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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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Samantha B.
Holyoke, MA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked with kids for about 12 years, ages ranging from infant to 13 years old. I am E. E. C certified along with CPR and FIRST AID. I have 4 years experience working with pets as well.
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Emma L.
Holyoke, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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
CPR
Early Education
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
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced educator for elementary and middle school children, and mother/godmother to three young children. I have experience teaching math and science of various grade levels, and I have also tutored in reading, math, SAT test prep, etc.
I have cared for children of various ages for 10-15 years, on and off. While...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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.
5.0
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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: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Britt has worked with our family for over seven years, and I can't recommend her enough. A lot of people love kids, but Britt is a true childcare professional. She has extensive knowledge and experience from working in different childcare settings. She's been able...
Anne B.
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie nannied our twins full-time for a little under a year and she was amazing. She was reliable and punctual and got along great with the kids. She is super sweet and we were sad to lose her when she was no longer able to do full-time. Highly recommend."
Sarah S.
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide array of 7+ years of experience in dealing with young children ranging in ages from four months to 11 years. I love working with children and I understand the responsibility that comes with watching children. This is a job I take very seriously and I would be more than happy to help out with any additional chores...
Shaina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shaina babysat my sons when they were 2-3 years old, and also my baby starting from when he was 3 months old. She is very dependable, flexible, cheerful, and kind. She was always going out of her way to think of fun projects and cooking to do with my older son, and...
Leah C.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & 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 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, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"There isn't enough space to write all of Ashley's great qualities. She has been watching my 2 children (7 and 10) for a few years now and they love her! She is like family. She is always punctual, helps with homework and makes dinner and so much more. She takes...
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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:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elizabeth B.
Southampton, MA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi my name is Elizabeth. I was a live-in nanny in Washington state for a 3-year-old and 5-year-old for a year. After moving back home I was a nanny for a 1-year-old before I started working as an infant/toddler teacher at a daycare. Before becoming a nanny I had lots of experience babysitting as well as helping my family who...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Kayla and I am a junior year student at Westfield State University. I have been around childcare most of my life, with 7+ years of experience. I've worked with kiddos from infant-teen! I have had years of experience between nannying, babysitting, working at a preschool, daycare drop offs, after school care, etc....
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Holyoke, MA
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.
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.
Brittany M.
5.0
Brittany is great and we felt so lucky to have her babysit our two-year-old. We were in town for a wedding and were a little nervous to leave our toddler, but Brittany put me at ease the minute we got on the phone. She asked all the right questions, gave us advice about the area that was really...
- Allie L.
Stephanie P.
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.
Shaina R.
5.0
Shaina babysat my sons when they were 2-3 years old, and also my baby starting from when he was 3 months old. She is very dependable, flexible, cheerful, and kind. She was always going out of her way to think of fun projects and cooking to do with my older son, and she was always calm and patient...
- Leah C.
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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 8 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 $17.12. 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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