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60 after school nannies are listed in Palmer, MA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school nannies is 8 years
After school nannies in Palmer, MA
I have raised three successful kids of my own and spent 2 years of early childhood care with each of 4 of my own grandkids. I count those years as some of the most valuable experiences of my life.
I've lived in lots of different places and I've worked in various capacities including farming, social work, education, landscaping...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Nancy was great and reliable. She worked well with my two boys who are toddlers. She was on time and great with communication. I would highly recommend her for anyone who needs a sitter."
Shavon M.
Sophia W.
Palmer, MA
$21-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sophia! I am a nationally certified EMT who is currently working towards enlisting so I can eventually finish my degree under the GI Bill. However, while I wait for my enrollment to go through, I am looking to help a family in need of childcare. In the past seven years, I've nannied for two families of six children and...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia was great with my kids and they absolutely loved her. I would recommend hiring Sophia anytime!"
Lee Ann R.
Sandy D.
Ware, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Mom Available After School Hours, Nights, And Weekends
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Mom here who has 3 children of my own whose ages range from 10-21. Over the years I have watched my friends kids on many occasions. I love watching children and doing exciting things to keep them busy. More than happy to also clean, do laundry, and make meals.
Sandy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was absolutely wonderful with my kids. They keep asking me when can she come again! I highly recommend!"
Michelle O.
Hi!! I am fun, energetic, diligent, caring, reliable, active, responsive, and creative. I started babysitting when I was a freshman in high school, so about five years of experience! From my first and nerve-racking babysitting gig, it led to me nannying for a family for over a year during covid, where I found my inspiration of...
Caitlin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been working for the YMCA for 8 years. I have experience in babysitting. I am certified in First Aid and CPR.
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have a younger sister who I love taking care of. Im great with kids and willing to do pretty much anything. I like to have fun with children and incorporate fun things into my time with them.
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Sadie W.
Three Rivers, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pre- School Teacher Looking To Babysit For Date-nights/ Weekends
Former nanny, current nature-based pre-school teacher looking for extra income babysitting.
Date nights and weekends preferred, with some weeknight availability.
I believe in prioritizing outdoor play and letting the children lead, but have a brain full of fun activities if need be. Art, books, songs, and games are utilized as...
Sadie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi, I'm Elaina! I am 27 years old and have over a decade of childcare experience. Growing up I helped take care of my younger siblings, and worked babysitting and camp counselor jobs throughout my teenage years. After graduating I spent a year as a live-in nanny for four wonderful kids aged. Since then I have also been a nanny...
Elaina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 60yrs old mother of 1 and grandmother of 3. Ages 18, 15, and 8. I grew up with 3 sisters, one with Down Syndrome and my parents were foster parents. So being the oldest I was always hands on with all the foster children Infants to Teens.
I have held multiple positions both past and presently with Infants to Adults.
I...
Rhonda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rhonda is old school and I trust her completely with my baby. She's not very good with answering her phone but aside from that she's amazing in every way. She's the type of person who goes the extra mile for me. She has her own set of ways with my baby but I don't...
Stephanie S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Am looking for a position where I can bring my loving 3. 5-year-old son with me, as well.
I have worked in childcare for over 15 years now. I began babysitting and transitioned to full time nannying . Responsibilities included: meal prep, children's laundry, bed time routine care, organizing play dates, taking children to their...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We've had the pleasure of employing Emily for the past 5 months. Our girls adore her. Our older daughter is almost 3 and our youngest is 13 months. Emily takes the initiative and never has to be asked or directed to do something. She has exceeded all...
Nichole P.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kailey is great! We had her for a date night and she was great with our 8 year old daughter and 12 year old son (who is on the line of even needing a sitter)! They both loved her. I highly recommend Kailey as a sitter. She is great! She is punctual, responsive and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
My name is Vera and I have over 20 years experience on babysitting. In addition to that, I do have a bachelors degree in education.. I am also bilingual, Spanish is my native language.
Since I moved in to Massachusetts from my beloved Puerto Rico, I've worked for the schools department of Westfield, Holyoke and...
Vera can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"My husband and I hired Vera back in April and she became like family to us. The way she cared for our one year old son was truly incredible. We felt tremendously blessed to have found her. For four months she was our primary child care provider until we were...
Rocio G.
Krista S.
Dudley, MA
$25-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking For The Perfect Family That's A Perfect Fit
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Krista, a dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience caring for children. As a mother of three, I know how vital it is to create a safe and nurturing environment for kids. I enjoy fostering their development through play and learning.
I've worked as a nanny for six families, gaining skills in:
* Childcare:...
Krista can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Krista is kind, fun loving caretaker. She is extremely responsible and dependable and has a special patient way about her with children. She's really wonderful with children!"
Heather B.
Layannie H.
Amherst, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a trained British nanny. I have just finished a posting in GA working for a surgeon who lost his wife.
I work with newborns through 18.
I am available now to work full time, live in, live out. can also work part time.
I can work in any state, am both a American and U. K. subject.
Full C. V. available by request.
I am...
Layannie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Layannie was a great caretaker for our 2-year old son for several months. She takes her responsibilities seriously but is also a lot fun. Our son was immediately comfortable and happy in her care."
Nate B.
5.0
(3)
Previous caregiver to elderly female. Licensed daycare sub and private nanny. Daycare for same family over 7 years.
I have been an teacher at a local daycare since July 2019. My children are aged 24 months to 36 months.
Certified in CPR, first aide, medicine administration, epi pens and nebulizers.
I am currently a nanny for...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Christine is fantastic with children. She is caring and fun with the children. She was my Substitute for my home daycare/preschool. She has a fantastic personality and my kids loved her I highly recommend her"
Guylaine L.
Patrycja T.
Enfield, CT
$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Young, Active, Polish Nanny With Experience! I Love Kids! I'm Honestly. I Can't Wait Meet Your Kids!
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Patricia, I'm 26 years old mom of 4 years old boy. I'm bilingual as is my son! I came to USA 7 years ago. I'm hardworking, positive and ambitious person! Currently I'm a school bus in Enfield CT but my schedule is very flexible. I am very easy going person, I love outdoors, I go crazy for keeping kids out of screen...
Patrycja can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Patrycja was taking care of my son. I can definitely recommend her as a very responsible and trustworthy person. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Susan, I have 40+ years of child care experience, including raising 4 boys of my own and grandchildren. I am loving, caring, dependable and trustworthy. I have been a nanny for 5 local families and ran my own state licensed family daycare in Charlton, MA for over 10 years. I do not smoke and I am First Aid and...
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sue is absolutely wonderful! She's been with us for 2 years, and has brought our family so much joy! She's so creative with the kids, art, baking, trips to the park, ecotarium, reading, singing, swimming. She has been with us since my son was 6 months and daughter...
Andrea H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of experience caring for children ages newborn through preteens. I began babysitting at the young age of 11 after taking a babysitting class, then served as a nanny for 5 years through junior high and high school prior to working at a daycare. I am now a licensed educator with first aid and CPR training and...
Leighanne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Leighanne was a godsend! She was very amazing, showed up before the start time and made sure my daughter was taken well care of! Definitely will be using her again😊"
Care member
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & 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.
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Recent after school nanny reviews from local parents in Palmer, MA
Nancy W.
5.0
Nancy was great and reliable. She worked well with my two boys who are toddlers. She was on time and great with communication. I would highly recommend her for anyone who needs a sitter.
- Shavon M.
Sophia W.
5.0
Sophia was great with my kids and they absolutely loved her. I would recommend hiring Sophia anytime!
- Lee Ann R.
Sandy D.
5.0
Sandy has been caring for my family for over 6 years. She is dependable, kind, and responsible. Not only a highly skilled caregiver, but a wonderful person who is truly interested in the kids' interests and overall well being.
- Emily 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.
Rhonda P.
5.0
Rhonda is old school and I trust her completely with my baby. She's not very good with answering her phone but aside from that she's amazing in every way. She's the type of person who goes the extra mile for me. She has her own set of ways with my baby but I don't mind it at all. She is always...
- Stephanie S.
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