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Babysitters in Hardwick, MA
Payton K.
Charlton, MA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Payton and I am currently a sophomore nursing student at Endicott College in Beverly, Ma and I am looking for a babysitting job while I am home for winter break. I have babysat for about 4 years now for my family and other families in the area around me, plus I have worked with children at an entertainment...
Payton can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Payton is an absolute delight! She did a wonderful job watching my 1-year old and he absolutely adored her. She is responsible, punctual and very attentive. We only wish we could have had her stay on longer, but we wish her the best in school and beyond!"
Jaz B.
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.
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.
Lukas R.
Sunderland, MA
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Lukas and I'm 34 years old! I use he/him pronouns and live in Sunderland. I love working with children of all ages, particularly school aged kids. As a child care provider my goal is to meet kids where they are at and provide a safe but fun environment for them to be in. I'm kind and patient but also firm...
Lukas can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lukas is kind, fun, child-centered, and able to set good boundaries with my kids. My daughters adore him. His calm and engaging presence rejuvenates them. He's communicative, responsible, straightforward, and takes the initiative in planning activities with my...
Desiree D.
Shantel R.
Cherry Valley, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, i'm Shantel, I am a mom to one school age child with 10+ years experience watching children from toddler age to school age. Flexible and understanding, dedicated to helping to shape children into confident, intelligent, and happy people. I enjoy watching children grow and find themselves through safe play. References are...
Shantel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shantel is a very responsible and caring caregiver! She is highly responsive and would go above and beyond to make sure your needs are met. I have hired Shantel twice and my son loves her very much. I highly recommend her for your kids as she is great at her job....
Alicia C.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Leundra and I am 24 years old and I graduated from Nichols College in 2021 obtaining my MBA. Throughout being at Nichols, I maintained a babysitting job with a couple who had twins. I have 5 years of babysitting experience with children of all ages. I am extremely caring, hardworking, and motivated individual who loves...
Leundra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
5.0
"We hired Leundra on short notice for an 8-hour day. She ran errands, drove our car with our two kids, played games, read books, cleaned up, changed diapers, cooked meals, and just about everything we could need. We were very happy with her and the kids didn't watch...
Sarah P.
Grace K.
Hubbardston, MA
$21-23/hr • 9 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace was not only dependable, but went above and beyond to help my kids "learn". The true test is that they loved her, and can't wait for her to come see them again."
Elizabeth S.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel was timely, responsive, and professional. She was also very engaged and fun with my kids. My 5 and 9 year old really enjoyed being with her. We will definitely hire Rachel again."
Care member
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, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Part Time And Occasional Babysitter!
I am a full time working medical assistant in Northampton looking for families needing some time for errands or date nights. I am currently limited to only weeknights after 4:30 p.m. or weekends.
Please message me if you have any questions.
-CPR/AED certified
-All LGBTQ+ families...
Izadora can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Izzy goes above and beyond to be creative, helpful, kind, imaginative and dynamic with my daughters and helping manage my household. She is consistent, punctual, flexible and just an all around good person. My daughters love her as do I. I appreciate her so much...
Brittanie J.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Vanessa is very responsible and does the most to help out with anything i needed. she provided child care and pet care for me and i would gladly have her back any time i need!! such a sweetheart!"
emily G.
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, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
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 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom of 3 kids, my 2-year-old daughter and two twin boys. I have been a teacher for 8 years, teaching prek-K, but am taking time off to be with my children while they are young.
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Sarah cared for our 3 children summer of 2021 and she was fantastic. Dependable, flexible when needed, and incredible with our children. She brought so many activities and themed lessons; she was an asset to our family and our children still talk about her half a...
Heidi C.
5.0
(4)
Hi my name is Abby! I am a 26-year-old teacher from MA looking to help you and your family out for the summer! I have taught sixth grade for two years and now am in fifth grade. I graduated with my bachelors in English and elementary education with a concentration in STEM in 2021 and with my masters in special education in 2022....
Abigail can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It's with much pleasure that I'm able to recommend Abigail B. as a babysitter/caregiver. I have known Abby since she was 4 yrs old and she has been babysitting for me the five years. I do foster care and Abby is my DCF approved sitter. I have had children...
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Irina, I'm 35 years old. I was born in Russia. But I lived in New York over 9 years. Very friendly, art and music person. Non smoking, vegetarian. I love kids, can't wait to have my own. I have experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm...
Irina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Irina worked with my three-year-old son for a little over a year on a part-time basis. We met her through a friend who highly recommended her. She is reliable, warm, and my son loved her and spoke about her all the time. Best of all, she is extremely creative...
Hilary B.
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:
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.
Sasha G.
Worcester, MA
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I'm a college junior with about seven years of childcare experience. Ranging from being a sleep-away camp and day camp counselor as well as working in the education department at the American Museum of Natural History. Additionally I've been a Kindergarten substitute teacher for the past two years. I love kids and genuinely...
Sasha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sasha is a wonderful babysitter! My children loved her and I am excited for my next night out and know my kids are in good hands."
Kaylie C.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hardwick, MA
Payton K.
5.0
Payton is an absolute delight! She did a wonderful job watching my 1-year old and he absolutely adored her. She is responsible, punctual and very attentive. We only wish we could have had her stay on longer, but we wish her the best in school and beyond!
- Jaz B.
Sherley M.
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.
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.
Lukas R.
5.0
Lukas is a wonderful caregiver. He is flexible, friendly, and my child looks forward to every time he comes.
- Camden S.
Shantel R.
5.0
Excellent Nanny for our 3 year old and almost 2 year old! She easily took care of both of them which is very hard to watch two toddlers. Not only did she watch them she actually played with them, read to them and worked through there daily struggles with them!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Hardwick, MA:
How can I find a Hardwick babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Hardwick, 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 1 babysitters in Hardwick, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Hardwick, MA?
The average rate for Hardwick, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of April 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 Hardwick, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Hardwick, 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.