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60 babysitters are listed in Sandy Hook, CT
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Sandy Hook, CT
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Jil. I graduated May 2023 at Central Connecticut State University with a bachelors in Psychology. I do have experience caring for younger children, more specifically ages 1-3 as I am currently a teacher at a daycare and have been in daycares for 3 years. It is one of my most favorite things to connect...
Jilian can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jill was a great babysitter to my daughter. She played with her, did puzzles, worked on crafts together and taught her preschool work books. We would definitely hire Jill again."
Michelle A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Megan. I am a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. I currently am, and have been a teacher at a public preschool in New Haven for the last year. I do also have a lot of prior experience in the childcare field including private daycare's/preschool, as...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Megan is a great caregiver - highly recommend !"
Josh K.
5.0
(2)
Greetings! My name is Courtney and I am a female, looking to get back into direct care in a part time capacity. I come to Care. com with 5+ years experience working with an aging population with disabilities, both mental and physical. With my experience as a care giver to others, as well as my own innate capabilities as a...
Courtney can also help with: Home modification, visiting physician, hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care & more
5.0
"Courtney is a compassionate, intelligent, kind , hard working and gifted woman. She is also gifted in dealing with any alternately able population We hired her for respite, care caring for our elderly mother with severe dementia and related pain of degenerative...
Anne B.
Chantel R.
Sandy Hook, CT
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have a lot of experience taking care of pets I grew up various pets. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting.
Chantel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Chantel was amazing with our daughter. Our daughter would run to hug her at drop off in the mornings and truly loves her! She has such a calm demeanor interacting with the kids and always communicated any updates with us. We highly recommend Chantel as a caregiver."
Care member
Courtney C.
Sandy Hook, CT
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
It Takes A Village - I'm Hoping To Be Apart Of Yours!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am a CT mother, residing in the Newtown area hoping to extend my services and comfort in working with children to families looking for the same. My greatest experience has been in raising my own family, and doing that well! My own children range in ages from 1 to 12 years old, and as of late I have also worked with...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Courtney is a very caring person; exceptionally knowledgeable in many areas and willing to learn; also up for a challenge"
Donna L.
Courtney C.
Sandy Hook, CT
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Greetings! My name is Courtney and I am a female, looking to get back into direct care in a part time capacity. I come to Care. com with 5+ years experience working with an aging population with disabilities, both mental and physical. With my experience as a care giver to others, as well as my own innate capabilities as a...
I am starting graduate school in the fall and looking for part-time babysitting or tutoring jobs in the San Diego area. I have several years of babysitting experience with a wide range of ages. I have also been a tutor and cheerleading coach for children ages 5-10 while in high school and college. As a nanny/babysitter, I will...
Ivy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Mikayla . I am 25 years old and I live in Connecticut. I love working with kids and I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I have worked at a summer camp as a camp counselor for four years caring for children ages ranging between 5-12 years old. I am also a Physical Education major at Springfield...
Mikayla can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello Parents!
I've been babysitting for 8 years, with ages newborn - 13. I've been lucky enough to babysit for one family for 6 of those 8 years, and I still go back to visit them today. I loved being able to form such a close bond with not only the kids, but their parents as well. Every time I surprised the kids (coming home...
Elle can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Lauren C.
Sandy Hook, CT
$12-24/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi Parents! I'm Lauren And I'm Available To Babysit, Pet Sit, Nanny, And Do Household Work
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lauren, I am a Newtown local. I am 20 years old with a clean driving record and my own car. I am currently studying at Southern Connecticut State majoring in elementary education. In addition, I worked at Little Explorers daycare in Newtown with children aged between eight weeks and 5 years old. I have been...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi there! My name is Stephanie & I'm currently looking for part- time work/ I can br flexible with days and timing. I have experience working with both kids and pets & I'm confident that I can provide the loving care and attention that your family needs. I also have a business background that has helped me develop strong...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I work full-time in Greenwich, CT. I have 10+ years of babysitting/nanny experience. I am looking to work weeknights and/or weekend nights.
Message me for more information!
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hey! I am a loving, nurturing and reliable caregiver. I have two years of experience working at a daycare from ages ranging from infant to preschool. I've been babysitting since I was 16, but also am the oldest of three so I naturally have been taking care of others for awhile. Because of my daycare experience I have vast...
Chantel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Friendly animal care companion, with years of personal and professional experience. Having raised and cared for animals (cats, dog and ducks) of my own, and working with multiple families caring for family members both big (children) and small (pets), I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge working with a species of cats...
Courtney can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting
I am currently working at an assisted living facility in Newtown ct! I am looking for some home health experience and look forward to being a companion to you're loved ones!
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Grace S.
Sandy Hook, CT
$25-44/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Grace. I just graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in English and Psychology. I recently moved back home to Connecticut and am looking for childcare jobs this summer!
I am loving and compassionate with children. I love to foster kindness and compassion for animals and others! I am an artist, and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Victoria R.
Sandy Hook, CT
$28-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, energetic, artistic.
I like working with kids because I want to be a teacher. Always loved doing art with children and just seeing them explore the world.
I started working with kids when I was in high school I would babysit my neighbors child. I became a nanny when I was 20 and did that...
Nino O.
Sandy Hook, CT
$26-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nino, 40 years old from Republic of Georgia. I have 12 year experience of babysitting. I am energetic, friendly, loving, attentive, and professional person. I enjoy being around the children and I also love being around pets. I have driver license and car to move around.
Nino can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Jazmin G.
Sandy Hook, CT
$26-41/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jazmin and I am 24-year-old graduate student! I began my childcare experience at the age of 13. I took a babysitters course at Greenwich Hospital and volunteered as a CIT (counselor in training). I worked as a camp counselor for 2 more years and continued to pick up other babysitting jobs throughout the years. I...
Jazmin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Lauren C.
Sandy Hook, CT
$12-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi my name is Lauren I'm 20 years old and live in newtown. I love all types of animals and have had animals in my home since I was 5 years old. I've been employed at a groomer, have pet sit on many occasions, and volunteered at many shelters. I have references upon request, and a clean driving record.
Lauren can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sandy Hook, CT
Jilian M.
5.0
Jill was a great babysitter to my daughter. She played with her, did puzzles, worked on crafts together and taught her preschool work books. We would definitely hire Jill again.
- Michelle A.
Megan W.
5.0
Megan is a great caregiver - highly recommend !
- Josh K.
Courtney C.
5.0
Courtney is a compassionate, intelligent, kind , hard working and gifted woman. She is also gifted in dealing with any alternately able population We hired her for respite, care caring for our elderly mother with severe dementia and related pain of degenerative joint disease. We knew our precious...
- Anne B.
Chantel R.
5.0
Chantel was amazing with our daughter. Our daughter would run to hug her at drop off in the mornings and truly loves her! She has such a calm demeanor interacting with the kids and always communicated any updates with us. We highly recommend Chantel as a caregiver.
- Care member
Courtney C.
5.0
Courtney is a very caring person; exceptionally knowledgeable in many areas and willing to learn; also up for a challenge
- Donna L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sandy Hook, CT:
How can I find a Sandy Hook babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Sandy Hook, 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 33 babysitters in Sandy Hook, 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 Sandy Hook, CT?
The average rate for Sandy Hook, CT babysitters on Care.com is $19.06 per hour as of April 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 Sandy Hook, CT?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Sandy Hook, 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 Sandy Hook, CT babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Sandy Hook, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.