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60 babysitters are listed in Fairfax, VT
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Fairfax, VT
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alyson. I am a certified elementary teacher and have 15+ years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, and tutor. I have cared for children from the ages of 1-month-old through 18-year-olds including twins and neurodivergent children. I am trained in CPR and have 8 years of experience as lifeguard - I enjoy...
Alyson can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyson is a GEM!! She is fun, trustworthy, and smart - the dream care giver. As a first time mom, I was nervous about the first babysitter. My daughter was 20 months at the time. On Alyson's first visit, I stayed for 30 min to observe. Alyson's warm, playful...
Jennifer F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently have 4 teenagers and am currently a school nurse. I love working with all children from infants to teens.
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Absolutely love animals. Worked as a vet tech before becoming a nurse. Have chickens, cat, dog at home. Let me know if I can help keep your furry or feathered friend company. Also can check in on your home while away. Love gardening, plants, yard work, etc. I look forward to helping you.
Karen R.
Fairfax, VT
$19-20/hr
I have 33 years of school, camp, home care and hospital nursing. I have done pet care, people care and have been a home assistant/ care person during this time. I like to garden , thrift, antique, and help organize.
Jennifer K.
Fairfax, VT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenn and I am 34-years-old. During the week I am a lead infant teacher at a daycare center. I have extensive training, certification, as well as experience working with children from infancy to teenage. I have been babysitting since I was in high school, I have been a nanny to multiple families in Rochester, NY...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I'm a school nurse and love working with special needs and intensive special needs children. It brings joy to my day to make them smile.
1.0
(1)
I have been an oncology nurse for over 20 years. I love making people comfortable and educating them to the best of their ability to learn. I love working with patients and their families.
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia, hospice services & more
I grew up on the East Coast, originating from the state of Connecticut. After graduating college I moved to CO. I lived on the Front Range for 9 years, as well as, Hawaii and now Vermont. In 2018 I received a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus in Special Education from the University of Colorado, Denver....
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Victoria S.
Fairfield, VT
$23-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny with years of experience caring for children. At a young age, I began helping a stay-at-home mom look after her daughter, and as I got older began babysitting many children in my neighborhood! I also have experience working one on one with children as a therapeutic summer camp counselor, working as a...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tori watched our one year old daughter for over a year, until she was 2.5 years old. She was an amazing fit for our family. She watched her about 15 hours per week (11 hours on Tuesdays and 4 hours on Fridays). During their days together she would play with her,...
Shannon F.
Kristen P.
Milton, VT
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi- my name is Kristen! I have have worked as a camp counselor at a ski resort for 3-5-year-old children, as well as working in church ministries for 3-5-year-olds. Both of these positions required designing and leading age appropriate activities for kids, watching children while swimming and other play, preparing snacks, and...
Kristen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids love Kristen. She is fully engaged with them while she is here. She is also great with meals and bedtime. My kids feel safe with her. She is a genuine and kind girl who we trust completely. Highly recommend her!"
Katie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Michelle. I became a nanny two years ago after spending over five years working with toddlers in a licensed childcare center. I have a certificate in Early childhood development, I am CPR and first aid certified, love dogs, and I have experience nannying for twins! I love doing arts/crafts, being outside,...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle was great! She was a summer nanny for our 1 year old twins who are terrors. She was timely, competent and sweet. We have her back as often as we can to sneak out for the day or for dates. She's also great with our 3 1/2 year old. Michelle made time to...
Anna B.
Victoria S.
Fairfield, VT
$15-30/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Worked with Jumpstart as an AmeriCorps member who provided individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success. Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement promoted children's language and literacy skills....
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My first job was babysitting. I love animals, and cooking gourmet food. I'm a very creative person who loves to draw, be outside, and learn new things.
Helen can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Helen is wonderful and has great energy very knowledgeable and is a great nanny!"
Naomi W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Izzy and I am a 22-year-old from Milton, VT. I graduated from Norwich University with my bachelors in Nursing. I officially became an Registered Nurse(RN) in June of 2023. Along with that I am CPR, babysitting, first aid, and LNA certified. I have been working with children since I was 12 years old and it is one of my...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as positive creative & genuine
I like working with kids because They remind us how to let go and have fun
I'm looking for a job that is in a warm inviting environment with a great family
I started working with kids when I was a teenager
In my spare time, I like to create Art and travel in my...
Naomi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Naomi has been so helpful in caring for our 2 year old son during the work week when we visit Stowe. She has brought toys and activities for my son, and has been extremely receptive to his needs such as nap time and food times.
Additionally, she has helped out...
Care member
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Morgan and I am a teacher at Georgia Elementary and Middle School. I have worked in the field of early education for the past 8 years and I have my Masters degree in Education. I am also certified to teach birth- 3rd grade. I am a strong advocate for children and their families and have a passion for...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
My name is Kelsi. I am looking to provide weekend, day-time respite care to 1-2 children or 1 adult. I have 2 children of my own, ages 8 and 11 who must be able to come with me. I hold two associates degrees, one in Human Services and one in Early Childhood Education. I have over a decade of experience with children and adults...
" There can be no keener revelation of society's soul than the way in which it treats it's children."- Nelson Mandela.
I am a mother- our only child has just started his new journey at college to study Psychology. I have 3 years of college where I studied Early Childhood Education and Psychology. I spent 5 years at a...
Hi! My name is Bekah and I'm a freshman at UVM studying to become a speech language pathologist. In the meantime, I'm looking for some part time work helping local families with babysitting during breaks. As an oldest child, I've been looking after my siblings since I could talk, and it's always been my goal to be some kind of...
Rebekah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kaitlyn B.
Saint Albans, VT
$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Kaitlyn but I like to go by Katie! I have 1 years experience with house cleaning. I worked for a self owned cleaning business in Burlington where I cleaned collage sororities and small and large houses.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fairfax, VT
Alyson J.
5.0
Alyson is amazing and we miss her!
We were so nervous to find a babysitter as first time parents, but as soon as we met Alyson, we knew our daughter was in great hands.
Can't recommend her enough!
- Kayce T.
Victoria S.
5.0
Tori watched our one year old daughter for over a year, until she was 2.5 years old. She was an amazing fit for our family. She watched her about 15 hours per week (11 hours on Tuesdays and 4 hours on Fridays). During their days together she would play with her, walk to the park (sometimes twice a...
- Shannon F.
Kristen P.
5.0
My kids love Kristen. She is fully engaged with them while she is here. She is also great with meals and bedtime. My kids feel safe with her. She is a genuine and kind girl who we trust completely. Highly recommend her!
- Katie L.
Michelle M.
5.0
Michelle is a gem of a nanny! She's been with our twin girls from ages 1 to 3 years, so she has experienced a lot of milestones AND meltdowns - and she has dealt with all of these moments with such calmness and care. She takes the girls outside as often as possible, does arts and craft projects with...
- Alyssa L.
Helen L.
5.0
Helen is nothing short of spectacular. She shows up every day to work with our kid A. (from 3 weeks til 3 months) with a smile, a bright attitude, and with professionalism. Helen was so wonderful with our kid, she sang him songs, read him books, and took such a nurturing approach to him. She was...
- Lucy D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fairfax, VT:
How can I find a Fairfax babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fairfax, 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 8 babysitters in Fairfax, VT on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.6. 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 Fairfax, VT?
The average rate for Fairfax, VT babysitters on Care.com is $23.12 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 Fairfax, VT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fairfax, 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.