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Courtney H.

5 years paid experience
4 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi! My name is Courtney. I have over 10 years of childcare experience, ranging in caring for children from 5 months to 14 years old. In addition to my babysitting experience, I also have a bachelor’s degree. A little more about me: I am a very responsible, fun, enthusiastic, and loving caregiver who can provide excellent care for your child/children. I love outdoor activities, games, arts & crafts, sports, reading, being creative, and encouraging kids to learn. I am a very positive and upbeat person, and truly realize the impact I have on the children I care for. I am also very respectful & will follow any schedule or rules that you have set. I am an animal lover and am comfortable around any pets you may have. Please contact me for your childcare needs. Thank you!

$20–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Beth W.

We are from out of town and needed a sitter while we attended a wedding. Courtney was awesome-our kiddos really enjoyed her, she was communicative and flexible when our schedule didn’t go to plan. We would highly recommend her!

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Laila Z.

6 years paid experience
14 miles

$28–32/hr

I'm a warm, energetic babysitter with over 7 years of experience caring for children from newborns to school age. I specialise in creating engaging routines, promoting early development, and building strong trusting relationships with families. I’m a CPR, First Aid and EpiPen certified.

$28–32/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Kuanyin L.

We are so lucky to have Laila care for our 3-month-old baby girl! She is very warm and kind. She was able to quickly soothe my baby and help her fall asleep for a nap. Our baby felt so safe and comfortable sleeping in her arms. It's obvious that Laila is highly experienced with infants. She is truly an amazing nanny, and I highly recommend her!

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Josephine M.

17 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–25/hr

Hello! My name is Josefina, and I am a dedicated, compassionate, and highly experienced professional nanny with over 15 years of providing exceptional childcare to families of all ages. Caring for children has always been more than a career for me—it’s my passion. I take pride in creating a safe, nurturing, and loving environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. Throughout my career, I have cared for newborns, infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and multiples. I understand that every child is unique, and I tailor my approach to support each child’s developmental, emotional, and educational needs Whether it’s establishing routines, preparing healthy meals, organizing engaging activities, helping with homework, or encouraging social and emotional development, I strive to provide dependable, attentive care every day. I have experience working with busy professional families and understand the importance of being reliable, organized, flexible, and maintaining complete confidentiality I enjoy planning age\-appropriate educational activities, reading, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and helping children build confidence, independence, and positive manners. I hold professional childcare certifications, including CPR and First Aid certification, and I remain committed to following the highest safety standards. My goal is always to give parents peace of mind, knowing their children are safe, happy, and well cared for while they are away. Families describe me as warm, trustworthy, patient, dependable, and nurturing\. I value open communication and work closely with parents to ensure consistency in routines, expectations, and childcare goals. I look forward to becoming a trusted part of a family’s support system and creating meaningful, lasting relationships while helping children reach their fullest potential.

$20–25/hr

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Miranda M.

9 years paid experience
10 miles

$15–20/hr

I am a 24 year old professional living in Downtown Stamford, CT. I have over 9 years of childcare experience ranging from babysitter, daycare drop-offs, and overnight camp counselor. Comfortable with multiple kids, morning/nighttime routines, drop-offs, meal prep, etc. I am a full time athletic trainer in CT, so I have a flexible schedule. Looking for mostly morning help, and can do occasional afternoons/date nights. CPR and Basic Life Support certified for 6 years.

$15–20/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Ariana P.

Miranda is incredibly trustworthy, professional and responsive. She is wonderful with my children and I would recommend her highly.

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Maria S.

10 years paid experience
15 miles

$25–40/hr

My Name is Maria Smith and I have 10+ years in education, teaching religious education for my local church, substitute teaching, active Girl Scout leader and very active in my community. In addition, I am very creative and look forward to developing and engaging children with arts & crafts and outdoor sports. My “can do” positive attitude will engage kids during our time together. I lead with enthusiasm and possess a positive demeanor to inspire and motivate others. Education is constantly evolving and I am passionate on being a part of this evolution. I am a certified NJ Substitute teacher state for PreK-12 and teach English to children & adults in China. I am American Heart Association CPR trained and enjoy hiking, going to the beach, sewing and spending time with my 3 children and dog “Junior” in New Jersey.

$25–40/hr

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Ilser G.

20 years paid experience
7 miles

$20–27/hr

I am writing to apply for the babysitting position. I have my AA in Early Childhood and I have a true love for children. I am very creative and organized. I currently have: fluent in English and Spanish. My personality is motivated and high energy and I strive to communicate well with coworkers and supervisors. I am patient, caring, and enjoy teaching young children new things. I have been working for Head Start for 24 years as Teacher/Assistant Last year I worked with a lovely family as a nanny, taking care of their 2 children. I am looking forward to hear from you and hope you will contact me soon. Thank you! Ilser Gallo dust3clean@yahoo.com

$20–27/hr

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Camara B.

20 years paid experience
3 miles

$25–30/hr

Hi camara, I am 40 years old . I have experience been a nanny for over 20yrs I am very loving, caring, honest, patient and trustworthy. I will take care of our children like they are mine.I have experience with newborn, twins, triples and toddlers. I have experience with kids with special needs. I feed them Change Diapers. Take them for walks and play outside. Love reading books. I’m cpr Certify I am great at potty training. I have great references.For more information please contact me at camarabanton6@gmail.com. Thank you

$25–30/hr

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Kelly V.

15 years paid experience
10 miles

$12–15/hr

I have 20 years experience with infants, toddlers and kids. I'm CPR/First Aid/AED trained. Multiple references. I'm currently available weekday mornings from 6am-9am or after 3pm and occasional weekend evenings. I have my own reliable car and am able to drive the kids if needed. I love arts and crafts, movies and making sure kids play outside when weather permits.

$12–15/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Emily T.

Kelly has been and is currently our sitter of choice for the past 9 years! She started with us when my younger son was an infant and my oldest was a toddler. My kids loved her from the start. She was very engaging with them and kept them occupied by playing games or reading stories etc. She always made them feel safe and cared for. As a parent what I loved most, was at the end of the evening, we would get a full report of the nights event from Kelly. We could tell she really knew our kids. Kelly is hands down the most reliable, responsible and hard working babysitter I know! She never hesitated to reach out if there was a question or concern, but also was mature enough to handle situations on her own and totally appropriately. My husband and I trust her completely with our two sons and our dog which she pets sits for while we are away. We never worry when Kelly is with our kids or taking care of our dog and home. We feel truly blessed to have met Kelly many years ago and welcomed her into our lives. We really can't rave enough about the quality individual she is!

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Panagiota G.

2 years paid experience
7 miles

$20–28/hr

I am a mom of two kids and four grandchildren I love kids I am energetic sitter with genuine passion caring kids I can do Meal & Snack Times Naptimes Bedtimes Activity Time Recommendations

$20–28/hr

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Elena S.

20 years paid experience
14 miles

$12–15/hr

I provide Infant/Baby Care. I am an experienced babysitter, having worked with infants, babies and toddlers. My expertise is in child care. Much of my experience has been working at in-home babysitting and child care centers. Prior to that, I worked in elementary schools. I am certified and will be happy to provide you with certifications and references from previous families. I am available for work on a part-time, or as-needed basis. Thank You. Sincerely, Elena