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Marykate C.
Jefferson, MA
$18-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as a fun person to be around, very outgoing, and nurturing! I am also a very attentive individual!
I am a very creative individual when it comes to arts and crafts and love to spend time outdoors as well! I admire and learn from each child I work with as they've all shown honesty, resilience, and...
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...
Allison C.
Jefferson, MA
$15-16/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Allison! During the school year I attend the University of Rhode Island, but I am living at home in Holden for the summer. I am very active and friendly and love being outside. In my free time I like traveling and spending time with friends and family. I have experience babysitting children of all ages and love...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Mary E C.
Jefferson, MA
$17-22/hr
Hi, my name is Mary and I am a responsible young adult willing to help in any way I can. I have babysat from a young age and have experience with several age groups. I have assisted with feeding, school work, etc., and am always willing to join in on games for entertainment!
Mary E can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Vanessa H.
Worcester, MA
$15-20/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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 15 and have worked with kids most of my life. I have watched newborns (twins) up to age 12. I have nannied for several families. I worked with one family for 10 years as a nanny and as a household manager. I was with one family for 10 years As I was raising my family I always had extra children...
Marcia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"For the last couple months, Marcia has been an excellent child care provider for our infant daughter! She's incredibly reliable and communicative, always has a "while you were away" for me (i.e. oz fed, length of naps). She's excellent with children and very...
Adam H.
4.4
(12)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Ive worked with infants and toddlers for the past 12 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Zoe D.
Worcester, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
have 8+ years of nannying and babysitting experience along with previously working in a school as an infant and preschool teacher as well as working full-time and part-time as a nanny and house manager with previous families. I have worked with all ages ranging from newborn all the way to middle school. I am really interested in...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were so lucky to have Zoe nanny for our 33 month old son. Zoe has been, by far, the best childcare provider we could ever hope for. She is so qualified, kind, gentle, and such a beam of positivity. She loves our son and really feels like a part of our family,...
Kathryn S.
Sasha G.
Worcester, MA
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I'm a college junior with about seven years of childcare experience. Ranging from being a sleep-away camp and day camp counselor as well as working in the education department at the American Museum of Natural History. Additionally I've been a Kindergarten substitute teacher for the past two years. I love kids and genuinely...
Sasha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sasha was really great at interacting with the kids at their level and doing fun activities with them. We've moved away but I would definitely still have her watching our kids if we lived locally!"
Phoebe D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brenda, I was born in Brazil and I have been living here for about 19 years. I speak Portuguese, English, and Spanish. I am a mother of a little baby girl. And I really love kids. I am fun, responsible and trustworthy. I have experience with newborns/toddlers since I have one of my own, and with older Children. I have...
5.0
"Brenda was very helpful managing a flexible babysitting schedule for two elementary school aged kids, including getting them to/from school and after school sports when needed. "
Ted M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom of 3 kids, my 2-year-old daughter and two twin boys. I have been a teacher for 8 years, teaching prek-K, but am taking time off to be with my children while they are young.
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Sarah cared for our 3 children summer of 2021 and she was fantastic. Dependable, flexible when needed, and incredible with our children. She brought so many activities and themed lessons; she was an asset to our family and our children still talk about her half a...
Heidi C.
5.0
(2)
I have babysat for various families during the past eight years. I love to work with kids. Looking for part-time Monday-Friday.
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Brianna cared for my two kids several times.She is reliable, responsible, and respectful. My kids enjoyed their time with her and were well cared for. I would call her again."
Cyndie H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Caitlin! I am a recent graduate and currently studying for my Occupational Therapy boards. I am looking for one-time babysitting opportunities. I have been babysitting since I was 17 and I currently help out with three families I met on Care. com as well as my nieces and nephews who's ages range from 11 months...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin came with glowing recommendations, and we're happy to join her fan club. She was absolutely wonderful to work with. Very flexible, responsive and responsible. Our two rambunctious boys (4.5 & 7) thought she was "so nice — even though she did ask us follow...
Matt K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Tiffany! I have a college degree in Psychology with a concentration in Developmental Processes, and I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, including autistic children, and I'm passionate about advocating for their needs.
I've spent years caring for kids and...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffany is super professional and very caring. She is punctual and such an amazing young lady. Our family enjoyed her very much and would definitely hire her again"
Jasmine L.
5.0
(3)
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
5.0
"Maria has been an absolute treasure and a true blessing to our family. She began caring for our daughter as an infant and remained her nanny until she turned four years old. When it came time for preschool, we had to make the difficult transition. If it were up to...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Experienced, compassionate, fun!
Mother of grown & flown sons, and retired high school teacher. I have worked with multiple families in varying capacities including facilitating at-home learning during pandemic school shut downs, providing before-school support for Elementary as well as care for infants/ pre-schoolers.
5.0
"Andi was great with our kids during Covid with helping them with online school, lunch and wrangling them in general. Dependable and kind to the kids. We all really liked having her at the house and came to really depend on her."
Michele M.
Alicia G.
Hubbardston, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!!
My name is Alicia!
I have three boys J who is 4 and L who is 3 and K who is 1! We are also expecting babygirl come January! We also have a very friendly pup named Ellie! We are looking for a new friend to join us in our home during the week to play! We have lots of toys to share, love doing crafts & even just have lazy...
5.0
"We dropped our 2-year-old off with Alicia (at her place) and he was immediately at ease. She had a safe setup with a toy area for kids. She was very friendly and responsible. We are quite happy we found Alicia and will be using her in the future when we need a...
Robert M.
5.0
(4)
Hi my name is Abby! I am a 26-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, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
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.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, 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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Jefferson, MA
Vanessa H.
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 recommend for everyone who needs a...
- Lyan K.
Marcia H.
5.0
For the last couple months, Marcia has been an excellent child care provider for our infant daughter! She's incredibly reliable and communicative, always has a "while you were away" for me (i.e. oz fed, length of naps). She's excellent with children and very trustworthy.
- Adam H.
Rachel A.
5.0
Rachel was a wonderful support for our family and would fully recommend her to other families. Rachel supported our toddler and newborn with care and structure. She was timely, easy to communicate with and brought a calm confident approach to caregiving.
- Leah S.
Zoe D.
5.0
We were so lucky to have Zoe nanny for our 33 month old son. Zoe has been, by far, the best childcare provider we could ever hope for. She is so qualified, kind, gentle, and such a beam of positivity. She loves our son and really feels like a part of our family, and we trust her implicitly. We are...
- Kathryn S.
Sasha G.
5.0
Sasha was really great at interacting with the kids at their level and doing fun activities with them. We've moved away but I would definitely still have her watching our kids if we lived locally!
- Phoebe D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Jefferson, MA:
How can I find a Jefferson babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Jefferson, 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 4 babysitters in Jefferson, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Jefferson, MA?
The average rate for Jefferson, MA babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 per hour as of April 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 Jefferson, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Jefferson, 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.