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60 babysitters are listed in Merrimac, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Merrimac, MA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have over 35 years experience with caring for children from the newborn through the teenage years. Being able to interact with the kids while they learn and grow daily, allows me to love my work. Enhancing their well being is always my main focusI I am blessed with three beautiful children myself; ages, 23, 31, and 34, I have...
Charlene can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Charlene truly cares about others and will go out of her way to help another person. This is visible in her care of both children and elderly individuals. I would highly recommend her for both childcare and elderly services."
Alicia P.
Ava L.
Merrimac, MA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with 5 years of experience, and I'm passionate about supporting families and creating a safe, fun environment for children to thrive. My background includes caring for children of various ages, from infants to preteens. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and ability to connect with children...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Stacie B.
Merrimac, MA
$16-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Stacie, I'm a retired 55-year-old , I'm currently a nanny and my position will no longer be needed as the youngest will be starting preschool , I have excellent references and I am a mother of 2 adult children, I have lots of experience with childcare with infants and young children, I'm very fun loving and...
Stacie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Local part time Nanny services available. Responsible, reliable and trustworthy. Friendly with pets. Available now.
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Mary has been great for my kids. My toddler loves her and has enjoyed daily walks and visits to the library for story time. We were fortunate to find her."
Anita E.
I am a mother of two college students a boy and a girl. Honestly, I miss being around younger children. I love their enthusiasm, curiosity and energy. Reading a book with a child is so special and I love seeing their expressions and the way they share their thoughts and ideas about the story or character. I was a design major in...
5.0
(1)
I love kids! I have loved kids for the longest time, I believe my niece and nephew are the reason. I have always been around kids, newborn to preteens. I had watched my niece and nephew when they were newborns and still today. they are 5 and 10 now. I also babysit occasionally for family and friends. I absolutely love kids and I...
Brandi can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Always on time, and she is very dependable. "
Chelsea S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hanna and I am a high school English teacher looking for a summer babysitting/nannying position! I worked professionally as a full time nanny for three years (8/2020-8/2023) after graduating and completed my Masters in Education this past fall. When nannying, I worked with kids ages 3 months to 13 years old...
Hanna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah recently babysat for our toddler and newborn and was a delight! She is positive, personable, caring, dependable and thoughtful. I would highly recommend. I look forward to having Hannah babysit for us again!"
Christina O.
Savana S.
Groveland, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Highly Experienced Sitter Looking To Be Your Sitter!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Savana, a pediatric nurse working in an intensive care unit. I have 10 years of experience babysitting for little ones! I'm passionate about caring for children and am looking for a family seeking a weekly babysitter. With my nursing background you can feel confident that your child is in safe competent hands.
Savana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Savana is a third year nursing student at Simmons college. She has twin younger brother and sister. She is a lifeguard as well as kind hearted and caring."
Tammy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lauren and I am currently a second year student at UNH working towards receiving a bachelor's degree in Communication Science and Disorders. I am looking to become a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist in the future. I am searching for a full time nannying job. I have previously worked in a nursery, a small...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren has been a tremendous help for our family. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. Lauren is patient, calm, nurturing, kind, punctual and super attentive. Our daughter is just 8-months old, and we feel at ease when she is in her care. As a first time mom, it's...
Miriam M.
Mollie W.
Seabrook, NH
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Currently Looking For Families In Need Of Occasional Care
4.7
(9)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Mollie and I am a 27-year-old second grade teacher looking for families in need of date-night, occasional childcare, summer care, and/or tutoring. I have licensure in early childhood education, elementary education, and special education. I've taught 4 years as a classroom teacher in grades K, 1, and 2. I've been...
Mollie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We love Mollie. Our daughter had been shy and reserved but under Mollie's care she's blossomed into an outgoing and confident little munchkin. Mollie is a wonderful babysitter; she is patient, sweet and incredibly professional. As parents, we trust her completely....
Tracey H.
5.0
(1)
I have worked as a Licensed Nursing Assistant full time for the past 3 years. Prior to this, I was an Emergency Medical Technician for 3 years where I responded to 911 calls on an ambulance. I am also a mom to a 6-month-old and have been a dog owner my whole life. I love being outside, doing crafts, and taking care of people &...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Madeline has so much experience with caring for people, that I was instantly comfortable. She has several years of experience in healthcare both as an EMT and as an LNA. This past experience, accompanied by her thoughtful and attentive demeanor made it an easy...
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Chrystia M.
Seabrook, NH
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have cared for children most of my life oddly enough. Even in school I would go read to the lower grades because it was just something I enjoyed doing. In church I would care for the babies in the nursery and I had my own Sunday school classroom for 1st graders until I was 18. I'm going to be going for my Associates...
Chrystia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We were very pleased with Chrystia. She's friendly, got here on time and has a lot of experience.
It was our first time using a babysitter, so at first we were very nervous. After we got to know Chrystia at the interview, we were able to have a wonderful, stress...
Chabely R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Amber and I currently reside in Massachusetts. I would describe myself as a very fun energetic and outgoing.
I am currently a licensed nurse of 5 years and work as a part time nurse.
I have child safe and reliable transportation with a clean driving record. My experience with kids has typically been infants and...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amber cared for our 7 month old a few days a week and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. Amber worked with us until she graduated from nursing school and received a full time job. Our daughter loved her Ber' :)"
Jennifer D.
5.0
(3)
I'm a mom of two active boys who loves kids. I love doing crafts and games and being outdoors, and I believe kids need a mix of active play and quiet time. I'm happy to help with cleaning and cooking and whatever else you need!
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Amy was wonderful with our children and is just like a member of the family! Your babies will be in great hands with Amy."
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3.7
(3)
My name is Dylan, I am a 29-year-old female with many years of experience at taking care of children of all ages. I love animals, and I'm very good at helping out around the house as well! I have my own vehicle and am able to transport kids to and from wherever! I hope I can be the best fit for what you're looking for! My main...
Dylan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Dylan continually goes out of her way to help however she can. She is neat/tidy, engaging with children, punctual, and truly a great person, friend, and comrade. Dylan has cooked, cleaned, and run errands. She's smart, witty, and fun-loving, reliable, and always...
Julia C.
5.0
(2)
I have finished raising my 2 amazing sons. I am realizing the needs for families right now who need me to help with their work/kids/school balance. Teaching our kids compassion, empathy, adjustment to change and with love and understanding, I believe, is crucial right now for our kids.
I have extensive experience working with...
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle will provide the dependability and trustworthiness parents need with a fun and creative spirit the kids will love. With Gabrielle on the job there are zero worries so you can focus on the task at hand while knowing your kids are getting the attention...
Aubrie G.
Aimee A.
Salisbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Aimee I'm 20 and from Salisbury MA I recently became certified through North Shore Community college to be a lead infant/toddler teacher. I work at the Newburyport Montessori School and previously worked for Milestones Childcare and Preschool in Salisbury MA. I have been working with children for 5+ years and have...
5.0
"Aimee was great! We hired her last minute to watch our 5 month old as the first non-family babysitter we've used. She was extremely sweet and great with my son. She put my first time mom nerves at ease immediately. He also loved her! We will certainly continue to...
Alexandra C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love children of all ages and have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have one married daughter so I am very flexible. I take Covid very seriously. I love all sports and coached many of my daughter's sports teams. I was also a children's tennis instructor . In the summer, I enjoy swimming and spent many days...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kathy is a kind, caring and reliable individual who has cared for my infant to toddler grandson and taken care of my 2 cats when I have had to go on trips and I highly recommend her!!"
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5.0
(1)
I am a passionate, high energy, and patient educator!
I have been working in preschool and kindergarten classrooms for the past 3 years. I am taking time off from teaching to stay home with my 2-year-old son. I have completed a Bachelor of Science - Double Major in Early Childhood Education and English from Salem State...
Stacey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stacey has been the caregiver for our 2 year-old son this last year and she was the absolute best.
Kind, warm, patient, responsible, thoughtfully bringing toys or special items she knew my son would like. Most of the time my husband and I felt she was a far...
Bri M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working full time with ages from 4months to 17 years. Yes, thats right, teenagers. I've also worked with twins as a live in nanny in Hawaii. I love kids and am well experienced In all age groups however I have a very full schedule now. Unfortunately I cannot take on any more jobs at the moment.
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"Emma watched our 2 boys for 2 weeks at the end of the summer and was phenomenal. She was incredibly engaged with them, not afraid to correct an action from them, and even now 1.5 months later my boys still mention that they miss her. I would highly recommend her to...
Hilary B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Merrimac, MA
Charlene P.
5.0
Charlene watched our infant son full-time for over 9 months, while also watching our toddler on the days he was off from school. We had an amazing experience with her- she was dependable, reliable, professional. She always kept the kids safe and happy. I would give her my strongest recommendation.
- Uzma S.
Mary B.
5.0
Mary has been great for my kids. My toddler loves her and has enjoyed daily walks and visits to the library for story time. We were fortunate to find her.
- Anita E.
Brandi S.
5.0
Always on time, and she is very dependable.
- Chelsea S.
Hanna L.
5.0
Hannah recently babysat for our toddler and newborn and was a delight! She is positive, personable, caring, dependable and thoughtful. I would highly recommend. I look forward to having Hannah babysit for us again!
- Christina O.
Savana S.
5.0
Savana is a third year nursing student at Simmons college. She has twin younger brother and sister. She is a lifeguard as well as kind hearted and caring.
- Tammy S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Merrimac, MA:
How can I find a Merrimac babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Merrimac, MA?
The average rate for Merrimac, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.40 per hour as of March 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 Merrimac, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Merrimac, 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 Merrimac, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Merrimac, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.