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60 babysitters are listed in Granby, CT
The average rate is $16/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Granby, CT
Susanne S.
East Granby, CT
$22-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced and enthusiastic child care provider, having over 20 years experience. I started babysitting as a teenager and just took it up again several years ago. I have worked for all kinds of families and taken care of all kinds of children; challenging and with disabilities. I am responsible, hardworking, caring,...
Susanne can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's great with my kids and very flexible thankfully because my schedule changes week to week. My kids love Sue and we have built a great relationship with her over the years. She has been to all of their birthday parties and will remain a part of the family for...
Steve L.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Katerina! I am 19 years old and I am looking for a nannying/ babysitter job. I have 6 years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks- 12 years old. I graduated with my degree for Early Education and Care and I am now a certified teacher and care giver! I have a clean driving record and reliable transportation. I...
Katerina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She loves children. Enjoys playing with them and teaching new things to them."
Melissa F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- I love getting outdoor time whenever possible
- I enjoy doing arts and crafts
- My caregiving approach focuses on understanding and respecting children's emotions while setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries with them
- I have a 2-year-old daughter that would need to come with me most days. She is very sweet and loves...
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Joy was a fabulous care giver for our 18 month old son, C. She was punctual, dependable, and fun! Joy's experience and background in daycare really showed when she was watching C.! She came up with engaging, age appropriate, activities and communicated clearly and...
Caitlin K.
5.0
(2)
I am the mother of 3 kids - 27, 21 and almost 19 yrs. old. I am employed as Dental Assistant in Avon. Besides bringing up my kids - I work with the kids at my dental office. Used to supervise kids in WH gym, while moms exercised. I also babysit my co-workers' children. I used to be a nurse in Ukraine. Willing to help with some...
Svetlana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Svetlana has been looking after my two children some afternoons with kindness, playfulness, and energy. We look forward to having her as part of our child care team for a long time to come! "
Alison R.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kaylee! I'm so excited to spend time with your children while you work, relax on vacation, have a date night or just need a day out of the house.
I have over 17 years of experience babysitting children ages 0-12 years old. I love spending time outside, exploring, crafting, reading and playing games together. Sitting...
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kaylee is so great with our two girls (ages 2 and 4). They adore her. Kaylee is also very professional and cleans up after the kids which is super helpful. "
Heather Q.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Faith a 29-year-old. I am very active and outdoorsy person. I have many years of experience with all sizes and behaviors of dogs and cats. I have 3dogs & 4cats one of my dogs has epilepsy. I've had dogs & cats all my life with all different needs. I have been to many dog obedient schools an have obtained the skills to walk...
Faith can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Faith has been walking my golden retriever for three years on the days I work. She is reliable, flexible, and I can tell my dog has gotten her extra energy out by the time I get home! "
Juliane C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Kelly! I first began working with children as a student at the University of Connecticut, where I studied Early Childhood Development and Education, and completed my first student teaching practicums. I loved being immersed in the wonder, curiosity, and playfulness of a child's world, and have enjoyed many years of...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelly worked for us dropping our kids off at school in the morning. She was always punctual and completely reliable. The kids loved her and she was great with them. She moved out of state, otherwise she would still be happy to have her working for us. "
Laura K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I've worked with children for over 10 years from in a camp setting to classroom. I've also worked in a group home setting with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. I'm available after 5 p.m. during the week and the weekends.
Lori can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very professional and communicative. Have hired several times would highly recommend."
Earl W.
Jamiyla C.
Bloomfield, CT
$21-29/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved children even when I was still a child myself. After school when I was in 5th grade, I used to watch my principal's son. I first started to get paid for babysitting, is when I was 13. I then started spending my summers and even my winter breaks watching over a 6-year-old girl while her mother was away at work....
Jamiyla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Jamiyla for years and she has always been kind and loving to everyone she comes across, and she will strive to treat your kids the same. She is great at detail and remembering what needs to get done. She has experience watching kids, young and old, and...
Leandra G.
Caroline G.
Windsor, CT
$28-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Caroline and I've babysat & nannied all age groups for over 9 years.
Childcare is a passion of mine and I bring my creativity & positive energy into my work. I realize how integral the early stages of life are, and how much of an impact we can have on our youth through our actions, language, and responses. I am a...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline is caring, responsible, trustworthy and creative. She incorporates outdoor play when weather permits, sharing her love for nature. She can handle all the fun of a newborn (spit up, bottles and naps) and can keep older/more active kids engaged and...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, (I am vaccinated) I have experience caring for children of all ages. I previously wanted to become a Kindergarten teacher, but due to life decisions and covid I've decided to pursue other options. while caring children I have also started a pet care business where I care for any animal whether its horses or dogs, walks or...
Bella can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Bella has been a wonderful sitter for my 4 year old boy. Before hiring her I spoke with several references who put my mind at ease about her trustworthiness and reliability. My son instantly took a liking to Bella and she is able to keep up with his boundless...
Jennifer F.
Caitlynn B.
Windsor Locks, CT
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.7
(6)
Hello Families,
My name is Caitlynn, you can call me Caity , if you would like. I am 21 with CPR and first aid certification as well as my own car and a CLEAN record. I would describe myself as a compassionate, patient, loving, loyal, and dedicated person. Family and friends have described me as self-motivated, reliable, and...
Caitlynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Cait is wonderful to work with. She keeps me updated the whole time she’s babysitting and is really great with my son. Highly recommend her for your babysitting needs!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I've worked summer camps, taught 3rd and 4th grade, worked in a daycare with kids from 6 weeks to school age. I've helped with distance learning for 4 children. I've babysat for up to 6 children at a time! The families I babysit for have had me come over for the past 4 years...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth watched all three of our children and was great. My 1.5-year-old always cries when we leave, and she settled him quickly. I would (and plan to) hire her again and I'd also recommend her to other families in the area."
Katie B.
Sarah D.
North Granby, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Compassionate And Fun-Loving Caregiver Who Loves Working With Children!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah. I am a Nanny/babysitter who truly loves working with children! I have had over 10 years of experience in childcare, successfully working with children of all ages, from infants to toddlers, to school age children as well. To name a few of my greatest qualities, I am reliable and fun-loving, intelligent...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I had a chance to interview Sarah on the phone for a nanny position (didn't get the opportunity to hire her ultimately), but it was a pleasure speaking with her. In all her written messages and on the phone, Sarah was professional and had a kind, calm demeanor. She...
Alicia F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have past experience with children of multiple ages, from 2 months - 13 years old. During my time (Tallahassee, FL) I worked in childcare settings in churches, restaurants for date nights, homes for groups of families and the typical in-home childcare.
I graduated from Florida State University in April 2016 with my degree...
Clarissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Clarissa was so great! She managed my rowdy 3 kids without missing a beat. She is very good at holding those important boundaries and I felt so safe and comfortable leaving my kids in her hands. Would definitely recommend!"
Jaci C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emily! I am a recent graduate from Springfield College and first-year grad student at The University of Connecticut studying speech-language pathology! I have been working professionally with children, primarily those with special needs, since high school and I absolutely love it. I've gotten lots of experience with...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I'm a new mom and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I hired Emily to help me with my 5 month old and she was amazing with her. She catered to both of our needs and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend Emily to watch your babies:)"
Melissa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I've always had a love for animals but with my two, very skittish cats, and my dog who is now long gone, I have a a lack of animal love in my life! I would love to care for yours and fill the void that I have. I have cared for dogs, cats, rats, and other animals as a side "job" for MANY years now. I've worked with over a...
Brittany can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Dianne R.
Weatogue, CT
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a degree in education and psychology. I have been a substitute teacher after having been employed as a resource tutor (working with children who have learning differences) for over 12 years, with the Farmington school system. I am comfortable tutoring elementary school age children.
Jessica B.
East Granby, CT
$36/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi everybody! My names Jessica and I've been babysitting for over 7 years now, I have plenty experience and love what I do. I have a reliable minivan if transportation is needed. I'm a lover of all animals and a non smoker. Please feel free to start a chat with me, my hours and pay are flexible!
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alicia A.
Suffield, CT
$14-25/hr
COR & First Aid trained
3 years working with children diagnosed diagnosed with autism and Down syndrome
8 years in the mental health/ addiction field
On/off babysitter since I was 14 years old- the most, four children at a time
Currently work at Hartford hospital caring for patients in the nursing department
Alicia can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Granby, CT
Susanne S.
5.0
Sue is absolutely amazing! Sue has been with us for just under 2 years and she has become part of our family. She is so dependable, a great communicator, she is thoughtful and loves our boys (and our fur baby too!)
Sue is always looking for ways to complete small tasks for us that help us our...
- Heather C.
Katerina R.
5.0
She loves children. Enjoys playing with them and teaching new things to them.
- Melissa F.
Joy K.
5.0
Joy was a fabulous care giver for our 18 month old son, C. She was punctual, dependable, and fun! Joy's experience and background in daycare really showed when she was watching C.! She came up with engaging, age appropriate, activities and communicated clearly and effectively with us. C. loved his...
- Caitlin K.
Svetlana S.
5.0
Svetlana has been looking after my two children some afternoons with kindness, playfulness, and energy. We look forward to having her as part of our child care team for a long time to come!
- Alison R.
Kaylee G.
5.0
Kaylee was fantastic with our 21 month old. She played with her and took her for walks while we got to enjoy the beach. She was great and we will be calling her again when we are back in the area!
- Jennifer B.
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How can I find a Granby babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Granby, CT?
The average rate for Granby, CT babysitters on Care.com is $16.23 per hour as of June 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 Granby, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Granby, CT 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.