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I am a middle child of 7 children, and aunt of two nieces! I am used to being around children and taking care of them, cooking/getting food for them, and keeping them entertained! I have been CPR certified several times, and I love children. I am also a quick learner, and not afraid to get dirty and help clean/help organize...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Alexander D.
Barre, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been working with children and young adults from the ages of 5-20 for 10 years now. I started as a camp counselor, moved to a substitute teacher/ paraprofessional, I was the head coach for a baseball team, to where I am currently as a child care specialist. All of these positions correlate to responding towards children's...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'll keep this short and sweet as I know time is a valuable thing. I have been working with kids of all ages and abilities for over 16 years.
I have a BA in Psychology and Ethnics studies and will be returning to school for a Masters in Social Work come September.
I currently work for the local middle school as a...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah, worked for us during fall 2011. My husband is a teacher and during the fall he also coaches football. We needed care for after school for our 7th grader and 4th grader. Sarah was there after school to oversee homework completion and to get the girls off...
Angela R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Maya. I am a 21-year-old junior I am majoring in public health with a pre-med track in hope of becoming a pediatrician practitioner one day. I have always loved kids. I have about 4 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I have worked as an assistant educator at preschools, Babysat kids with CP,...
Maya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maya is a great caregiver! She is flexible and dependable. You can count on her for childcare, pet care, and helping people with disabilities. Highly recommend."
Narges R.
Vanessa H.
Worcester, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Vanessa and I am in my senior year of nursing school! I have been babysitting all ages for many years now. I have experience with newborns to age 11. I am CPR and first aid certified, I also have a clean driving record if you are looking for pick ups/drop off. I also do pet sitting! I am responsible, reliable, and...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Caring, responsible, and so sweet!"
Lynn W.
Kasmira H.
Monson, MA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a wife and mother to four loving children. I love children and enjoy activities such as pretend play, reading, going to the splash pad/parks and visiting the library. I am a helper and gain a lot of fulfillment and joy in helping others. Throughout my life I have always been geared towards caregiver roles wether it...
Kasmira can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kas started watching my son when he was just 6 weeks old. She is amazing with kids of all ages and I'm sad that she's not in my town anymore. You couldn't have a better sitter/nanny to watch your little ones I can't recommend her enough. She's a gem"
Ashley T.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Alicia G.
Hubbardston, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
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. 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 housekeeping, and...
Arielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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)
Hi! Over the years I have worked as a child/adult care provider, specializing in Special Needs. I have provided one on one care for kids, teens, and adults with a wide array of disabilities which include Behavioral Intervention, Management, and Modification. I have excellent references and would prefer to work 1:1. My skills are...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Holly cared for my son who has special needs...medical, social/emotional, and educational. She was very responsible and reliable. He quickly built trust with her and his skills improved in her care."
Kathleen C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 15 and have worked with kids most of my life. I have watched newborns (twins) up to age 12. I have nannied for several families. I worked with one family for 10 years as a nanny and as a household manager. I was with one family for 10 years As I was raising my family I always had extra children...
Marcia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
5.0
"For the last couple months, Marcia has been an excellent child care provider for our infant daughter! She's incredibly reliable and communicative, always has a "while you were away" for me (i.e. oz fed, length of naps). She's excellent with children and very...
Adam H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a registered nurse of 11 years with experience ranging from orthopedics to neurology to pulmonary and more. I live in Amherst most of the time but I do travel back to NYS where I own a home and my parents live. Here in Amherst I live with my girlfriend, 2 cats, 1 full time dog and 1 part time dog plus 5 goats. My...
Marcia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Marcia! She came several times and Avery squealed with delight when she walked in the door. Marcia is gentle, calm, and trustworthy. She was also punctual and easy to communicate with! A rare find: educated, polite, and great with babies. Avery learned new...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a current senior at UMass Amherst who's home for the summer looking to nanny for the summer. I have 7 years experience in childcare as a private babysitter, daycare provider, and summer camp counselor. I have worked with children of all abilities ranging from ages of 10mo-13y/o. I would love to lend a hand and help out...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel is very reliable and works very well!"
Shreya S.
Sherley M.
Brookfield, MA
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sherley and I'm a 24-year-old recent graduate with a passion for working with children. Over the past 7 years, I've gained diverse experience in various roles including babysitter, nanny, counselor, and teacher. My background has equipped me with a deep understanding of child development and a strong ability to...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sherley was really relaxed and easy for my kids to get to know. She was quick to respond to messages, showed up on time, and had fun with my 2 and 5 year olds."
Nandini D.
Lorelei H.
Amherst, MA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of experience. I am the oldest of six kids and dozens of cousins. I adore children and want to promote their growth socially, academically, and behaviorally with engaging activities like playing outdoors, crafts, and board games and teaching them life skills like kindness, sharing, cooking, taking responsibility,...
Lorelei can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lorelei was great! Super easygoing, communicative and punctual. She's a natural with kids and I'd definitely hire her again when I'm back in town next summer"
Sara M.
Madison S.
Amherst, MA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families 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:
First Aid
CPR
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 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, and I owned a very successful daycare in my home for 17 years. I currently work in the Public Schools as a Special Ed. Para during the school year.. I have the Summers off, and I've been certified in First Aid and CPR many times. I'm a Mother of two grown kids. I love animals,...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Michelle to care for our 2 yr old son for the summer. We requested she bring him to play outside daily and she exceeded our expectations. She often took him on day trips to the playground, park, farm, and even the children's museum. This was the first...
Rebecca F.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 6 years of experience ranging from raising my 4 younger siblings to babysitting neighbors and cousins. I've also worked at 2 different summer camps, am a volunteer Sunday school teacher, and a substitute teacher when needed at my local school district.
Fawn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alexandra and I am currently a student at UMass Amherst. Since I was 15 years old, I have been caring for children. My first experience was with my second cousin's daughter. Initially, I helped her take care of her infant (bottle feeding, changing diapers, bathing, putting to sleep). I had the joy to witness her grow...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexandra is an amazing childcare provider. We hired her for a 3 week before- and after-school job to care for our 5 year old son. She was responsible for packing his school lunch, helping him get dressed and ready for school, feeding him, and driving him to his...
Kasey J.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gilbertville, MA
Sarah S.
5.0
Sarah, worked for us during fall 2011. My husband is a teacher and during the fall he also coaches football. We needed care for after school for our 7th grader and 4th grader. Sarah was there after school to oversee homework completion and to get the girls off to dance classes. She provided her...
- Angela R.
Maya F.
5.0
Maya is a great caregiver! She is flexible and dependable. You can count on her for childcare, pet care, and helping people with disabilities. Highly recommend.
- Narges R.
Vanessa H.
5.0
The BEST babysitter you could ever ask for. She LOVES kids and would do anything to make them the happiest little kiddos. She plays with them, feeds them, reads to them...she does it all. Not to mention, on nights I'm unavailable to cook, she cooks instead! 10/10 recommend for everyone who needs a...
- Lyan K.
Kasmira H.
5.0
Kas started watching my son when he was just 6 weeks old. She is amazing with kids of all ages and I'm sad that she's not in my town anymore. You couldn't have a better sitter/nanny to watch your little ones I can't recommend her enough. She's a gem
- Ashley T.
Julia U.
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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How much do babysitters charge in Gilbertville, MA?
The average rate for Gilbertville, MA babysitters on Care.com is $19.00 per hour as of March 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Gilbertville, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gilbertville, MA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.