulate physical, social, and cognitive development. I love to play hide and...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jazmin, as sheās known to our family, has been caring for our now 20 month old daughter for the last 6 months. She has meaningful interactions from simple playtime conversations to teaching her Spanish and of course English, like her ABCs. Weāve entrusted Jazmin...
Care member
Isabella V.
Hamden, CT
$26-40/hr ā¢ 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Isabella and I am a nanny. I am a college graduate and speak 3 languages. I have a license and my own car.
Isabella can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Isabella is responsible, dependable, punctual, kind, patient and very creative. I highly recommend her."
Rita A.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, I am a kind, responsible, outgoing, reliable caretaker. I recently graduated from SCSU with a bachelors degree in criminology and sociology, looking for some part time work and family to help assist. All four years of high school I have worked in a group called "best buddies" working with special needs children...
Tatiana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tatiana worked with our family for 16 months and was excellent. We have 3 kids (ages 9-12) and a very rambunctious large lab and a crazy schedule. She was reliable, on time and flexible. Our needs would sometime change week to week or season to season and she...
Karin O.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Katherine. I am a trustworthy housekepper with 6 years of experience. I am a hardworking person, friendly, dedicated, meticulous in details, and highly reliable Housekeeper with considerable experience managing a large house, condos and small houses. I am willing to do laundry, organization and different tasks. I...
Katherine can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Katherine She was Outstanding
She worked extremely hard the entire time . šš
"
Christina B.
Nicollette S.
Hamden, CT
$25/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Nicollette and I am excellent with children! I consider myself patient, professional and having a sharp eye for details.
I am experienced with potty training, children with special needs, enjoy outdoorsy activities, help with homework, love music! You name it!
My goal is to meet awesome families and provide...
Nicollette can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Taylor S.
Hamden, CT
$15-28/hr ā¢ 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Taylor a college student looking to give a parent or parents time away. I have 8 years of experience babysitting/working with children. I have worked with a summer program for kids (4-11) for two years and have a lot of childcare experience from high school years. My years of experience have allowed me to understand the...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor was an amazing babysitter for us while we lived in Lakeville. She was very comfortable with our son and then jumped in head first when we had our second. She is great with all ages - she started watching our oldest when he was about 6 months old and our...
Lisa T.
Hope M.
Hamden, CT
$20-25/hr ā¢ 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, reliable, energized care giver! I have been babysitting for a while, and I took a babysitting course when I was 13 to help prepare me. I am both CPR and first aid certified and I have worked as a certified nursing assistant for the past year, a nursing home in Plymouth. I loved working with my residents, as much as I...
Hope can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed but her commute we discovered would be a challenge
But she is awesome"
Manuel B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up with animals my entire life, it has brought me very close and enjoy being around them! I volunteered to be a foster parent, for dogs & cats. I also would be training dogs as well as cats. I'm responsible for checking on clients pets, and assuring that their necessities are being met. Make sure they have food & water....
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training, pet transportation
5.0
"Jennifer took care of my two kittens while i was out of the country for vacation. She was very reliable and did an excellent job. She would send me pictures every now and then so i could enjoy my vacation with peace of mind knowing that my kittens were being well...
Care member
5.0
(1)
My name is Tatiana, I am a warmhearted, helpful, and caring individual. Not only am I a care giver but also a friend. Not only seniors, but those who are in need of caring, company, whatever it may be. My work, time, and love for children and those with special needs has open my heart up to many individuals in need.
Tatiana can also help with: Home modification, personal care, visiting physician, hospice services, live-in home care
5.0
"Tatiana is very kind in caring for my sister. She arrives on time and does whatever is needed."
Care member
Rachel K.
Hamden, CT
$10-20/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a background in Music Therapy, autism, childcare, elder care, memory care, and companionship. I am compassionate, caring, kind, and friendly and am looking to prove my worth to the world by taking care of those in need. I am happy to play music with your loved one, I play guitar and piano. I am in the process of getting...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel was great with our not-quite one-year-old. She was fun during meal time and a calming influence as he was heading to bed. She even sang to him! She also went out of her way to accommodate our last minute request and in-house hecticness. Overall a lovely...
Phillip G.
Julisa E.
Hamden, CT
$25-45/hr ā¢ 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello my name is ju'lisa I'm a young enthusiastic young woman I love interact with children I've worked with many families and taken care of many different children . Im responsible , hardworking and passionate about all jobs I take I love looking forward to meeting you and your family!
Julisa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"She is absolutely amazing for a young nanny very dependable and has demonstrated nothing but the best care for my child we adore her ! Would recommended to anyone looking for a reliable caring trustworthy sitter"
Joseph S.
Nicollette S.
Hamden, CT
$20-30/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nicollette and I am an exceptionally professional caregiver!
I have been a CNA for many years; with a lot of experience and have worked in hospice care, done meal preparation, cared for individuals with dementia, performed light housekeeping and have excellent rapport with people from all backgrounds.
I considerer...
Nicollette can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I give Nicollette my highest recommendation and would absolutely hire her again in the future. She was friendly, timely, dependable and kind. We truly appreciate her care for my father, thank you!"
Kasalina N.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Dara! I am currently a senior at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. I am looking for a babysitting job this upcoming Fall 2018. I am great with kids and have lots of experience! In high school I babysat for a family with three children of the ages 7, 10 and 12. I picked them up from school daily,...
Dara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hamden, CT
Kayleigh M.
5.0
Kayleigh is a must hire! She watched my 4 year old non verbal autistic son for the summer while home from college and we loved her! She is reliable, flexible, kind, helpful, so sweet and wonderful with my son and an all around great trustworthy caregiver. We love Kayleigh and still have a wonderful...
- Madison H.
Janaya E.
5.0
Janaya is the best nanny ever. She Nannieās for me on several occasions. She was punctual each time. Janaya kept a good log of my babyās schedule and activities. She kept my baby well engaged. If sheās ever in our area again I would definitely have her back.
- Care member
Jessica M.
5.0
She was excellent, a hidden gem in this babysitting community.
- Care member
Chloe S.
5.0
My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very punctual and responsible. She responds to texts timely, always shows up in time..
Communicates very well with all family members. Loves our dogs.
I will...
- Banu K.
Jessica H.
5.0
Jessica has been awesome with our family, although she was only with us a short period of time, she jumped right in and made a smooth transition following our routines.
- Rosalie N.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Hamden, CT:
How can I find a Hamden babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Hamden, 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 152 babysitters in Hamden, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Hamden, CT?
The average rate for Hamden, CT babysitters on Care.com is $18.68 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 Hamden, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Hamden, 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 Hamden, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Hamden, CT are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 58 reviews of the 152 listed babysitters.