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60 babysitters are listed in Holden, MA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Holden, MA
5.0
(8)
Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of three children, 21 yr old & 17 yr old twins. We also have a dog and cat, so animals will not be a problem. I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, and have many years caring for all ages of children whether it be my own, or as a Nanny, Preschool Teacher, or Home Daycare Owner. I have a clean...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Couldn't ask for more. Showed up did her job, courteous, punctual, kept my kiddos safe."
Jayson M.
Taryn S.
Worcester, MA
$28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Taryn! I'm an experienced nanny with 8+ years of childcare experience under my belt. I consider myself to be patient, kind and compassionate. I love to incorporate child directed learning into my everyday schedule with the children. I have my degree in early childhood education and am a licensed daycare provider. I am...
Taryn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Jill O.
Worcester, MA
$20-30/hr
Responsible And Energetic Public School Teacher Can Keep Up With Your Kids!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Since graduating college, I work as a GED teacher in Worcester, but I miss my high school days of babysitting children! I worked sporadically for a few families, and provided regular after school care to one family for several months during that time. Since I'm also currently a teacher, I could gladly provide your young learners...
Jill can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"We hired Jill to take care of our 2 year old daughter when she had a mild fever. Jill arrived earlier than scheduled and gathered all the information she needed. Our daughter loves to read books and Jill read several books with her. She said she did not have...
Chaitra K.
Shantel R.
Cherry Valley, MA
$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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shantel is a very responsible and caring caregiver! She is highly responsive and would go above and beyond to make sure your needs are met. I have hired Shantel twice and my son loves her very much. I highly recommend her for your kids as she is great at her job....
Alicia C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I currently am a 4th grade teacher at a public school in Shrewsbury and have a lot of experience working with a wide age range of kiddos from my past jobs and internships. In my past positions, I have been a middle school and high school math teacher, a dance instructor, a daycare...
Calista can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Callie was a tremendous help! Excellent at communicating before the babysit time and during. She watched our 4 month old and our big pup. On time and prepared! Very trustworthy, experienced, friendly first impression. Definitely pleased and recommend!"
Robert P.
Timia G.
Worcester, MA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hey, There! Not Only I Watch Your Children But I Can Cleann ! ;)
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I bring over six years of diverse experience in childcare, both paid and unpaid. Since I began caring for children at age 15, I have transitioned to professional caregiving over the past four years, working with a wide range of age groups from infants to school-aged children. My background as an ABA therapist informs my current...
Timia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Timia was great with my 3 difficult boys - She knew how to distract them and appeal to them - My boys are full of energy and do not like to listen - Timia did a very good job of getting the boys to listen in a very nice way - I recommend Timia to other famlies...
Chuck V.
Danielle G.
Sterling, MA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Available After School And Weekends
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 24 years old and have experience in the Child care field. I just received my bachelors in educational studies. I love working with kids and previously worked in a daycare, and as a nanny for the past four years. I have worked with Infants, as well as children ages 2-12. I also have experience working as a behavioral...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Danielle fit seamlessly into our daily lives. She is caring, kind and patient. Her care of baby J was akin to my own. She met him at his daily needs, gave him all the cuddles and love.
Without a doubt, I will have Danielle back to care for him as needed. She is...
Jen W.
Colleen M.
Boylston, MA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi !
My name is Colleen M. I am a certified Elementary Education teacher I am about to complete my Masters in Elementary Education this July at the University of Rhode Island. I am moving back to my home state of Massachusetts for the summer / until further notice and I'm looking for a full-time nannying job. I am a reliable,...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Colleen cared for our toddler a few days weekly for a semester and is wonderful- on time, dependable, flexible and generally just great. Highly recommend her."
Anna F.
Lucy K.
Worcester, MA
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Vaccinated Medical Student With 10+ Year's Experience Looking For Part-time Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Lucy and I would love to help you care for your children.
I am a current medical student at UMass and an aspiring pediatrician looking for part-time, last-minute, date night, and overnight babysitting jobs. I currently have limited availability. I take COVID precautions very seriously, and am fully...
Lucy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucy babysat our 8 month old baby recently. She arrived on time and was so pleasant and calming. I immediately felt comfortable and at ease-knowing she would be caring for our child. She is a very capable and understanding caregiver. I would definitely hire her...
Christine C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a very energetic, curious, and engaged person with 7 years of childcare ranging from a full time overnight camp counselor, to an art teacher at after school programs. I prioritize the boundaries, creative expression, and safety of all children/youth that I work with, with the understanding that this will look different...
Kaila can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am an introverted and extroverted person who has cared for children with volunteering for public libraries with the reading and activity groups. I as well have experience with animal care by personal and volunteering for a rescue center. I am very experienced in the cleaning field with my own home and jobs that involved deep...
Julianne can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sarah F.
Jefferson, MA
$18-32/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. My previous babysitting experiences reinforced this, and I decided to make a positive impact on children's lives by becoming a childcare provider.
As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly individual, I strive to create a nurturing environment for...
Kathleen B.
Worcester, MA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Sabaa, and I graduated from Clark University with a degree in Biochemistry. I am currently working full-time and love spending my time caring for children. I have years of babysitting experience, including specialized experience as a Behavior Technician (BT) and with infant care. I am passionate about creating a...
Emily L.
Worcester, MA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I recently completed grad school and am looking for some work while I search for a full-time job. I am available weekdays, evenings and weekends. I have a car and can provide transport as well. Most recently I babysat a single child for date nights and provided transportation to activities when needed. In high school I babysat...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Abby and I am a fun, compassionate, and patient caregiver! I have extensive experience with elementary-age kids and toddlers. I have worked in daycares, ABA, and provided care for many families. I am also in graduate school to become a school psychologist. I have lots of experience with special needs children. I...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Paige P.
Worcester, MA
$17-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Lots of Experience with Children, Looking for a Full-time Nanny / Babysitting Position.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a part time preschool teacher & mom with a 4 yo & 9 yo. I'm looking to find occasional babysitting or a part time position that could work with my schedule.
Prior to Covid I work as a TA for 2 years at elementary schools. Before that I spent 7 years nannying. The 1st year & a half I nannied twins (who were 4m when I...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Juan R.
Worcester, MA
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Fully Bilingual (Spanish/English) Sports Oriented Babysitter With 5+ Yrs Exp
My name is Juan. I am a Junior at Worcester State University majoring in education. I love sports especially football and cheerleading. I also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and camping.
I have 8 years of experience working as a cheerleading coach with children ages 4 to 18, along with 2 years of experience working at...
Juan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maria. I am a dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages, from newborns to elementary school. As a mother and the wife of a retired Army Colonel, I understand the importance of creating a structured, nurturing, and loving environment for children to...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Grace M.
Worcester, MA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Grace. I am 20 years old. I currently work at a daycare located in Worcester and have been working there for 3 years. I am CPR & first aid certified and fully vaccinated. I have experience with all aged children. I have a 1-year-old son myself. I would be happy to provide...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Holden, MA
Erin J.
5.0
Erin was fantastic with my two boys, 5Y and 7 months. She watched them for 10 hours while we were at a wedding.
- Erica W.
Jill O.
5.0
We hired Jill to take care of our 2 year old daughter when she had a mild fever. Jill arrived earlier than scheduled and gathered all the information she needed. Our daughter loves to read books and Jill read several books with her. She said she did not have experience with toddlers but it looked...
- Chaitra K.
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
Calista B.
5.0
Callie was a tremendous help! Excellent at communicating before the babysit time and during. She watched our 4 month old and our big pup. On time and prepared! Very trustworthy, experienced, friendly first impression. Definitely pleased and recommend!
- Robert P.
Timia G.
5.0
Timia is an outstanding young woman who immediately won over my active 2 year old grandson as his parents were in the hospital for a week with their newborn twins. She also earned our respect and affection. Timia is extremely professional, called if she was going to be even just five minutes late,...
- Susan F.
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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 19 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 $18.16 per hour as of February 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.