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Shantel R.
Cherry Valley, MA
$23-25/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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
I have nannied for multiple families throughout high school and now college. The ages ranged from 2 months old to 11 years old. I have watched the same families for years now, most having 4+ kids and I feel very comfortable juggling multiple kids at one time with different age ranges! I have my license and love to do different...
5.0
"Madi has been our family's nanny for 2 years now. I'm so grateful to have found her! Dependable, responsible, sensible and caring are just a few words that come to mind when describing Madi. My four children always have a blast with Madi, but more importantly I...
Emiley Q.
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Vanessa H.
Worcester, MA
$10-20/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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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...
Lyan K.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.
Marie M.
Spencer, MA
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Marie. I'm 22 years old, living in Spencer, MA. I am an older sister to 5! Due to my passion for children I have always been the "family's babysitter", I have many siblings, cousins, extended family, and even children of my friends that I babysit for regularly. I am very comfortable with all ages. Comfortable making...
Marie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Marie was great! Timely, super helpful, and did everything that was asked of her! Would absolutely hire again."
Robert L.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of children since I was a teenager, I have first aid certification and CPR, I am very kind and I love children, I am respectful and I would take care of their children as if they were mine, my first language is Spanish, I am currently studying to perfect My English, I have permission to work in the...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caroline is the most professional, responsible, and dependable caregiver there is!
She made us confident our 2 year old son was in loving hands while we were away for a week. We are fortunate to have found her.
Our son loves her and we are definitely looking...
Joshua R.
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
(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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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. "
Care member
Cheryl M.
Charlton, MA
$5-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 3 grown Children and 1 grand child . I have been watching children for over 40 years . I have a few babysitting job's . I also watch my granddaughter . My schedule is pretty open . I have references and a fully insured vehicle . I am available pretty much any time except on Mondays until 3 p.m. . Please feel free to...
Cheryl can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Hi! My name is Emma and I have been caring for children since I was probably 14. I have held steady jobs caring for multiple different families. At one time I was watching three children ages 4-8 years old (2 boys, 1 girl). I held this job for about 5 years. Over this past year I have cared for a different family with a...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Hanna and I am currently getting my masters in social work at University after receiving my bachelors at College. I have 8+ years of babysitting and house sitting experience and I currently work as a special education assistant with children on the autism spectrum. I am free during afternoons and...
Hanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Noelani. I'm a 23-year-old graduate student studying Library Science at Simmons University on the track to becoming a school librarian. I have 10 years of babysitting experience. 6+ years of summer camp experience and 3+ years of tutoring experience. I am Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certified.
I offer...
Susan F.
Templeton, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I love working with children and families. I am a mom, a toddler teacher, and a babysitter. I have recently accepted a full time nanny position so I am currently not available.
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I have been babysitting children ages 6 months-10 years old, for 5 years and worked with kids of all ages as an assistant dance teacher for 6 years! I am excited and willing to help out with household chores as well as play with the kids! I am an attentive, determined, and positive person. I am currently a freshman at...
Kira can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hardwick, MA
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
Madison R.
5.0
Madi has been our family's nanny for 2 years now. I'm so grateful to have found her! Dependable, responsible, sensible and caring are just a few words that come to mind when describing Madi. My four children always have a blast with Madi, but more importantly I always know they are safe while in her...
- Emiley Q.
Leundra M.
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 any TV all day because they were...
- Sarah P.
Grace K.
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 recommend her to anyone needing great...
- Al S.
Rachel L.
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
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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 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 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.