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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brooklyn and I am a 25-year-old working in talent acquisition and recently moved to the Springfield, MA area. I am experienced with all types of children at any age. I am a volunteer cheer-leading and gymnastic coach, so I am able to work with large groups of children at a time. I also am a volunteer tutor, so I am...
Brooklyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Brooke was amazing. Extremely dependable and great with our kids. She helped with homework, played outside and drove them to all activities.
-Len C."
Len C.
Arielle H.
Amherst, MA
$28-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I babysat for four families throughout my time in high school and have three years of experience as a workshop assistant/camp counselor at a theatre program in New York. I am comfortable with pets and have experience with newborns. I love children, am highly responsible, and can cook, assist with meal preparation, do light...
Arielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Arielle helped us out when our little one had to stay home from daycare. She was on time and did great with my little one. She communicates very well. Would definitely work with her again!"
Jasmine E.
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
(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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
4.5
(2)
Hi, my name is Brooke! I graduated from Longmeadow High School in 2022. I currently attend Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I began babysitting and pet care in 2019. I have experience with cats, dogs, and children ages 1-13 years old. I try to keep kids active and outdoors as much as...
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Brooke is incredibly kind and was wonderful with our three children. Our kids are 6, 4 and 19 months with a lot of energy. She has watched our children several times and each time brings them a little craft that they absolutely love (we have our painted dinosaurs...
Amy O.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & 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
I have babysat my two nieces and nephew who are all on the spectrum. I love any kid and here to give them someone to have fun safely with. I love animals so pets are no issue at all, as I have a cat and a dog of my own. I'm willing to help out with just about everything, though I do take classes at Worcester State between...
Kailey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kailey was so wonderful with our daughter! We hired her as a date night sitter and would hire her in the future as well. She was very interactive with our daughter and from first meeting her, it was clear she is very comfortable with children and very professional."
Care member
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(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, craft assistance, meal prep
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
Madison S.
Amherst, MA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as sweet, caring, and energetic.
I love working with kids because we can do creative activities and make memorable experiences together.
I started working with kids when I was 16, as I started watching family friends. Summer of 2021, I worked at a kids summer camp for 3 months. I worked with a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We recently had Madison take care of our 5 month old baby. She is very reliable and a quick learner. She was on time every time and seemed to truly care about our little one who also enjoyed having her around! Very professional and we would absolutely rehire her...
Tanvi K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have an Associate of Science Degree in Human Services and focused on Early Childhood Education. I gained experience working with children through internships at Berkshire Center for Families and Children in the Children's Center and in an integrated preschool classroom at Crosby Elementary. I then went on to work at the Boy's...
Cara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Cara is a warm, friendly, gentle, and caring person and child caregiver. She is kind, watchful, and keeps my child safe and does everything I ask. She will take him for walks and play outside, which makes him very happy. She keeps him entertained and happy, doing...
Lynne P.
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I don't mind picking the kids up from school or dropping them off at after school activities. I can do snack preparation.
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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
Hi! My name is Caitlyn and I am a UMass Amherst student looking to babysit up to three kids in the Amherst/Hadley area. I have experience working with children at a summer camp (summer 2021), volunteering at an elementary school (winter 2023) and daycare (summer 2024). I am also CPR certified. I have a car and I am more than...
Caitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been working with children for about 10 years, and have loved every moment of it. I worked as a nanny for about two years for a family of four, as well as several other babysitting jobs. I have also worked as a preschool teacher, a camp counselor and am currently working, teaching an after school program. I love to cook,...
Caishlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Destiny S.
Chicopee, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Destiny and I am a very outgoing and energetic person. I am currently still in high school and I am going to college after the school-year ends. I have babysitting experience from family and friends. I enjoy arts and crafts and keeping the kids entertained and busy when necessary!
Destiny can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Paulina A.
Northampton, MA
$18-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time
I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
Paulina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Olivia (liv)! I am 19 years old and currently attend Umass Amherst. I am experienced with current clients children as well as being an older sister. I am a volunteer counselor at a girls grief camp (ages 8-14). I also have worked with children as little as 6 months. I like to be active and keep children engaged in...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Thorndike, MA
Brooklyn C.
5.0
Brooke was amazing. Extremely dependable and great with our kids. She helped with homework, played outside and drove them to all activities.
-Len C.
- Len C.
Arielle H.
5.0
Arielle helped us out when our little one had to stay home from daycare. She was on time and did great with my little one. She communicates very well. Would definitely work with her again!
- Jasmine E.
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.
Brooke S.
5.0
Brooke is incredibly kind and was wonderful with our three children. Our kids are 6, 4 and 19 months with a lot of energy. She has watched our children several times and each time brings them a little craft that they absolutely love (we have our painted dinosaurs hanging in our window). I would...
- Amy O.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Thorndike, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Thorndike, MA?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Thorndike, 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 Thorndike, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Thorndike, MA is $22.00. 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 Thorndike, 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 Thorndike, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Thorndike, 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 Thorndike, MA can really come in handy.
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