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60 babysitters are listed in Suffield, CT
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Suffield, CT
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Kelly! I first began working with children as a student at the University of Connecticut, where I studied Early Childhood Development and Education, and completed my first student teaching practicums. I loved being immersed in the wonder, curiosity, and playfulness of a child's world, and have enjoyed many years of...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelly worked for us dropping our kids off at school in the morning. She was always punctual and completely reliable. The kids loved her and she was great with them. She moved out of state, otherwise she would still be happy to have her working for us. "
Laura K.
COR & First Aid trained
3 years working with children diagnosed diagnosed with autism and Down syndrome
8 years in the mental health/ addiction field
On/off babysitter since I was 14 years old- the most, four children at a time
Currently work at Hartford hospital caring for patients in the nursing department
Alicia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a current teacher and have taught grades from Kindergarten to 7th grade. I babysat for one family everyday after school. This involved getting the children off the bus, helping them with homework, cooking dinner and doing activities with them. There were three children, ages 5, 7, and 9. I also babysat my neighbors, one of...
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jesica, I am excited to get know your family better! I currently work Part time as a property manager and I am a substitute teacher. I am a well rounded individual and have many years experience with children. I have been babysitting/Nannying since I was 13 years old. I am a Christian and majority of my...
Jesica can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Kelsey G.
Suffield, CT
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I love kids and have been babysitting since the age of 14. I have experience nannying, as well as tutoring, assistant teaching and special education inclusion.
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I am Lauren and I am currently a sophomore at Fairfield University studying Psychology and Education. I have 6 years of experience with babysitting. I am hoping to find a babysitting or nannying job for this summer! I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting too!
Lauren can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Asenya P.
Suffield, CT
$22-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Asenya! I am an experienced and reliable babysitter/nanny. I have 5 years experience. I have worked with families during the school year, summers, vacations and during the COVID 19 pandemic. I am fully vaccinated. I also have experience working with children as a Camp Counselor during summer learning camps for...
Asenya can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Asenya is a very caring provider. She is completely in touch with kids at their level and she is more than comfortable with adults and kids alike. She is easy going and a happy personality that the kids love being around. I continue to recommend her and I’m happy...
Care member
I am currently taking part time graduate classes for my Masters in Public Health so my availability is widely open. I have 7 years of experience with kids ages 1-13. I love pets as I have two dogs of my own. I have my own transportation and am willing to take care of any additional needs such as housekeeping and errands. Also...
Megan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello!
My name is Nicole and I am a third grade teacher I'm Vernon, CT. I have taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th and would love to tutor in math and/or reading! I have teaching knowledge up to 6th grade, and am open to babysitting or nannying during the summertime! My hours are flexible most days, as I work a night time job during some...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Alicia A.
Suffield, CT
$14-25/hr
COR & First Aid trained
3 years working with children diagnosed diagnosed with autism and Down syndrome
8 years in the mental health/ addiction field
On/off babysitter since I was 14 years old- the most, four children at a time
Currently work at Hartford hospital caring for patients in the nursing department
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, meal prep, live-in home care & more
I was a preschool teacher assistant and I fell in love with teaching kids how to learn after this experience. currently I tutor my brother in his home school. I help him stay on track in all his courses and to maintain good grades.
I am a certified Elementary Teacher and will also soon be receiving my Special Education License. I have experience working with grades K-6.
I love going outdoors and on adventure and have 5 years experience with infants and toddles. I am old enough to have patience and know responsibility, but still young enough to be spontaneous and understand kids needs and mindset. I am currently a Graduate student in LIS at Simmons University BOS, MA. I study remotely so this...
Mila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for over 10 years! I started working with children through babysitting my neighbors children when I was 14. As I went through high school I continued babysitting and working odd end jobs. After high school I started attending Springfield Technical Community College in which I concentrated in...
Brandon can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brandon started on short notice after our caregiver's boyfriend got traded to another team in another city. He quickly learned our schedule and engaged with our 12- and 16-year olds. He's also a good driver with a safe car."
John Marybeth M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of 3. 1 married and 2 Highschool age boys. I love working with children and pets. I used to be a school bus driver and was a nursery director for 3 years at our Congregational church. I found working with young children rewarding and fun.
I'd describe my personality as fun and bubbly. I try to make a good situation...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Kim has been caring for our baby girl since she was 12 weeks old. Despite our baby being in a palvik harness initially, Kim provided great care, engaging her with books and outdoor walks. Her detailed daily updates allowed me to anticipate our evenings after work....
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Allison. I have been part-time babysitting since I was about 13 years old. I am employed full time but love to fill up space playing with kids! I have experience with all ages, multiple children at a time.
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We LOVE Allison! We had her for both of our children for a number of years. Would absolutely recommend"
Kelly G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sam and am currently seeking out a part time child care position M-R as I slowly start to begin providing children's art groups I have babysat for families since I was young and have continued to do so in addition to various full time jobs. I have specific experience working with children with disabilities...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Samantha was an amazing babysitter!! She showed up early, and ended staying late when I had trouble finding a ride. Very kind and sweet. She watched my foster daughter who has some behavioral issues as well as asthma, and handled all situations smoothly. She...
Deidre S.
5.0
(2)
My name is Zoe, I'm a 23-year-old experienced babysitter and arts preschool teacher! I work at Daycare in Vernon, CT caring for toddlers ( ages 2-3 ). I also have experience with preschool aged children and school age. I am med trained and am working on getting CPR certified and first aid trained. I love doing creative art...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Zoe for all your babysitting/care needs! She has years of experience working with children in both professional and private settings. She is kind, warm, understanding and patient and truly loves and cares about the children in her care....
Care member
Leighanne D.
Springfield, MA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Licensed Educator Available To Tutor & Care For Children
5.0
(3)
I am a licensed administrator and former teacher for grades 5- 12 Special Education and 6 -12 Mathematics. I have 17 years tutoring experience in all subject areas including early literacy, mathematics, handwriting, and test prep. I am the very proud mom of 4 wonderful kids aged 20 -27. We love animals and sports, spend lots of...
5.0
"LeeAnn is an amazing tutor specializing in math, English, and SPED. She can do it all. My son has been working with her for years and really loves her. He has used her for many subjects including honors algebra, geometry, history, and SAT review. She really cares...
Susan D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I've worked summer camps, taught 3rd and 4th grade, worked in a daycare with kids from 6 weeks to school age. I've helped with distance learning for 4 children. I've babysat for up to 6 children at a time! The families I babysit for have had me come over for the past 4 years...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth watched all three of our children and was great. My 1.5-year-old always cries when we leave, and she settled him quickly. I would (and plan to) hire her again and I'd also recommend her to other families in the area."
Katie B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Suffield, CT
Kelly F.
5.0
Kelly worked for us dropping our kids off at school in the morning. She was always punctual and completely reliable. The kids loved her and she was great with them. She moved out of state, otherwise she would still be happy to have her working for us.
- Laura K.
Asenya P.
5.0
Asenya is a very caring provider. She is completely in touch with kids at their level and she is more than comfortable with adults and kids alike. She is easy going and a happy personality that the kids love being around. I continue to recommend her and I’m happy to provide this recommendation for...
- Care member
Brandon M.
5.0
Brandon started on short notice after our caregiver's boyfriend got traded to another team in another city. He quickly learned our schedule and engaged with our 12- and 16-year olds. He's also a good driver with a safe car.
- John Marybeth M.
Kimberly K.
4.0
Kim has been caring for our baby girl since she was 12 weeks old. Despite our baby being in a palvik harness initially, Kim provided great care, engaging her with books and outdoor walks. Her detailed daily updates allowed me to anticipate our evenings after work. Kim is not only dependable and...
- Care member
Allison S.
5.0
Allison is so great! She is so sweet with my 3 wild kids and did a great job keeping them all safe, entertained and happy. Highly recommend - my kids keep asking when they can see her again!
- Jaci C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Suffield, CT:
How can I find a Suffield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Suffield, 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 Suffield, 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 Suffield, CT?
The average rate for Suffield, CT babysitters on Care.com is $17.62 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 Suffield, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Suffield, 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.