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60 babysitters are listed in Woodstock, CT
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years
Babysitters in Woodstock, CT
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Am looking for a position where I can bring my loving 3. 5-year-old son with me, as well.
I have worked in childcare for over 15 years now. I began babysitting and transitioned to full time nannying . Responsibilities included: meal prep, children's laundry, bed time routine care, organizing play dates, taking children to their...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Emily to care for my son while I attended school. I was nervous about having someone new in my home while I was traveling but Emily took excellent care of my son and he always looked forward to Emily watching him. She took him to the park and made sure he...
Megan C.
Ireland D.
Southbridge, MA
$18-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have now been a babysitter/ nanny for 3 different families that have a child with autism. Although all children are different I feel that I can try my best to help whatever the circumstances be speech trouble, moving trouble, eating trouble, etc. I am only 20 and know I have a lot to learn but I'm here to help!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Senior Care. Over 30 years Experience. Hoyer Lift experience, shopping and cleaning experience, Dementia and Alzheimer's experience. Experience with bathing and feeding the client. Proof of criminal record.
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is very friendly, caring and patient with our Mom with PPA/Dementia. She's a godsend to our family!"
Kimberly H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was a certified home health aide and have done some companion work as well. It is work that I find to be rewarding. I have a reliable car and am a non-smoker. I love animals! I worked for the then VNA of Central Mass for 10 yrs and more recently have done some private duty cases. I have been trained in caring for people with a...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"Jennifer is caring, loyal and honest. An excellent caretaker. She interacts with people with empathy and humor. I would not hesitate to hire her again."
Lyn S.
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in home health care and residential care for approximately 10 years each.
Within residential care, I provided residential habilitation services, as well as non-residential habilitation and specialized companion services within the community.
I worked with people who had varying degrees of intellectual disabilities...
5.0
"Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is.
She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with.
Jen is that person. When we...
Carol D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Abby! I am 25 years old and I am a speech-language pathologist working in an elementary school and a private practice.
I have been working with children for 14 years and have watched children ages 4 months-14 years old. I have worked at a daycare and also volunteered in a preschool for 2 years. I also have experience...
Abby can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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 walking, pet sitting
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.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ireland. I am 21 years old and I am currently taking online classes to become a certified veterinary assistant. I am great with kids and animals! I love one time jobs and am willing to stay in your home if needed for supervision 24/7. If you need a reoccurring weekend babysitter for date nights I might be the...
Ireland can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Ireland to care for our 4 year old daughter on multiple occasions and continue to schedule her. Our daughter absolutely loves their time together. Ireland is dependable and punctual with the schedule and she goes above and beyond during her time such as...
Ashley R.
Maya T.
Dudley, MA
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I started babysitting at 14 watching multiple kids, all ages. I love being able to teach the kids and help them grow. Crafts and baking are always a fun thing I love to do with them. I believe I am a creative and super patient sitter and cannot wait to meet your wonderful children and have fun with them!
Maya can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Dog training, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, grooming, pet sitting & more
Hi there! My name is Laura and I am a Registered Behavior Technician looking for some additional work for the summer (and am open to weekends!). I work at a local elementary school during the day and have upwards of eight years experience caring for children. I have worked in the school system/providing professional in-home...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Genesis M.
Southbridge, MA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, I have worked with many amazing folk with special needs. In college my focus was with young children ages 2-5 who were varied in their abilities-on the autism spectrum as well as physical and other intellectual disabilities. Post grad I worked at a Day center for Adults with disabilities that ranged from blindness,...
I have been an animal lover my whole life! I have been the go to person for friends and family when they go on vacation to watch their dogs, cats, horses, chickens etc. looking to expand this as I really enjoy doing so. I currently have 2 dogs, 1 cat, & 48 chickens! I always treat the animals in my care as if they were my own.
Taylor can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, boarding, dog training, pet sitting, pet walking & more
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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Brittany E.
Pomfret Center, CT
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, my names is Brittany. I'm 20 years old & i've been working with kids as long as I can remember. I Have worked at many daycare centers as well as babysit regularly for some families. I love children :)
Eric B.
Thompson, CT
$17-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I am a fun, creative, and kind person who has teaches middle school science and is a sleep-away summer camp director. I have been working at camp since 2014 and have been teaching since 2017. I coach soccer, basketball, squash, and lacrosse. I am CPR/First aid certified as well as lifeguard certified.
Eric can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jessica A.
Dudley, MA
$26/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Jessica But You Can Call Me Jess! I Am 18 Years Old And Will Be 19 In March!
Hi! My name is Jessica and I am 18 years old! I am currently a student at Quinsigamond Community College and plan to be an elementary education teacher. I am CPR and babysitting certified. I love working with kids! I also love to do arts and crafts and fun activities!
I'd describe my personality as extraverted, caring, and...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Summer C.
Southbridge, MA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I mostly babysit family at the moment but I'm comfortable with 1-4 children
Summer can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Liz and I've been babysitting since I turned 13 and I signed up for a babysitting certification class which reviewed safety measures, CPR and first aid. Since then, I've been renewing my CPR cert every 2 years. If I combined all my babysitting gigs all together, I've probably babysat for about 4 years and have...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Woodstock, CT
Emily A.
5.0
I hired Emily to care for my son while I attended school. I was nervous about having someone new in my home while I was traveling but Emily took excellent care of my son and he always looked forward to Emily watching him. She took him to the park and made sure he was entertained without TV and...
- Megan C.
Cynthia C.
5.0
She is very friendly, caring and patient with our Mom with PPA/Dementia. She's a godsend to our family!
- Kimberly H.
Jennifer W.
5.0
Jennifer is caring, loyal and honest. An excellent caretaker. She interacts with people with empathy and humor. I would not hesitate to hire her again.
- Lyn S.
Savannah C.
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, fed my daughter dinner and was even...
- Chelsie F.
Jennifer W.
5.0
Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is.
She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with.
Jen is that person. When we first met her we know Jen was the...
- Carol D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Woodstock, CT:
How can I find a Woodstock babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Woodstock, 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 11 babysitters in Woodstock, 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 Woodstock, CT?
The average rate for Woodstock, CT babysitters on Care.com is $16.18 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 Woodstock, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Woodstock, 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.