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Cristina C.

Best Babysitter Ever!

Derby, CT

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! My name is Cristina I'm 22 years old. I just graduated with my bachelors in psychology and am currently am going for my masters in school counseling. I have babysat/nannied various ages and love them all!! I don't mind running errands or taking the kids to their activities. I love animals and don't mind watching them as...

Allison L. says "I highly recommend Christina as she reliable and dependable. I have 3 children ( twins that are 5 and a 6 year old) that are always very excited to see...

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Jessica A.

Derby, CT

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi families! I am currently looking for a long term, consistent part-time/ full-time as well as occasional/date night sitting. I am American Heart Association Heart Saver (AHA) First Aid, CPR/AED Certified. I have my license and my own car with a clean driving record. I have years of experience working with kids varying from...

Care Member says "Jessica is wonderful and my family is so glad we found her! She's very professional, friendly and communicative and my boys had a great time with her...

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Jessica R.

Evening Caregiver

Derby, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
Patient, compassionate babysitter/caregiver with 10+ years of experience caring for children ages newborn to 10+ years old. CPR certified. Bilingual: English and Spanish. Current Nursing Student.
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Tanya S.

Derby, CT

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, personable & understanding. I enjoy working with kids because of their pure innocence & the curiosity of the world. I'm looking for an opportunity that provides me w/ happiness & a healthy environment. I started working w/ kids when I was a teenager as a typical babysitter. I became a...
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Madisyn P.

Madisyn's Bio

Derby, CT

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as very respectful, responsible, and driven I like working with kids because I like to be helpful and to make kids happy I'm looking for a job that helps me to prepare for life a little better, and something that I like doing I started working with kids when I was younger because of family that...
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Josiphina I.

Nanny

Derby, CT

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$17/hr
13 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello there, My name is Josiphina. I am 27 soon to be 28 I am a mom of 4 children 11, 10, 8& 6years old. I have about 14 years plus child care experience, caring for children in and outside of family. I am comfortable caring for multiple children at a time, as well as special needs kids. I at the age of 21 had a son born with a...
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Alexandra A.

Experienced Caregiver

Derby, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello, my name is Alexandra, I have 8 years of experience with child care. I have cared for children from newborn to teens, which I've been doing on-off now for 7 years. I've done agencies in the past. college nannies and private duties, I have worked with special needs children and pretty much can handle any tasks that is...
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Abbie G.

Derby, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Nurturing young minds is my passion. For the past 10 years, I've had the joy of caring for children aged newborn to 11 years old. I find immense satisfaction in fostering their growth through creative activities, educational games, and outdoor play. I am comfortable caring for up to 4 children at a time. My approach is patient,...
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Valerie N.

Part-time Babysitter

Stratford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Valerie, I'm a labor and delivery nurse looking to work overnight as a baby night nurse. Prior to becoming a nurse I nannied for 6 years. I have my Neonatal resuscitation certificate as well as ACLS.

Alondra R. says "Valerie has been my babysitter since 2019 when my boy was only 1 year old. Me and my husband love her as she's helped us so much. She has great skills to...

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Kristina U.

Part-time caregiver available

Trumbull, CT

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Kristina and I am mother of three. I am great with multi-tasking with children. I understand the different needs of children of all ages and am great with providing those needs without the other children feeling neglected. I have 15 years of experience caring for infants and children. I enjoy making children laugh and...

Care Member says "Kristina is the best. She went above and beyond taking care of my granddaughter. She is a very loving and caring person. Always putting my...

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Paige W.

Caring & Energetic Caregiver

Monroe, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am looking for a family to work with and care for! I am 24 years old and just recently graduated from cosmetology school. Before cosmetology school, I career nannied & taught/directed at early childhood schools, I am looking to rejoin the babysitting world on the days I'm not working in the salon. I am energetic, active...

Care Member says "Paige is wonderful! She has excellent communication skills and has been super flexible during a transitionary time for us which has been invaluable....

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Joy M.

Skilled And Spirited Babysitter At Your Service

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello! I live in the Edgewood neighborhood in New Haven. I am a Family Advocate at a local day care. I am available for long-term hire for the afternoons and evenings, and am also available for one-time hire on the weekends. 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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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
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Marilyn M.

West Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as outgoing -warm-friendly I like working with kids because I find their honesty refreshing and their point of views meaningful. I'm looking for a job that I can watch and help a child (children) to grow with a warm caregiver who will listen to them and play with them and guide them to be safe. I...

Care Member says "We were visiting the area from out of town and hired Marilyn for one night. She was extremely accommodating, offering to meet with my family before the...

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Nikki S.

Part Time Babysitter

Milford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
HI! My name is Nikki I'm an elementary school teacher. I'm available for tutoring and child care. I've babysat for numerous families since the age of 15 and I'm eager to offer school support for elementary aged students.

Mark F. says "Nikki was awesome. She came and worked with our son everyday for approximately 3 hours for distance learning for a month. She was always on time. Very...

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Amanda S.

Trumbull, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Over the past decade, I've worked in daycares and within the Fairfield public school system. Currently, I work as a I traveling STEM educator with Mad Science, where I lead fun, hands-on science programs for kids in preschool through 5th grade. I just graduated from Sacred Heart University with a degree in neuroscience Yep,...

Gayle P. says "Amanda was wonderful with our 2 year old son. She kept him entertained for hours while we had to work from home, she is patient, and she is just a joy to...

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Chantel O.

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with three years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's development. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my love for nurturing young minds. I am known for my patient and calm demeanor, which helps me connect with...

Care Member says "💯 ❤️ says it all. ❤️"

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Sonia M.

Milford, CT

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have had experience with children for over 10 years. I've taken care of children for many years. I know what it's like to need someone available and that's why I enjoy babysitting. I live in Milford. I speak fluent Spanish and English. In the past I have tutored children in Spanish and I am willing to do so for your family if...

Care Member says "She's kind, humble, and works hard."

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Pauline C.

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

Seymour, CT

4.1(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been watching children since high school. I did that for three years. After high school, I taught 2 and 3-years-old's in Sunday school. I also worked with a before and after-school program with children (from kindergarten to grade five) for a year (and was the site's leader). After a few years passed, I got married to a...

Doug M. says "We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but...

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Joy E.

Child Care

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I worked with infants and toddlers for the past 15 years. As a mother of 3 children now in their teens, I can attest that I am very experienced in taking care of them. I was also a Sunday school coordinator looking after 2-year-olds for the past 7 years at my church. Patience plus a lot of love are necessary in nurturing a young...

Heewon S. says "We found Joy through care.com for our son (for part-time care between 4-7 months before daycare starts in September) and we are so lucky we did! She is...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.62/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.5

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Derby, CT

Babysitters in Derby, CT are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Cristina C.

I highly recommend Christina as she reliable and dependable. I have 3 children ( twins that are 5 and a 6 year old) that are always very...

- Allison L.

Jessica A.

Jessica is wonderful and my family is so glad we found her! She's very professional, friendly and communicative and my boys had a great time...

- Care member

Valerie N.

Valerie has been my babysitter since 2019 when my boy was only 1 year old. Me and my husband love her as she's helped us so much. She has...

- Alondra R.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Derby, CT:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Derby, 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 8 babysitters in Derby, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Derby, CT babysitters on Care.com is $21.62 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 Derby, 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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