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Sherese R.

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Hello Parents, Summer availability below. My name is Sherese. I'm a substitute teacher/paraprofessional, and I will be able to help your child/dren. If your child is staying home due to Covid or sickness and you need help with their school work, etc. Bright, bubbly, energetic, cheerful, reliable, and responsible individual,...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Sherese care for our son, L, while we were visiting, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the...

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Dustina A.

House Cleaner/Organizer/Babysitter

Ansonia, CT

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
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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Elizabeth B.

Elizabeth

North Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
As the oldest of seven, I naturally became the go-to babysitter in my family, which inspired me to pursue childcare professionally. Over the past decade, I have nannied for multiple families, worked in children's clothing stores, and led both a 2-year-old and a preschool 3's classroom at two different daycares. My experience...

Dawn L. says "You can't get any better than Elizabeth to care for your children. She cared for our kids for over 7years and she is still close with both kids now that...

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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
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Jennice D.

Responsible Yet Fun Caregiver

West Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am a 45-year-old mother of 3. I have worked with children for most of my adult life. I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I previously owned my own home daycare and have worked in various elementary schools supporting both typical and children with special needs. My school background has provided me with...

Katie S. says "Jenny has been with our family since our daughter was 6 weeks old. In these last 18 months she has been a beyond amazing care provider and friend to our...

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Ellie W.

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ellie, and I'm a dedicated and enthusiastic childcarer with 8 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. Currently, I'm 21 years old and pursuing my graduate studies and UPenn, which equips me with excellent problem-solving skills and a patient, understanding approach. I am comfortable preparing...

Kevin E. says "Ellie is the best! My kids are constantly telling my wife and I to go on a date night so Ellie can come play with them. We haven't heard that with anyone...

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Kelly M.

Looking To Fill In As Needed

Seymour, CT

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I'm 29 years of age with 12 years of experience working with young children and it is truly a passion to me. I want to express my interest in bringing my experience and education as an educator to your children and family. I have 4 years of experience in a childcare center and 8 years of experience as a full time nanny/house...

Blake K. says "Kelly was wonderful with my children! She even came early and kept the children entertained the entire night. She is a joy to have in our home and we can't...

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Giovanna N.

Wallingford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Hello! My name is Giovanna and a mother of 3 beautiful babies. I'm currently working in corporate and really looking to come home and be a stay at home mom with my two youngest. We will need some additional income so I'm looking to come back to my roots of childcare. I nannied for 14 years and my maternal instincts were born...

Amanda M. says "Giovanna is great, a lovely person to have in your home and watching your kids. Dependable, friendly, kind, patient and considerate."

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Chantel O.

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Glennda M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is Glennda, and I bring over 22 years of experience working with young children, primarily from birth to 5 years old. I've served as both a Private Childcare Provider and an Early Childhood Educator, with a deep commitment to supporting children's growth and development in safe, nurturing environments. I received...

Christina S. says "Glennda is the best nanny we could have ever asked for! She took excellent care of our children for two years. She has a wealth of experience and...

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Hailey L.

About Me!

Orange, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Halley G.

Part-time And Full-Time Care Giver

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
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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Joy E.

Child Care

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
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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Kaleeswari R.

Cheshire, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I have two kids that are all grown up of my own and love taking care of the small ones.

Manuel B. says "We exchanged numbers and are still looking and exploring how to satisfy our family needs We love the fact that she does little things around the house"

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Ntombikwanele M.

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Greetings to all families needing help with their little ones. my name is Siba, I describe my personality as ambitious, generous, thoughtful, creative, enthusiastic, trustworthy, confident, considerate, energetic, and compassionate I like working with kids because I enjoy life's simple pleasures, that it's good to be curious...

Care Member says "Wow, she is so great thank you. You are such a sweet girl"

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Stacey D.

Part-time Caregiver Available

New Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I have been caring for children for approximately 10 years. For the first few years, I spent my summers caring for my younger family members. While I attended college, I held various jobs caring for the children of several of my professors. I also have experience during my undergrad studies tutoring elementary and middle-school...

Jaya V. says "Stacey has worked for me for several months in the past year, helping me with housework (meal prep, laundry etc) and babysitting. She has been dependable...

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Maddy E.

Full-Time Summer Caregiver

Woodbridge, CT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Maddy, and I'm a full-time graduate student at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a Master's in Social Work to provide therapy for children, adults, and families. Before starting my graduate studies, I worked in medical advertising and neuropsychology. I'm now seeking a full-time nannying position for the summer...

Jennifer K. says "Maddie is an amazing babysitter. She is energetic, smart and very dependable. I trust her completely with the care of my 6 year old son. "

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Cassandra S.

Educator And Caretaker

North Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Cassie, an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) at Alice Peck Learning Center. I work with kiddos (from ages 3-5) with autism, speech and language delays, emotional disturbances and intellectual disabilities. Before this, I taught at the Foote School for four years as an associate teacher in fourth and fifth grade....

Alice G. says "Cassie very quickly got to know my kids. She was very engaging, goofy, and fun, and played with them. She was punctual and able to balance being playful...

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Regina E.

Seeking A Part Or Full Time Nanny Position

Northford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a Mother of 2 girls 22 & 25 years old. I have experience as a nanny and working with children in daycare centers and preschools. I have a CPR/first aid certificate. Fully vaccinated and flu shot. Excellent references available upon request. I'm okay with dogs as I have 2 lovable Labs myself. But I am allergic to cats and...

Michelle S. says "Regina is the best. She watched our daughter from when she was 5 months old on. She is caring, calming, and receptive to family needs. She is also just...

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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 family in your area
Craft assistance
Hello families, I'm available to join your village as a nanny! My aim is to become a responsible & loving member of your circle of support & hopefully make your lives easier. I live in the Edgewood neighborhood in New Haven. 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 posted rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hamden, CT

Babysitters in Hamden, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Sherese R.

We had the pleasure of having Sherese care for our son, L, while we were visiting, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience....

- Care member

Dustina A.

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....

- Haley S.

Elizabeth B.

You can't get any better than Elizabeth to care for your children. She cared for our kids for over 7years and she is still close with both...

- Dawn L.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Hamden, CT

The average rate for babysitters in Hamden, CT on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of November 2026. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.
Finding a babysitter in Hamden, CT often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 40 babysitters in Hamden, CT, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.
Babysitters in Hamden, CT offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.
When choosing a babysitter in Hamden, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.
Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Hamden.
How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Hamden offer flexible or same-day availability.

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