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Babysitters in Athol, MA

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Rebecca M.


Fitchburg, MA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Rebecca

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a patient, reliable, and creative caregiver. I have four years of experience as a behavior tech for folks with autism. And three years experience as a PCA for folks with disabilities and the elderly. I know basic first aid and have experience with asthmatics. I have my own car, do not smoke, and am comfortable with pets....
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca is a patience and kind handworker. She is amazing with our kids at the center! She runs groups, takes the kids out into the community, and works on their goals."

Care member

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Amy K.


Fitchburg, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Amy and I am a mother of two children ages 23 and 17. I come from a big family with 12 nieces and nephews so I have plenty of experience with babies and toddlers. I also have over 20 years experience working as a nanny, assistant preschool teacher, and as a mental health counselor for children and adolescents...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My mom always talked about how amazing Amy was and still does to this day! She's right though.. Amy was the best baby sitter ever!!! I just talked to my mom the other day and she was like " are you kidding me that girl should have a trophy" and I agree lol!"

Mal A.

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Cassandra E.


Gardner, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate, loving, hardworking caregiver! I am also a new mom! I have experience caring for infants, children, teens and the elderly. Caring for others brings my heart joy and I have fun while doing it! I enjoy being outdoors, and arts and crafts. I love to incorporate those activities into my caregiving. My...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very dependable, reliable and punctual. She has been watching my son for 10 years and he is always asking when he can see her again! She doesn't just babysit, she finds fun activities to keep him occupied, helps with his homework and makes sure he completes...

Nicole L.

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Grace G.


Marlborough, NH

$13-20/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Being the eldest cousin of a large extended family, I have been my family's go-to babysitter for as long as I can remember. I began working for other families as a mother's helper at age 13, and worked my way up to babysitting families of up to 3 children of varying ages for full days. I have experience with infants as young as...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Grace has been fantastic! Characterized by a positive and steady demeanor, our kids still go on about the fun they had with balloon animals--an immediate hit--though not the only activity Grace has come prepared with. Our children (7 and 3) found her memorable and...

Ian C.

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Alicia G.


Hubbardston, MA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello!! My name is Alicia! I have three boys J who is 4 and L who is 3 and K who is 1! We are also expecting babygirl come January! We also have a very friendly pup named Ellie! We are looking for a new friend to join us in our home during the week to play! We have lots of toys to share, love doing crafts & even just have lazy...
5.0
"We dropped our 2-year-old off with Alicia (at her place) and he was immediately at ease. She had a safe setup with a toy area for kids. She was very friendly and responsible. We are quite happy we found Alicia and will be using her in the future when we need a...

Robert M.

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Chanelle G.


Gardner, MA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Family! I love working with children! I'm currently working for my Masters in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Arts therapy. I've worked with children ages ranging from newborns to 12+yrs old. I worked as a Gymnastics Preschool Teacher for 7 years, as well as a babysitter for 8 years. I am also...
Chanelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Chanelle is a very hard working and dedicated individual. I have two daughters ages 8 and 11 and Chanelle has been a very reliable child care provider on many occasions over the past few years. She not only comes to my house to ensure my daughters' safety, but...

Danielle M.

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Grace K.


Hubbardston, MA

$21-23/hr9 yrs exp

4.3

(6)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have been an environmental educator for the last year. Working with kids, incorporating nature, and creating fun activities were a few of my key tasks. I love conservation work but while I figure out my next steps I'd love to nanny for awhile! I really like fostering engagement whether that be through playing or...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace was fantastic with my kids and an absolute pleasure to have around. She is very attentive and always interacts with the children during her hours. She is always punctual and flexible if I ever needed her outside of her normal hours. I would absolutely...

Al S.

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Julia U.


Rutland, MA

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Professional Smile Creator (:

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Over the last 5 years I've babysat for countless families with children ages 6 months to 9 years old. I love doing crafts with children and taking them outside of the home to play at parks or do things like go see a movie. I have no problem caring for multiple children and can guarantee there will be smiles all around from both...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia was great. My kids loved her and would love for her to babysit them again. She watched them overnight. She woke up and made pancakes for the kids and cleaned up the dishes. I would recommend her."

Latrecia W.

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Thongjit W.


Ashburnham, MA

$25-31/hr10 yrs exp

Lovely And Outgoing Nanny :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating children. I am comfortable working with kids who need extra care with food allergies, as my child has needed extra care with this. My decade of experience has helped me with the skills to provide a safe, fun and nurturing environment for...
Thongjit can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I've been being her friend for more than 10 years and I recommended her to my boss because I had to move to another state. She was/is a wonderful person, responsible, kind, active, thoughtful. She can manage everything well such as make plans for playdate, take...

Phennapang B.

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Kristie H.


Fitchburg, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Amazing Professional Child Whisperer

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since age 11. I grew up as a mother helper with my own two sisters. I have a large family and my mother had me babysitting for all the doctors at the local hospital by age 12. I know CPR and First Aid and BLS. Fully vaccinated. I have worked as a professional nanny and awake overnight nanny. I...
Kristie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristie is extremely personable and the kids took to her like a duck to water. Everything was in order when we came home and she had quite the stack of art work that they had done together. Hard to say who had more fun: Kristie or the kids! "

Corey K.

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Brianna R.


Hubbardston, MA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available

I have babysat for various families during the past eight years. I love to work with kids. Looking for part-time Monday-Friday.
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Brianna was the best babysitter for my boys. She kept them engaged with board games, coloring etc. Anything that would keep them off their tablets. My boys no longer need a sitter but, they always talk about how great Brianna was and how much fun they had when...

Lisa M.

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Abby G.


Fitchburg, MA

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Flexible, And Responsible.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! I'm Abby, I come from a big family where I've learned to care and be around a lot of children. I've taken care of most of my cousins children at various ages and still enjoy doing so. I, myself, am the youngest in my family and have had the privilege of seeing my parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncle's care for each...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Abby babysat my daughter Athena, She was exceptional. Abby goes above and beyond to make sure time is well spent. My daughter asks for her all the time and that’s very telling. "

Care member

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Nicole D.


Ashburnham, MA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Early Education Enthusiast

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am EEC teacher certified in infant, toddler, and preschool rooms. I've worked in a childcare/preschool setting for the last 4 years. I love children and have been babysitting since I was 13 years old! I also have my bachelor's degree in Human Services. My first aid and CPR certifications are up to date. I look forward...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nikki has been caring for my two children (ages 1 and 2.5) for almost a year. She started when my daughter was only 3.5 months old. My kids love her and are always having so much fun. They do art projects, bake foods, play outside and go on walks. She truly has a...

Amanda D.

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Crystal M.


Gardner, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Nanny 2021/2022

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am 27 years old with a bachelor's degree in Public Health Sciences. I have had many nannying positions in the past. I am familiar with doing laundry and cooking meals, cleaning dishes and tidying up around the house, and all around housekeeping in general. I adore all children and animals. I love being outdoors and enjoy being...
Crystal can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Crystal was great with our kids! She has a very laid back and easy going nature about her. During the time she worked with our family she demonstrated great ability to go with the flow and problem solve difficult situations in the moment! Our kids love her!"

Alicia R.

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Desiree H.


Gardner, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Optimistic, Friendly, And Always Filled With Love

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I went to a trade school for ECE for two years, where I would work in the daycare there providing the children with activities to do to expand their creativity. I have a 3 y/o bright eyed, sweet little girl I would have accompanying me. We love animals, doing crafts, play groups and reading! I am also a huge outdoors person and...
Desiree can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Desiree has been our nanny since September 2022, when our previous nanny found other employment. We connected with Desiree through a post on Care.com, and we feel so incredibly fortunate that we did! When Desiree first visited with us, she stood out immediately....

Lindsay P.

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Andrea D.


Hubbardston, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Compassionate And Fun!

Experienced, compassionate, fun! Mother of grown & flown sons, and retired high school teacher. I have worked with multiple families in varying capacities including facilitating at-home learning during pandemic school shut downs, providing before-school support for Elementary as well as care for infants/ pre-schoolers.
5.0
"Andi was an excellent tutor for my two children during remote learning. She helped them focus on school so my husband and I could focus on work."

Meghan M.

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Rebeca D.


Fitchburg, MA

$22-50/hr5 yrs exp

I've been a childcare provider for the past five years, and I absolutely adore working with children. I'm drawn to the opportunity to contribute to their development and growth during their formative years. My previous babysitting experiences were incredibly positive, and I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the...
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Ileana F.


Montague, MA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver/Babysitter

I'm an experienced childcare provider looking for work over the summer. I'm currently in Physician Assistant school, and I will be graduating with my master's degree in early May of this year. I'm starting a post-grad fellowship program in September, at which point I will not be available on a regular basis. My experience: I...
Ileana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Emma F.


Gilbertville, MA

$19-50/hr1 yrs exp

I like working with kids because I love being able to watch them grow and learn. I currently work at an Elementary School and am a certified Paraprofessional. I'm looking for a job that I live and look forward to going to every day. I prefer younger children as that is the only age group I have worked with before. I started...
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Meaghan B.


Fitchburg, MA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Baby Sitter/ Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Meaghan and I am 23 years old. I live with my dog Bear who is a Pomapoo. I have worked for my many families and at daycares. I love making real connections with families and always be someone they can count on!
Meaghan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Athol, MA

Rebecca M.

5.0

Rebecca is a patience and kind handworker. She is amazing with our kids at the center! She runs groups, takes the kids out into the community, and works on their goals.

- Care member

Amy K.

5.0

My mom always talked about how amazing Amy was and still does to this day! She's right though.. Amy was the best baby sitter ever!!! I just talked to my mom the other day and she was like " are you kidding me that girl should have a trophy" and I agree lol!

- Mal A.

Cassandra E.

5.0

Cassandra is very kind and my daughter has fun with her. She's dependable and trustworthy. My daughter already loves her!

- Renee D.

Grace G.

5.0

Grace has been fantastic! Characterized by a positive and steady demeanor, our kids still go on about the fun they had with balloon animals--an immediate hit--though not the only activity Grace has come prepared with. Our children (7 and 3) found her memorable and continue to be very responsive to...

- Ian C.

Alicia G.

5.0

We dropped our 2-year-old off with Alicia (at her place) and he was immediately at ease. She had a safe setup with a toy area for kids. She was very friendly and responsible. We are quite happy we found Alicia and will be using her in the future when we need a babysitter.

- Robert M.

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