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60 babysitters are listed in Holden, MA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Holden, MA
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there.
My name is Beth and I am a certified infant, toddler and preschool lead teacher. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have been working with children through teaching dance, babysitting, working in the daycare system and being a nanny for over 20 years.
When I work with families I like to keep to the routines that they...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Elizabeth is great with kids. I would definitely work with her again."
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 26 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:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Couldn't ask for more. Showed up did her job, courteous, punctual, kept my kiddos safe."
Jayson M.
5.0
(1)
I have nannied for multiple families throughout high school and now college. The ages ranged from 2 months old to 11 years old. I have watched the same families for years now, most having 4+ kids and I feel very comfortable juggling multiple kids at one time with different age ranges! I have my license and love to do different...
5.0
"Madi has been our family's nanny for 2 years now. I'm so grateful to have found her! Dependable, responsible, sensible and caring are just a few words that come to mind when describing Madi. My four children always have a blast with Madi, but more importantly I...
Emiley Q.
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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
4.4
(12)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Ive worked with infants and toddlers for the past 10 years. However, Ive always enjoyed working with children at a young age. I am able to change diapers, feed the child (bottle fed and food or snacks) bathe, rock and put to sleep, play with the infants or toddlers. I' m able to read to them or do a hands on activity with them....
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel has been a great help to our family. She is very sweet with my 8 month old, always on time, and helpful around the house. Fully recommend!!!"
Ami R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! my name is Dahlia. In 2020 I attended Worcester State University from fall for one semester and was majoring in psychology and pre med. I quickly realized that college isn't for me, so I actually resigned from there and went to esthetician school 2022. I graduated from there And obtained my license in January 2023. I...
Dahlia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband & I needed a sitter for our 10 month old baby. We were very fortunate to have only family and friends around our baby, but wanted to give Care.com a try. At first, we were skeptical about having someone we didn't know come to our house but everything...
Sandy D.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
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
$23-25/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, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(3)
I am a working mom just providing for her family! I am fully vaccinated and I have transportation. I love children and treat them as if they're my own!
Mariana can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She's always amazing. We love her"
dayane N.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Danielle after we had 3 nanny's that we couldn't trust with our kids. We were very nervous to start another journey with another nanny, but there was something about Danielle that made us want to try one more time. We are so glad that we did! She's...
DaniellE M.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kristi and I'm a 29-year-old women residing in Worcester. Currently, I'm working at VEG Cambridge as an Inventory Coordinator. I want to be able to be the person you could trust watching your loved ones when life gets busy! I have my own car, am reliable, punctual, and will take the job seriously.
Kristi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristi was more than helpful with my one year old, I had work last minute and she was there for me when I needed her! They played and went for a walk and as soon as I picked my daughter up she was all smiles! I would highly recommend kristi with your little ones."
Kylie P.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
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:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Holden, MA
Julia U.
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.
5.0
Erin was always on time. Cheerful and polite. She was great with the kids. Would definitely have her watch the children anytime.
- John F.
Elizabeth B.
5.0
Elizabeth is great with kids. I would definitely work with her again.
- Care member
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.
Madison R.
5.0
Madi has been our family's nanny for 2 years now. I'm so grateful to have found her! Dependable, responsible, sensible and caring are just a few words that come to mind when describing Madi. My four children always have a blast with Madi, but more importantly I always know they are safe while in her...
- Emiley Q.
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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 16 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 $17.56 per hour as of December 2024. 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 2024, 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.