Find Babysitters in Colchester, VT
We have 60 babysitters in Colchester, VT! Compare background-checked babysitters and hire the best for your needs
Find babysitters in Colchester, VT that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Colchester, VT
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Colchester, VT
5.0
(2)
Hi! My names Kitana, I have 5 years of experience, including babysitting and working at a daycare at Smugglers Notch in Jeffersonville VT. I love children, and have mostly worked with kids aged 0-5!
Kitana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kitana was wonderful with my two daughters. She was very nurturing and a lot of fun! She is also reliable which I appreciate. Highly recommend!"
Care member
Yoko S.
South Burlington, VT
$35/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as friendly, personable, caring.
In my spare time, I like to go hiking, travel, and do yoga.
My skills include, cooking, doing laundry and cleaning.
5.0
"Yoko is excellent with kids. She is wonderful with mine and always prioritizes safety. The kids love her and I would highly recommend her."
Lisa H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 children. There is nothing better than making a child smile and see the joy of life through their eyes! I have done a few nanny/babysitting jobs in the last few years, I loved it. I do not mind helping with lighthouse care or meal preparation.
Maureen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She was marvelous. Came right in and was warm and friendly. You can tell she loves children. She was great with communication, on time, and my son took right to her. She also cleaned up which was wonderfully unexpected. "
Care member
Samantha M.
South Burlington, VT
$20-27/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I work full-time for the health department, so please see my availability. I have multiple years of experience and have successfully worked with multiple families through this. Before requesting a service, please message me as I do not take payment through and once a request has made. I love taking care your child in your...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha has helped me on multiple occasions. She is very dependable and trustworthy. She is creative and my kids love her! I would recommend Samantha time and time again!"
Lydia L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a senior in College majoring in Environmental Sustainability. I genuinely enjoy outdoor activities and showing those around me how amazing a gift nature truly is. Watching sports is another hobby of mine and I am a fan of all Boston sports teams. I also enjoy reading and writing. Due to my love of language arts, I also have...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Morgan responded to my job posting quickly and professionally. She was energetic and attentive to my children's needs. It was nice to see someone come in and immediately take over where I left off. The kids thoroughly enjoyed her and I would highly recommend her to...
Sam H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved caring for children. I have 11 years of training and work experience in a child care setting, where I'm currently a preschool teacher. I also have various years of babysitting experience in a home setting caring for children, preparing dinner, putting them to bed and will happily do light housekeeping. I am...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Best of the best....can't wait for her to be back with us when school starts again!"
Amy F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I am an energetic and fun babysitter who would love to get to know your children! Over the last four years I have cared for many children and it is something that I love to do. I love meeting new people, trying new things, and exploring new activities! I would love to have the opportunity to form meaningful connections with...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace is really calm and great with the kids. I would highly recommend her. We are happy she decided to spend the summer in Syracuse."
Danielle S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Lizzy. I am a very energetic and positive person, and I am very passionate about getting kids outdoors and active! Last year I completed my 90 Hour state preschool certification after two years of preschool experience. I was a sleep away camp counselor this past summer, so I have a lot of experience with bedtimes and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lizzy was wonderful. She was prompt, kind and great with my 3 kids. She met their energy level and encouraged them to play on their terms. My kids are begging for her to come back and we hope she will return soon!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Emma and I'm a current college student at the University of Vermont studying environmental engineering, but I'm originally from the Iowa City area. I have 7 years of babysitting experience, but I'm also the oldest of 9 kids, 3 dogs, and 2 cats so I really have 20 years of "kids and chaos" experience! I've also worked...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very good communicator and able to be flexible. Our boys had a wonderful time, would definitely hire again!"
Ciara O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am starting up my third year at the University of Vermont and looking for babysitting opportunities. I am pre-nursing and looking for a job that will work my class schedule. I am very dependable, live in Burlington, have my own transportation, and have experience with children ages six months - 14 years old. I have been...
Lila can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughters 5, and 10. She played with them and fed them. The girls have asked for her to babysit again."
Jen S.
Meaghan B.
Winooski, VT
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Friendly, Caring Graduate Student And Healthcare Worker Looking For A Fun And Engaging Summer Job!
5.0
(1)
I am a friendly, caring graduate student and healthcare worker available for part time help! I have lived in the Burlington area since 2016 and I currently attend UVM's doctorate of occupational therapy program. I hope to become an early intervention/early childhood OT. I really enjoy working with kids and have lots of...
Meaghan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meaghan has been taking care of my daughter for a little over 3 years. My daughter lights up when she knows that Meaghan is coming to care for her.
Meaghan is a parents' dream. She is a reliable and punctual. Meaghan was great about our limited electronics...
Care member
Molly S.
Burlington, VT
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter Looking For A Family Needing Help This Fall!
5.0
(1)
Hello ! I am a 29-year-old living in Catskill, NY looking to find work helping a family :) I love being outside, cooking, reading, and getting creative. I have worked with kids in many different ways in my life and am looking to find a family that needs not only help with their kids but someone to make their lives a little...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Molly for a number of years. She watched my son when he was only a few months old, and I felt totally comfortable leaving him with her. She is so great with him, and was totally confident in changing diapers and giving bottles. I've always known Molly...
Juliet S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting for neighbors and family friends in early middle school, worked as a teacher's assistant for a preschool Hebrew school class, babysat and worked as a camp counselor throughout high school with kids ages 0-10, provided mentorship to elementary school students throughout college, worked at a YMCA preschool as...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We did a nanny-share with another family and Emily took care of both of our sons when they were infants. She is an absolute treasure! We could always count on Emily to be on time (if not early), listened to our requests, communicated well with us, and most...
Carolyn M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Michelle! Im currently a PhD student at the University of Vermont. I have 12+ years of experience working with children ranging from infancy to teenage in a variety of settings. In high school, I babysat after school 5 days a week for two children ages 2 and 5. Throughout undergraduate, I substituted several times a week...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Michelle is great! She’s babysat for us several times and is always reliable and the kids have a blast with her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been a babysitter for many years for children of various ages. I have a Bachelors in Elementary Education with an Endorsement in Special Education. I have just finished my second year of teaching at an elementary school. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am Vaccinated, and I also love all animals!
Gabrielle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle watched my infant daughter regularly over the course of a two years. Her calm and patient presence was just what was needed for a kid who had a hard time sleeping and loved getting read to. Gabrielle was very responsible and always showed up on time even...
Liv H.
Fiona M.
Burlington, VT
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Fiona and I've been working with children since my freshman year of high school. I attended a technical school where I attended learning program for students wishing to pursue early childhood education. Here I had the opportunity to co-teach in a preschool, creating and teaching my own lesson plans. In my senior...
Fiona can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend Fiona! She was our babysitter throughout an entire summer and was an ideal blend of responsibility and fun. Her enthusiasm perfectly complemented the maturity she brought to the role, which my daughter adored. Fiona consistently...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Layla.
I am 21 years old and have been working with children for the past 5 years, the last year as an assistant teacher for 2 and 3-year-olds. I started working with children at 16, babysitting around my neighborhood and within my family.
My hopes are to be a full-time, long term nanny. I love planning...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Layla is wonderful. She was interactive with my kiddos and kept them busy throughout the days. She is incredibly kind, considerate and was always reliable! "
Care member
Brigid C.
Burlington, VT
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I spent the last year working as in home childcare and school support for a family with two boys ages 7 and 10. In that role I helped the kids sign on the zoom classes, kept track of their assignments and assisted them with their school work as well as made lunch for them and providing them with activities to do during screen...
Brigid can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bridie worked with our family through the pandemic to support my two boys through remote learning. She is an INCREDIBLE caregiver, educator and positive influence in my boys' lives. Not only was she truly an educator supporting them in their 2nd and 4th grade...
Erin S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My names Emilia, I'm 28 and I've been working with kids for over a decade now. I moved to Vermont from Massachusetts six months ago and am excited to meet new families and kids! Back in Massachusetts I babysat for a handful of regular families for years, and got to see those awesome kids grow up which was so sweet. In...
Emilia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have used Emilia as a nanny a couple of days a week for almost a year. She has been wonderful! Always on time, they go on fun adventures, and our daughter absolutely loves her asking if it is an "Emilia day" often."
Kathryn W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Julia and I am an art education student and the University of Vermont! I was born and raised in New York City, and have lived in Burlington for the past 3 years.
I love making all kinds of art, swimming, cooking and baking sweet treats, having dance parties, and adventuring outdoors. Im a big hiker and...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Showing 41 - 60 of 60
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Colchester, VT
Kitana H.
5.0
We could not recommend Kitana more highly. She is mature beyond her years and was incredibly sweet with the kids, including an infant. We will definitely be reaching out again.
- Natasha B.
Yoko S.
5.0
We felt so lucky to have Yoko care for our daughter a few days a week last winter while we waited to get into daycare. She was so kind, generous, and caring, our daughter loved spending time with her and we highly recommend Yoko to anyone looking for high quality care and kind attention for their...
- Mike S.
Maureen K.
5.0
She was marvelous. Came right in and was warm and friendly. You can tell she loves children. She was great with communication, on time, and my son took right to her. She also cleaned up which was wonderfully unexpected.
- Care member
Samantha M.
5.0
Samantha has helped me on multiple occasions. She is very dependable and trustworthy. She is creative and my kids love her! I would recommend Samantha time and time again!
- Lydia L.
Morgan M.
5.0
We hired Morgan to transport my 16 year old son back and forth from school, to sports events and more. She's been dependable, on time, she drives well, and she communicates well to let us know of any changes in plan. My son also loves her and I do feel she's brought him out of his shell a bit. I...
- Danielle M.
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
31 things to do when kids say ‘I’m bored’
May 18th, 2023 Few things are more frustrating for a parent or caregiver to hear from a child than the dreaded “I’m bored!” Maybe it’s because we know there’s a pile of pe... Read more
31 DIY teacher gifts that kids can make
April 19th, 2023 Sure, gift cards are nice, but it’s the DIY teacher gifts that usually leave the biggest impression on your child’s teacher. Not only do personalized presen... Read more
Cinco de Mayo for kids: 9 activities for celebrating and learning
April 25th, 2023 What comes to mind when you think of Cinco de Mayo? If you said something along the lines of tacos, guacamole and margaritas, you’d fall in line with the ma... Read more
11 backyard games for kids
March 30th, 2022 Even though the health benefits of outdoor play are well established, sometimes it’s hard to get the kids out of the house to go play. Maybe you just ... Read more
12 fun AANHPI Heritage Month activities for kids
April 13th, 2023 Teaching kids about our nation’s rich diversity of heritages year-round is key to nurturing them to be compassionate and inclusive individuals. Asian Americ... Read more
FAQs for finding a babysitter in Colchester, VT:
How can I find a Colchester babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Colchester, VT 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 28 babysitters in Colchester, VT 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 Colchester, VT?
The average rate for Colchester, VT babysitters on Care.com is $18.43 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 Colchester, VT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Colchester, VT 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.