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60 babysitters are listed in Groton, CT
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Groton, CT
Hi everyone! I understand how hard distance learning can be for kiddos and adults so I'd thought I'd offer tutoring services. I'm in school to become an educator and I currently work over in Ledyard as an instructional support aide! I can help with reading, writing, and math work, all grade levels, all learning styles. I've been...
Mariah M.
Groton, CT
$10-15/hr
I love animals! I have two Great Danes of my own! I can provide pet sitting in your home. I am also willing to walk your dog while you are at work during the week.
Mariah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Topaz B.
Groton, CT
$15-20/hr
Hello! I am a 21-year-old individual who's also in the Army National Guard, looking to provide the best care to you and your loved ones as much as possible!
Topaz can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I am a mama myself, and I have over 15 years of experience in babysitting, lifeguarding, and teaching swim lessons. I was also a nanny in Valencia, Spain, and I can help with anything from Spanish language tutoring, to swim lessons, to travel, to meal prep, and Housekeeping. I am CPR, AED, first aid, and Lifeguard certified.
I am a mama myself, and I have over 15 years of experience in babysitting, lifeguarding, and teaching swim lessons. I was also a nanny in Valencia, Spain, and I can help with anything from tutoring, to swim lessons, to travel, to meal prep, and Housekeeping. I am CPR, AED, first aid, and Lifeguard certified.
Keeley can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Ashley T.
Groton, CT
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 5+ years experience in childcare, and I'm a certified elementary school teacher! This summer I'm working as a tutor for the summer school within my district.
Ashley T.
Groton, CT
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5+ years of experience in child care. I am a certified elementary school teacher! I believe full heartedly in play-based learning, and would love to bring this into your home!
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Fatima! I have been babysitting for a while now. Starting with my own siblings. I truly enjoy interacting with kids and making their day brighter. I am currently a senior at the University of Connecticut. I am majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences. Therefore, I understand how important it is to foster...
Fatima can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was so nice and careful to my 2 year old."
Nisa G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children of all ages and creating fun ways to engage their imagination! I have worked with children of all ages since I was 15 years old, as a babysitter, private tutor, and a camp counselor at the Thames Valley Music School's Arts Camp, where I introduced children ages 5-13 to various types of the arts...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Kelly watched our three young sons while I attend college at night every Tuesday. Our children's ages are 5 1/2, 2 1/2, and 1. Our oldest has high functioning Autism, and she was wonderful with home her level OS Patience is truly amazing. Our boys would run to her...
Alacia C.
Dawn V.
Waterford, CT
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Amazing, Caring Full Time Nanny Ready To Care For Your Children And Family
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
hello there, thank you for viewing my profile fI am mom of two adult sons in their early thirties and I have grandchildren., They are my world! I have been in the child care field for over 34 . I had a small in home daycare when my boys were little. I worked in child care centers and have many years growing with families and...
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Dawn is excellent in many ways. She is wonderful with kids and cares with her whole heart. She builds relationships with every child she has taken care of and teaches them right from wrong. She is also very organized."
Tammy S.
5.0
(1)
Hello there!
I began my babysitting career by taking a course offered by my home town of Waterford, CT which taught safety measures, mindful ways of having fun with kids, as well as first aid. I've provided long-term services for families with children from 6 months to 9 years, and am super comfortable with children of all ages...
Audrey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Dependable, patient, professional"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student from New Hampshire going to school for education. I have babysat for a few families since their kids were born to now, 1-12 years old. I love watching children learn and play and facilitating that, part of the reason for my love of teaching. I am fun and outgoing , creative, reliable, honest, and caring. I...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Morgan as our summer nanny while she was in Colorado to take care of our almost 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son. She was an absolute pleasure to have as a part of our family - it went way too fast! She is creative, punctual, fun, and open to...
Alexis H.
Elizabeth B.
Mystic, CT
$15-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am CPR and First Aid certified as well as Med certified.
I am currently working in a daycare as a Head Toddler Teacher, and I plan on leaving do work for a family instead. While working at a daycare I have Learned Curriculum and can implement that into your child's everyday activities as well as crafts, and outside play. I...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She is awesome with kids and has two of her own"
Riley H.
Gianna P.
New London, CT
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a nanny for three separate infants. The first was a little girl, but she got accepted into day care at about 9 months of age. However, I found my time there to be very rewarding and I learned a lot. I worked from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. , and I also did some light housework. I would dress the baby, feed her, play...
Gianna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gianna is an absolutely wonderful nanny and person. She has been nannying for our son for ~10 months, and we couldn't have asked for a better caregiver. She is reliable, loving, energetic, kind, flexible, thoughtful, the list goes on and on. We are beyond sad to...
Lindsay R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lisa and I am a child caregiver, mature retired registered nurse looking to babysit for infants and children. I am available on a full-time basis and will work with your schedule. Thank you
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa is a huge part of our family, and we're so sad to see her go! She's been with us for almost three years since our first son was 8 weeks old. Lisa is wonderful with children, and she's an RN so we felt super safe to leave our children with her. She is loving,...
Julia L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a veterinary med student working toward my doctorate, and a have my veterinary nursing certification already. Big animal lover. I love animals of all types and sizes, from domestic to exotic, and am comfortable caring for them all. I am also able to do nail trims and baths. Animal CPR certified
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Julia did a wonderful job with my little guy, Newton! She has a great way with animals and, in no time, they were snuggling on the couch like old friends. I would most certainly hire her again!"
Kelly P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Tammy. My love of animals and the importance of their care and well being are extremely important to me. I have been very fortunate to always have pets in my life. I have 2 fur babies of my own who are everything to me. Animals innocence and the love that they give is unconditional. We are the ones that they...
Tammy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
4.3
(8)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Torre. I started my childcare journey when I was very young. I would babysit my cousins and the neighborhood children starting at the age of 12. I have always been incredibly maternal and I feel that truly shows in my care. Throughout the years, I have furthered my training by completing a number of childcare and...
Torre can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Torre cares for my 5 year old daughter occasionally, and soon care for my newborn. My daughter always asks for Torre to come over and play, she absolutely loves her! She ALWAYS shows up on time, if not early, the house looked better than when I left it. She is so...
Candace B.
5.0
(5)
Hello! My name is Amanda. I have 6 years of experience. I can help you where needed. I would call myself a mothers helper. As I like to say, every mother could use another mother to help them. I am trustworthy and considerate. I can't wait to meet you and make your life easier!
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"I have known Amanda and her family for 15 years. She has a wonderful personality and good character. I have watched her mature over the years and she has become a lovely young woman. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Leah and am 27 years old. I have been working as a babysitter/nanny for about 12 years. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I love being outdoors and staying active. I enjoy doing crafts with kids and teaching them new things. I have my own car and available for before and aftercare. I am comfortable with...
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Groton, CT
Fatima S.
5.0
She was so nice and careful to my 2 year old.
- Nisa G.
Kelly E.
5.0
Kelly watched our three young sons while I attend college at night every Tuesday. Our children's ages are 5 1/2, 2 1/2, and 1. Our oldest has high functioning Autism, and she was wonderful with home her level OS Patience is truly amazing. Our boys would run to her as soon as she walked through the...
- Alacia C.
Dawn V.
5.0
Dawn is excellent in many ways. She is wonderful with kids and cares with her whole heart. She builds relationships with every child she has taken care of and teaches them right from wrong. She is also very organized.
- Tammy S.
Audrey T.
5.0
Dependable, patient, professional
- Care member
Morgan C.
5.0
We hired Morgan to watch our our 18 mo and 6 yo. Our whole family was so sad to see her go when her classes were back in session. Morgan is energetic, kind, and engages very well with children. We have had a few sitters this past year and Morgan is, by far, one of our absolute favorites! Will be...
- Nathan G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Groton, CT:
How can I find a Groton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Groton, 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 47 babysitters in Groton, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Groton, CT?
The average rate for Groton, CT babysitters on Care.com is $16.96 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 Groton, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Groton, 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.
Ratings for Groton, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Groton, CT are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.