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60 babysitters are listed in Holden, MA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Holden, MA
5.0
(1)
Nanny Available
Hi families! My name is Melyssa and I am 22 years old. I am a nanny with 3 years of experience.
A little about me and my experience:
-3 years experience as a nanny
-Household manager experience
-Children as young as 3 months
-Children with Autism/ ADHD
-Experience with several children
-Clean driving...
5.0
"Melyssa is an absolute delight. Very active and outgoing. She is always coming up with new activities and is super adventurous. My sons couldn’t get enough of her. She’s very passionate about what she does and created such a beautiful bond with my children. I will...
Natalie C.
Jessica D.
Worcester, MA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate student at Clark University, studying Community Development and Planning. During undergrad I studied Sociology, Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies, and Education. Throughout my time at Clark I have volunteered as a mentor for girls ages 9-16. I worked with 11-year-olds, playing games, making crafts,...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica is outstanding!! She is caring, considerate, and has done a great job caring for our 2 yo. We feel so lucky to have found her and are grateful to have her be part of our care team!"
Caroline D.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have watched children from 1 month to 13 years old for date nights, one time jobs, and recurring jobs. I have teaching experience in grades ranging from preschool to 6th grade as well as in home childcare experience with single children, sibling groups, and twins! I can prepare meals, bathe, give rides, help with homework,...
Katelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I found Katelyn on Care.com to care for my twin one-year-olds for the summer while I was working. She came to my home for an interview which we instantly found connections throughout our community which made me feel more comfortable in the process. My boys...
Melissa C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Retired young nurse (35 yrs). Missing care giving job that makes me feel fulfilled and that retirement is not the end of living and contributing to life. Very active. Run marathons. Exercise phenatic. Looking for part time hours. Not looking for more than 32 hrs/week unless willing to bring children to my home in Auburn Thank u...
Susan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ms Sue is a wonderful caring person. Not only is she kind and warm she is RELIABLE! You can count on Ms Sue to show up everyday and be your person. If she was unable to come she gave AMPLE notice-she never left me hanging! I switched career paths and that is the...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced and patient childcare provider and animal lover. I have a car and love driving, running errands, going on excursions. I am reliable and enthusiastic, and actively seeking a solid relationship with a loving family. Thank you!
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kira is reliable, friendly, smart and caring. She drove our son to and from camp for a week this summer and went above and beyond. I recommend her highly!"
Amy E.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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.
Tricia B.
Worcester, MA
$21/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Tricia. Fun loving and
I'am mother of my lovely 21-year-old daughter
Certified Childcare Assistant for a private care daycare, under the umbrella of EEC.
Certified in CRP & Frist AID
Past history, I worked at the Worcester Girls Club & Childcare Assistant (daycare). I absolutely love children. It's always been a...
Tricia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tricia is a well respected individual. She has great work ethic, she's understanding and easy to talk to. She is also a great team player and cares about the people around her."
Kimani B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently loving my job as a pediatric nurse at UMass, but would love to babysit for a nice family occasionally as needed. I have great experience providing care for people from infancy to adulthood. I absolutely adore children, and would love to help your family! (Pediatric advanced life support certified)
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mary is a great babysitter, she has babysat my infant and they seemed to have a great time together"
Elif P.
4.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Jordan, I am a mother of two daughters and I have a step daughter as well. I have been in child care for the last 10 years. I've worked both nannying as well as an early education teacher. I am an EEC qualified teacher in the state of Massachusetts. I have worked with children from newborn-preteen!
Thank...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jordan is dependable, she is very caring, and loving to everyone she meets. She is amazing with children in ways you would dream of. She is hard working and the children come first always! Jordan is always positive, happy, and helpful for any task that comes her...
Michaella N.
Alexa B.
Worcester, MA
$22-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Alexa! I'm a child and family therapist and early intervention clinician who is available for occasional care, weekends and date nights. I most recently was a nanny for ~3 years while working towards my masters in clinical counseling psychology. I've worked at a summer program with ages 7-13 in the past and have babysat...
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexa is wonderful with children of all ages! She has cared for my oldest (10 years old) many times from birth until now. She is always engaged and keeps the kids' safety a top priority, while also ensuring they have fun with her! Alexa is very responsible and...
Heather D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a 59 years old woman with three children and a husband. My children are all grown up. I still have one child living at home in college. I live in Worcester, Ma. I have a full time job as a Program Coordinator of a Program. I am looking for a part-time job. I am a caring person and reliable.
I'd describe my personality as...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Bridget. I am currently working as a school bus driver for the Dudley/Charlton school district. I am looking for part-time care positions that work around my availability. School vacations and Summer I have lots of extra time.
I have held many care positions over the years. I am experienced with ADL'S, mechanical...
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Bridget was very reliable, super sweet and just a great person. We really enjoyed working with her! I highly recommend her."
Kelli M.
Jenny P.
Worcester, MA
$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(18)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have a 30, 28 and 19-year-old. When my older 2 were little I opened my own home daycare in Oxford until they went to school. Our family relocated to Indiana for 13 years and there I was a sub teacher for 4 years. I enjoy being outside, doing crafts, and reading to children .
Jenny can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am so thankful Jenny was dependable, competent, flexible and responsible. She went to pick my boys up at separate schools with no problems. She is very kind and reliable. Would definitely have her to watch the boys again!"
Amanda C.
Brenda S.
West Boylston, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Certified Educator Seeking Part Time/ Sporatic/ Short Term Nanny/Babysitting Position(s)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am a COVID-19-cautious, vaccinated (with both boosters), certified teacher seeking short-term, temporary/emergency childcare positions. Is your nanny or babysitter sick? Give me a ring and send me a message. I am mature, fun, engaging and would make a great role model for your...
Brenda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brenda was so lovely - she watched our 2yo while our nanny was on vacation and we had a wonderful experience! She was easy to communicate with prior to the day, prompt, and so sweet with our little guy - he loved playing trucks and reading books with her. She was...
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Tafta L.
Worcester, MA
$15-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My Name is Tafta, I am 28 years old. I have experience working as a private nanny for children ages 6months-9 years old. I also have experience working with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as adults who have experienced traumatic brain injuries. Some of these roles have required additional medical care...
Tafta can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tafta is a very reliable and responsible person who has baby sat for my family on numerous occasions. She is very personable and I never have to worry with her. Everyone I have recommended her to has loved her and felt the same way my family does! "
Jessica M.
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Marie is extremely good with children and very responsible. She's always on time and is willing to work around my schedule when I need her. My children actually ask to be watched by her."
April M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lauren. I have my Bachelors in psychology. I have been a professional full time nanny for over 10 years, and a part time Nanny before that. I have experience with children in both private and corporate settings ranging in ages from newborn through 12 years.
I am vaccinated and boostered!
As things start to open...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren has been more than our nanny for the past five (!) years. I cannot overstate the important role she has played in the lives of our two children, now 5 and 7. Her approach with our kids was one of structure and routine in the best way and her discipline was...
Shannon H.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My experience as a nanny has been just over 10 years. I began watching my first child in my early teens during my summer vacations and continued to watch my neighbor's children, and friends of the family's children. I have also connected with many great family's through Care. com.
I am very comfortable with all age groups of...
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Sierra took care of my 2 yr old son for about six months. It was a real pleasure working with her. She is very reliable, loving and caring. She would always keep him occupied with activities like coloring.
She is very mature for her age and knows how to take care...
Nandini K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over the last 5 years I've babysat for countless families with children ages 6 months to 9 years old. I love doing crafts with children and taking them outside of the home to play at parks or do things like go see a movie. I have no problem caring for multiple children and can guarantee there will be smiles all around from both...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia was great. My kids loved her and would love for her to babysit them again. She watched them overnight. She woke up and made pancakes for the kids and cleaned up the dishes. I would recommend her."
Latrecia W.
Erin L.
Worcester, MA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Erin The Errand Runner/caregiver/housekeeper/pet Sitter/and Fun Haver
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Erin and I'm who you've been searching for! I started helping my mother with childcare in 2010, and decided to take it on for myself the past 7+ years!
Will wake up and/or put your kids to sleep, run errands, make/prep meals, plan activities/trips, pick up/drop off, preform chores, help with school...
Erin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erin is accommodating, patient and kind. She is also punctual, honest and trustworthy. She puts in the extra effort to engage children and keep active, but at the same time can recognize when a child needs space. She always adheres to parent's requests and...
Dianna L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Holden, MA
Melyssa O.
5.0
Melyssa is an absolute delight. Very active and outgoing. She is always coming up with new activities and is super adventurous. My sons couldn’t get enough of her. She’s very passionate about what she does and created such a beautiful bond with my children. I will be hiring Melyssa again in the...
- Natalie C.
Jessica D.
5.0
Jessica is outstanding!! She is caring, considerate, and has done a great job caring for our 2 yo. We feel so lucky to have found her and are grateful to have her be part of our care team!
- Caroline D.
Katelyn P.
5.0
I found Katelyn on Care.com to care for my twin one-year-olds for the summer while I was working. She came to my home for an interview which we instantly found connections throughout our community which made me feel more comfortable in the process. My boys absolutely loved her every time she came...
- Melissa C.
Susan C.
5.0
Ms Sue is a wonderful caring person. Not only is she kind and warm she is RELIABLE! You can count on Ms Sue to show up everyday and be your person. If she was unable to come she gave AMPLE notice-she never left me hanging! I switched career paths and that is the only reason why I no longer hired Ms...
- Care member
Kira K.
5.0
Kira is reliable, friendly, smart and caring. She drove our son to and from camp for a week this summer and went above and beyond. I recommend her highly!
- Amy E.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Holden, MA:
How can I find a Holden babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Holden, 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 18 babysitters in Holden, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.6. 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 Holden, MA?
The average rate for Holden, MA babysitters on Care.com is $17.17 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 Holden, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Holden, 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.