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60 babysitters are listed in Lancaster, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Lancaster, MA
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Kaylee. I currently live at home in Leominster, I am 22 years old and I graduated from Fitchburg State University May 2024. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and hope to one day become a kindergarten teacher. I have lots of babysitting experience as my mom does home daycare and I...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Kaylee is amazing with kids, she always talks about how much she loves them and all she wants to do is become a teacher and teach them. she's very reliable and passionate about her work."
Caiya C.
Brittani D.
Ayer, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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.
Ilvete S.
Boxborough, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Words of our kids, on Ilvete: Your kids and your family will be very happy being home with Ilvette. She entertains us a lot and we feel like she is our own family!
From us:
Ilvette is 100% dependable and trustworthy when it comes to planning, executing all...
Venkat B.
Shayna G.
Leominster, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(6)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(3)
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & 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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5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello , I'm Stephanie and
I'm CPR and Medical Assistant certified, with flexible hours and pay.
Ive been working as a substitute teacher for the city of revere . I will no longer work as a sub in revere because my family and I currently moved to Lunenburg ma.
I have experience caring for children ages from infant to teens....
Estefanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stef watched our son from September 2023 through the end of the school year. We were new to the area (moved two days before school started!) and nervous. She is warm, caring, treated our son like her own child. She was attentive to his allergies (he has several)...
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I work in special education, at a high school, with students who have high needs. Previously, I worked for an ABA company contracting with public schools in their special ed programs, as well as working 1:1 with individuals in their homes. I am also a mom to a 5-year-old girl who has ASD and a 9-year-old boy.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have babysat for a few families in my neighborhoods. The only reason I stopped was because they either moved away or their children no longer needed a babysitter. I have been a camp counselor for children any where from kindergarten to sixth grade and I have baby sat for a 9-month-old baby. I am very comfortable with kids and...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I'm a Preschool Teacher looking to occasionally babysit, teach, instruct, tutor, keep house, etc. General helper. Able to help with pets. 20+ years of experience working with children in schools, coaching sports, and teaching swim lessons. I have two teenage boys of my own. I look forward to connecting with you!
Lisbet can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I have a few years of experience working with kids. Growing up I helped raise my siblings, I worked as a babysitter in high school and now I am a mom. I have a 2-year-old son and I am looking to take him with me if possible. He is a kind, gentle little guy who loves socializing with kids of any age. We are excited to meet you...
Arina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Hello there, for 10 years I've worked with all ages of children from infancy through high school. I love caring for children and helping to form strong minds and souls. I have alot of experience with special needs, I have personal experience as one of my children is Autistic and I've also worked with students with autism and...
Mackenzie M.
Clinton, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am 24 and have over 10 years experience in childcare working with children from infancy to teen-age as a mother's helper, nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, and now on a more administrative end running a municipal department with a big focus on youth programming.
I have reliable transportation, Youth CPR/First Aid...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Paula D.
Lunenburg, MA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Grandmother For A 22 Month Old Boy And An 18 Year Old Girl. I Have Patience And Fun With Them.
I raised a boy who now has his own family. From babies to teens, I feel confident I would enjoy caring for them. I understand children and teens pretty well. I babysit my little grandson, and have lots of fun with him!
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Jessica M.
Leominster, MA
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
I've babysat here and there since I was a teenager. I've helped an old high school teacher care for her 4 kids some days of the summer in the past and helped her get them to school in the fall for a brief time as well. I often help in caring for my 2-year-old (almost 3) nephew and his step brother (9) and now have gathered...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have been a nanny and in-home care person for over 12 years now. I have worked with babies, children, teens, and adults from every age and background, and have also worked privately and professionally with young people who have special needs for many of those years.
I am currently planning to go back to school for Midwifery...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Emilia and I am currently a nursing student senior year level this fall. I am CPR and First Aid Certified for the Health Care Professional. I volunteered at the Youth Club and have experience working with kids from 8-12 years of age. I love to cook, clean and play games! I also love the outdoors and nature. I...
Emilia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Elsie and I am currently in my last year at McGill University. I have worked with children in various jobs for about 8 years. These include babysitting (I have babysat for multiple twins/children at a time), working as a teacher's assistant at Kids-A-Lot Daycare in Stow, being a camp counselor at Orchard Hills...
Elsie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi I'm Jennie! I work at a daycare during the week and love working with children. I am patient, kind, and caring with all kids. I'm very flexible with times and would love to make a little extra money on the weekends as I'm going to college soon! :)
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lancaster, MA
Kaylee D.
5.0
Kaylee has been working with children for many years, she is very dependable, energetic and very helpful! Enjoys playing and doing art projects with children and taking walks!
- Kim M.
Colleen M.
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.
Ilvete S.
5.0
Words of our kids, on Ilvete: Your kids and your family will be very happy being home with Ilvette. She entertains us a lot and we feel like she is our own family!
From us:
Ilvette is 100% dependable and trustworthy when it comes to planning, executing all assigned tasks efficiently with lots of...
- Venkat B.
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.
Caitlin F.
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 the rules." The nerve! :-)
We'll...
- Matt K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lancaster, MA:
How can I find a Lancaster babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lancaster, 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 8 babysitters in Lancaster, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Lancaster, MA?
The average rate for Lancaster, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.50 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 Lancaster, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lancaster, 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.
Ratings for Lancaster, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Lancaster, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.