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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
(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:
CPR
First Aid
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: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding & more
Madison B.
Salem, CT
$12-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Madison! I love taking care of animals. I used to have a small dog named Bandit, but now we have three sweet cats. I prefer to board but willing to travel! Pet sitting is a passion of mine because spending time with animals is a must! I have been pet sitting for a couple years, working with small to large animals...
Madison can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Madison was so perfect with our pets. She was able to send us pictures of our kitties while we were away and we really appreciated that. I would definitely recommend Madison to anyone!"
Elizabeth W.
Dawn V.
Waterford, CT
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Amazing, Caring Full Time Nanny Ready To Care For Your Children And Family
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
hello there, thank you for viewing my profile fI am mom of two adult sons in their early thirties and I have grandchildren., They are my world! I have been in the child care field for over 34 . I had a small in home daycare when my boys were little. I worked in child care centers and have many years growing with families and...
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Dawn was a wonderful nanny and took great care of our dog and house. She loves kids and pets. She was extremely kind and thoughtful. I'd highly recommend her!"
Ginny W.
Jenna I.
Westbrook, CT
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love to teach children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones. I previously graduated college from Palm Beach Atlantic University. I've grown up always watching...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenna was wonderful with our 20 month old son. He regularly sobs when we need to leave him with a sitter, but with Jenna, she was able to transition him from panic mode to happy baby very quickly!
Jenna was also early (5-10mins) for our date nights AND...
Grace M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have unpaid experience from babysitting young children in my extended family. I've worked with children who were on the Autism spectrum and/or had Down Syndrome. Please message me if you're interested or have any questions. Thanks.
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Riley is very personable with my two kids age 9 and 6 years. He's willing to try new things like going out on a paddle board for the first time, and other outdoor activities. My kids love him! He has a flexible schedule at this time which has been helpful to us....
Jennifer T.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
Katie L.
Westbrook, CT
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Former Dog Hiking Business Owner Looking To Pet Sit For That Precious Member Of Your Family!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As former owner and operator of a dog hiking company I specialized in supporting dog owners in getting their dogs into the great outdoors. I am currently a preschool teacher and dog owner to a wonderful 110 lb malamute who is the love of my life! I provide top notch dog sitting services. Reliable, trustworthy, kind, and able to...
Katie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting
Abigail O.
Niantic, CT
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Abbe and I adore children and I have been a nanny for over eight years. I have a bubbly personality and making sure your kiddos are having fun and are safe are my two main priorities. I love having children play outside and engage in fun, age- appropriate activities, and love to teach children new skills. I can't wait to...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Abbe! She's been nannying for us 2 full days a week for almost 2 months now and I honestly don't know where I would be without her. I work from home and naively thought I'd be able to continue working AND care for my newborn - HA! (Can you tell...
Sami A.
Carly W.
Westbrook, CT
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Carly, I have experience babysitting a 2 and 6-year-old girls, and a 7-year-old boy. I have a degree in elementary education and I am currently getting my masters to teach. I am looking for a summer position during the weekdays (I can be flexible on hours). I love working with kids and creating fun and engaging...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Carly was caring, kind, well organized and came up with fun activities for my 2 girls ages 2 and 6. She always have a big smile on her face. Carly spent The whole day with my kids from breakfast to dinner, helping with school work, light house work, swimming...
Care member
Parker A.
Old Saybrook, CT
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
My Name Is Parker And I Am Looking For A Babysitting Job! College Student Own Transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Parker and I am a sophomore at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. I have some free time during the week and looking for a job that is suitable with my schedule. I love to babysit! I have over 7 years of experience with children including babysitting, working at my local elementary school and daycare, and...
5.0
"Parker is very dependable and reliable. My son (age 10) looked forward to each time Parker was going to care for him.
She knows how to keep children entertained and happy.
I strongly recommend Parker as someone you can rely on for any care needs you may have."
Jen C.
Melissa S.
Westbrook, CT
$14-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Melissa, Im Looking For A Loving Family To Care Of:)
5.0
(1)
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision, nanny, babysitting. I am 20 years old and I am currently in college (sophomore year) with a sociology major and a minor in criminal justice. Growing up hispanic has prepared me a lot to become a good babysitter, I was always the babysitter...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"She has very happy spirit and very caring to my kids"
Marisa M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways....
Katie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Katie for an urgent job to transport my special needs kiddo and to take care of our cats while I was away. She was just awesome! Handled my kiddo perfectly. Was entirely reliable and in communication. Was flexible as the details and schedule changed...
Lecia P.
Katie L.
Westbrook, CT
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Support Busy Families And Working Professionals In Cleaning, Organizing, Laundry & Meal Prep
5.0
(1)
It takes a village to raise a child some say but it also takes a village to run a household! Life is busy and I am here to help! Can help with laundry, organization, personal assistant work, meal prep and general cleaning. Fast, reliable, self starter with excellent references.
Katie can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Julia and I am 24 years old. I am currently a deans list doctorate of physical therapy student at the University of Hartford, and I live in Niantic CT. I am currently looking for a part time position while I am between clinical rotations for a family relatively close to Niantic who may need child care during the week...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have know Julia since she was a little girl. I had been her gymnastics coach up until her high school graduation. She is a hard worker, very polite, caring, kind and a very funny person. Genuinely sweet. She had worked some birthday parties for us before she...
earl C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student from New Hampshire going to school for education. I have babysat for a few families since their kids were born to now, 1-12 years old. I love watching children learn and play and facilitating that, part of the reason for my love of teaching. I am fun and outgoing , creative, reliable, honest, and caring. I...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Morgan as our summer nanny while she was in Colorado to take care of our almost 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son. She was an absolute pleasure to have as a part of our family - it went way too fast! She is creative, punctual, fun, and open to...
Alexis H.
Madison B.
Salem, CT
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Madison! I am a new grad with my bachelor's degree! I am now in my masters program for data analytics! I'm looking to move from my current job to nannying. Some things about me are that I love the outdoors, fishing, snowmobiling, and Marvel/Disney:) I have been taking care of children since I was little and am...
Hi! My name is Jenny. I've completed my bachelors degree at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, and I'm currently completing my masters degree at University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. I'm 21 years old and have worked as a babysitter on and off since I was 13. I love the chaos of a busy house with kids running...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Old Lyme, CT
Abi R.
5.0
Abby babysit our three kids and was both fabulous and flexible given it was a last-minute reservation after our orignal sitter cancelled. The kids gave her a great review as well! I'd highly recommend her.
- Care member
Madison B.
5.0
Madison was so perfect with our pets. She was able to send us pictures of our kitties while we were away and we really appreciated that. I would definitely recommend Madison to anyone!
- Elizabeth W.
Dawn V.
5.0
Dawn is excellent in many ways. She is wonderful with kids and cares with her whole heart. She builds relationships with every child she has taken care of and teaches them right from wrong. She is also very organized.
- Tammy S.
Jenna I.
5.0
Jenna was wonderful with our 20 month old son. He regularly sobs when we need to leave him with a sitter, but with Jenna, she was able to transition him from panic mode to happy baby very quickly!
Jenna was also early (5-10mins) for our date nights AND wonderfully flexible with being able to...
- Grace M.
Riley D.
5.0
Riley is very personable with my two kids age 9 and 6 years. He's willing to try new things like going out on a paddle board for the first time, and other outdoor activities. My kids love him! He has a flexible schedule at this time which has been helpful to us. We live in NYC and needed someone...
- Jennifer T.
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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 13 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 $15.23 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.