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60 babysitters are listed in Great Barrington, MA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Great Barrington, MA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I lead eight years of Children's Health playgroups for birth-5 years of age when my children were young. I have been a host family and local coordinator for three youth programs for inner city children ages 7-18 and for international students, High School Exchange Year ages 15-18 and was Cultural Care Au Pairs ages 18-27.
I...
Lelia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lelia is really wonderful. We are lucky to have her spend time with our family. She has our highest recommendation."
Karyn G.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Becky (Mary is my legal name) and I'm an experienced babysitter with children of all ages. With five years of childcare experience and a love for kids, I am dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment.
I am a rising junior at the University of Vermont. I am a Human Development major,...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Diane K.
Great Barrington, MA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello ! My name is Diane , I am 56 yrs young & I am a semi retired Physical Therapist. I specialized in Early Intervention for many years so, I have a good sense of child development.
I love children !! I love to look at life from their perspective ... so different from an adult!! I like to have good healthy boundaries with...
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as a Pastry Chef for 2 years, but discovered that I wanted to go back to school for massage therapy. I play a few instruments, and enjoy the theater. Hiking, biking, swimming, drawing, meditation, and yoga are some of my interests. I'm a caring and generous person.
My favorite thing about children is their...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I am a Special Education and Child, Youth, and Families double major at Lesley University. I am energetic, hands ons, passionate sitter who loves working with children of all ages. I have worked as a babysitter since I was 14. I have been a camp counselor at a sleep away camp since I was 16 years old as well as an Assistant Unit...
Gillian can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Eleanor S.
Sheffield, MA
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Currently I am home in the Berkshires until January 1st. I have full availability!
Hi, my name is Ellie. I am 23 years old and am a student at the University of Denver. I speak fluent spanish and am an artist as well as a dedicated student. I currently work as a gymnastics coach for kids, and over the summer I worked at the...
Eleanor can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Joanne L.
Stockbridge, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm passionate about supporting children, and I have a decade of experience providing safe, nurturing care for children of all ages. I am patient, calm, friendly, and engaging. I work w parents to ensure that I follow their household rules. I am currently in school for social work and developmental psychology. I also volunteer...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Jessica C.
Sheffield, MA
$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have cared for many families and children aged 4 months - 15 yrs. I love anything outdoors, arts and crafts, and reading! I have worked as an art teacher for the past 4 years and am currently seeking a nannying position.
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Isabela U.
Monterey, MA
$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My names Isabela, I'm 22 turning 23 in January with years of babysitting experience working in childcare. I am planning out my schedule now and looking for full-time SUMMER only job ideally starting APRIL 2025 Can potentially work into fall.
Skills:
CPR
Emily E.
Stockbridge, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Highly Qualified Sitter With Master's In Education
I am a middle school science teacher and love working with children of all ages. My first teaching job was in a pre-K classroom. I am also a registered nurse. I have many years of babysitting experience, beginning with newborns. I look forward to hearing from you!
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Mackenzie, a 26-year-old who's been working in childcare both in a daycare setting and at home nannying for lots of lovely families. When I'm not working, I love to be outside, bake/cook, craft, or go on adventures.
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I've spent the past year babysitting part time for a lovely family with two kids, for two years before that I was working at Berkshire South Community center in the after school program and as well as summer camp! I work well with any ages, 4-12+ best. With my experience I've learned a lot and I would like to say I'm very...
Kirstin S.
Sheffield, MA
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option for them. With four years of experience caring for children, I'm patient, calm, and friendly, and I always put the children's safety and well-being first. I believe in open communication with parents and provide verbal updates at pickup about...
Jessica N.
Pittsfield, MA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jessica and I have been babysitting for 7 years. I work well with infants up to elementary. I am an early education major.
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica was a much needed help to our family taking care of our child from when they were 3 months old to about 6 months old. I can tell they both had fun! We really appreciated how flexible she was to our changing schedules."
Corey S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
-Current: Reading Tutor, The Tutor
-2023-24: Kindergarten Teacher, Public Schools
-2020-23: Special Education Teacher, Preschool
-2018-20: General Education Teacher, Preschool
-2016: Nanny- Infant 2mo-5mo of age
-2015 through 2014- Nanny- moved with family for 2 months to be a live-in nanny of a 6, 8, and 16-year-old/...
Brigit can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Words can't express how kind, generous, thoughtful, and responsible Brigit is. She started working for me two years ago - she came sight unseen, within an hour during a snowstorm to care for my girls (6, 8) and we have relied on her ever since.
Brigit is...
Erin G.
Debra T.
Becket, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Owner/Operator of Home Daycare years back when my children were little. Since then I have held professional jobs in big corporations but have decided to move to the Berkshires to live a relaxed, non stressed, fun life style.
I love working with children and helping them to learn, share, love, and create.
I am a young...
Debra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Debbie has been a great addition for our family. She was flexible and caring. She established a great bond with our son and went above and beyond to take care of our daughter when needed for school breaks."
Care member
Wendi H.
Pittsfield, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been working as a nanny and care giver for many years and have experience with all ages and stages. I'd love to find a family to care for!
Wendi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Meggan B.
Millerton, NY
$28-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part Time Caregiver Available, Fluent In American Sign Language.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My background is very varied. I was a stay at home mother for 10 years raising my 2 daughters. While I was at home with them some of our favorite activities included arts and crafts, reading books, taking long walks in the woods, playing music and dancing. I worked as an English/American Sign Language Interpreter for 15 years. I...
Meggan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot possibly say everything that is wonderful about Meggan because I'm pretty sure I would exceed the number of characters allowed in this field. She has taken great care of our toddler for 8 months now. She has really connected with him, respected his...
Jackson K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Retired mom who misses being around kids and am interested in offering date night sitting. I enjoy teaching kids about nature, reading books, playing games and playing outside. I am comfortable with children of all ages but really enjoy toddlers. I raised my two boys and loved every minute of it. At one point I was a Vet Tech so...
5.0
"Susan currently cares for my 3 year old daughter 2 mornings a week. She loves Susan and will wait excitedly at the window for her to arrive in the morning. I love how she brings books over that she knows my daughter will love and gives her plenty of outside...
Peri D.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Madeline, and I am excited about the opportunity to provide childcare services, whether on a long-term or short-term basis. My experience includes teaching as an ESL tutor, head gymnastics coach for children, and art teacher at a maximum-security facility for girls, along with years of babysitting.
I am...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Madeline is very empathic to people of all ages. She is playful with children of all ages and has a gentle way with little ones. Madeline is flexible when plans need to change. She has taught gymnastics to young children and had years of in-home care experience for...
kathy R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Great Barrington, MA
Lelia B.
5.0
Lelia nannied for our kids during the pandemic and they adore her. We have three boys under 8 and she is always our first choice for babysitting needs. She always has great activities, she's super loving and patient, and she is extremely responsible and reliable!
- Sarah T.
Jessica N.
5.0
Jessica was a much needed help to our family taking care of our child from when they were 3 months old to about 6 months old. I can tell they both had fun! We really appreciated how flexible she was to our changing schedules.
- Corey S.
Brigit H.
5.0
Words can't express how kind, generous, thoughtful, and responsible Brigit is. She started working for me two years ago - she came sight unseen, within an hour during a snowstorm to care for my girls (6, 8) and we have relied on her ever since.
Brigit is reliable, dedicated, and extremely...
- Erin G.
Debra T.
5.0
Debbie has been a great addition for our family. She was flexible and caring. She established a great bond with our son and went above and beyond to take care of our daughter when needed for school breaks.
- Care member
Meggan B.
5.0
Meggan is wonderful provider! Kind, caring and present - our daughter loved spending time with her.
- Miles G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Great Barrington, MA:
How can I find a Great Barrington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Great Barrington, 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 4 babysitters in Great Barrington, 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 Great Barrington, MA?
The average rate for Great Barrington, MA babysitters on Care.com is $25.00 per hour as of January 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 Great Barrington, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Great Barrington, 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.