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60 babysitters are listed in Canton, CT
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Canton, CT
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I've worked with children for over 10 years from in a camp setting to classroom. I've also worked in a group home setting with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. I'm available after 5 p.m. during the week and the weekends.
Lori can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very professional and communicative. Have hired several times would highly recommend."
Earl W.
Rachel M.
Unionville, CT
$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a teacher, who also holds a masters degree in special education who enjoys and loves being around and helping children grow. I love spending my time outdoors and creating learning opportunities.
I am very big on taking on new opportunities, and never giving up. I love experiencing new things and being able to...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My boys loved Rachel. She was fun, punctual, and communicates well. I'd love to hire her again. "
Natalie H.
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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
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.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can provide a warm loving home while you're away from pet, I can walk, feed and love your animals. I can bathe your pets as well.
Bella can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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.
Elizangela W.
West Hartford, CT
$10-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi,
I have 20 + years experience I'm very thorough, reliable and trustworthy.
In addition to care. com I'm part of Glastonbury community site , and Neighbors and Friends in West Hartford where the majority of clientele are . If you are a member of N&F you can view all my clients reviews as well as pictures of my work .
Thank...
Elizangela can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"She did a great job, went above and beyond. Definitely exceeded my expectations and I would recommend to a friend!"
Elizangela W.
Jamiyla C.
Bloomfield, CT
$21-29/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved children even when I was still a child myself. After school when I was in 5th grade, I used to watch my principal's son. I first started to get paid for babysitting, is when I was 13. I then started spending my summers and even my winter breaks watching over a 6-year-old girl while her mother was away at work....
Jamiyla can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Jamiyla for years and she has always been kind and loving to everyone she comes across, and she will strive to treat your kids the same. She is great at detail and remembering what needs to get done. She has experience watching kids, young and old, and...
Leandra G.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Dear family! My name is Ganna and I'm Ukrainian. I have a MD in Teaching and Languages (English, French & Literature).
I have been an Educator and Caregiver for my entire life and I feel so lucky to be able to do what I do! I absolutely love to teach and care for children. I'm also happy to assist the family with various Errands...
Ganna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Anna is kind, reliable, and very engaged with the children when she babysits for us. We appreciate that we can trust her driving the kids to activities along with overseeing chores and homework. Highly recommend her. We would utilize her more, but our children...
Care member
Katelyn S.
New Hartford, CT
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am extremely LGBTQ+ friendly. I have loved caring for kids since I was a kid myself. It has been my dream to work with children for as long as I can remember. I have been a babysitter for family and friends for the last 10 plus years. I was a full-time nanny for nearly a year and a half until the Covid-19 pandemic hit. I was...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katelyn is incredible. She is kind, understanding, patient, empathetic, everything you'd want in a caregiver. She watched after our 3 kids (newborn, 4, and 6 at the time of hire), 2 of which are autistic, for about a year and a half full-time. Our family has a lot...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Allison, I have been working with children for about 8 years now. I am currently a full time behavior analyst for adults with disabilities. Previously, I worked as a second-grade teacher in West Hartford. I taught second grade for six years and I am looking for a part-time position. I have worked in...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ali is a super babysitter who my boys adored. Very reliable and fun loving. Highly recommend!"
Janet C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- 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 2-year-old daughter that would need to come with me most days. She is very sweet and loves...
Joy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joy is phenomenal! Joy babysat my two children, age 5 and 3. She was so helpful, caring and attentive. My kids loved playing with her! Joy is a natural caretaker, and is communicative and professional."
Katie C.
Victoria H.
New Hartford, CT
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for about four years and have cared for children of all ages. I've watched up to four kids at a time and have always loved my job as a sitter. I also have worked at a kid's birthday place for three years and am very experienced in caring for and attending to children. I also have many younger kids in my...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We absolutely loved Tory watching our 2 year old son this summer! He always loved seeing her and we knew he was being well cared for and played with!"
Matthew F.
5.0
(1)
I have 2 years of experience as an Au Pair. And I'm Teacher Assistant at the daycare. I can help with pet sitting as well.
Maryna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Maryna is a very caring and sweet. She enjoys being with children and enjoys teaching them. She keeps them engaged and off electronics. She had been our Au pair for 1 year and I always felt our kids were 100% safe. She is punctual and reliable. She has watched our...
Anna H.
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: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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.
Carrie K.
West Hartford, CT
$30-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 18 years experience as a certified caregiver. I have experience caring for patients with dementia, cancer, COPD, hospice care, stroke patients and end of life care. I believe that caring for a patient you need to be able to care for all aspects of the patient life, Another important of caring for a patient is also being...
Carrie can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Carrie is a wonderful caregiver. She truly cares about her patients and the families she works for. She is very detail oriented, skilled and is able pivot as needed. I am very grateful for all she did to help with our mother. I highly recommend her."
Dina T.
Madeleine P.
Simsbury, CT
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maddie and I just finished my junior year at Northeastern University as a biology major on the premed track. I have spent the past 5 years as a gymnastics coach, babysitter and have worked as a preschool substitute teacher. I am also a certified EMT. I love children and enjoy playing fun and educational games with...
Skills:
CPR
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Canton, CT
Lori R.
5.0
Very professional and communicative. Have hired several times would highly recommend.
- Earl W.
Rachel M.
5.0
My boys loved Rachel. She was fun, punctual, and communicates well. I'd love to hire her again.
- Natalie H.
Clarissa G.
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.
Jacqueline P.
5.0
Jackie helped us out with taking our boys to school in the morning. We needed her very early in the morning and she was dependable and on time. She is responsible and was great with the kids. My husband and I went off to work knowing our children were in good hands. I would ask for Jackie’s help in...
- Care member
Laura V.
5.0
Laura is absolutely wonderful! She is reliable, punctual, professional, and caring. My daughters absolutely adore her! I am at ease going to work knowing that Laura is caring after my daughters and treating them like they were her own.
- Lana F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Canton, CT:
How can I find a Canton babysitter near me?
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 14 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Canton, CT?
The average rate for Canton, CT babysitters on Care.com is $17.07 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 Canton, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Canton, 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 Canton, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Canton, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.