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Taylor T.


Harvard, MA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny Available For The Summer

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Taylor and I am a 21-year-old college student at the University of Miami. I have lots of experience in childcare with children of all ages. I have worked as a full time nanny, at summer camps, and have babysat for most of my life. I am EMT certified which includes CPR and epi pen competency. I am diligent, fun,...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sinta S.


Harvard, MA

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a mother of two girls. I am taking care children from infants to 10 years old for the last 9 years. I love doing arts and crafts, playing games and reading with children. I also drive children to and from their activities. I am great at baking and love cooking. I am CPR certified. Thank you.
Sinta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Linda N.


Ayer, MA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am very caring and nurturing when it comes to children and animals. I have been babysitting regularly since I was 12 years old for various families, that's over 20 years of experience! My strength and preference is with infants. I provide families with advice and exercises to help foster babies' development. I obtained...
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Linda. She has become an integral part of our family and can do it all. Meal-prep, laundry, baby proofing, home organization, handiwork, cleaning...the list goes on! She is thoughtful, resourceful, creative, professional,...

Lily W.

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Mary D.


Lancaster, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I love caring for children. I am 31 years old, mom of two beautiful boys. and have been babysitting for over 10 years. I am trained in first aid and CPR, and I am excellent at teaching children. I am patient and comfortable with children of any age. I especially love storytime and creative play. I look forward to hearing...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I spoke with Mary regarding nannying my two girls. She was on time, friendly and helpful. She was prompt with references and they spoke highly of her. I would definitely recommend giving her a call."

Marysia M.

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Abigail B.


Westford, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hi my name is Abby! I am a 25-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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Abby was our caregiver for several summers starting when our kids were elementary age and into middle school. She is a fun, energetic caregiver who has a talent for engaging kids of all ages. She is outgoing, responsible, and comes to child care with an invaluable...

Alison I.

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Shayna G.


Leominster, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Shayna. I have been working with kids for 12 years. I have done over nights, nannying, babysitting, date nights, and weekends. I have experience with newborns to 16 years old. I am first aid and CPR/AED certified for infants to adults. I have my own safe vehicle. I also have a huge passion for my line of work that...
Shayna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Shayna is reliable, flexible, and very easy to work with. She was a great asset to my family and I would hire her again. Most importantly my kids love her!"

Gina A.

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Jen G.


Leominster, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

10 years experience caring for children of all ages. From newborn to preteen, special needs experience as well. Comfortable with up to 3 children at a time, pets, housekeeping, transport needs. CPR/ first aid certified. I look forward to hearing from you!
Jen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jen is wonderful. I will totally have her watch my 4 month old twins when I finally decide to go back to work. Unfortunately, I decided to stay home a little longer. She expresses complete knowledge of children all ages, supplies references if needed, and takes the...

Christian D.

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Aletha D.


Maynard, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Educator Available For Various Babysitting Needs

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am an energetic, reliable, and passionate early-childhood educator with 25+ years paid experience in the field, and have 3 teenage children of my own. My favorite activities to do with children are exploring the outdoors, playing games (both indoor and out!), reading, cooking and crafts. I am able to assist with homework,...
Aletha can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Aletha is an amazing caregiver! I cannot say enough positive things about her. She has been working with our family for over a year and my son, now 4, adores her. She keeps up with his imagination and insatiable questioning and desire to learn. She always goes...

Branwen C.

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Isabela Coelho C.


Hudson, MA

$15-16/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Nanny With First Aid Certification

Hello! My name is Isabela , I am 20 years old, and I am passionate about childcare. I have been working with children since I was young, helping my aunts with my cousins and my parents with my younger siblings. At 18, I worked at a children's party venue, and at 19, I moved to the United States for an exchange program to expand...
Isabela Coelho can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My family and I love Isabela. She's great with kids, my children love her. She is dependable, organized, she knows how to cook for them when needed, she's ALWAYS on time and do above and beyond for us. Unfortunately, I couldn't keep her just bc I moved back to...

Anne S.

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Danielle V.


Leominster, MA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time - Full-Time Nanny Or Babysitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am an experienced nanny of eight years! I have experience with babies through pre-teens! I have worked at an elementary school, one year with a special education classroom and one year as a kindergarten assistant. I have worked as a mother's helper, nanny, teacher,...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danielle is awesome! She is by far the best babysitter we have ever had. Our 5 year old daughter and 8 year old son absolutely love her. "

Arielle S.

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Celina B.


Hudson, MA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Celina! I am currently employed at a well known daycare in Marlborough Ma. I am currently looking for an afternoon nanny position and to pick up some extra work during the weekends. I am first aid, AED, and infant/adult CPR certified. I've been a private nanny for a hand full of families in the middlesex area. I've been...
Celina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Celina to care for our four children. She has been very dependable. Celina is open to feedback and happily follows through with whatever she is asked to do for the day, be it helping to prepare lunch for school or take our little one for a visit to the...

Allison P.

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Carley D.


Hudson, MA

$10-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Carley! I'm a currently a college nursing student from Hudson MA. Being a middle child of three, I have become very independent and capable in helping around the house/with siblings. I have lots of child care experience, as I have worked with youth sport teams and currently an employee at a local daycare for the...
5.0
"Carley is fabulous! We needed someone part-time for a month before a long-term nanny could start, and Carley took it on with enthusiasm. My kids, 4 and 1, loved her and responded incredibly well to her energy and personality. My son has some special medical needs...

Mikell T.

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Alyson M.


Leominster, MA

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Of Smiles And Giggles

I'm a passionate childcare provider with a decade of experience nurturing and educating young minds. My love for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my desire to support families, led me to this fulfilling career. My patient, creative, and approachable nature creates a warm and engaging environment for...
Alyson can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyson is great with children. She is fun, and always keeping the children busy and entertained. She is always on time and is a very hard worker."

Taryn S.

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Brittani D.


Ayer, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting my little cousins in middle school after my girl scout troop got the chance to participate in a babysitting class. About 5 years ago, I began watching a little boy at age 2 1/2 and it became a weekly thing. Over the years, his 2 sisters were added into the mix and then he started school so I now just watch...
Brittani can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Alcione G.


Maynard, MA

$33-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm work with kids my entire life. I love to play, teach and learn with them. I started as a volunteer for a church (a program called Pastoral ) helping kids from low income family. Also I used to volunteer for a program called APAE (program in Brazil that helps kids with Down syndrome). I've babysit/nanny for kids 02...
Alcione can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Fantastic caregiver! She genuinely loves taking care of children and help them grow. She is experienced and takes great initiative in planning fun activities for the kids. They were always having fun and making new friends. I always felt my children were happy,...

Rebecca J.

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Kasey G.


Hudson, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Collage Student Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very fun, hardworking and reliable worker. I graduated from the University of New Hampshire as a human development and family studies major concentrated in family support with a minor in child life. I am currently completing my Child life master degree at Boston University I have worked at UNH child study and...
Kasey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kasey has been fantastic! She is incredibly reliable and our son just loves her. I 100% recommend."

Heidi T.

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Auria M.


Leominster, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former elementary educator. I have had experience in care giving for children for 10 years. I am fluent in English and Spanish :)
Auria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Auria worked for me this past year at Fitchburg State. She is a really dedicated worker who always showed up on time for work and did a great job."

Rick T.

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Meghan M.


Clinton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Meghan and I am 27 years old and am finishing up my degree in Early Childhood. I have over 10 years of experience of children of all ages and I have over 50 hours of student observations. I also have an EEC certification and am CPR trained. I have a 2-year-old daughter who I am currently home with. I am looking...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ilvete S.


Boxborough, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm Brazilian, mother of 2 adult men. I helped my whole family raise their children and had other experiences as a baby sitter here in the USA . I love being surrounded by children. My 49 years of age does not keep me from doing anything. I have a lots of energy! And I'm fine with pets.
Ilvete can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ilvete Is wonderful, she worked with us to care for our 7 year old before and after school. She is dependable, punctual and good with kids and dogs. We would happily hire her anytime should her availability match our needs."

Avinash N.

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Breanne F.


Hudson, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time To Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am an experienced nanny and certified preschool and infant/toddler teacher. I am also a mother to a wonderful 16-year-old girl. I absolutely love children and enjoy helping and watching them grow. I am a believer of a schedule, yet lots of play. I have great references as well. First Aid and CPR certified. Also fully...
Breanne can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We have had the privilege of knowing Brea since August 2020. We hired her to do a nanny share for 3 kids, including our then almost 3 yr old. It was meant to be a 1 year position during COVID and until the kids went off to preschool. I CANNOT say enough good...

Allison H.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Harvard, MA

Linda N.

5.0

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Linda. She has become an integral part of our family and can do it all. Meal-prep, laundry, baby proofing, home organization, handiwork, cleaning...the list goes on! She is thoughtful, resourceful, creative, professional, hard-working, and most importantly...

- Lily W.

Mary D.

5.0

I spoke with Mary regarding nannying my two girls. She was on time, friendly and helpful. She was prompt with references and they spoke highly of her. I would definitely recommend giving her a call.

- Marysia M.

Abigail B.

5.0

The best of the best. I had a hard time finding a sitter for our family. Our daughter was a colic, miserable, separation anxiety baby- Abby changed all of that. She is the sweetest, most understanding person you will ever meet. Our daughter is now 3 and will tell me to “have fun mama” when I leave...

- Care member

Shayna G.

5.0

Shayna is an amazing nanny! She always shows up on time, and is very responsible. Shayna is very caring, engaging, and the kids respond to her very well. She is wonderful at taking direction and bringing up any concerns she has about the kids.

- Jillian F.

Jen G.

5.0

Jen is wonderful. I will totally have her watch my 4 month old twins when I finally decide to go back to work. Unfortunately, I decided to stay home a little longer. She expresses complete knowledge of children all ages, supplies references if needed, and takes the time to get to know your kids. I'm...

- Christian D.

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