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Babysitters in Hardwick, MA

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Lorelei H.


Amherst, MA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep & 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.

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Vanessa H.


Worcester, MA

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

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:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Caring, responsible, and so sweet!"

Lynn W.

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Marcia H.


Holden, MA

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/Household Manager

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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
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.

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Sarah R.


Holden, MA

$21/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Kindergarten Teacher

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.

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Caroline C.


Worcester, MA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitting

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:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caroline is the best. She has been watching our 1 year old girl and 4 year old boy a few days each week as we wait for daycare to begin. She is so warm, kind, respectful and professional. She kids absolutely adore her and have so much fun when she is here. We know...

Courtney B.

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Desiree H.


Gardner, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Optimistic, Friendly, And Always Filled With Love

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.

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Michelle L.


Granby, MA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Interested In Being A Nanny For A Family

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

Hi! I'm Kathleen. I recently graduated from Physician Assistant school and I am looking for some part-time work. I am CPR and ACLS certified and completed a pediatric rotation during my training last year. I have a 4 and 5-year-old niece and nephew who are the light of my life and have given me tons of experience babysitting....
Kathleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
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Emma F.


Amherst, MA

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/babysitter

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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hanna V.


Shutesbury, MA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part- Time Caregiver

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Noelani S.


Hadley, MA

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, And Respectful Sitter And Tutorer!

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...
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Kira E.


Amherst, MA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Joyful Sitter

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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Amanda L.


Amherst, MA

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

Amanda's Bio

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Amanda and I am 21 years old. I have worked at the same daycare for about 5 years and I have been babysitting for about 7 years. I have worked with children aged 3 months through 12 years. I am a senior at UMass Amherst, majoring in early childhood education. I am CPR and first aid certified. I pride myself on my...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Hi my name is Victoria, I am 19 years old. I am currently a sophomore at WPI studying Mechanical Engineering. I have been babysitting for 5 years. I love hanging out with kids doing crafts and playing games! I love pets, I can cook, clean and help the kids with homework if needed! I am in Worcester while school is in session,...
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Amber E.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I started babysitting when I was in the sixth grade for multiple families. The youngest I have babysat was 6 months old and the oldest was 13 years old. The most children I have babysat has been 3, but would be willing to babysit more. When babysitting, I usually help the children with homework they have, do activities with...
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Yacine N.


Amherst, MA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

A Fun Creative Sitter

I am a 22-year-old woman, and I am currently a sociology student at UMASS Amherst. I have been babysitting since I was about 16 on and off. I have cared for many different families, and I love kids! I have really missed hanging out with kids this semester, so I'm hoping to find a gig that is a good fit for me and the little...
Yacine can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Caitlyn G.


Worcester, MA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For After-school Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've watched children of varying ages for many years now. Along with watching my three younger brothers. I have babysat for a few family's now, including transportation . I have experience working with children with autism and behavioral health needs. I am currently a junior majoring psychology. I enjoy being around children and...
Caitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Genevieve B.


Amherst, MA

$20-27/hr7 yrs exp

Hello!! My name is Genevieve, I am 20 and I am a UMass Amherst Psychology and Biology student! I have four younger siblings: ranging from age 6-17 so as you can imagine, I have tons of experience with kids. I have always played a bigger role in their lives since I am much older than two of my youngest siblings. This is how I...
Genevieve can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Kiara D.


Charlton, MA

$20-28/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kiara and I am currently attending Worcester State University with a major in Early Childhood Education. I plan on becoming a teacher once I graduate and see this job as fitting! I have experience in babysitting for friends and family, as well as coaching young ones in soccer. I currently work part-time at a...
Kiara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hardwick, MA

Lorelei H.

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.

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.

Marcia H.

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 trustworthy.

- Adam H.

Sarah R.

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 year later.

- Heidi C.

Caroline C.

5.0

Caroline is the best. She has been watching our 1 year old girl and 4 year old boy a few days each week as we wait for daycare to begin. She is so warm, kind, respectful and professional. She kids absolutely adore her and have so much fun when she is here. We know the kids are in great hands with...

- Courtney B.

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