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60 babysitters are listed in Old Lyme, CT
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Old Lyme, CT
5.0
(24)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is MaryJo and I live in Old Lyme. I have 3 sons. I've worked for several families in different capacities including as a childcare provider, full and part time. Some of my hobbies include reading, writing, gardening, yoga and antique shopping. I have a flexible schedule and will do my best to accommodate your...
Mary Jo can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"MaryJo was wonderful with my daughter. She really enjoyed spending time with her. I would highly recommend her as a caregiver."
Kathleen M.
Hello! My name is Parker, I'm currently playing junior hockey (u20) and I'm at home on break. I have prior experience working with young athletes and I had also billeted for the past 2 years with families that had kids aging from 5-15. I could be of assistance entertaining and caring for kids and I am home until September (I may...
Parker can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have my Bachelor's in Media Studies and Digital Culture. I am currently 2 classes away from my Master's in Early Childhood and Special Education from Grand Canyon University. I have several years of childcare experience in both babysitting and working in several different child care facilities.
Emily can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Gillian and I am studying Global Studies at Loyola Chicago on a pre-law track. I am an Alpha Chi Omega and I am heavily involved in my philanthropy focusing on DVA. I am originally from the Connecticut Shoreline. I am a competitive Irish Dancer and have experience teaching dancing to children age 3+. I have had...
Gillian can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For 10 years and counting I have cared for infants and children. I have become part of several families through babysitting and have watched many babies/infants become toddlers to toddlers becoming children. Every family I have worked with I still have a strong relationship with as I love the children as my own. The joy that I...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Madeline B.
Old Lyme, CT
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Maddy and I am 25 years old currently working as a veterinary technician here in the Tampa Bay area. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and am currently looking for some child care opportunities to do in my free time. I work full time during the week but I am available on weekends and evenings! I am CPR...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Madeline B.
Old Lyme, CT
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Maddy and I am a veterinary technician in the Tampa Bay area. I work with cats and dogs and I absolutely love what I do! I am available on weekends/evenings for dog walking, pet sitting, and I am able to do nail trims, anal gland expressions, and give baths. I would love to get to know you and your pets and...
Madeline can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
Thomas M.
Old Lyme, CT
$25-50/hr
My name is Thomas and I am currently a student at Boston College. I'm very good with kids and I'm very respectful. I have my own car so I am able to drive (I'm a very safe driver- 2. 5 years experience with no tickets or accidents). I work weekdays so I am available after 6 p.m. during the week and all day on weekends.
Hi! I am an energetic and responsible college student at Elon University in North Carolina. I grew up as the oldest girl in a four sibling family so I know how to take care of younger children. I have volunteered at a camp over the summer and enjoy spending time outdoors and doing fun indoor activities, such as monopoly or card...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Katie H.
Oakdale, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Katie. I've been babysitting for 16 years & worked in a daycare setting for 5 years with kids ages 6 weeks-12 years old.
I absolutely love caring for kids! Whether it's singing silly camp songs, doing an art project, having a dance party or playing outside games I always have something up my sleeve to keep your...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Katie watches my kids ages 2 and 4. She has been a great match for our family. She is a creative caregiver not only in arts and crafts, but also pretend play. I come home to them laughing and playing. Whether Katie is pretending to blast off in rockets ships, go...
Kristen W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lisa and I am a child caregiver, mature retired registered nurse looking to babysit for infants and children. I am available on a full-time basis and will work with your schedule. Thank you
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are so incredibly lucky to have found Lisa. My husband and I had twins when our son was 22 months old, and we weren't quite sure what our care needs would be. We hired a postpartum Douala for 8 weeks and then opted to find a nanny. Lisa is kind, warm, and...
Alexandra H.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I'm Adriana. I'm brand new to Care. com but I have been pet sitting and helping pet parents since 2010 as my full-time job.
I am privately INSURED & BONDED and Pet CPR Certified. I run a team of 8 pet care providers with my local company, Shoreline Happy Paws LLC and I am also a Pet CPR Instructor.
I work with all...
Adriana can also help with: Grooming, dog training, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"I was a nervous wreck trying to find a solution for my two pups. My boys are very high energy, require medication, and were undergoing training at the time. I was very careful in the hiring and interviewing process of several pet sitters in my area. But thankfully,...
Christina S.
Susan R.
Old Saybrook, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Adult Available For Individual Infant/baby Childcare!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mom of 2 adult Children
Experienced Babysitter
Excellent References
1-3 days per week Monday-Friday
Old Saybrook
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sue cares for my two year old boy and four year old girl twice a week. After the first day there, you would think they had been going there for years. They are so happy and have so much fun. They don't even want to leave when I pick them up!
Sue is loving,...
Leslie R.
5.0
(1)
Hello there!
I began my babysitting career by taking a course offered by my home town of Waterford, CT which taught safety measures, mindful ways of having fun with kids, as well as first aid. I've provided long-term services for families with children from 6 months to 9 years, and am super comfortable with children of all ages...
Audrey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Dependable, patient, professional"
Care member
Abi R.
Westbrook, CT
$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been a lifelong animal lover and have my own 14-year-old cocker spaniel who I've had since she was a puppy. I have lots of experience in dogsitting, as I have done so for my neighbors and my friends. I also work at a pet store where I see dogs every day. I love dogs of all sizes. I provide dog sitting in your own home....
Abi can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children of all ages and creating fun ways to engage their imagination! I have worked with children of all ages since I was 15 years old, as a babysitter, private tutor, and a camp counselor at the Thames Valley Music School's Arts Camp, where I introduced children ages 5-13 to various types of the arts...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Kelly watched our three young sons while I attend college at night every Tuesday. Our children's ages are 5 1/2, 2 1/2, and 1. Our oldest has high functioning Autism, and she was wonderful with home her level OS Patience is truly amazing. Our boys would run to her...
Alacia C.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I'm Katie. My love for pets is what sparked me to enter the wonderful world of pet sitting. I have been a dog walker/pet sitter for about 5 years. I understand the importance of trusting someone to care for your "kids" as I have 2 pups of my own. Pets are family. No if and or buts about it. Animals bring so much joy...
Katie L.
Westbrook, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Graduate Student In Early Childhood Special Education, Former Autism Play Therapist : Yoga For Kids Certified
5.0
(2)
Hello,
Katie Liljedahl here and I am a graduate student at UC Denver studying Early Childhood Special Education. I began my work with children with special needs upon graduating college with a BA in English and nannying for a family with three children. The youngest child had cerebellum ataxia and was non ambulatory. I...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Warm, caring, enthusiastic 22-year-old, loves children. 2+ years babysitting experience, as well as almost 3 years of daycare experience working with infants and toddlers daily. Family pet? No problem! I love working with animals as well! I enjoy everything from arts and crafts to homework help, and mealtime to playtime to...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was very nervous about leaving our 2.5 year-old while visiting my parent's house. She was extremely flexible and very devoted to making our daughter feel OK even when she was sad that we left. Abby kept me up-to-date as much as I needed via text messages while we...
Christine C.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an animal lover with 20+ years of pet care and house-sitting experience. Animals I've cared for include dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and fish. I'm also available to help around the house or with errands if needed.
Kerry can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine, pet transportation & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Old Lyme, CT
Mary Jo M.
5.0
Mary Jo is wonderful, very communicative and great with kids. Highly recommend
- Cassandra A.
Katie H.
5.0
Finding good childcare is hard. Katie has cared for my 4 kids through the years and has made us feel so safe and comfortable leaving our babies with her. She goes above and beyond to make sure they are happy and having fun. Plans activities for them, whether it's taking them places or doing craft...
- Kathy S.
Lisa P.
5.0
We are so incredibly lucky to have found Lisa. My husband and I had twins when our son was 22 months old, and we weren't quite sure what our care needs would be. We hired a postpartum Douala for 8 weeks and then opted to find a nanny. Lisa is kind, warm, and professional. She's always on time and...
- Alexandra H.
Adriana V.
5.0
I was a nervous wreck trying to find a solution for my two pups. My boys are very high energy, require medication, and were undergoing training at the time. I was very careful in the hiring and interviewing process of several pet sitters in my area. But thankfully, I found Adriana and I couldn't be...
- Christina S.
Susan R.
5.0
I met Sue from this site and she has cared for my daughter (almost 4) since she was 1. We love her! My daughter has the best time with her and is always asking to go to her house. Sue feels more like family now than a sitter and I feel totally confident and comfortable leaving my daughter with her-...
- Maegan S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Old Lyme, CT:
How can I find a Old Lyme babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Old Lyme, 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 9 babysitters in Old Lyme, 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 Old Lyme, CT?
The average rate for Old Lyme, CT babysitters on Care.com is $15.78 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 Old Lyme, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Old Lyme, 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.
Ratings for Old Lyme, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Old Lyme, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.