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Hailey C.

Higganum, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I love interacting and caring for children. I have a lot of experience as I have been a lifeguard for the past 2 summers where I would guard the East Haddam Rec Dept. summer camp as well as a ski instructor for 3 years for children ages 4-6 at Mt. Snow in VT. Additionally I have babysat a few different families in the area....

Jennifer E. says "Hailey has been caring for my son when I go to work until he gets on the school bus. She has always been punctual even with such an early start and so...

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Ani G.

Anastasia (Ani)

Higganum, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I like working with kids because I believe that influences build the foundation for what people become and I'm honored to be a part of that foundation. Every child I work with makes me a better and more well rounded human being. I gain joy out of helping children achieve their goals and watching them grow. I'm looking for a...
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Megan B.

Higganum, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Megan and I am from Higganum CT and I currently work as a Young Toddler teacher at an Early Learning Center. I have worked with children for about 12 years. I have worked in many different settings, including at home nannying, camp counselor, early childhood education at a learning center, etc. I have worked very...
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Kerri M.

Higganum, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked in the Madison Public School System for 13 years as a Paraprofessional with special needs students. For the last 6 years I have also been a nanny for 3 children after school. Prior to that I worked as a companion & homemaker for almost 2 years. Please reach out to me if you think I would me a good match. Thank...
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Mckenzie F.

Nanny Available

Moodus, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Experienced caregiver with many references! I would love to chat with you to see if our schedules align!

Justin K. says "Mckenzie is amazing and is fantastic with our youngest, 18 months old. Fun, caring, smart and keen as a mom, she knows what it takes to be a great...

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Ashleigh F.

Stay-At-Home Mom

East Hampton, CT

4.3(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi families! I am a compassionate nanny who has cared for children ages newborn-12 years old for about 20 years. I have the ability to manage multiple children at a time, as well as caring for my own children. I love multitasking, and I get more done when I have a lot of things going on at the same time. I love caring for kids...

Jessica H. says "Ashleigh watched my four children along with her own son. She is a very reliable and dependable sitter arrived on time drove in the snow and was very...

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Kelsey M.

Caring Sitter Looking To Make A Difference

Moodus, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am 25 years old. I am looking for babysitting, nannying, or pet sitting jobs. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a member of the Honors College, I was one of only 58 students nationwide to be awarded the highly prestigious Scholarship in 2022. My...

Adam J. says "Kelsey was a caring and knowledgeable nanny for my 6-year-old daughter. My daughter has ADD and autism. She isn't as easy to supervise as the average child....

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Rachel C.

Fun Loving Nanny

Chester, CT

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
As a childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and making a positive impact on their lives. I have a friendly and approachable personality, and I am patient and calm under pressure. When communicating with parents about their child's day or any issues that...

Caitlin J. says "Hired Rachel Rachel is a very punctual, reliable and fun nanny that I'd recommend to anyone. My child absolutely loved her! She's also great with...

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Rory M.

Loving Babysitter That Radiates Positivity

Madison, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a kind and caring babysitter who never leaves the house without a smile. I have 8 years of experience, beginning back when I was 15 when I started babysitting. Throughout my time with children, I have sat for over 20 families. I have also been a full-time and part-time nanny for 4 years total. For two years I was a teacher...

Kelly S. says "Rory was wonderful with my daughter. The first time we met, Rory got right down to my daughter's level and started to play with her. Rory was so caring and...

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Niya E.

I Am A College Student Looking For Work While I'm Home On Break!

Middletown, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a recent psychology grad from Worcester State University and am looking for night or weekend babysitting/ care giving as I am in between undergrad and grad school. I have experience with children ages 3 months-17 years old. I have also worked with adults and elderly in rehabilitation and nursing homes. I have experience...
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Alison R.

Fun, Energetic, Fun-Loving 28-Year Old Madison Sitter For Part-Time & Occasional Sitting

Madison, CT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have taken an interest very early on in children, going back to my preschool and volunteering my time. I have volunteered at both the CT Food Bank and at the Madison Senior center. I have baby-sat for three wonderful girls, and occasionally for two boys, as well as for neighbors and several other baby-sitting and nanny jobs. I...

Kristen K. says "Ali is a reliable, responsible babysitter who my kids adore. I trust her completely and would highly recommend her as a babysitter. She takes her role...

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Courtney W.

Killingworth, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I have loved working with kids since I was a kid. I have cousins who are 7 and 9 years younger than me and once they were born I wanted to be able to babysit for them. When I turned 12 was old enough to take the babysitting course our local rec department offered and after that I took every opportunity to babysit. I started by...
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Sydney B.

Madison, CT

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'm going into my senior year at Sacred Heart University and live in madison ct! My classes are online right now so my schedule is very open. I have been babysitting for around 5 years along with being a counselor at summer camps before that. I am studying to be a pediatrician so I love kids and want to continue working with...
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Melissa P.

Part Time Caregiver, Let Me Help You

Chester, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 3 children of my own ages 22, 19, 13. 2 girls and a boy. Ive been babysitting since I was 13 yrs old I still do. I love children a looking for a nanny position. I miss the younger years with my kids. I feel like being with Kids keeps you young and active.
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Julia D.

Madison, CT

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I am Julia! I am looking for nannying and or babysitting positions for this fall. I am a recent college graduate who has babysitting/nannying experience, have grown up with younger family members, and worked at a daycare in high school. I love kids, have a car, can cook, am comfortable with pets, and have flexible hours!...
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Gabriella A.

Baby Sitter

Middletown, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello families! My name is Bella, I am 20 years old. I am a sophomore in college. I have 4 years of experience. I started babysitting and doing swimming lessons when I was in high school. I love caring for babies and kids. I have a SUV car so I can help with travel if necessary.
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Tricia D.

Former Kindergarten Teacher Nanny

Middletown, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am very enthusiastic, patient, silly, and I get along very well with children. I am very responsible, organized and arrive in a timely fashion. I think that babysitting should include a lot of fun for the children while still abiding to their regular routine and house rules. I've been working with children since I was 16. I...
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Madelyn K.

East Hampton, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello families! I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology at UConn. I have extensive experience in childcare and special needs care which I have gained through my experience in roles as an infant and toddler teacher in a daycare setting, as a babysitter for a range of ages, and as a caretaker for individuals...
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Juliana L.

Moodus, CT

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
Hello, I'm Juliana and I am 25 years old. I live in Moodus, CT. I am a newly licensed Occupational therapy assistant and recent graduate from Goodwin University. For the past 5 years, I had worked for a local daycare with children who are 6 weeks to 13 years old. My main job working at the daycare was the Toddler room teacher.
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Lauren M.

Babysitter/Tutor

Middletown, CT

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am 31 years old and have an elementary education degree from Central Connecticut State University. I have known my entire life that I wanted to work with children so I have been volunteering in schools, babysitting, and working as a camp counselor all throughout high school and even afterwards. I went on to be an...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Higganum, CT

Babysitters in Higganum, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Hailey C.

Hailey has been caring for my son when I go to work until he gets on the school bus. She has always been punctual even with such an early...

- Jennifer E.

Mckenzie F.

Mckenzie is amazing and is fantastic with our youngest, 18 months old. Fun, caring, smart and keen as a mom, she knows what it takes to be a...

- Justin K.

Ashleigh F.

Ashleigh watched my four children along with her own son. She is a very reliable and dependable sitter arrived on time drove in the snow and...

- Jessica H.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Higganum, CT:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Higganum, 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 4 babysitters in Higganum, 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 Higganum, CT babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 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 Higganum, 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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