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Alexandra M.


Essex, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Sitter & Mom Available Weekdays And Occasionally On Weekends.

I have been babysitting since I was 12. I am a mom of an almost 12-year-old and a step mom to an almost 6-year-old. Now that both children are in school full time I would like to help out another mom and/or dad with childcare for younger children during the day or after school care for school age children. I will certainly treat...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
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Susan R.


Old Saybrook, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Adult Available For Individual Infant/baby Childcare!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Mom of 2 adult Children Experienced Babysitter Excellent References 1-3 days per week Monday-Friday Old Saybrook
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Sue cares for my two year old boy and four year old girl twice a week. After the first day there, you would think they had been going there for years. They are so happy and have so much fun. They don't even want to leave when I pick them up! Sue is loving,...

Leslie R.

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Amy W.


Old Lyme, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Baby Sitter/Nanny Available Full Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Laura C.


East Haddam, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of 4

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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 smiles all around when we pick him up. Laura is also great with our tween daughter and is very thoughtful and...

Justin K.

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Julia H.


Niantic, CT

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/ Baby Sitter (full Or Part Time)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have know Julia since she was a little girl. I had been her gymnastics coach up until her high school graduation. She is a hard worker, very polite, caring, kind and a very funny person. Genuinely sweet. She had worked some birthday parties for us before she...

earl C.

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Heather H.


Clinton, CT

$25-26/hr6 yrs exp

Caring, Fun, Reliable, And Trustworthy Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Heather! I am a mom to one awesome son. I have a 12 year career in banking/finance. After moving to Connecticut three years ago, I decided to go back to doing something else I love, which is taking care of children! I have many years of babysitting experience with ages newborn thru 7 years. I am available on...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Heather is an absolute gem! She babysat our 6 month old daughter during our wedding weekend and went above and beyond to help us during a very hectic weekend, including bringing our daughter to and from our wedding events. She responded to texts quickly and was...

Samantha R.

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Carly W.


Westbrook, CT

$20/hr2 yrs exp

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...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"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 The whole day with my kids from breakfast to dinner, helping with school work, light house work, swimming...

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Jenna I.


Westbrook, CT

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love to teach children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones. I previously graduated college from Palm Beach Atlantic University. I've grown up always watching...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jenna was wonderful with our 20 month old son. He regularly sobs when we need to leave him with a sitter, but with Jenna, she was able to transition him from panic mode to happy baby very quickly! Jenna was also early (5-10mins) for our date nights AND...

Grace M.

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Katie L.


Westbrook, CT

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Long Time Early Childhood Educator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways....
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katie is incredibly gifted with children. She has tons of experience and wisdom. She will care for your children in a way that allows them to have their feelings, work through conflict, and care for themselves and others. They will be respected and listened to...

Kate V.

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Lisa P.


Niantic, CT

$51/hr10 yrs exp

Lisa, a child caregiver .

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lisa and I am a child caregiver, mature retired registered nurse looking to babysit for infants and children. I am available on a full-time basis and will work with your schedule. Thank you
Lisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa is a huge part of our family, and we're so sad to see her go! She's been with us for almost three years since our first son was 8 weeks old. Lisa is wonderful with children, and she's an RN so we felt super safe to leave our children with her. She is loving,...

Julia L.

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Danielle S.


Clinton, CT

$30-40/hr9 yrs exp

Expertly Making Learning Fun!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am 46-years-old with a Master's in speech-language pathology having strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills developed working in public schools previously and now privately in homes. Taking care of mealtimes, homework, socializing, light housework, etc. I help families and individuals of all ages maintain organized,...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Danielle has been a great help with our three year old as we're transitioning from a family of three to four, with a baby arriving soon. Outside of communicating well, being punctual, being flexible, and having a more than qualified background to help take care of...

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Morgann M.


Clinton, CT

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Day-time Nanny Or Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Morgann, But most people know me as Mo or MoMo. I am a kindhearted, loving, energetic 29-year-old with over 5 years day care experience with all age groups from new born to over age 12. I am comfortable watching up to 4 kids at once. I was a head teacher of the toddler room at the daycare I worked at for over 3 years. I...
Morgann can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mo is a wonderful babysitter who does an awesome job with the kids. She is trained in CPR and has daycare teaching experience. One of the things I love about Mo is that she actively engages the kids in fun activities. , they do art projects, fun games outside, she...

Niyi F.

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Isabelle E.


Westbrook, CT

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi all! My names Izzy and i'm from Westbrook, CT. I've been a babysitter/nanny for 5+ years and am currently attending Quinnipiac University for Occupational Therapy. The reason I love caring for kids so much is because I love to be looked at as a role model and to teach them and watch them grow. I look forward to hearing from...
Isabelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Izzy was so reliable & flexible with our changing timeline. She watched my 2 yr old Grandson at a Resort for 2 nights during a family wedding weekend. Don't hesitate to book her."

Sandra I.

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Abigail O.


Niantic, CT

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Abbe and I adore children and I have been a nanny for over eight years. I have a bubbly personality and making sure your kiddos are having fun and are safe are my two main priorities. I love having children play outside and engage in fun, age- appropriate activities, and love to teach children new skills. I can't wait to...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Abigail is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is punctual, professional, trustworthy, and will actually play and entertain the kids. She was able to transport my children when needed and helped with food prep and light house work. My kids love her and felt...

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Paula G.


Clinton, CT

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am looking for the opportunity to help you with your infant and child care needs!!, 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...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is great with the kids. Our 2 year, can be tough, and Paula can get her to stop cry and be calm. The kids love it when she comes over to babysit. They both love playing dress up and doing crafts. She has helped our family greatly. I have great confidence when I...

Amanda S.

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Abi R.


Westbrook, CT

$22/hr4 yrs exp

Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Warm, caring, enthusiastic 22-year-old, loves children. 2+ years babysitting experience, as well as almost 3 years of daycare experience working with infants and toddlers daily. Family pet? No problem! I love working with animals as well! I enjoy everything from arts and crafts to homework help, and mealtime to playtime to...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Abby and her friend helped my family and several others at a wedding. There were a lot of kids, it was a little crazy at times, but they handled it all. Abby was a huge help throughout the night, with dinner, and especially at bedtime. Thanks!"

Matthew C.

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Lindsay A.


Haddam, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny (also Mom Of 3 Littles!)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a babysitter/nanny with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have three little ones of my own (ages 2, 5, 8) and was a teacher for many years, so I know a thing or two about kids! I love being a stay-at-home mom, and it gives me the flexibility to help other families in the area! I am available some...
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lindsay babysat for our infant daughter and immediately made both my daughter and us as new parents comfortable. She was reliable, communicative, and trustworthy. 10 out of 10!"

Stacey B.

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Mary Jo M.


Old Lyme, CT

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom Available For Babysitting

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is MaryJo and I live in Old Lyme. I have 3 sons. I've worked for several families in different capacities including as a childcare provider, full and part time. Some of my hobbies include reading, writing, gardening, yoga and antique shopping. I have a flexible schedule and will do my best to accommodate your...
Mary Jo can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Mary Jo is amazing! I cannot write enough positive things about her. Caring, nurturing, funny, dependable, flexible, organized. She checks all the boxes of a fantastic caregiver! Our 3-year-old son loves going to her inviting, clean, fun and warm house! He...

Amy C.

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Mayra M.


Clinton, CT

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am looking for full time or part time as well as long term and available to start ASAP. I have a lot of newborn, infant and toddler experience. I have excellent references. I have reliable car and I have been babysitting since 2003 . I enjoy reading books, coloring, arts and crafts, singing, dancing, music, love the outdoors,...
Mayra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Attilia V.


East Lyme, CT

$18-20/hr7 yrs exp

Attilia's Bio

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as fun, responsible, smart. I started working with kids when I was 12. I took the Certified Babysitter Course where I learned Infant/Child CPR, as well as basic first aid. I was the primary babysitter for a family with a newborn and 6-year-old, until the youngest went to pre-school. In my spare...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Essex, CT

Susan R.

5.0

I met Sue from this site and she has cared for my daughter (almost 4) since she was 1. We love her! My daughter has the best time with her and is always asking to go to her house. Sue feels more like family now than a sitter and I feel totally confident and comfortable leaving my daughter with her-...

- Maegan S.

Laura C.

5.0

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 smiles all around when we pick him up. Laura is also great with our tween daughter and is very thoughtful and caring. Can't say enough good things...

- Justin K.

Julia H.

5.0

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 them and they listen to her very well. She has a bubbly personality and always gets back to me quickly. Julia is honest about my kids and she...

- Stacy R.

Heather H.

5.0

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 pretty upset around new people at this age (15 months), but they warmed up to her so quickly I was pleasantly surprised. She was also great at...

- Care member

Carly W.

5.0

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 The whole day with my kids from breakfast to dinner, helping with school work, light house work, swimming supervising, and taking them to camp and...

- Care member

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