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60 babysitters are listed in Gardner, MA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years

Babysitters in Gardner, MA

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Chanelle G.


Gardner, MA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(1)

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Crystal has been such a great help for my family. She helped get my son (4 ASD) off the bus daily from school and watched him until we got home. She also was able to participate in some ABA therapies which was super helpful! We fully intend on having Crystal help...

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Marika R.


Gardner, MA

$25-32/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

I love spending time with children of all ages. I love pets as well. I like to keep kids engage with a mix of education and fun, Activities that are hands on but are also teaching them something at the same time. I am pretty good at adapting to a child's needs and wants. I love doing crafts, DIY's, and music.
Marika can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Rylie L.


Gardner, MA

$18-50/hr11 yrs exp

While I currently am in nursing school, I would love to spend the summer with your kiddos! I would love to nanny in my time away from school. Each child is unique in many ways, so I love being there to watch each individual form into their own person with their own likings. I have worked with children of all ages, ranging from...
Rylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Lexi G.


Gardner, MA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

I've been a childcare provider for four years, motivated by my passion for nurturing children's growth and development. As a patient, calm, and friendly caregiver, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for your child to thrive. I believe open communication is essential, so I provide daily written reports and...
Hi! I am a responsible and dedicated childcare provider with over 4 years of experience. As an older sibling, I often cared for my younger brother and have also looked after children of family friends, neighbors, and my niece and nephew. I'm passionate about child development, which is why my focus is on creating a safe, routine...
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Gabriella H.


Gardner, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I have had the pleasure of working with two different families through positions here on care. com. One child was 13 months when I started and the other was 4 months. However, besides these positions, most of my childcare experience comes from my four nieces and nephews. It's been great to get experience through all...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Miliani T.


Gardner, MA

$21-50/hr2 yrs exp

I've been a dedicated childcare provider for most of my life, by default (Oldest sibling of 3), and my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, explore, and reach their full potential. I take great joy in...
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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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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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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Tanny for 7 years. I have seen her with the children she was/is responsible for in many different settings: playgrounds, walks, museums, my house, swimming, birthday parties just to name a few. She is attentive, detail oriented, warm, kind and very...

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Rebecca M.


Fitchburg, MA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Rebecca

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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rebecca is smart, caring, understanding, kind. And reliable, was always on time for work. She would make sure that customers were comfy with their orders and the restaurant. She kept the restaurant clean as well. I would very much recommend Rebecca!"

Mary L.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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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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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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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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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Mackenzie D.


Fitchburg, MA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Engaged Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with children and have a strong belief that they deserve to be treated with compassion and respect. I've cared for several children of various ages and have a deep commitment to being a role model for my younger siblings and cousins as the oldest in my family. I'm a recent college graduate with a bachelors of...
Mackenzie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"A great person with a welcoming, warming personality. She is someone you want on your team!"

Dimitris S.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gardner, MA

Chanelle G.

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 she also comes to play with them and...

- Danielle M.

Desiree H.

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. Not only did our two boys, who were...

- Lindsay P.

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.

Crystal M.

5.0

Crystal has been such a great help for my family. She helped get my son (4 ASD) off the bus daily from school and watched him until we got home. She also was able to participate in some ABA therapies which was super helpful! We fully intend on having Crystal help us on an as needed basis going...

- Care member

Kristie H.

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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Ratings for Gardner, MA babysitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Babysitters in Gardner, MA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.