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60 babysitters are listed in Putnam, CT
The average rate is $13/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Putnam, CT
Julia B.
Putnam, CT
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as caring, energetic, friendly, open minded and outgoing.
I have 3 of my own kids. I've grown up around lots of kids and just love watching them grow. I love watching kids discover new things and learn new challenges.
I'm looking for a babysitting job where the children come to my home. I have 3 of...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Recent review:
3.0
We were all set for her to watch my kids so I could work. Then at the last minute she said there was Covid going around in her family and had to cancel. Leaving me out of work for the week. And I haven’t heard from her since.
Christina H.
Ana T.
Putnam, CT
$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm an animal lover and I grew up surrounded by pets! I had a dog and now I have a lovely cat! I love spending time with pets, I find it so therapeutic and makes me happy to be around them. I believe that having a pet at home can changes all the environment, by bringing happiness and joy to it's!! So I can do something I truly...
Ana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Recent review:
5.0
Ana is very attentive, the dogs love her. Whenever she arrives they are excited by her presence, she has control over them and after walking, they are so calm. I highly recommend her work, she has a lot of charisma and really likes animals.
Barbara B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Devin! I've been babysitting for 9 years now. During high school I worked at an after school program for K-5 students. I was also a full time nanny every summer when I came home from college. Both of these jobs gave me a better insight on children and I was even able to become certified in early childhood education. I...
Devin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Ana T.
Putnam, CT
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 9 years of experience with childcare, with all ages! I worked as a nanny for 5 years ! Now I've been working as a nanny/babysitter here in US for over five years! I love spending time with children, playing, teaching and learning from them! I know it can be challenging sometimes, but most of the times it's pleasant!...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Ana was our daughter’s nanny for almost 3 years. During that time, she became an integral part of our family, and helped shape our daughter’s early upbringing. The level of investment and care that Ana showed our family was truly remarkable, and we miss her...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alyssa and I am 24 years old. I've worked with toddlers, children, and teenagers for 10 years. The last 3 years I have worked in ABA Therapy for children with Autism. My current title is a Consulting Behavior Technician. I'm in the process of maintaining my BS in Psychology and then plan on getting my MS in...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have lots of experience with children of all ages including children with special needs. I have watched children since the age of 11. I have been a CNA in a hospital. I have taken first aid and CPR classes for all ages. I have always loved taking care of children.
Ivy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hi, My name is Grace and I am 20 years old! I currently am attending Worcester State University and am in year 3 as a major in ECE. I have many years of experience working with kids. I babysat my 3 nephews and niece since I was 12 years old. I have also been working for the past year and a half in a daycare setting!
Along with...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Brianna! I'm an energetic new mother to my 3-month-old daughter, and am looking for some part time work. I'm currently in college for Medical Assisting and I love to work with kids and have always helped taking care of them for family. Am willing to help with housekeeping, light meal prep, laundry, etc. Very patient and...
Brianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Brianna! I'm currently a college student looking for some part time work. I absolutely love animals, and have a 1-year-old friendly Shih-Poo puppy myself! I am willing to pet sit, walk, groom, and provide boarding for your pets! Thank you!!
Brianna can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming & more
I have 4 years of experience of being an occasional babysitter for a family with 4 boys. I can cook, clean, do laundry, plan activities, carpool, and mostly anything that I am asked of. I love having a good time with children and creating meaningful relationships.
I also have experience with tutoring. I graduated highschool as...
Amayah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Grace O.
Putnam, CT
$18-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I am Grace, Im a 19-year-old who loves dogs! I have 3 of my own who are practically my babies!! I love cuddling, playing and walking them. I've been dog sitting for families for a little over a year now and it's something that I love to do. It makes me happy knowing that they aren't alone while their humans are away!
Grace can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Julia B.
Putnam, CT
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have grown up around pets my whole life. I've had cats, dogs, fish, exotic pets. I have done dog sitting for my aunt, which is a 15-year-old Boston terrier and a 7-year-old Boston terrier. I've taken care of my grandmothers 14-year-old yorkie. I have been around pitbulls, bulldogs, Great Danes, shih tzus, everything.
Julia can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
my mom use to own a daycare so I have been around children almost my whole life. I was to young at the time to work at the daycare so I was a teachers aid. i'm good with working with children and doing homework with them.
Mikenzi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I love animals and I have been watching my uncles animals on top of rescuing dogs. But my uncle is moving far away so i'm looking for a new job to play and have fun with animals.
Mikenzi can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming, pet walking, administration of medicine
Julia T.
Webster, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am available part time as a babysitter. I am currently enrolled in a masters program for speech language pathology, and would love to babysit during my off time from school! I love working with children and have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I am comfortable with all ages and am always willing to assist with...
Julia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Julia is mature, patient, and the kindest person I know. She has cared for younger children on many occasions and they almost immediately feel comfortable and secure in her care. She actively engages children in age appropriate activities and makes them feel...
Cheryl T.
Bella M.
Chepachet, RI
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the 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...
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Bella is an occasional sitter for my son. He’s always so happy when he finds out that Bella is coming to watch him. She's friendly, kind, fun, and a total natural when it comes to taking care of kids of all ages. She sat for the kids (ages 4, 5, 7) when we had out...
Samantha B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jennifer, I am 26-year-old. In 2015 I graduated with a Bachelors in Science and Public Health. I have had experience and cared for children since I was 10. I have two nieces and a nephew that I have helped cared for since they were born. I care for my cousins son since he was 3 months old he is not almost two. I...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Jennifer is the most attentive babysitter/nanny we have ever hired. I have a son who had medical needs from newborn-14 months and she made she sure did everything possible to keep him happy and safe! Her communication skills are out of this world, and she respects...
Destinee B.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years experience working in the child care field working various jobs from babysitting, nannying, and daycare centers. I am also the mother of 4 beautiful children, ages 13, 10, 9 and 8 months. I absolutely love working with children. They have this wonderful imagination, creativity, and intuition. I love helping...
Alexandria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Recent review:
4.0
My son was very comfortable with Lexie! Loved going to the store, the park and everywhere else with her. He really enjoyed her 8 month old as well. I recommend Alexandria.
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Savannah C.
Pomfret Center, CT
$18-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
Outgoing, Good With Children, Personable, Patient, And Creative
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Savannah and I'm a 2019 high school graduate. I've just returned from living in the UK for 6 months working as an Au Pair! I currently work at a daycare as the head preschool teacher and was the head infant teacher before I made my move to the UK. I've worked there for 3 years :)
I started working with children at a young...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her every time she would care for her and never wanted her to leave. She is amazing with children. She played with my daughter,...
Chelsie F.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Rebecca. As well as recently having my own child, I have 10+ years experience caring for children of all ages. I am certified in CPR, First Aid and licensed in infant/child care massage. I also am experienced in early child education and believe every moment should be a fun learning experience!
Currently, I work...
Becca can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Rebecca is outstanding! She was the best nanny we hired. Very reliable and extremely respectful. Always on time , very punctual. I honestly couldn't recommend a better young woman. She went above and beyond the care we needed. Helped with education and assisted...
Michael B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Putnam, CT
Julia B.
3.0
We were all set for her to watch my kids so I could work. Then at the last minute she said there was Covid going around in her family and had to cancel. Leaving me out of work for the week. And I haven’t heard from her since.
- Christina H.
Ana T.
5.0
Ana is very attentive, the dogs love her. Whenever she arrives they are excited by her presence, she has control over them and after walking, they are so calm. I highly recommend her work, she has a lot of charisma and really likes animals.
- Barbara B.
Ana T.
5.0
Ana was our daughter’s nanny for almost 3 years. During that time, she became an integral part of our family, and helped shape our daughter’s early upbringing. The level of investment and care that Ana showed our family was truly remarkable, and we miss her everyday. There is no one like her!
- Care member
Julia T.
5.0
Julia is mature, patient, and the kindest person I know. She has cared for younger children on many occasions and they almost immediately feel comfortable and secure in her care. She actively engages children in age appropriate activities and makes them feel special. Julia would be an asset to any...
- Cheryl T.
Bella M.
5.0
Bella is an occasional sitter for my son. He’s always so happy when he finds out that Bella is coming to watch him. She's friendly, kind, fun, and a total natural when it comes to taking care of kids of all ages. She sat for the kids (ages 4, 5, 7) when we had out of town guests. The kids had such a...
- Samantha B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Putnam, CT:
How can I find a Putnam babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Putnam, 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 14 babysitters in Putnam, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Putnam, CT?
The average rate for Putnam, CT babysitters on Care.com is $13.93 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 Putnam, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Putnam, 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 Putnam, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Putnam, CT are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.