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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
4.6
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children of all ages for the past 14 years, from twin newborn to teenagers. I have worked at daycare centers and summer camps as well as babysat for many families. I love children. I have a niece and three nephews whom I enjoy taking care of and always have a great time with. I am BLS & CPR certified and...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Ashley as a nanny for our 3 month old twins. She was a pleasure to work with and great with the babies! She watched the boys weekdays and handled their feeding, naps and playtime. She promoted a safe environment and gave me peace of mind while I was...
Kelly W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Megan. I am a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. I currently am, and have been a teacher at a public preschool in New Haven for the last year. I do also have a lot of prior experience in the childcare field including private daycare's/preschool, as...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Megan is a great caregiver - highly recommend !"
Josh K.
5.0
(2)
Greetings! My name is Courtney and I am a female, looking to get back into direct care in a part time capacity. I come to Care. com with 5+ years experience working with an aging population with disabilities, both mental and physical. With my experience as a care giver to others, as well as my own innate capabilities as a...
Courtney can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, home modification, hospice services, dementia, respite care & more
5.0
"Courtney is a compassionate, intelligent, kind , hard working and gifted woman. She is also gifted in dealing with any alternately able population We hired her for respite, care caring for our elderly mother with severe dementia and related pain of degenerative...
Anne B.
Christine D.
Naugatuck, CT
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I've worked for a few years doing housekeeping in a mansion style house. I love keeping a house clean and organized, is a passion of mine!
Christine can also help with: Oven cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
4.0
"Although her heart was in the right place, her organizational and listening skills are not."
Lisa M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience with children ranging from newborns to teenagers. I can help with Light Housekeeping, cooking, tutoring and Carpooling etc. I'm very friendly and upbeat and great with pets. I have reliable references. I also have my own car that is safe and reliable.
Vania can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vania is great. I am so happy we found her. My son loves her. She’s professional and punctual and very good at caring for our 10 month old. "
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Lorin C.
Monroe, CT
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have about 5 years of experience with babysitting, and I have worked with multiple families in that time. I have also worked as a math tutor for all ages, as well as a dance teacher for children 4-6 years old. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Crafts, and many other things. I have a car and I am willing to drive the kids, I...
Lorin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fabulous with kids. Smart and professional."
Susan P.
Lauryn E.
Oxford, CT
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part Time Animal Care-giver Available. I Am Reliable And Responsible And Have Many References
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for pets since I was in middle school. I started by feeding dogs and cats while owners were away. Once I was able to drive, I started staying at owner's houses. I now care for all types of animals from dogs and cats to horses and birds. I am very reliable and responsible and get along very well with animals. I...
Lauryn can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Lauryn is great! She's very flexible, punctual, and most importantly she is great with the children!"
Sarah A.
Julia S.
Oxford, CT
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello parents! I have 7 years of babysitting experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, carpool, crafts, swimming supervision, and errands. I am a kind, compassionate, positive, and energetic college student. I have cared for many families in the past for children of all ages and have wonderful...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia is attentive and engaged with kids.
She truly cares and is professional beyond her years. "
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Shaelynn T.
Monroe, CT
$16-36/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. most of my experience is with special needs children as well as kids with ADHD. Although i'm not officially certified, I can handle emergency situations as well as taking care of children with minor medical needs.
Shaelynn can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shaelynn is very reliable, punctual & friendly. She worked with me regarding my schedule & is readily available. My three year old Daughter adored Shaelynn & continued to ask for her even after leaving. Lastly, Shaelynn was very open to communication which aids in...
Re-jana B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old and have experience with children of all ages including infancy. I have experience working at schools in a variety of settings and levels as well. I'm a very creative person and I like to keep the kids busy rather than plop them in front of the television. I'm also willing to...
Damyanti can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mom writing from Dad's account
Dom is a very capable and polite young professional. Our 17 month old responded immediately to her during the interview. He generally laughs and giggles when she is babysitting. One day, he was teething and just wanted mommy and...
Wesley G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Katty from Monroe, CT. I'm an experienced, loving and caring babysitter and housekeeper looking for part-time opportunities in Fairfield county.
I've worked babysitting with families in New Canaan, Stamford, Weston and Milford. I've worked with kids of all ages and as early as a few weeks old.
I've also worked...
Katty can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katty is amazing with our 1-year old son. She is dependable and reliable every day, and shares much love with him.
She likes to play with him around the house and keeps him engaged, and also is terrific with naps and his feeding schedule.
We would highly...
Andrew S.
Alexi B.
Beacon Falls, CT
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
have plenty of experience in childcare, from working in a daycare, to babysitting for many families and having two younger sisters. I would like to say that I am a very responsible, outgoing, caring and supportive individual who is great with children of all ages. Due to the quality of care that I can assure you, my pay rate is...
Alexi can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexi was great with our 3.5 year old girl while we had an evening event. Excellent communication and arrived on time. Our daughter said she had fun and she was very nice. Great with our pet dog as well. Would recommend without hesitation."
Josh K.
5.0
(2)
I'm 27 years of age with 10 (+) years of experience working with young children and it is truly a passion to me. I want to express my interest in bringing my experience and education as an educator to your children and family. I have worked in a childcare center for 6 years and as a full time nanny for 5 years. I have taken...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelly has much experience in working with children and babysitting for many families. She's very outgoing, reliable, and a wonderful role model for children. She's very educated in the childcare field and I would highly recommend her for becoming your sitter."
Stephanie S.
Alexandra O.
Newtown, CT
$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a junior college student at WestConn. I have experience working with kids of all ages, I worked at a daycare for 8 months. I am CPR and First Aid trained and know how to use an EpiPen. I am comfortable with pets, have my own car and I genuinely enjoy taking care of children. I can cook dinner, do sensory/art projects, and...
5.0
"Alex was a godsend! She was proactively communicative, observant, flexible, and attentive to my daughter's needs. I would hire her again in a second!"
Jackie C.
Wendy C.
Oxford, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(14)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Wendy, a mother of four children ranging in ages 15-21. I have lots of experience with children of all ages and am very patient, responsible, flexible, kind, reliable, trustworthy and understanding of children's needs. I'm currently looking for a family that needs part time/ possibly full time help. Looking forward to...
Wendy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have relied on Wendy regularly for the past 5 months, and am so grateful for her warm, loving, dependable, flexible care. My 3 1/2-year-old rarely wants to come home after a day with Wendy, and my 10-month-old always looks so happy, calm, and secure when I arrive...
Jessica G.
5.0
(2)
I love children and I enjoy playing sports.
I am a very responsible, mature and reliable person. I have over three years of experience. I am CPR certified, I have a clean driver's license and am a nonsmoker.
I have my own car.
Evelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Evelyn has been with me for many years. I couldn’t be happier! She is diligent, efficient, careful, and 100% reliable. I trust her with a key to my house, and it is always a joy to come home to find the place immaculate. I would definitely recommend her to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi i'm autumn! I have 6 years of experience working with children, i've worked in a daycare, as well as summer camps and multiple babysitting opportunities, and I am a elementary education major at Southern Connecticut State University. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling, and homework and getting kids to school in...
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have all the best things to say about my experiences with Autumn watching my 2 girls, ages 1 and 4. She cared for them both numerous times for me, did activities with my older daughter and was very kind and respectful. Always punctual, very communicative and...
Care member
4.5
(2)
Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile.
I'm 57 years old.
I have two beautiful girls and an Amazing firefighter husband.
I have been a caregiver for over 10 years, starting with my mom's Alzheimer's.
I couldn't find the proper care for her, so I decided to quit my job and care for her.
I'm incredibly passionate, Loving,...
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
4.0
"Sigal is a very kind person. She is very flexible and is willing to help out any way she can. She is very compassionate. She took very good care of my elderly parents. Sigal was extremely patient with our father who has Alzheimer's."
Susan B.
Johanna D.
Waterbury, CT
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm A Experienced And Dependable Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience Taking Care Of Children
5.0
(1)
I'm a caring person, love to play with kids, I'm a responsible and I have a long time experience taking care of kids.
I'm a hard worker, honest and reliable.
References available upon request.
I'd describe my personality as caring, honest, responsible.
I like working with kids because , as a mother I always want to provide the...
Johanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Johanna is a hard and honest worker .
She is very responsible, I will strongly recommend her for any child care or housekeeping job ."
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Stephanie L.
Seymour, CT
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I remember my answer always being " I want to be a mom!". I enjoy helping, teaching and learning from our kids.
I've had the pleasure of working with different age groups.
My first family was located in NY, started when their oldest was 9 yrs old and youngest was 3, they are now...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Stephanie surpassed all our expectations. Our family love her and we are grateful for everything she did."
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Southbury, CT
Ashley P.
5.0
Ashley was super helpful in finding us an amazing nanny for our newborn! She’s a great communicator and helped find the perfect fit for us. Thank you Ashley!
- Care member
Megan W.
5.0
Megan is a great caregiver - highly recommend !
- Josh K.
Courtney C.
5.0
Courtney is a compassionate, intelligent, kind , hard working and gifted woman. She is also gifted in dealing with any alternately able population We hired her for respite, care caring for our elderly mother with severe dementia and related pain of degenerative joint disease. We knew our precious...
- Anne B.
Christine D.
4.0
Although her heart was in the right place, her organizational and listening skills are not.
- Lisa M.
Vania S.
5.0
Vania is great. I am so happy we found her. My son loves her. She’s professional and punctual and very good at caring for our 10 month old.
- Care member
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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 31 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 $17.81 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 16 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.