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60 babysitters are listed in Preston, CT
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Preston, CT
5.0
(1)
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 walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is April, I'm a 52-year-old mom of two amazing adult daughters.
I currently nanny part time for an awesome 3-year-old.
My schedule is flexible, and I can do overnight care if needed.
Feel free to reach out!
April
April can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"April came through when we needed a last minute sitter, and wow were we lucky! Communication was quick and efficient. Our toddler immediately clicked with her, and she’s very personable. We will definitely use her on the regular. "
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 21 years old and I have over 5 years of experience babysitting and watching young children. I worked a summer camp 4 years ago for elementary school kids, I babysit for my mom's cousin who has an 18-month-old and 4-year-old. I also babysit a friend's 8-year-old. I also worked at an elementary school as a paraprofessional...
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello!
I've been working with children professionally for 14 years. Currently, I am a part time educator at a nature center. I spend the majority of my time teaching young children but have been leading programs for ages 1- adults for five years now. I also nanny part time for a family with two children, ages 5 and 8.
I...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Lillian P.
Preston, CT
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 23-year-old new graduate nurse in Boston. I am looking for occasional/part-times babysitting jobs. I do not have a car so being in walking distance or using public transportation is required. I am available to babysit 20-25 hours during the week for care in the morning, afternoon and/or date nights. I have over 8...
Lillian can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Kai-Leigh and I am 25 years old. I am a Teaching Assistant at East Lyme Middle School so you can say I love working with kids! I am currently finishing my master's in Special Education. I have been babysitting since high school. I am known for having fun and keeping kids entertained. I ran Preston Parks and...
Kai-leigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Katherine P.
Preston, CT
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Katie and I am an 18-year-old nursing student at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield CT. I am currently home in Preston for the summer and maintaining a waitressing job in Mystic. I am looking for part-time babysitting jobs in the area and hope to be of help to as many families as possible. I have at least 4...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Katie and I am an 18-year-old nursing student at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield Connecticut. I am home for the summer and looking for part-time babysitting and petsitting jobs. I have had three dogs of my own as well as three cats. Through my own pets, I have come to fully understand the responsibility a pet...
Katherine can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Courtney. A little bit about me is that I am active, patient, creative, hardworking, and caring. I have been working with kids my whole life through volunteering, being a camp counselor, babysitting, and teaching. I am also very comfortable with animals. I have grown up with cats, dogs and many more animals. I...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I am a mom of 4; 3 of my children are school-age and the youngest is a baby who stays with me. I have a Bachelor's degree in sociology, and an Associate's degree in justice. I have 2 years of experience working in childcare (add 4 more years to that with experience from my own kiddos!) with children between the ages of...
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I m caring, patient, friendly, flexible, organized and punctual. I adore children & pets. I really enjoy helping others. I have 18 years experience in accounting and audit.
I have a car, and a flexible schedule. I'm a mom of two teenage daughters who are very active in school, and sports. Audit
Coaching Basketball,...
April L.
Preston, CT
$14-19/hr
I have experience working with seniors who need help around the house, transportation to appts, errands, and companionship. I understand fully dementia as my Grandpa had it. I'm 51 years old and my parents are still married 54 years. I know fully the challenges of aging, and care giving as my parents are 77 & 76.
April can also help with: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Over the past 3 years I have been tutoring in after school programs on different subjects for students off all ages. During the day I am a special education teacher who specializes in reading. I have been working in teaching for 5+ years now. With in that time I have worked with Wilson, I got trained in OG and phonographics.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
Kathy S.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Linda B a skilled and knowledgeable child caregiver looking for either a full-or part-time babysitting/nanny position. I have over 18 years of professional experience working as License Foster Care Parent and providing excellent care, an absolutely safe environment, fun and entertainment and education to young children....
Linda can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Miss.Linda is definitely the person you need to hire for your kids!! She always took my daughter places for her to have fun and sometimes she didn't want to come home because she was having so much fun. She is very reliable and if it was last minute she was able to...
Caroline C.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Ali! I'm currently 25 years old, and a mom of one! I am a certified Teaching Assistant and previously worked as a daycare teacher. I have experience with children of all ages, pets, and additional responsibilities such as cooking and housework! I'm most passionate about seeing children for their full potential, and...
Ali can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ali is an incredibly hard worker, she is dependable, honest, and caring. I have know Ali for over 9 years in multiple different aspects of life. She has been the Chief of Operations for my local nonprofit and works to mobilize young people, prevent substance use...
Dan F.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 25 +years experience and great references. I've cleaned private homes, businesses, hotels, camps etc. I have also done organizing and house sitting. I'm available any day of the week and with short notice.
Sarah can also help with: Attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kierstin. I have approximately 8 years of childcare experience in multiple settings ranging from public schools to private home care. I like to encourage the kids I care for to go outside and get moving, whether it's just their backyard or a trip to the park. I also like to do crafts when the weather doesn't...
Kierstin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kierstin was a wonderful sitter. Very kind and professional. My kids loved having her here. Would highly recommend!"
Rebekah C.
Summer M.
Norwich, CT
$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work at a local high school as a paraprofessional. I work with students with IEPs. Disabilities include: autism, mental health, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD etc. I have also been a mentor to a now 23-year-old women who has mental health and co-morbid fetal alcohol syndrome since she was 10. I have helped her with life...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Preston, CT
April L.
5.0
April came through when we needed a last minute sitter, and wow were we lucky! Communication was quick and efficient. Our toddler immediately clicked with her, and she’s very personable. We will definitely use her on the regular.
- Care member
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.
Linda B.
5.0
Miss.Linda is definitely the person you need to hire for your kids!! She always took my daughter places for her to have fun and sometimes she didn't want to come home because she was having so much fun. She is very reliable and if it was last minute she was able to help!!
- Caroline C.
Ali F.
5.0
Ali is quick to respond, great with my son and dogs. I plan to have her watch our little one again!
- Heather R.
Angelina G.
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
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Preston, CT:
How can I find a Preston babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Preston, 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 Preston, 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 Preston, CT?
The average rate for Preston, CT babysitters on Care.com is $17.23 per hour as of April 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 Preston, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Preston, 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.