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Kelly F.

Essex, CT

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have a deep passion for children and have spent many years taking care of them through babysitting or serving as a mother's helper. I have experience with almost every age group and am CPR and AED certified in both infant/child and adult CPR. I also have experience with tutoring children of both elementary and high school...
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Melissa S.

Essex, CT

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Melissa, and I bring over 15 years of experience working closely with people in a caring, hands-on profession as a hairstylist. Throughout my career, I've developed strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to create a warm, comfortable environment--qualities that naturally carry over into...
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Molly D.

Experienced Burlington Babysitter

Niantic, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I work as a school library assistant at Choate Rosemary Hall and am halfway through my Master's in Library and Information Science at Simmons University. I am looking for summer employment and have open availability. I have over 6 years of experience with infants through pre-teens. I also have experience caring for cats, dogs,...

Jenna W. says "Molly was punctual, a good communicator, and my kiddos really liked her. Would recommend Molly to any families looking for babysitter."

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Paula G.

Clinton, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I have had the pleasure of working with some fabulous families.. I have a great deal of experience in infant care on up.. I have 6 grandchildren .. I have had the pleasure of watching them for 25 years.. I started my journey on care. com after my youngest granddaughter went to school full time. Nurturing and compassion...

Care Member says "Paula was amazing. She was reliable, caring, loving, and everything I was looking for to watch my daughter. "

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Aisling C.

Dream Job Nanny

Old Saybrook, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there, I am a warm, loving and caring mother of 5. I am the family organizer, who cooks, cleans, does laundry, and cares for our children. I love nurturing and caring for young children. Now that my kids are in school full-time I would love to have the opportunity to nurture and teach a child/children and share my warmth and...

Sheena E. says "Aisling was an absolutely amazing babysitter. Not only was I able to hire her in a pinch but she was willing to accommodate the quick note to her service....

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Kerry B.

Experienced and Energetic Babysitter Available Part-Time

Old Saybrook, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 20+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am looking for a part-time babysitting position in the area, and I am available most weeknights and weekends. Certified in First Aid and CPR, my childcare experience includes babysitting children ranging from newborns to teenagers; working as a camp counselor for...

Caitlin K. says "Kerry is the best. She is responsive, flexible, friendly, and totally professional. She took great care of our little one while we were attending a...

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Amy W.

Baby Sitter/Nanny Available Full Time

Old Lyme, CT

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have cared for children of various ages, for many years. I am a detail-oriented, compassionate individual, and I only provide the best quality care. I love being active, and enjoy involving the children I care for in outdoor activities - I own multiple horses, which I find to a be a very popular attraction amongst the kids...
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Heather H.

Caring, Fun, Reliable, And Trustworthy Nanny

Clinton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have a 12 year career in banking/finance. I have many years of babysitting experience with ages newborn thru 7 years. I was a nanny for 3 years when I moved to CT and still occasionally babysit for one of those families. I am available for overnight care, full-time care, or weekends occasionally. In addition, I would be more...

Care Member says "Heather was so wonderful with our twin toddlers! Showed up right on time at 6:20AM even after 5 inches of snow the night before. Our boys are usually...

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Morgann M.

Clinton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Morgann, But most people know me as Mo or MoMo. I am a kindhearted, fun loving, 32-year-old. I worked at Clinton Child care for over 5 years and was a Head teacher of the 1-year-old classroom for over 3 years. I have over 7 years of experience nannying personally for various families along the shoreline.

Jen S. says "Morgann is a fun person to be around, and brings such positive energy into a room. When she walks into our house, our daughter is so animated and excited to...

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Julia H.

Nanny/ Baby Sitter (full Or Part Time)

Niantic, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Julia and I am 24 years old. I am currently a deans list doctorate of physical therapy student at the University of Hartford, and I live in Niantic CT. I am currently looking for a part time position while I am between clinical rotations for a family relatively close to Niantic who may need child care during the week...

Stacy R. says "Julia is responsible and fun. She has babysat for me at least once a month over the past year. My 5 year old and 10 year old boys love that she plays with...

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Danielle Mk S.

Clinton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Supporting a child's development and their family while creating positive experiences for all learners, including those with diverse needs, is a true passion of mine. I obtained a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and am an expert in early childhood development. With nine years of experience caring for children of all...

Courtney M. says "Danielle is wonderful. She helped us for a short time when we needed help with our two oldest girls to get them off the bus and for occasional date...

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Emily H.

Summer Full Time Caregiver/babysitter/nanny Available

East Lyme, CT

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello families, My name is Emily and I am 29 years old and have both and undergraduate degree in human development and family studies and a masters degree in school psychology. I have worked with children of all ages from infants as young as 3 months to students with special needs age 20+ that have aged out of k-12 education,...
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Carly W.

Westbrook, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Carly, I have experience babysitting a 2 and 6-year-old girls, and a 7-year-old boy. I have a degree in elementary education and I am currently getting my masters to teach. I am looking for a summer position during the weekdays (I can be flexible on hours). I love working with kids and creating fun and engaging...

Care Member says "Carly was caring, kind, well organized and came up with fun activities for my 2 girls ages 2 and 6. She always have a big smile on her face. Carly spent...

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Laura C.

Mom Of 4

East Haddam, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a mom of 4 children. My youngest is entering Kindergarten this year and my oldest is 12 years of age. I have stayed at home with my children since my oldest was born. I know how hard it is for moms to find a sitter during the weekdays for work or for a few hours to run out for a doctor's appointment, workout or just to get...

Justin K. says "Laura is an amazing caregiver. She was wonderful watching our youngest, who was 17 months at the time. He definitely enjoys being taken care of, and...

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Susan R.

Loving Adult Available For Individual Infant/baby Childcare!

Old Saybrook, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Mom of 2 adult Children Experienced Babysitter Excellent References 1-3 days per week Monday-Friday Old Saybrook
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Ashley Z.

Westbrook, CT

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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
As a nurturing childcare professional with over half a decade of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My warm and patient nature creates a welcoming environment for children to thrive and learn. I prioritize clear and open communication with parents, ensuring a seamless...
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Naomi C.

Clinton, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
Hi! My name is Naomi, I am 24 years old, my parents are originally from Ecuador, I speak fluent Spanish and English, I have 2 siblings, one brother(21) and sister(16), my mom is a single mother so I raised my siblings all through their childhood, while my mom worked. I'm a senior in college studying Health science and minoring...
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Jennifer C.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Clinton, CT

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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! Thank you for reading my bio. I have 25+ years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teens. I have worked with children in a variety of roles-including nanny, school paraprofessional, and certified teacher. For the past two years I have been an after-school and summer nanny. I retired early from...
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Courtney W.

Killingworth, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I have loved working with kids since I was a kid. I have cousins who are 7 and 9 years younger than me and once they were born I wanted to be able to babysit for them. When I turned 12 was old enough to take the babysitting course our local rec department offered and after that I took every opportunity to babysit. I started by...
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Doreen A.

Full Time Caregiver Available. Mother Of Four Daughters

Old Saybrook, CT

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am currently a mother of four grown daughters with 2 grandchildren. I love children! I can do anything from babysitting to cleaning to transporting children.
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of May 2026

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Essex, CT

Infant Babysitters in Essex, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Molly D.

Molly was punctual, a good communicator, and my kiddos really liked her. Would recommend Molly to any families looking for babysitter.

- Jenna W.

Paula G.

Paula was amazing. She was reliable, caring, loving, and everything I was looking for to watch my daughter.

- Care member

Aisling C.

Aisling was an absolutely amazing babysitter. Not only was I able to hire her in a pinch but she was willing to accommodate the quick note...

- Sheena E.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Essex, CT

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Connecticut, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Essex have rates starting at $20.00.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 2 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 2 infant babysitters near you in Essex, CT. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

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