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Find babysitters in Ledyard, CT that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Ledyard, CT

The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in Ledyard, CT

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Beth R.


North Stonington, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Beth, a retired art teacher looking to supplement my income while doing what I love. Here are a few things that could make me a great choice as a caregiver for you. * I am very energetic and love to play with kids of all ages, * I have years of experience working at a Waldorf - inspired school and later became a...
5.0
"Beth babysat my 2 month old baby while I was visiting the area for a wedding. Every step of the way she exceeded my expectations and made me feel so comfortable leaving my precious baby with a stranger. She took excellent care of him and sent me multiple updates...

Hannah P.

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Amanda S.


Mystic, CT

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Dependable & Trustworthy Babysitter

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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Amanda is the most capable, caring, responsible, highly respected babysitter there is. She has babysat for my husband and me for 4 years. My children at the time when she started were 2, 4, and 6. Today my youngest turned 6, my middle will be 8 in November and...

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Rachel C.


Groton, CT

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available On Weekends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Rachel. I've been babysitting on and off for family and friends since I was about 11yrs old. I also have a 3 year experience working at a professional Daycare center. And a 6 year experience working as a professional nanny. I'm comfortable working with children ages 4 weeks - 12 years. I can change diapers,...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel is not your usual sitter; she goes to extra effort to structure the day to incorporate crafts, excursions, exercise and fun learning activities that all three of our children enjoy. Often my husband and I return home to find drawings, paintings or small...

Erin P.

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Sarah T.


Stonington, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time, Date Night Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 22 years old, and a recent college grad. I have been babysitting for many years now and for kids of all different ages!
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Sarah is very kind and gentle. She was early and kept us informed as to how our son was doing while we were out. I would recommend her as a babysitter to anyone. "

Theresa Z.

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Hannah A.


Mystic, CT

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Pet Sitter

Hello all. I am a college graduate looking for a pet while I work full time as a research coordinator studying Alzheimer's Disease in Providence, RI. I have worked for over 10 different families through care. com. I have experience with a variety of large/small dogs as well as cats. I currently live in Mystic, CT with 2 cats and...
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Hannah is a very reliable pet sitter for our dog Gunner. He absolutely loves her. She is always going above and beyond to make sure Gunner is happy and gets a good amount of exercise out. It's very nice knowing that while you are at work your pet isn't home alone...

Austyn C.

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Sabrina G.


Groton, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Senior Care, Dog Walking And Babysitting.

My senior care experience was taking care of my mother who passed away from dementia 7 years ago. I also had the pleasure of taking care of an amazing woman who I took grocery shopping, to doctor appointments, cleaned her house and just keeping her company as well making her laugh. I took care of my grandmother 20 years ago with...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, personal care, errands
5.0
"Sabrina is a reliable, patient, and thoughtful caregiver. She brought intelligent, creative solutions to the everyday problems that need to be addressed when assisting a senior who still lived at home alone. She had a flexible schedule and handled a wide variety...

Jeffrey H.

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Keira F.


Groton, CT

$23/hr1 yrs exp

Nanny - In Noank CT For Summer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Keira. I live in Noank, CT for the summer. I am 20 years old and am currently in college. I am interested in babysitting or a mother's helper. I can help with carpooling. I have experience working with children as I am a sailing instructor. I am majoring in Psychology.
Keira can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kiera was punctual, pleasant and playful with our child."

Joseph D.

Hi I am Summer. I have experience working in an elementary, middle, and a tech school in the local area. I have a CNA license and EMT certification. I am finishing up my paramedic program and I am also ACLS, PHTLS, AMLS, and PALS certified. I graduated from UConn with two bachelor degrees and with honors. I am outgoing and...
Summer can also help with: Companionship, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She is very reliable, honest, hardworking, punctual, organized and sweet."

Lynn T.

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Linda B.


Norwich, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Housekeeper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have personable and detail housekeeper with 15 years plus of experience. Trustworthy, friendly and highly reliable housekeeper. I will always ensure that the highest levels of cleaning is delivered at all times. I'm very sociable individual. I'm experiencing cleaning activities including sweeping , mopping, dusting and...
Linda can also help with: Dusting, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Linda did a wonderful job cleaning my home. She was on time, very polite and very detail oriented. I needed help getting my house spotless to list it for sale, and she did just that! I would definitely hire Linda again!"

Abigail C.

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Fatima S.


New London, CT

$20-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Fatima!

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:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Fatima is an excellent babysitter. She is warm, nurturing, and patient. My daughter loves her. She babysits for us regularly and I'd recommend her to anyone."

Olivia K.

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Courtney S.


Pawcatuck, CT

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Courtney and I love working with children. I have been teaching for the past eight years in special education! I have my bachelors degree and masters degree in special education. I have been babysitting and tutoring for the past 16 years. I love to play and use imagination, can assist with meals, bedtime, etc. I...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Courtney has looked after my 15 month old son twice so far and she's been great. She's responsible and caring. This was our first babysitter who wasn't a friend or family member and we have had a great experience with her! "

Rachel M.

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Colleen W.


Groton, CT

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Recent Graduate With Love For Children Seeking To Make Ends Meet With A Purpose

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Colleen and I recently graduated from UCONN with a degree in Biological sciences and a minor in English. I have had experience babysitting since my freshman year of high school and have also taught Pre-k to grade 5 bible classes. Throughout these experiences I have grown to love children of all ages and have felt...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My kids loved her and she took very good care of them. She was on time and kept them happy. Will hire again!"

Katherine G.

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Gianna P.


New London, CT

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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.

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April L.


Preston, CT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Animal Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is April. I adore animals, I have a Cane Corso mastiff who is now 10 years old, and I also have 3 guinea pigs. Animals are important members of the family too! I also have experience pet sitting cats and dogs.
April can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
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Abigail K.


New London, CT

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of child care experience including coaching, babysitting, volunteering at daycares, and studying Human Development at school. I am super flexible, easy going, and am willing to do whatever it takes to keep your kids safe and happy! Please reach out with any questions, concerns, or to talk about hourly rates (I'm...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My children loved Abbi. I enjoyed hearing about the fun adventures they had with her whenever I got home. Abbi also did a wonderful job helping with remote learning. We miss her now that she lives so far away from us!"

Alison O.

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Alyssa J.


Uncasville, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Alyssa and I have been in childcare for over a decade now. Currently I am a preschool teacher! I have been babysitting for/working with infants - adults with special needs since I was a teenager. I hold Bachelor's degrees in both Early Childhood Education and Sociology. I am currently working towards my...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa is great with kids of all ages ! Alyssa has cared for my niece and nephew on several occasions since they were babies (they are now 5 and 8). Alyssa is able to communicate well with children and is great at incorporating education in different activities...

Amanda B.

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Angelina G.


Norwich, CT

$20/hr3 yrs exp

I Am A 19 Year Old Fun, Energetic, And A Restive Person

I am 20 years old, Right now I am currently a BT (behavior technician) at InBloom autism services. I am working on obtaining my RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification. Previously, I was a daycare teacher working at multiple centers for two years. I have 4+ years of experience, caring for children between the ages of...
Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I think she’s great. She helps babysit my nephew all the time and you can tell she enjoys what she does. She. Always thinking of buying things for the kids she watches and always thinks of ways to make them happy"

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Meghan K.


New London, CT

$20/hr11 yrs exp

Experienced And Creative Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name's Meghan! I'm an MSU professional writing graduate applying for a babysitter position. I'm from Grosse Pointe, and love crafts, nature, games and movies! I've watched a bunch of kiddos: 2 elementary-aged autistic twins, a junior-high-year-old girl, 3 kids (ages 3, 9 &11), a baby from 2-7. 5 months old & his...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I have twin boys with very different personalities. She was an exceptional hire that is good with dealing their differences. Also unlike some sitters that just show up and sit, she actually gets them involved in activities, ranging from art projects to athletic...

James F.

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Cebria O.


Norwich, CT

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am a retired Division 1 college women's basketball player with a genuine love for the next generation. That would allow me to be a long term and full time sitter/nanny. I am located in Norwich, CT. I am often referred to as a bubbly, experienced, energetic, and punctual young female that is not a traditional sitter/nanny. I'm...
Cebria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cebria was lovely with our kids. Always enthusiastic and a lot of fun! Our two girls loved being with her and we loved having her in our home. Cebria is also extremely conscientious of her surroundings and would tidy up as she went along, which was a dream. Hire...

Homa D.

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Taylor B.


Norwich, CT

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Taylor and I have worked in the childcare for three years as a toddler teacher. Although my classroom is 1. 5-2. 5-year-olds I have had the opportunity to work with all age groups. I also worked as a nanny for a family for 6 months. I currently hold my CDA (child development associate). I have a professional...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ledyard, CT

Beth R.

5.0

We were in town for a friend's wedding in Mystic and since we're from California didn't know of anyone local to watch our 22 month old during the wedding. I was anxious to hire someone I had never met, but Beth immediately set our mind at ease and even chatted with us over the phone a few times...

- Betsy P.

Amanda S.

5.0

Amanda is the most capable, caring, responsible, highly respected babysitter there is. She has babysat for my husband and me for 4 years. My children at the time when she started were 2, 4, and 6. Today my youngest turned 6, my middle will be 8 in November and my eldest is 10. Throughout my...

- Care member

Rachel C.

5.0

We have had childcare with Rachel since before our daughter was 1. As a first time mother and former childcare worker myself, finding a trustworthy and communicative caretaker was our main priority. We could not be more pleased with our choice! She has always supported engaging experiences for our...

- Care member

Sarah T.

5.0

Sarah is very kind and gentle. She was early and kept us informed as to how our son was doing while we were out. I would recommend her as a babysitter to anyone.

- Theresa Z.

Hannah A.

5.0

Hannah is a very reliable pet sitter for our dog Gunner. He absolutely loves her. She is always going above and beyond to make sure Gunner is happy and gets a good amount of exercise out. It's very nice knowing that while you are at work your pet isn't home alone and has someone provided love and...

- Austyn C.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Ledyard, CT are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.