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60 babysitters are listed in Granby, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Granby, MA
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle was wonderful with our son! She always had fun activities planned for him. We always felt confident with her and that she took great care of him. Would highly recommend. "
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My name is Jessica and I am 23 years old. I am a licensed teacher with lots of experience with children of all ages. I graduated from Westfield State University in 2013. I've been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I worked for a large babysitting/nannying company where I was sent out to work with different families. There I...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
A little bit about me, I have cared for children in a home setting and daycare facility. The ages of the children I have cared for range from newborn to school-age. I have been in both one-on-one settings and up to a group of 4+ children.
I develop comprehensive lesson plans that include age-appropriate activities for learning...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Danni. I recently separated from the Air Force. I have lots of experience with kids ranging from new born to teenager. I am very active and I like to get involved with the kids' activities such as sports, homework, hobbies and etc. I can prepare snacks/ meals and make sure homework is taken care off. I have a vehicle,...
Krista can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My boys have loved having her around and we are so sad that our schedules won't be matching up for this semester! We would absolutely hire again!"
Keira H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Looking for someone to care for your children who is reliable, nurturing, and passionate about what she does? I am a full-time early intervention occupational therapist who has been working with children most of my life as a babysitter, a full-time nanny, and now as an OT. As a healthcare professional I have advanced training in...
Candice can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Candice was a fantastic find. We called her last minute for a much needed date night and she showed up within hours, was very respectful and courteous, and was a joy to talk to."
Melissa T.
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, light cleaning, travel, 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.
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, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Such a caring professional, we wish we could have worked with Alexandra longer. Our little guy absolutely loved her and we felt so comfortable leaving when we knew she was there. Even helped when he was so sick and miserable and she was wonderful. So caring, so...
Katherine G.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"There isn't enough space to write all of Ashley's great qualities. She has been watching my 2 children (7 and 10) for a few years now and they love her! She is like family. She is always punctual, helps with homework and makes dinner and so much more. She takes...
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Madison S.
Amherst, MA
$10-15/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
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, families! My name is Sue. I love babysitting children. I am an easy, funny, clean, respectful and outgoing person who loves enjoying the simple things in life. I pride myself on my integrity and honesty. I cherish spending time with children and have seven years of experience caring for children. I am currently enrolled...
Suwayna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I hired Suwayna for last minute care. She actually arrived early and my children really enjoyed her! They had nothing but great things to say about her! I definitely would recommend her for care! "
Michelle D.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a parent, I know that we all need a night out. Growing up, I watched siblings and cousins. Now, as an adult, I watch my nieces and nephews, as well as having two boys of my own. I love spending time with kids and watching them have fun doing their own thing. I also like to encourage outdoor play, crafts, and educational...
Tabbatha can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Tabbatha is my favorite caregiver!!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have raised three children of my own plus watched children throughout the years from infant to school age. I also have several years experience as a kindergarten side in the public school system as well as substitute teaching in the public schools and a private preschool.
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Paige pet sat for me in April and was so great to our pup and kept me updated on how she was doing while we were away. Thanks so much Paige!"
Jacqueline L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Fareed, and I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with over 7 years of experience in providing quality care to children. Additionally, I am a certified postpartum doula and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for those in my care.
I...
Fareeda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fareeda is bright, energetic, and patient with kids. She has a good way of being kind and still firm about the rules. She has always been very professional and punctual and responsive to my communication. I have four kids (ages 3-9) and she handles our joyful chaos...
Kim D.
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.
Helen B.
Northampton, MA
$29-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved from Massachusetts to Chicago and am looking for a wonderful family to work for. I absolutely adore kids and love seeing their perspective of life and just learning more about the world through their eyes. Whenever I babysit, I like to incorporate nature and creative play into our time together, whether that...
Helen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Helen is wonderful and great with my daughter, who adores her. We're so happy we found her on this site."
Maren V.
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & 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.
Jenelismar R.
Holyoke, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Jenny! I currently work in a school and love working with children. I have a college degree in criminal justice. I have worked with children for many years and don't plan on stopping that yet.
I'd describe my personality as fun, trustworthy, creative
I like working with kids because I have been the oldest...
Jenelismar can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jenny is great! We love having her. She is punctual, thorough, great will the kids and loves to engage them both with their different interests. She is a great asset and we love hinging her spend time with our family."
Abigail D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Four years of paid babysitting experience along with several years of caring for my two younger brothers. I am able to cook, clean, change diapers, and feed. I can help with all ages.
Mackenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"MacKenzie watched my daughter in our hotel room while I went to a wedding. She was on time, great with my daughter, communicated well and even got her to sleep (which is no easy task)! I would absolutely hire her again! Wish she lived near us!"
Elizabeth H.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
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, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Granby, MA
Michelle L.
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 time we had someone care for one of...
- Rebecca F.
Krista X.
5.0
My boys have loved having her around and we are so sad that our schedules won't be matching up for this semester! We would absolutely hire again!
- Keira H.
Candice G.
5.0
Candice has been helping me with my two boys (current ages 9 and 2) for well over a year now. She is fantastic with them - and with us! We adore her and can't say enough good things!
- Erin O.
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.
Alexandra M.
5.0
Such a caring professional, we wish we could have worked with Alexandra longer. Our little guy absolutely loved her and we felt so comfortable leaving when we knew she was there. Even helped when he was so sick and miserable and she was wonderful. So caring, so lovely and knows kids. I have to...
- Katherine G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Granby, MA:
How can I find a Granby babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Granby, MA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 3 babysitters in Granby, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Granby, MA?
The average rate for Granby, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.33 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Granby, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Granby, MA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.