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60 babysitters are listed in Southbury, CT
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Southbury, CT
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Catherine and I look forward to caring for your children. I am available to babysit on the weekends. I have my Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and I have my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education Administration. I have a good reliable car, and I am CPR and First Aid certified. Since I was young I...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Catherine was a student of mine and is a graduate of the Early Childhood Education program at NVCC. She was a very intelligent and motivated student, who worked very well with young children and I would recommend her to care for children of any age."
Cynthia M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have a warm, loving, patient, nurturing and energetic personality with over 25 years experience in child care. I am a genuine, trustworthy, reliable and caring individual who has a big heart and endless love for children. I had my own daycare business while my children were young. The children that I cared for and their...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I cannot recommend Christine enough, she is responsible, dependable, kind, fun. She understands children, and they naturally trust her and love her. Christine is a true gem, and any family would be lucky to work with her."
Annie S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up babysitting my younger siblings until I was old enough to watch other's children alone. I've taken ample of child and human development courses in high school and college which has given me an insight to the developmental, emotional and physical development your child needs to thrive! In addition to my education I was...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She did a great job with my 3 year old. He enjoyed his time with her. She was flexible with hours and was on time."
Morgan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a special education teacher in New Britain, CT at a Therapeutic Day School and I have experience with children with mild to severe special needs. I teach dance and love sharing my passion for the arts with our youth. I have been babysitting and nannying for 11 years on and off depending on my work schedule. I am trained in...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Really cannot say enough great things about Zoe. She FAR EXCEEDED my expectations. Always on time, always creative with teaching my kids new things, took on extra responsibilities beyond what I asked her to do. Mostly, above all, all my kids felt a special...
Donnasue G.
Megan T.
Southbury, CT
$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan I am 20
Years old and am currently a junior at Michigan State University. My home is in Southbury, Connecticut and that is where I will be all summer from April-September. I have been a babysitter since I was around 13, caring for many different families. I have also been a lifeguard since I was 15 which I...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"she was wonderful, prompt and very caring with my 2 daughters. I loved having her and has watched my daughters twice. very kind and responsible young woman!"
Amber B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Megan and I have been working with kids for the last 12 years. I have my masters in school psychology and work at an elementary school in CT during the school year. I have been a nanny, a camp counselor, a soccer referee, and even a preschool teacher. I have always loved working with children in any capacity that I...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"My daughter LOVES it when Megan comes to babysit. She super punctual, very responsible and really plays with my daughter and pays a lot of attention to her."
Kara F.
Hello! I am a school-based RBT who is seeking summer work. I love kids and work with them every day! Due to my profession I have years of experience working with children of all kinds, and have extensive training in working with individuals with special needs. I have also recently obtained my master's degree in psychology and am...
Noelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Hi my name is Kayla and I am a 22-year-oId college graduate. I am looking for a part time job baby-sitting and/or pet-sitting. I have experience baby-sitting for children between the ages of 2-7 years old. I am a part-time graduate student and my schedule is flexible.
Kayla can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I go by Katie! I'd describe my personality as cheerful, reliable, and adaptable.
I enjoy working with kids because in my corporate job, I don't always get to exercise the creative and nurturing side of myself.
In my spare time, I like to spend time outdoors doing activities like running, walking, biking, and kayaking. I also...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning
Tammy C.
Southbury, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mother Of A 15 Year Old Daughter With Many Years Experience Of Taking Care Of Children Of All Ages!
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tammy. I am married and from Southbury. I am a mom to my wonderful 17-year-old daughter and I have been taking care of children of all ages since I was 13 years old! I have worked in day cares, babysitting and have been a nanny to multiple families. I enjoy being around children to teach them and care for them...
Tammy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Eliana S.
Southbury, CT
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Eliana but I prefer Ellie, Since I was 16 I've worked at a daycare with children ranging from 4 months to 6 years old. I recently left a daycare position and am looking for a full time nanny job! I also do babysitting jobs on weekends and volunteer in my churches nursery. Can provide references if needed! A great...
Eliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Taylor L.
Southbury, CT
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi families! I just finished my sophomore year at Sacred Heart University and am looking to pickup some hours babysitting! I am CPR certified, have references if needed, and am enthusiastic about caring for children! I look forward to hearing from you!
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Kayla and I am a 22-year-old college graduate looking for a summer job before beginning graduate school in the fall. I am looking for a part-time job baby-sitting and/or pet-sitting. I have experience baby-sitting for children between the ages of 2-6. I am comfortable with pets and can also help out with light...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Zoe A.
Southbury, CT
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a CT Certified Special Educator K-12 and have 7 years of teaching experience in public and therapeutic day schools. have worked with children and adults with special needs for the last 10 years and I am very passionate about the population. I believe their abilities are vast and that each individual with special needs...
I'd describe my personality as Compassionate, Giving, Thoughtful
I like working with kids because I love seeing them grow. Hitting milestones, learning new things.
I started working with kids when I was 11. I helped the lady down the street from me with her 4 yr old and infant when she was working from home. And then slowly...
5.0
"I was hesitant having a nanny because I didn’t want anyone else taking care of my daughter. Kelly was not only excellent with our daughter who was 3 months at the time but great with me. She became part of the family and she helped us through so many things. We are...
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Zoe A.
Southbury, CT
$40-60/hr • 2 yrs exp
As Special Educator, I deeply value the opportunity for further learning. Much of the learning taking place in schools is distracting and tutoring is becoming highly requested to give students a second chance at learning the material. I believe in teaching through a multidisciplinary approach, where children are encouraged to...
I'm 24 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. I have a breadth of experience working with people/clients/patients in different contexts. I've worked jobs like Sales and Customer Service to Behavioral Health and Addiction. I'm a trustworthy, flexible, loyal and enthusiastic person, in and out of business. I have an insatiable...
Michele B.
Southbury, CT
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am A Very Qualified Person. I Was A Stay At Home Mom As Well. I Absolutely Love Children!
I like working with kids because I love to see them grow and learn. I also love interacting with them. Playing outside as well as playing games indoors and doing lots of fun art projects together.
I started working with kids over 6 years ago. I began working at a daycare in Southbury and then moved on to take care of 2...
Michele can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
I am an animal lover who would love to make your life easier. I've had pets my whole life (cats, a dog, hamsters, iguanas) and have always enjoyed caring for them. I am available to help with walking, feeding, and even pet sitting.
I would love to hear from you!
Megan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hello! My name is Veronica and I am going into my third year of studying biomedical sciences at Quinnipiac University. I work part time as a medical receptionist at a pediatric office. I have always loved working with kids and used to be a dance teacher for ages 2-10.
I am looking for either a part time or full time position...
Veronica can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Southbury, CT
Catherine H.
5.0
Catherine has both experience in watching children and teaching them. Our son loves her and we will hire her again and again when needed!
- Wesley F.
Christine C.
5.0
Christine has been working full time with our daughter for a year now. She started with us when our daughter was 9 months old and is now almost 2 years old. Christine is dependable, punctual, honest, responsible, caring and pretty much everything you would want to have in someone that is caring for...
- Alana W.
Kayla G.
5.0
She did a great job with my 3 year old. He enjoyed his time with her. She was flexible with hours and was on time.
- Morgan S.
Zoe A.
5.0
Really cannot say enough great things about Zoe. She FAR EXCEEDED my expectations. Always on time, always creative with teaching my kids new things, took on extra responsibilities beyond what I asked her to do. Mostly, above all, all my kids felt a special relationship with her that I feel will...
- Donnasue G.
Megan T.
5.0
she was wonderful, prompt and very caring with my 2 daughters. I loved having her and has watched my daughters twice. very kind and responsible young woman!
- Amber B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Southbury, CT:
How can I find a Southbury babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Southbury, 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 35 babysitters in Southbury, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Southbury, CT?
The average rate for Southbury, CT babysitters on Care.com is $17.77 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 Southbury, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Southbury, 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 Southbury, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Southbury, CT are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.