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60 babysitters are listed in Guilford, CT
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Guilford, CT
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a vaccinated and boosted, experienced, loving and reliable mother of two now young men and married for the past 29 years. I am available part-time or full-time to care for your child/children. All of the families that I have cared for through the years have always been pleased and confident in my ability to care for their...
Joan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We are so grateful for Joan! She is calm, consistent, thoughtful, a fantastic nanny. I trust her fully to care for my 18-month old twins, no small feat!"
Valerie B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Sarah (35yrs)! I live in Guilford CT and am looking for a great babysitting job that pays well! I have many years of experience with watching and caring for kids! I am one of four girls and grew up babysitting/tutoring throughout my Connecticut neighborhood. I also have cared for my youngest sister (10 yrs...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Sarah is a trustworthy and fun caretaker for our two children. She drives them to their activities, plays and interacts with them, and manages dinner, bath and bedtime. She's creative and friendly. We recommend her wholeheartedly!"
Linda N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I currently am a NICU nurse at Yale Children's Hospital. I adore children, and have experience with newborns to 15-year-olds. I have a 4-year-old brother that I have cared for since birth, so I have a special place in my heart for and a lot of experience with the newborn and toddler stages. Currently, my availability is...
Peyton can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Peyton is an outstanding caregiver and overall lovely human. She has lived with our family for the last three summers -- caring for my three children now ages 5, 9 and 11, as well as many of their friends. Responsible, engaging, trustworthy, polite, experienced,...
Rebekah T.
Sophia S.
Guilford, CT
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Exceptional, Well-Referenced Nanny Seeking Full-Time Employment With A Loving Family
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
My name is Sophia and I am a career Nanny with a stellar work ethic currently seeking a long term, part-time morning position with a wonderful family. I have over 19 years of experience as a Child Care Provider. During that time, I have worked in the capacity of Baby Nurse, Nanny, Babysitter and Mother's Helper....
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had interviewed Donna this April for our nanny position to care for our newborn child. She was very nice, smart, honest, and organized. We would have loved to hire her, however, we have a recent change in job that is making us move to a different city next...
Omar F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a Mom of two young men in college. I have been caring for children since 1982. I am infant and adult CPR certified. My childcare experience ranges from being a Mom, babysitter, caregiver, nanny, personal home assistant, infant and toddler church volunteer and certified pre-k teacher. I find extreme joy and...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon has a real natural gift for interacting, entertaining, and helping children develop into kind, curious, and responsible human beings. I used her for my four children over a period of 20 years. One of my children has special needs and she delicately met all...
Monica C.
Emily B.
Guilford, CT
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey I'm Emily & I'm looking for weekend babysitting jobs or week day nights. I love kids, pets and have my own car, so I am willing to help out in anyway you need me! I am very active and love to workout and be outdoors! I am CPR and first aid qualified as well. If you're looking for a last minute sitter, I'm here! I am free...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"If you don't hire Emily, you are really missing out! She's been with us for almost 2 years now. My son has come to love her too- he looks for her car and asks when "Em-ma-me" is coming. She is punctual, flexible, responsible, kind, caring and fun! She has pet and...
Sarah O.
4.1
(9)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I directed shows with hundreds of kids in Ct. Babysitter for an architect in Guilford, Cardiac Lab Specialist in Branford, Yale Doctor etc. Arts and Humanities Trainer with Y-USA. I am a volunteer with numerous educational organizations. Philosophy of care is attention and support of whole child and family. Focus on play,...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Only interviewed because we decided to go with something involving other kids instead of traditional babysitter. Liked her a lot and would have hired if we went with this strategy."
David H.
Keira V.
Guilford, CT
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate looking to help a family be the best it can be by having fun, keeping a clean environment, and learning as much as we can along the way! My interests are music, theatre, exercise, and sports to name a few. Personally I am an extremely organized person who knows how to multitask while still creating...
Keira can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Keira is wonderful with our boys (ages 2 and 5). She is fun, confident, creative. The boys love her. She has also helped us with housecleaning and we are very happy with everything."
Kate P.
Lina A.
Guilford, CT
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Lina and I'm 27 years old I'm funny, cheerful, responsible, sweet and honest person, who communicates easily, flexible, easy going, pretty active, who likes life and healthy habits. In my free time I like to go to the gym, read, go to museums or discover new places, I like spend my time with my friends or go to the...
Lina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lina has been a dependable and trustworthy babysitter for our 1 year old son for the past six months. She is smart, engaging, conscientious, energetic...everything we'd ever want in a caregiver! She engages with him at his level, talking and conversing, reading,...
Cassandra C.
5.0
(2)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I have been caring for Children for over 15 years. I have a nursing background and love Children. I'm reliable and responsible. I also have great references.
Karen B can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Karen is an absolute GIFT to our family. Karen has been with my family for almost 5 years now and I wish I could stop time so my children would stay little forever and in turn, Karen could stay on with us forever. Karen started as a caretaker for my 3 children...
Megan G.
Krista K.
Guilford, CT
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I am Krista, I'm 20 years old from Guilford, Ct. I am currently attending school in Boston, where I study elementary education. I have nearly nine years of experience with ages three months- 12 years old. A little about myself, I love to be active, be outdoors and I am known to be patient, hardworking and caring.
5.0
"We have used Krista to babysit our 2 children for the past 6 years. She is very reliable, responsible and fun with the kids. She is eager to work and is happy to enjoys being with the kids. They love her and ask for her to babysit all the time. I highly recommend...
Sheree I.
5.0
(1)
Good listener , compassionate , caring, caregiver. Attention to details.
Gina can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Excellent in every way. Completely attentive to my daughter's wants and needs, and my daughter can't wait until the next time she comes over. Recommend without hesitation!"
Jennifer S.
Hello! My name is Alexa and I am from Guilford, CT. I am currently in graduate school at Southern Connecticut State University for Speech Language Pathology. I do have classes in the summer but would love to help out part time! I have plenty of experience with children as I was an elementary education major in college, worked at...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
I have been caring for children since I was young myself. I grew up volunteering in the nursery of my church and babysat during their choir practices as well. I studied Special Education in college, and I currently work as a sixth grade special education teacher. I previously worked as a para in a first grade classroom with 26...
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hi my name is Thea! I graduated from George Washington University in 2019 and I am going to UConn medical school in August. I am currently working part in the medical field so I will be receiving my first Covid- 19 vaccine dose on January 6th. I absolutely love kids and pets so I am looking for a part-time babysitting, tutoring,...
Thea can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 2 years of professional childcare experience in a daycare and 3 years of volunteer experience with my church. I love arts and Crafts, singing, and dancing. I am currently attending UConn as a sophomore studying English education. I am first aid, CPR, medication administration, and epipen administration certified. I am...
Dylan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Claire K.
Guilford, CT
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Claire and I am currently a college student. I have 3 years of paid childcare experience. I will be coming home to Guilford, CT for the summer (May 16th through August 25th) and I am looking for a babysitting job. During the Covid-19 pandemic I babysat for a school-aged child and I also worked part-time at a...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Kathryn F.
Guilford, CT
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have been babysitting for my neighbors and family friends since I was 13 years old. I have also helped out with kids camps in the past.
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Leah G.
Guilford, CT
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Need Help Getting Groceries Or Going To A Dr.'s App? Friendly "odd Job Doer" Available !
Hi! My name is Leah and I live in Alta Loma, California. I have a free schedule, a working van, and experience helping people. Although I primarily have experience babysitting children, I can help with any random job- as of that which requires my responsibility, patience, friendliness, and punctuality greatly. Whether it be...
Brittany B.
Guilford, CT
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have been babysitting for around 13 years and truly adore being around kids! I've babysat children from newborn to 10 years old! I currently babysit for a family Monday-Thursday but I could be available Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, Fridays and some weekends!
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Guilford, CT
Joan T.
5.0
We are so grateful for Joan! She is calm, consistent, thoughtful, a fantastic nanny. I trust her fully to care for my 18-month old twins, no small feat!
- Valerie B.
Sarah D.
5.0
Sarah is a trustworthy and fun caretaker for our two children. She drives them to their activities, plays and interacts with them, and manages dinner, bath and bedtime. She's creative and friendly. We recommend her wholeheartedly!
- Linda N.
Peyton C.
5.0
Peyton babysat our 2 year old daughter while we were on a weekend vacation. She was amazing from the first message! So great with communicating. It was our first time finding a one time babysitter online and we felt like we couldn't have been luckier with Peyton. She was kind, attentive and even...
- Kristin K.
Sophia S.
5.0
We had interviewed Donna this April for our nanny position to care for our newborn child. She was very nice, smart, honest, and organized. We would have loved to hire her, however, we have a recent change in job that is making us move to a different city next month. We truly believe she would be...
- Omar F.
Shannon P.
5.0
Shannon was our nanny for over 4 years - initially with our first born and as our family grew with our second child. Shannon is a loving, dependable person and became an extension of our family. The kids loved her and we miss her dearly now that our kids are a bit older!
Highest recommendation!
- Jonathan F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Guilford, CT:
How can I find a Guilford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Guilford, 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 59 babysitters in Guilford, CT on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Guilford, CT?
The average rate for Guilford, CT babysitters on Care.com is $17.49 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 Guilford, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Guilford, 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 Guilford, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Guilford, CT are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.