What is the going rate for babysitters in Southbury, CT?

The national typical hourly rate in 2021 is $17.00 for babysitters. When deciding how much to pay your babysitter, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in Southbury, CT?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of babysitters can I find in Southbury, CT?

You can find babysitters for in-home care or for a virtual sitting. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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Available babysitters in Southbury, CT

Kaitlyn S.

2 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 15–25/hr

(1)

I have cared for children ever since I was young. I have cared for many families in my neighborhood and all different ages! I try to make sure there are always activities for the kids to engage in to make the most of our time together! I am really big on having fun. I have my own car so I am able to...

$ 15–25/hr

Jessica H.

15 years paid experience
12 miles

$ 15–25/hr

(1)

20 years experience working with children of all ages. College graduate with a BA in Psychology, former preschool teacher of six years. Worked in infant and toddler classrooms in various child care centers. Experience with special needs including teens and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ot...

$ 15–25/hr

Kayla F.

10 years paid experience
10 miles

$ 12–20/hr

(4)

I am a 21 year old college student with at least 10 years of care-taking experience. I am both CPR and first aid certified and have worked as a camp counselor for children 13 and under. I have a flexible schedule that can be modified accordingly for a families needs. I am a young, active caretaker c...

$ 12–20/hr

Kalyn M.

1 year paid experience
14 miles

$ 10–25/hr

(1)

Hello! My name is Kalyn. I am a senior in high school who hopes to get an after school job. I love kids of all ages and I am good with pets! I am an honor roll student and I can tutor of help on homework is needed.

$ 10–25/hr

Kayla H.

5 years paid experience
12 miles

$ 10–40/hr

(1)

Hi there! I am Kayla from South Tampa. After babysitting and nannying for almost 5 years, I feel extremely qualified to work with all ranges of kids. I am currently a junior at The University of Tampa with a 3.5 gpa and would love to lend a helping hand to families who need some extra help during th...

$ 10–40/hr

Jalene C.

2 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 12–20/hr

(2)

Hello! My name is Jalene, I am a Senior in college pursuing a degree in Psychology with a focus on adolescents. I have experience babysitting all different ages and have such a passion for it. I am CPR and First Aid certified by the American Red Cross. I own my own car and would run any errands and ...

$ 12–20/hr

Amanda R.

5 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 5–15/hr

(1)

Ever since high school, I have babysat for many different families with children that belong to multiple age groups. Some of my favorite responsibilities of babysitting is helping children with homework, making them dinner, or playing games with them. Also, I love to read stories with them before t...

$ 5–15/hr

SHARON A.

15 years paid experience
10 miles

$ 10–15/hr

(1)

I AM MOTHER WITH 17 YEARS EXPERIENCE. EXPERIENCE WITH PETS OWNER OF SERVERALCATS AND DOS OVER THE YEARS. CAN ADMINISTER MEDICATION TO ANIMALS. HAVE 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH DOING HOUSEKEEPING. HAVE MY OWN PART TIME HOUSE CLEANIBG BUSINESS FOR MANY YEARS.

$ 10–15/hr

Nicole W.

8 years paid experience
12 miles

$ 15–25/hr

(1)

Hi! Im Nicole, I am a Early Childhood Educator and have a true love of children. I have worked with younger children for 8 years, in a child care center or at home. I am very creative and organized and I have found that I have a knack for developing fun lesson plans. My personality is bubbly and h...

$ 15–25/hr

Laura C.

3 years paid experience
5 miles

$ 10–13/hr

Hello! I’m Laura and I’ve grown up in CT my whole life but love to travel and meet new people. I’m attending UConn as a freshman & am looking for work, as I’m now taking online classes. I’ve looked after children of all ages in multiple homes and am knowledge about CPR, as I am also a volunteer fire...

$ 10–13/hr

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Babysitting FAQs

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.