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Find after school babysitters in Holyoke, MA that you’ll love
60 after school babysitters are listed in Holyoke, MA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 9 years
After school babysitters in Holyoke, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years experience as a full-time Nanny to children ranging from 3 months-16 years old. I believe children thrive in an environment where they feel loved and believed in. I foster outdoor and imaginative play, crafts, and am not afraid to get on the floor with the kids. Building character and social and emotional skills...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily has been our children's nanny for the past 2 years. She is an outstanding nanny and a lovely person, and the family that will have her as their nanny will be tremendously fortunate.
She's punctual, a safe driver, excellent at juggling a complex schedule...
Eman A.
I've always had a passion for nurturing children's growth, and with over a year of experience as a caregiver, I'm thrilled to be a part of their lives. My patient, creative, and friendly personality helps me connect with children of all ages. I prioritize clear communication with parents, using their preferred method to discuss...
Emma L.
Holyoke, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Emma, I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages with all different needs. I have been the caretaker for older children with special needs, watched a child from her infancy into her toddler years, been a nanny to an infant and a 3-year-old, and cared for school aged children 7-9. As a graduate...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Emma is a very caring person who will always put the needs of your child above her own. She worked for us for quite a long time, and is still close with our family today. She is definitely worth the hire!"
Erin C.
Lydia M.
Holyoke, MA
$25-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
Full Time Nanny Starting End Of August! (7 Years In Childcare)
Hi, my name is Lydia! I am looking for a family in need of full time care. I have worked in childcare for 7 years. I started as a babysitter/nanny, became the director of an after school program and was a preschool/toddler teacher in the Boston area for 3 years. I am looking to get back into the childcare world and would love to...
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Maria R.
Holyoke, MA
$19-26/hr • 9 yrs exp
I worked with kids and have been for the past 8 years. I currently work as a Paraprofessional within a local school district. I have also have eec certifications in safe sleeping practices, shaken baby syndrome, transporting children, medication administration and more. I am also bilingual in Spanish and English.
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have provided care for families with infants and young toddlers, as well as worked in child care centers over the years. Currently, I have been working in schools with high school level kids, but I still babysit fairly regularly. I am bilingual and fairly capable in a few other languages as well.
Louangie can also help with: Craft assistance
Wendy S.
Holyoke, MA
$18-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider with a deep commitment to fostering children's growth and development. Over the last two decades, I've had the pleasure of caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens.
My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my friendly and approachable nature, helps me build...
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Hannah! I am 20 years old and I just moved to Massachusetts in January after having lived in Alaska for my whole life. I got my associate's degree from the University of Alaska last summer and have a lot of experience with children. In middle and high school, I was a teacher's assistant and library aide, often working...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is such an amazing individual! She is extremely consistent and reliable. She is mature beyond her years and dependable. I appreciated her kind, gentle, and friendly nature. I would recommend her and sing her praises to anyone!"
Caitlin S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a part-time job (ideally ~30 hours/week) at a rate of at least $30/hour. I live in Chicopee, MA, and would prefer a commute of under half an hour. I love all sorts of games, arts and crafts, and just being able to use my imagination (and see kids use theirs). I'm the oldest out of 4 girls and my mom ran a home...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy is so calm and child focused! She worked for us when our firstborn was 6-months old and cared for him through the time when his brother arrived three years later. Both our children loved her and she spent some real quality time with them. We were sorry that we...
Lynn L.
5.0
(1)
Mom of a 10-year-old girl. Looking to watch kids in my home after school or if there is a day off /snow day during the year. I do have a dog, cats and guinea pigs. Huge back yard with a swing set, sandbox and more to play with inside. I can help with homework to the best of my abilities if it is needed. I currently work in the...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"I have used Rebecca for many different jobs from checking in on my pets to helping around the house and helping my elderly mother. She is such a kind person with a huge heart. She has always treated us like we are family. She is very through in everything she does....
George P.
Brittany M.
Northampton, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Provider Available Full-Time
5.0
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am resident of Northampton and I have always loved working with children and their families. I started babysitting when I was 13 and when I was in high school I was able to take Child Growth and Development as an elective; which helped me find my dream of working with children. After graduating from Northampton High, I went on...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Brittany has all the essential qualities of someone who provides amazing care for our children and pets. She goes above and beyond all expectations. Our children love her! So do our pets!!! We will continue to use her as a sitter! We would recommend her 110%...
Dee T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has over 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I started off being a mothers helper when I was 13 and when I was 16 I started babysitting. In high school I took child development and worked at a preschool as a teachers assistant. I was also a...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie was wonderful watching my 8 week old daughter during the week so I could study for my board exam. She was kind, communicative, reliable, and a pleasure to work with."
Danielle D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have raised three children of my own plus watched children throughout the years from infant to school age. I also have several years experience as a kindergarten side in the public school system as well as substitute teaching in the public schools and a private preschool.
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Paige pet sat for me in April and was so great to our pup and kept me updated on how she was doing while we were away. Thanks so much Paige!"
Jacqueline L.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been in the childcare business for about 8 years now. I have worked with infants to teenagers. I started babysitting at 14 for my neighbors children. I have also worked at different camps and have experience working with special needs children. I enjoy working with children because everyday is a new adventure. I...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica was awesome with my boys. She was helpful and reliable. I called her last minute and she was able to respond without hesitation. Would definitely work use her services again."
Sandrae L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families, I am offering child care, senior care, and pet care services. Looking to make some mini bestfriends along the way and create life long friendships with some of the older folks I have the pleasure of caring for. Being the oldest of my 9 siblings I have been around kiddos my whole life. I have experience working...
Sarena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Sarena was amazing with our 13 month old daughter! She was there for us last minute when we needed help and was always on time, friendly, accommodating and most important, GREAT with our daughter! Sarena made my husband and I feel completely at ease with our...
Melissa G.
Nicole B.
Chicopee, MA
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Nicole but I go by Nikki. My interests are cooking, arts and crafts, and music. I honestly don't have that much paid experience in babysitting but I have a large family where I would baby sit kids of all ages growing up. i've recently gotten some paid experience but due to covid it wasn't long term. Once I...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I haven't hired Nicole but she is my sister in law and has watched our kids K and D way more times than i can count since they were babies and they are now 12 and 8. She goes above and beyond for not just the kids, but me as well. She's always a reliable person to...
Nicole B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a mother to an amazing 3-year
Old boy. I'm currently studying early childhood education. I've been a nanny for 3 years now and it's the best job I've ever had!
Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Flexible, good communication, very sweet with our little night owl baby."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am currently in college for education! I have 9+ years of experience working with children, ranging from internships, volunteer hours, babysitting, park attendant activities, and Summer camp to my current job as a paraprofessional in an Elementary school. I absolutely adore children and everything...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Ashley has watched my children(10 and 7) for a couple years now. There is not enough space to write about all of Ashley's great qualities. She has become part of our family and our kids love her! She picks them up from school, helps with homework, brings them to...
Care member
Anais B.
Northampton, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a caring, fun and energetic childcare provider with 10 years of experience! I have worked with children of all ages and backgrounds in various capacities. I have been a babysitter, a camp counselor, a tutor, an after school teacher and even a children's roller skating instructor! I am CPR and first aid certified.
Anais can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Carly, I am a senior in college. I attend UMass Amherst, majoring in speech and hearing sciences, and education. I have extensive experience in childcare and helping families out around the house. I have worked at a daycare in Amherst, lifeguard and pool manager in my hometown. I work at an after school program...
Carly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Holyoke, MA
Emily Y.
5.0
Emily has been our children's nanny for the past 2 years. She is an outstanding nanny and a lovely person, and the family that will have her as their nanny will be tremendously fortunate.
She's punctual, a safe driver, excellent at juggling a complex schedule of over 10 after school activities...
- Eman A.
Emma L.
5.0
Emma has been watching my daughter since she was an infant and is one of the only sitters that pays attention to all the rules and quirks of my daughter. Additionally she has also been responsive in times of emergency which has helped our family tremendously.
- Oceana S.
Hannah M.
5.0
Hannah is such an amazing individual! She is extremely consistent and reliable. She is mature beyond her years and dependable. I appreciated her kind, gentle, and friendly nature. I would recommend her and sing her praises to anyone!
- Caitlin S.
Amy S.
5.0
Amy watched our two girls on various occasions. The girls immediately connected with her and felt comfortable. Amy kept them engaged and active, while having fun. She adapted to the routine quickly, made sure they had their snacks, lunch and naps on time. Amy is proactive in jumping in to help with...
- Jamie B.
Rebecca P.
5.0
I have used Rebecca for many different jobs from checking in on my pets to helping around the house and helping my elderly mother. She is such a kind person with a huge heart. She has always treated us like we are family. She is very through in everything she does. Keeps me posted by text messages...
- George P.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Holyoke, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Holyoke, MA?
You can review 7 after school babysitter profiles near you in Holyoke, MA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Holyoke, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Holyoke, MA is $18.71. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Holyoke, MA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Holyoke, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Holyoke, MA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Holyoke, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Holyoke, MA?
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