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Amanda D.

Milford, CT

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
hi my name is amanda to work taking care of children is super sactifactory for me in the process of playing with them taking care of it and guiding them I am going to learn many of them like them I have a lot of years of experience taking care of children about 12 years I do not like technology for them I can't even clean junk...

Jazz B. says "ME AND MY KIDS LOVE HER!! She is so great with my 11 month old daughter and my 12 years old son is happy that we consider her as our family!! She is an...

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Anne B.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Woodbridge, CT

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a dedicated childcare provider with five years of experience, I find great joy in supporting families and providing a reliable childcare solution. My patient and calm demeanor, combined with my creativity and imagination, allows me to connect with children on a deeper level. I prioritize open communication with parents,...

Paul B. says "Anne is very personable, energetic and down to earth. She interacts well with my 3 children; ages 9,7 and 5. She knows how to have a good time with my...

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Christina A.

"A Teacher Affects Eternity, She Never Knows Where Her Influence Stops."

Shelton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Christina - an experienced Elementary School Teacher (K-6) with over 10 yrs of experience working at various grade levels btw K-6. At a very young age, I always knew that my passion in life is working with children. Since I was 12, I nannied and babysat families with a range of 1-6 children with ages ranging from...

Care Member says "Christina watched our twin boys starting when they were 11 months. From the start she was conscientious, caring and responsive to their needs. Taking...

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Hailey L.

About Me!

Orange, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi parents! My name is Hailey , I am looking for a part time babysitting/nannying jobs, While i'm in college. I am CPR certified, have reliable transportation, and have childcare experience for more than 7+ years! I worked in a daycare since I was 16 as a assistant teacher then promoted to a head teacher, I have experience with...

Care Member says "Hailey has been watching our toddler for almost a year now. We’re so glad we found her! Our daughter loves spending time with her and she’s very...

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Desiree R.

Providing Your Kids With A Safe And Fun Experience Away From Home!

West Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as energetic, caring, and outgoing I started working with kids in 8th grade. I like working with kids because l've always been able to easily connect with them, even if they're not warmed up at first yet. I also love the ongoing energy they have most of the time, and their desire to do all things...

Care Member says "Desiree was on time, kind, knowledgeable, has a very caring energy and was a great sitter for our 2.5 year old. We hired Desiree for date night & she...

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Jenniffer F.

About ME!

Ansonia, CT

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a loving and passionate mother of two. Im positive, patient, caring, nurturing and enthusiastic when it comes down to children. With me, your children will always receive the proper care and supervision. I am bilingual and, with the permission of the parents, am willing on teaching Spanish, as for knowing multiple languages...
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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Mariah C.

Part Time Caregiver

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, I'm Mariah! I am an experienced childcare professional looking for a part time summer position while on summer break from my Yale MFA in Acting, but have previously worked as the Learning and Development Manager and Teacher for an early childhood program based on the Reggio Emilia approach. I graduated from Northwestern,...

Care Member says "Mariah is absolutely wonderful and you’re very lucky if she can watch your child! She’s attentive, fun and calm with small children. The best. "

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Olivia D.

Friendly And Active Nanny/sitter With A Flexible Schedule

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am Olivia and I am in my mid twenties. I work in sales so I have a flexible schedule. I live far from family and have extra free time which is why I'm looking for some side work to fill my time. Some of my responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, and providing rides to and from practice. I can also assist with chores,...

Alexandra L. says "Olivia is wonderful!! She babysat for us regularly, helping with before school care, school drop offs, and date nights. She was also our house...

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Shadae H.

Trumbull, CT

3.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 5+ years of experience in both pet and childcare, with over four references available upon request. I'm very friendly, reliable, and have strong communication skills, making it easy to work with both children and parents. I have my own car and have used it for the job, whether it's picking up/dropping off kids, running...

Angela M. says "We hired Shadae to watch our 6,5,3, and 6 week old. While we were on vacation to have some free time. She was always punctual and friendly and my kids...

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Joy E.

Child Care

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
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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Kassidy P.

Milford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Kassidy. I am 25 years old and work as a 911 dispatcher. I currently live in Milford and love it! I'm looking for a part time or full time babysitting job. I am the oldest of 6 brothers and 1 sister, so caring for children comes naturally to me. I previously worked at a day care caring for children ranging from...

Mary G. says "I highly recommend Kassidy to any family looking for a babysitter. She has a natural talent with children and parents can have total peace of mind while...

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Regina L.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Great Opportunity

Milford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Regina I'm from Colombia. I would love to help you! I am very reliable, punctual, flexible and responsible. I love kids and working with them. I have experience as babysitter for more than eight years, especially with newborns and toddlers. In 2016 I took care of a two and a half month old baby boy up until he...

Emily B. says "Regina has been with our family since 2021 and I can’t say enough good things about her. She cares for our daughter as if she is her own, and has been...

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Toni-ann M.

Experienced Pet Caregiver And Babysitter

Milford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Toni. I have a background as a preschool teacher as well as a vet tech and dog groomer. I am currently working on a masters degree so I have taken a lot of time off of work to study and complete a thesis; I have very open availability! I am highly experienced with both animals and children and can provide tons of...

Rob M. says "Toni took extremely great care of my cats and dogs. She was very nice and you can tell she really loves and cared about animals. Highly recommended!"

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Skye B.

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Milford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a 27-year-old artist currently living in Astoria. I love working with young children, and facilitating a fun, safe, and creative environment with them. I have been a babysitter, nanny, and au pair for children for 17 years, and I am in training to become a doula. I love teaching and working with infants and new...

Elizabeth M. says "Skye is a unique, intuitive, and talented nanny. She is disarming with shy or sensitive children, creating an environment of easy calm playfulness. She...

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Catherine C.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Shelton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am an occasional sitter with over 15 years experience, looking for a part time opportunity. I am available for weeknight and weekend babysitting jobs. I have watched children from ages infant to 7 yrs. I love kids and I have 4 of my own. We read, learn, and have fun at the same time.

Briana J. says "Catherine is very caring and treats all her patients like family. I recommend her for any job!"

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Stefanie T.

Milford, CT

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
*Open to drop off care in my home in a beautiful neighborhood and will offer discounted rates for that service* Hello! My name is Stefanie. I am a 38-year-old wife and mom of two and I am currently a preschool teacher at a private school on Westchester and Throughout high school, college, and up until recently I have worked...

Suzanne A. says "I recently interviewed Stefanie for a part-time position for my infant son. She was punctual, professional, and I could see how experienced she is from...

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Mary Kate W.

Milford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am currently a Pediatric RN working on a medicine/cardiology floor. I take care of children of all ages and have 3 years of pediatric RN experience. Prior to that I worked as an RN on an adult orthopedic/ post spine surgery floor for about 3 years. I am looking for per diem/part time work on my days off.

Sandi L. says "I have 9 year old twins and Mary Kate has babysat my children for over 7 years. They absolutely adore her. She plays with the kids and always keeps them...

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Erin A.

Happy, Energetic And Studious College-Aged Helper

Milford, CT

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Erin and I am an undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago. I am an economics student with minors in German, journalism, computer science, and environmental science. I absolutely love school and learning new skills is my passion. Over summer breaks I reside in southern Connecticut with my family, but...

Allison B. says "Erin is an excellent student, is reliable and is great with animals and kids."

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Tamarrah H.

Ansonia, CT

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
Hi everyone! My name is Tamarrah. I have nine years of paid babysitting/nannying experience including children from infants up to teenage years. I absolutely love working with children and seeing how they all develop into their own being. I think it's so special to be a part of a child's life and get to see all that they...

Care Member says "Tamarrah was the best decision we could’ve made for our family. She communicated well with us, always showed up on time and the love she showed for our...

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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

Amanda D.

ME AND MY KIDS LOVE HER!! She is so great with my 11 month old daughter and my 12 years old son is happy that we consider her as our...

- Jazz B.

Anne B.

Anne is very personable, energetic and down to earth. She interacts well with my 3 children; ages 9,7 and 5. She knows how to have a good...

- Paul B.

Christina A.

Christina watched our twin boys starting when they were 11 months. From the start she was conscientious, caring and responsive to their...

- Care member

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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