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Alexandra N.

Bethany, CT

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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Alexandra, but most people call me Lexi. I'm a full-time nanny and full-time psychology student looking for occasional evening and weekend babysitting jobs. I've worked with children since I was 14, starting with babysitting in my hometown. I also taught gymnastics for two years to children ages 18 months to 13...
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Hannah M.

Bethany, CT

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
travel
I currently work at a daycare and tend to children ages 1-5 years. I am a first year college student majoring in early education and love children!
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Sherese R.

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Hello Parents, Summer availability below. My name is Sherese. I'm a substitute teacher/paraprofessional, and I will be able to help your child/dren. If your child is staying home due to Covid or sickness and you need help with their school work, etc. Bright, bubbly, energetic, cheerful, reliable, and responsible individual,...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Sherese care for our son, L, while we were visiting, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the...

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Kathyana S.

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a first year Resident Physician at the Yale New Haven Hospital, training in Dermatology. I have been babysitting children for the past 9 years (ages ~5 months to 12 y/o). I strive to meet children at their mental and physical needs, making them feel like I am one of their own while giving them my undivided attention. I am...

Kareen M. says "Excellent communicator. Punctual, reliable, and very time efficient! She's very caring with my pets and children, and they've all come to love her. We...

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Halley G.

Part-time And Full-Time Care Giver

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi there! I started babysitting 10 years ago and worked primarily with one family for four years. The children were 2 and 7 years old and I was responsible for feeding them, changing the little one's diapers, tucking them in at night and supervising them. I then took care of children from a variety of age groups when I finished...

Care Member says "Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year (between 6 months...

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Anne B.

Woodbridge, CT

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
As a dedicated childcare provider with five years of experience, I find great joy in supporting families and providing a reliable childcare solution. My patient and calm demeanor, combined with my creativity and imagination, allows me to connect with children on a deeper level. I prioritize open communication with parents,...

Paul B. says "Anne is very personable, energetic and down to earth. She interacts well with my 3 children; ages 9,7 and 5. She knows how to have a good time with my...

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Joy M.

Skilled And Spirited Babysitter At Your Service

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello families, I'm available to join your village as a nanny! My aim is to become a responsible & loving member of your circle of support & hopefully make your lives easier. I live in the Edgewood neighborhood in New Haven. I love kids and they love me! I have over 10 years experience in child care; I have worked as a...

Allie O. says "Joy is so amazing with our son, who is now 2.5. She's got an early childhood education background and I notice L is super engaged with Joy - she's...

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Ellie W.

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ellie, and I'm a dedicated and enthusiastic childcarer with 8 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. Currently, I'm 21 years old and pursuing my graduate studies and UPenn, which equips me with excellent problem-solving skills and a patient, understanding approach. I am comfortable preparing...

Kevin E. says "Ellie is the best! My kids are constantly telling my wife and I to go on a date night so Ellie can come play with them. We haven't heard that with anyone...

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Mona M.

Full Or Part Time Care Giver

Waterbury, CT

4.8(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Bringing a decade of childcare experience, I'm passionate about supporting families by providing reliable care. My background includes a college degree and specialized training in First Aid and CPR. I'm also experienced in caring for children with special needs. I'm patient, calm, and dedicated to creating a nurturing...

Care Member says "Mona is a kind, devoted, intelligent and passionate person. She has become a member of our family while caring for our baby. Mona is knowledgeable in...

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Stacey D.

Part-time Caregiver Available

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have been caring for children for approximately 10 years. For the first few years, I spent my summers caring for my younger family members. While I attended college, I held various jobs caring for the children of several of my professors. I also have experience during my undergrad studies tutoring elementary and middle-school...

Jaya V. says "Stacey has worked for me for several months in the past year, helping me with housework (meal prep, laundry etc) and babysitting. She has been dependable...

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Wendy C.

Oxford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Wendy, a mother of four children ranging in ages 17-22. I have lots of experience with children of all ages and am very patient, responsible, flexible, kind, reliable, trustworthy and understanding of children's needs. I just finished with a family that I've been with for the last 3 years since they (twins) are off to...

Larry M. says "Wendy was an absolute pleasure to work with - flexible-caring-my son always looked forward to going to Wendy's for before school care. As a parent I would...

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Jilian M.

Part-time/Full-time Babysitter

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hi families! I am excited to offer my services as a dedicated and experienced caretaker. With five years of experience working with toddlers and a deep passion for fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment, I can provide excellent care for your children. Throughout my career, I have worked with children ensuring their...

Michelle A. says "Jill was a great babysitter to my daughter. She played with her, did puzzles, worked on crafts together and taught her preschool work books. We would...

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Elizabeth F.

Energetic Babysitter And Nanny

Wallingford, CT

4.8(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi There! I have lots of experience with kids of all ages and all kinds of pets. I'm enthusiastic, energetic, and love being with kids. I can handle meal prep, pickups and drop-offs, grocery shopping, and cleaning. At my current job, I have been with many different positions with kids. I'm CPR, First Aid and Medication...

Stuart K. says "Experienced, very pleasant, will help in any way needed; strongly recommend."

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Dustina A.

House Cleaner/Organizer/Babysitter

Ansonia, CT

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
I am a fun-loving childcare professional with a great amount of experience and absolutely love children. I am a registered Music Together teacher, professional organizer, babysitter, pet sitter, and house sitter. I taught in Monroe as an elementary after-school teacher, in Trumbull as a preschool teacher assistant, and was a...

Haley S. says "Dustina has babysat for us a couple of times and has been prompt, pleasant and sings to my toddler daughter when she is battling bed time. She is our first...

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Lizbeth C.

Full-time nanny

Hamden, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Currently, I am a Kindergarten paraeducator and I will have more availability during the summer. My calm and patient personality allows me to connect with children. I am comfortable enforcing household rules and I follow your preferred communication method. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational games. I also...

Raquel T. says "Liz is great with my kids. She is proactive in doing activities with them. She was able to get my son one day when I was stuck at work and school called....

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Lynnette G.

Oxford, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi my name is Lynnette everybody calls my Lynn. I'm a mother of a 22-year-old girl who is also my best friend. I'm engaged and planning to get married Fall 2026. Originally from New York, moved out to Oxford 6 years ago. I'm a part time yoga instructor here in Oxford & I'm looking for a part time family that will be the perfect...

Care Member says "Words do not do justice to how amazing Lynnette is. Our family was fortunate to have Lynnette care for our toddler. She is patient, kind and intuitive...

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Giovanna N.

Wallingford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Giovanna and a mother of 3 beautiful babies. I'm currently working in corporate and really looking to come home and be a stay at home mom with my two youngest. We will need some additional income so I'm looking to come back to my roots of childcare. I nannied for 14 years and my maternal instincts were born...

Amanda M. says "Giovanna is great, a lovely person to have in your home and watching your kids. Dependable, friendly, kind, patient and considerate."

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Ashelyn D.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
My 15 years of experience began when I was in high school, I volunteered at a daycare and babysat for multiple families. I graduated from ECSU with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Studio Art Minor. In school I excelled in classes about infant and childhood development and principles of learning. After graduation I worked...

Kristin C. says "Ashelyn is a fantastic nanny. She takes care of my 8-month old once a week and my daughter loves her and has a great time. Ashelyn takes her on walks, to...

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Amber A.

Fun And Creative Babysitter/ Nanny

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
I have 10 +years of early childhood experience. I have a bachelors degree in Early childhood education. I enjoy the development of a child and being able to meet every one of those milestones through play, sensory, fine motor and gross motor.. Additionally, I am CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration certified

Sumer G. says "I am so lucky to have found Amber ! My daughter had a great time at her daycare and loved all the activities that were offered. Amber was also able to...

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Rachael O.

Full Time Nanny

North Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and witnessing their growth is truly my passion. For the past nine years, I've had the joy of caring for children aged newborn to 11. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development Coursework, CPR Training, and First Aid Training. I'm patient, kind, and enjoy playing outdoor sports, board...

Sarah S. says "Rachael is amazing! She is very sweet and a really hard worker. She's incredibly trustworthy and very attentive to detail. She watched our 3 kids for us...

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  • The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of August 2026

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Babysitters in Bethany, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Sherese R.

We had the pleasure of having Sherese care for our son, L, while we were visiting, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience....

- Care member

Kathyana S.

Excellent communicator. Punctual, reliable, and very time efficient! She's very caring with my pets and children, and they've all come to...

- Kareen M.

Halley G.

Halley is the BEST and we could not possibly recommend her more highly. She looked after our son two days a week for more than a year...

- Care member

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Bethany, CT

The average rate for babysitters in Bethany, CT on Care.com is $24.50 per hour as of August 2026. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.
Finding a babysitter in Bethany, CT often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 2 babysitters in Bethany, CT, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.
Babysitters in Bethany, CT offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.
When choosing a babysitter in Bethany, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.
Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Bethany.
How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Bethany offer flexible or same-day availability.

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