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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sinta S.


Harvard, MA

$27-28/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 8 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Mary worked for our family for a long time. I am now taking some time off myself and don't need a nanny any longer. I hope she finds a family that treats her well and appreciate her as we do! Best of luck to the loving Mary & her O. Thank you!"

Thomas K.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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...

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working beside Shayna for a long time now! She is excellent with children! Patient, dependable, loving & kind. Shayna goes above and beyond for the family she currently cares for. When we have play dates, Shayna is always interacting on...

Katie R.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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:

Early Education

First Aid

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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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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 fantastic with our 2 1/2 y.o. Will be hiring her again when she's home from college in the Summer."

Mo M.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyson has been an amazing nanny. She cared for our 6mo baby as part of a long-term nanny share with one other baby and I truly can't say enough good things about her. She is punctual and reliable, responsible and trustworthy. She takes initiative (signed the two...

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & 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, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & 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 has been our after school sitter this year and we love her. She's responsible, trustworthy, and my kids love her. She mostly watches my 6 year old but has also watched all three of my children together and she's had no problem helping with whatever is asked...

Jillian 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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Vanessa S.


Hudson, MA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Vanessa, I have been around kids for a numerous amount of years taking care of cousins and family friends. I have also worked at the Boys and Girls club for 7 years and have had a variety of different positions. some which include: girls gym which included planning different gym games for girls and assisting with...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"A very beautiful person inside and out. My child loves her she see Vanessa as her big sister. Vanessa is compassionate and very caring. Most importantly she is trustworthy I'm at ease when she babysits my baby girl."

Charles M.

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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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Diana A.


Stow, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Thanks for reading my profile! I am 44 years old. My first language is Spanish and my second is English. I have been working with kids for the last 15 years. I love to work with kids. I'm fun, very responsible and enthusiastic. I am always willing to teach new things and enjoy all their activities. I have excellent references...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Diana is a very dependable, caring and experienced nanny. She is great about running the household and caring for our kids as if they were her own. We have had Diana with us for almost 3 years and she was flexible with adjusting her schedule to accommodate our...

Tage S.

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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...

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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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