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60 babysitters are listed in Higganum, CT
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Higganum, CT
Janina M.
Middletown, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have loved working with children since I was a child myself! I have over 17 years of experience, including nannying as well as running an outdoor preschool in Los Angeles for three years. I'm an artist and an adventurer at heart. Safety and communication are extremely important to me. I love to create a world with little ones...
Janina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have know Janina for over 10 years. I hired her to help me take care of my twin boys who were born in 2008. She worked for us for 2 years. Many years later, after returning from living in CA, she moved in with our family and helps me with the children. I have a...
Laura S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lily and I am a senior nursing student at Belmont University (I graduate in December of 2024). I am the youngest of five children and I have about 6 years of babysitting experience with kids ranging from 2 months to 14 years old. I am from CT but have lived in Nashville the past three years for college and will be...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lily is very kind and patient and always arrives on time. My children love her and that's a high compliment from my 2 year old since he can be very shy."
Bryanna P.
Niya E.
Middletown, CT
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am A College Student Looking For Work While I'm Home On Break!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a junior at Worcester State University in Massachusetts and will be home for winter break. I am looking for work when I come back to school in the Worcester area after January 16th. I have babysat for many family and I have also worked with kids as a camp counselor for the past 5 years and love working and being with kids....
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Anastasia, I am 29 years old. I have been working with kids since I was a teenager ranging from neurotypical to kids requiring high needs. I have my bachelor's degree in psychology and a Masters in Behavioral Analysis with a concentration in Autism. I currently work in a school setting with prek aged kids with...
Anastasia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anastasia is an excellent babysitter. We have a son who has a strong personality and can definitely be a challenge, but Anastasia is both kind and assertive and was able to earn his respect. She has been babysitting for us for several weeks and has been...
Cassie A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced caregiver with many references! I would love to chat with you to see if our schedules align!
Mckenzie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"McKenzie is absolutely amazing with our children. She has built a great relationship with my 19 month old daughter and has cared for her since she was just 3 months old. Mckenzie treats her like her own family. She is loving, dependable and flexible! Our daughter...
Jamie C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Morgan from Portland, CT. I am 26 years old and have been a RN for 4. 5 years now! I have babysat for all ages throughout the years. I am looking for a part time position on my days off from the hospital. I look forward to helping families and creating relationships!
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan can make a fantastic connection with children - especially infants. It is clear that her desire to work with kids (including in her nursing pursuit) is a calling."
Olivia W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
HELLO, and thanks for your time!
I'm an energetic, fun, and creative woman. Having retired from the Department of Children & Families at a very young age, I then went on to teach (paraprofessional) special education at the Middle School level (in-person and remotely). I'm intuitive, flexible, trustworthy, Covid vaccinated...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa is the BEST babysitter and we all love having her come over. She is reliable, on time, and always comes with a backpack full of games to entertain with. She is always my go-to when I am looking for babysitter, we know our kiddo will be safe and well-cared...
Alexa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a babysitter/nanny with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have three little ones of my own (ages 2, 5, 8) and was a teacher for many years, so I know a thing or two about kids! I love being a stay-at-home mom, and it gives me the flexibility to help other families in the area! I am available some...
Lindsay can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lindsay babysat for our infant daughter and immediately made both my daughter and us as new parents comfortable. She was reliable, communicative, and trustworthy. 10 out of 10!"
Stacey B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Jamie, wife and mother of 2 loving girls (10 and 8). I have worked as a nanny for about 6 years total, for three wonderful families, prior to starting my own family in Jan. 2013. Before my second child was born in Aug. 2015, I was the full-time caretaker for 2 children in my own home, for 18 months. I am looking to...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jamie was a wonderful nanny for my two children. She is very dependable, hard working, flexible, and was great with my children. She kept them entertained with playing, watching their favorite movies, and was always patient with them. She also followed my wishes...
Teisha W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Emily and I am a certified teacher. I graduated from the University of Miami in 2018 and then spent two years as the music teacher at an American school in Casablanca, Morocco, but have been in the United States since summer of 2020. I nannied for a family of 3 kids under 6 from summer of 2020 to the fall of 2021....
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was wonderful! I have 5 young children and she did a great job making sure the kids had fun and stayed busy. She also kept Up the house And was respectful and professional. Highly recommend."
Felicia H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Grace M! I am 20 and am looking for a job that allows me to work with children while I am at school this semester. I am 1 of 4 in my family and have grown up around and have lots of experience working with children. I was employed part-time at a preschool on my University's campus, however, I am looking for...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Grace helped us with our 9 month old for the month of January. She was awesome - attentive, punctual, caring and kind. Really great with our little girl!"
Shanaz K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a student at Wesleyan University, and would love to get back into the job I love; babysitting! Growing up in a large family, I've always had to watch and care for children, allowing for plenty of experience both informally and professionally. I am enthusiastic, positive, and patient, and am SO excited to work...
Aya can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Aya has been a fantastic addition to our family. She is punctual, polite, and my kids adore her. We really missed her while she went home for the summer and can't wait to have her sit for us again!"
Jessica G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I know Kelsey personally for a few years. She's a very reliable and caring young lady. Kelsey has been around my baby since birth and loves kids!!"
Jennifer H.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I recently graduated with an Industrial Systems Engineering degree from The Ohio State University. I work at an engineering firm during the day. In high school and college I tutored as a part time job and I plan to still have a few students now that I am graduated. I am an energetic and positive tutor and I love encouraging my...
5.0
"Erica tutored my girls, ages 9 & 12, in math for a period of about 9 months. She is the perfect combination of warm and kind, but also focused and productive. She kept the kids on task and explained things thoroughly. I really appreciated the fact that she brought...
Jennifer H.
Bernadette C.
Middletown, CT
$18-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as a babysitter/Nanny over the past 5 years and have gotten some great experience over that time. But the greater teacher for me has been my big family and being surrounded by my 13 nieces and nephews! They make me a very proud Auntie and an even better caregiver! My passion is to care for your children like I care...
Bernadette can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It has been a pleasure welcoming Bernadette into our lives to take care of my toddler aged son. She is a punctual, self-starter who presents her best daily. We like how she calmly and tactfully interacts with my son. Her pleasant temperament and experience around...
Sara C.
4.3
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Ashleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 flexible when the children that went to school were off that day. My children absolutely loved her. She got them on...
Jessica H.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a mom looking for part time/occasional work, available most evenings for date nights and such. I can help with virtual learning and meal prep as well. I have experience teaching and current CPR/AED/ first aid training. I practice covid safety, covid vaccinated and non smoker. Thank you for your consideration.
I'm ok...
Karlee can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karlee is willing to help and she is very open, communicative and dependable."
Jeanette B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Oneiry and I am a student at FIU studying disaster management (fully online). I started casually babysitting at the age of 15 and picked it up professionally at 16, I have on-and-off experience for the past 5 years.
I am also CNA and BLS certified. I prefer to work with infants but I have experience with all age...
Oneiry can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Oneiry was the first sitter we hired to care for our baby who wasn't family and she instantly put us at ease! She is a natural with babies, great with communication, and very responsible. We will definitely hire her again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Rory can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"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 understanding of my daughter. I knew that with Rory my daughter was safe. I highly recommend her."
Kelly S.
I am a physical education teacher in CT looking flexible for part time work this summer. I have a daughter of my own that I am hoping to keep with me as I provide care for other families. I have over 15 years of experience babysitting and working with children of all ages.
Taylor can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Higganum, CT
Janina M.
5.0
I have know Janina for over 10 years. I hired her to help me take care of my twin boys who were born in 2008. She worked for us for 2 years. Many years later, after returning from living in CA, she moved in with our family and helps me with the children. I have a 13 year old daughter and 10 year...
- Laura S.
Lily K.
5.0
Lily is very kind and patient and always arrives on time. My children love her and that's a high compliment from my 2 year old since he can be very shy.
- Bryanna P.
Anastasia K.
5.0
Anastasia is an excellent babysitter. We have a son who has a strong personality and can definitely be a challenge, but Anastasia is both kind and assertive and was able to earn his respect. She has been babysitting for us for several weeks and has been professional in every way.
- Cassie A.
Mckenzie F.
5.0
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 caregiver. Sending us pictures throughout the day, it was clear from our first visit, our little one had a blast! And Mckenzie hosts too! For a young-in,...
- Justin K.
Morgan N.
5.0
Morgan can make a fantastic connection with children - especially infants. It is clear that her desire to work with kids (including in her nursing pursuit) is a calling.
- Olivia W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Higganum, CT:
How can I find a Higganum babysitter near me?
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 17 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Higganum, CT?
The average rate for Higganum, CT babysitters on Care.com is $18.29 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 Higganum, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Higganum, 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.