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Kaylee G.

Part-time Babysitter

Canton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Jennifer B. says "Kaylee was fantastic with our 21 month old. She played with her and took her for walks while we got to enjoy the beach. She was great and we will be...

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Katherine F.

Canton, CT

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
My name is Kat. I am 22 years old. I have my own transportation. Currently in school for ECE. CPR certified. EPI certified. Med Certified. I'd describe myself as having a patient and calm demeanor. I prioritize consistency and following the parents' lead to the best of my ability. I can do dishes, sweep/mop the floor, meal...
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Keirah C.

Canton, CT

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
Nurturing young minds is my passion. With five years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11, I bring patience, creativity, and a friendly approach to every interaction. My background includes Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework and certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am also trained in First...
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Jackie C.

Canton, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have cared for many children over the past 15 years with ages ranging from newborn to teenagers. I have experience in activity coordination, household management, transportation, cooking and homework assistance. I'm a compassionate, reliable and hard working individual. I look forward to connecting with the right family!
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Rileigh G.

College Student Seeking To Make Your Child's Life Fun And Yours Easy!

Canton, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I am a very reliable, positive, and patient 20-year-old college student. I have experience caring for children from the ages of 6 months to 12 years. I also have experience working with kiddos that have apraxia, autism, and down-syndrome. I love working with kids and providing them with a safe, creative, and fun environment for...
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Joy K.

Canton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
- I love getting outdoor time whenever possible - I enjoy doing arts and crafts - My caregiving approach focuses on understanding and respecting children's emotions while setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries with them - I have a 4-year-old daughter that would need to come with me most days. She is very sweet and loves...

Caitlin K. says "Joy was a fabulous care giver for our 18 month old son, C. She was punctual, dependable, and fun! Joy's experience and background in daycare really...

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Haley S.

Canton, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Haley and I'm 27 years old. I've loved caring for kids ever since I was 14, and it's truly become one of my greatest passions. Over the years, I've had the joy of working with little ones as young as 2 months all the way up to teenagers, and even spent over a year at a daycare. I've been so lucky to work with so...
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Francesca A.

Babysitter

Avon, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Francesca! I love working with kids & have over 5 years of experience working with children of all ages from 7mo-12yrs old. I've had the pleasure of working with 5 wonderful families over the years & have worked in a gym day care as well. My favorite activities to do are reading, spending time outdoors, and...

Britton C. says "Francesca is an amazing babysitter / nanny and feel so lucky to have had her in our life! She started babysitting for our daughter when she was 8 months...

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Clarissa G.

Part-Time Babysitter

Bloomfield, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
meal prep
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...

Jaci C. says "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...

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Nora E.

Granby, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a dedicated childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children and build trusting relationships with them. I am committed to supporting families and providing a safe, stimulating environment...

Care Member says "Nora was wonderful! I am a first time Mom so leaving my 8 month old with her was a big deal. She was very kind answering all my questions and agreeing...

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Sorelle V.

Part Time

New Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Carpooling
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.

Jesse D. says "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...

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Maryellen S.

Babysitter

Farmington, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Fully booked. Not able to add new families at this time. 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...

Care Member says "Maryellen has been a great caregiver for my then 4 month old son. She is warm, reliable, and professional. I would highly recommend her. "

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Dianne R.

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Weatogue, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
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....

Care Member says "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...

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Laura V.

Part Time Caregiver

West Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...

Lana F. says "Laura is absolutely wonderful! She is reliable, punctual, professional, and caring. My daughters absolutely adore her! I am at ease going to work knowing...

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Eliza P.

West Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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.

Care Member says "Helped me out on short notice. Well-spoken and friendly; Easy to work with, arrived on-time."

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Nancy Z.

Nanny; Part-Time Or Full-Time

Granby, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Christina L. says "Nancy is an excellent caregiver! My kids love her and my family is very lucky to have found her. I would absolutely recommend Nancy."

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Olivia Z.

Avon, CT

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Olivia! I'm 23 years old and live in Avon CT. I've been working with children for 5+ years as a nanny and as an assistant teacher in an early childcare facility. I think one of my greatest gifts in life is I've been given is the ability to care for and love children!

Whitney A. says "I feel like I am leaving my kids with family. Olivia is dependable, punctual, and professional. My children ages ranging from 8 months to 15 years are...

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Nicola N.

West Hartford, CT

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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hey! I'm a college student in West Hartford, looking to work part time and I would love to work with your Kids and provide them with a safe environment. I'd describe my personality as caring, patient and loving. I like working with kids as I have also babysit my neighbor's child mostly since he was a toddler till he was 5 years...
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Erica B.

Part-Time Babysitter & Nanny

Avon, CT

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Erica! I'm currently in my early-thirties and have been babysitting and nannying since I was in middle school. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children ages 5-16. My most recent nannying experience began when I was a camp counselor for 7-year-old twin girls. I soon became their babysitter,...
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Mary S.

Simsbury, CT

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi families! My name is Mary Alice, I am happy to help with any of your childcare needs! I have had years of childcare experience including camp teaching, babysitting, tutoring, etc. Please reach out if interested or if you have any questions! Would be happy to help :))
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.71/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Canton, CT

Babysitters in Canton, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Kaylee G.

Kaylee was fantastic with our 21 month old. She played with her and took her for walks while we got to enjoy the beach. She was great and...

- Jennifer B.

Joy K.

Joy was a fabulous care giver for our 18 month old son, C. She was punctual, dependable, and fun! Joy's experience and background in daycare...

- Caitlin K.

Francesca A.

Francesca is an amazing babysitter / nanny and feel so lucky to have had her in our life! She started babysitting for our daughter when she...

- Britton C.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Canton, CT:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Canton, 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 7 babysitters in Canton, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Canton, CT babysitters on Care.com is $23.71 per hour as of November 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Canton, CT through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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