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Cristina C.

Best Babysitter Ever!

Derby, CT

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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 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
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Alexandra A.

Experienced Caregiver

Derby, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Jessica A.

Part Time Sitter

Derby, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Grocery shopping
Hi families! I am currently looking for a long term, consistent full-time as well as occasional/date night sitting. *also open to summer babysitting* 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...
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Madisyn P.

Madisyn's Bio

Derby, CT

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Kelly H.

Outgoing And Caring Caregiver

Derby, CT

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With 10+ years of experience and a passion to one day be an educator, I'm a nanny who loves children and helping them grow everyday! I have reliable transportation and take the safety of transporting your young ones with the utmost seriousness. I'm CPR and first aid certified through the Red Cross. My experience ranges from...
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Cristina B.

Derby, CT

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Cristina , and I'm a 25-year-old early childhood educator with a passion for helping young children learn, grow, and thrive. I've been teaching2-year-olds for the past two years and have been working with children in various settings since high school. My experience includes volunteering at my high school's...
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Keona Marie G.

Your New Favorite Sitter/Nanny

New Haven, CT

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hey there! I'm Keona! When I'm not working towards my junior year of getting my bachelors in cybersecurity , I'm working with kids! From my 5 years of theatre coaching children to my past 2 years of babysitting or nannying for over 13 families, I've proven myself to be a reliable, dedicated and fun caregiver! No matter if your...

Care Member says "My wife and I hired Keona after meeting her at the Arts and Ideas festival and she has been such a blessing for our family. I’m unsure if I am able to...

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Katelyn P.

After School And Date Night Babysitter!

Orange, CT

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Katelyn and I live in Orange Ct and I have cared for several different types of infants, children, teens and Adults. I have a lot of experience taking care of typical children as well as children who have disabilities. I have worked as a summer camp counselor for the past three years and have enjoyed every...

Linda L. says "Katelyn has been an amazing help for me and my girls! She has assisted throughout the past couple with my 3 kids. I have a 1 year old, a 3 year old, and a...

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Pauline C.

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

Seymour, CT

4.1(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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Rebecca C.

Early Childhood Education Major With 3 Years Of Experience, Looking For Babysitting Opportunities.

Ansonia, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Since I was 15, I have been caring for children ages 7 and under. I've been a babysitter, tutor, a counselor and teachers-aide in a preschool. I am currently a assistant teacher. I love reading, singing, and doing crafts. I have a bachelor degree in early childhood education, as well!

Emily L. says "Becca was great with our baby! She showed up early, comforted our fussy little boy and got him to nap almost immediately (we can never get him to nap), was...

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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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Annalee R.

Part-Time Babysitter

Monroe, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi I graduated from Rollins college in Winter Park, FL where I majored in Elementary Education. I interned in a 4th grade classroom for five weeks and a Kindergarten classroom for nine weeks. I have experience with babysitting children from ages 10 months-14. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and was a camp counselor for...

Alyssa A. says "Annie has been with our family for six months and has been such a blessing! I started a new position needing extra help with my four young children and...

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Paige W.

Caring & Energetic Caregiver

Monroe, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Adalis O.

Bridgeport, CT

3.5(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Adalis. I been babysitting kids since my sophomore year of high school so I have at least 4 years of experience. I am CPR certified so I know what to do in case of an emergency. I'm looking to work full time or part time babysitting for a family and grow to become part of your family. I love kids. I babysat kids...

Liceth P. says "Open to learn family lifestyle, very caring, always on time, my baby was a newborn when she first babysit and she had all the basis to take care of her....

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Allison T.

Babysitter

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm Allison, a graduate student at Yale working on my degree in Public Health. I babysat in high school and occasionally through college. I also spent a summer as a camp counselor for ages 4-13. I'm great with crafts and games that will keep your child entertained. I can also help with schoolwork and reading. I used...

Care Member says "Allison is great! She did a lot of activities with my son all week. He had a lot of fun. She was vsry reliable and communicative with me throughout the...

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Chantel O.

Hi My Name Is Chantel And I Would Love To Work With You!

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Dustina A.

House Cleaner/Organizer/Babysitter

Ansonia, CT

4.9(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.75/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Derby, CT

Babysitters in Derby, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 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.

Keona Marie G.

My wife and I hired Keona after meeting her at the Arts and Ideas festival and she has been such a blessing for our family. I’m unsure if I...

- Care member

Katelyn P.

Katelyn has been an amazing help for me and my girls! She has assisted throughout the past couple with my 3 kids. I have a 1 year old, a 3...

- Linda L.

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 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 Derby, CT babysitters on Care.com is $22.75 per hour as of June 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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