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Gail A.

Nanny

New Canaan, CT

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I was a nanny for 7 years with the same family full time and a babysitter for many families over that time. Many of these families encouraged me to go back to school to become a teacher after which I worked full time at the same school for 20 years as an assistant teacher in Kindergarten and Pre-K also as director of the...

Care Member says "Gail was our full time nanny for over 5 years. She was so amazing with them and we trust her 100%. Gail is an incredibly kind women, puts others first...

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Elizabeth H.

New Canaan, CT

5.0(1)
from
$41/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Ellie and I've been working with children for close to 10 years. I started babysitting at 12 and since then I have worked at various childcare locations, as well as multiple nanny families. I have experience with children 8 weeks to 12 years and have been able to navigate watching these vastly different age...

Karen N. says "Ellie is great with our 10 month old! It is obvious she has worked with babies before. We think she is great and T loves her. We feel very comfortable...

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Yana Z.

New Canaan, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Well educated. Have an experience from newborn (also worked as a night shift baby nurse) to teenagers, 20 years of experience. I have one son. I am warm, loving , reliable, engaging, nurturing, enthusiastic, energetic , caring, fun, supportive and a self-starter. Comfortable taking kids to the pool. Experience with multiple...

Care Member says "Yana is a wonderful loving competent nanny, especially great with babies. She is helpful around the house too and most importantly, always making your...

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Sydney D.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekday Daytime Needs

New Canaan, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Sydney and I am finishing my final semester at the University of Vermont. I study Sociology and Economics and have a passion for arts and crafts, spending time outdoors, and have recently taken up baking. Care taking in many forms has always been a part of my life. I began as a mother's helper at the age of...
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Olivia C.

Responsible, Fun And Caring Babysitter

New Canaan, CT

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi, I'm Olivia! I am looking for both part-time and full-time babysitting jobs for the month of August. With extensive experience working with children of all ages and abilities, I am well-equipped to provide excellent care. My background in education includes my most recent role as a teaching assistant at New Canaan Public...
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Jackelyne M.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

New Canaan, CT

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Jackelyne, 39 years-old. I am from Brazil and I have been living here for 18 years now. I am dependable, clean, organized, reliable and easy going person. I'm a non-smoker. I have my own car and I have held a CT drivers license since 2009 with a clean driving record. I am also comfortable with pets, preparing...
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Fiona V.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays/nights And Weekends/nights. Text For Availability.

New Canaan, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! I love babysitting and working with kids. I have worked at a summer camp in East Hampton, NY for six years, specifically with the preschool, ages 3-5. Since having that job, I have babysat for many different families from ages 3mo-14yrs. I'm very cautious of allergies, health issues, and am CPR/babysitting certified...
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Audrey A.

New Canaan, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
I'm 23 and just graduated college living in Upper east side. I have a ton of experience babysitting kids of all ages.
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Reese C.

New Canaan, CT

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as Nice, Respectful, And responsible I like working with kids because I love to help people I started working with kids ever since my little brother was born. My first real babysitting job was when I was 14. In my spare time, I like to hang with my siblings and family One thing you should know...
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Jasmine U.

New Canaan, CT

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
I'm a mother of three children. I have experience with children because I babysit my friends' children for 3 years and I read to my kids every day. I help them with their homework. I'm very fun with kids and fair with them. I am also a great cook and great cleaner. I have raised 3 boys and babysat other kids before.
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Liliana M.

New Canaan, CT

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I've always been passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds, which led me to become a childcare provider. With four years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for two children, ranging from infants to preteens. My creative and friendly nature allows me to engage children in various activities, from...
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Rejoice B.

New Canaan, CT

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$37/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I have always been fond of taking care of children at an early age and given that I come from a big family with younger nieces and nephews. It's a delight of mine to watch after kids, direct and supervise them.
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Katie M.

New Canaan, CT

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I have had the opportunity to work with kids for the past four years as a regular babysitter, a first grade class intern at East Elementary, a camp counselor at New Canaan Country Club, and a volunteer at a daycare near my university. I have had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to pre-teens. I am...
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Borbala B.

Long Term Nanny

New Canaan, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a 47 years old experienced nanny and babysitter. I have 20+ years of child care experience as a professional nanny in the USA and as a preschool teacher in Hungary. I have worked in a large range of ages from infants through 15 years old in the last 20 years. I am passionate about children and their development. They are...
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Chrysa K.

New Canaan, CT

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Chrysa. I am an experienced caregiver. I can help with client's personal care. I have cared for clients with complicated issues like Dementia Parkinson's , also clients with mobility issues as a caregiver for 2 years . Errands meal prep medication prompting transfers to physicians shopping communicating and...
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Grace M.

My name is Grace M.

New Canaan, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! My name is Grace M. and I'm a first year student at Boston College. I have worked with children for a few years now which has helped me develop a strong understanding of child care. I work at YMCA camps over the summer with kids ages 3 to 12. This has helped me create skills in providing age-appropriate activities and...
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Elma N.

Fun Sitter

New Canaan, CT

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Elma, I'm 31 years old and I'm from Italy. I'm a very friendly girl, positive and have a strong work ethic. I was an AuPair for almost three years. I really enjoy taking care of kids, playing with them and guiding them in their young age, although this line of work can be challenging I find a lot of purpose...
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Marisin P.

Nanny

New Canaan, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
Hello, I am Marisín, I am 27 years old. I was Au Pair two years, with my previous host family and nanny/housekeeper for 6 months. I am willing to give you all my attention and support for your kids. I am responsible and willing to cooperate I like working with kids because I love being around kids, also I think we can learn a...
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Laura S.

New Canaan, CT

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I'm an enthusiastic childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With five years of experience, I've had the privilege of supporting families and providing reliable care for their little ones. I'm known for my patient and calm demeanor, which creates a harmonious environment for children to...
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Monica Natalia J.

Monica

New Canaan, CT

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$28/hr
5 years experience
Motivated, dependable caregiver with a 5+ years experience in early childhood development andchildcare. Create engaging activities that incorporate learning through play and build children's social, emotional, and behavioral skills. Capable of organizing children's daily schedules, including meals, school and recreational...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.68/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New Canaan, CT

Babysitters in New Canaan, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Gail A.

Gail was our full time nanny for over 5 years. She was so amazing with them and we trust her 100%. Gail is an incredibly kind women, puts...

- Care member

Elizabeth H.

Ellie is great with our 10 month old! It is obvious she has worked with babies before. We think she is great and T loves her. We feel...

- Karen N.

Yana Z.

Yana is a wonderful loving competent nanny, especially great with babies. She is helpful around the house too and most importantly, always...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in New Canaan, CT:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New Canaan, 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 22 babysitters in New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, CT babysitters on Care.com is $24.68 per hour as of July 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 New Canaan, 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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