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48 babysitters are listed in Nantucket, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Nantucket, MA
Camila T.
Nantucket, MA
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.9
(10)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am Camila and I am offering care for infants/children of all ages. I am available to work Monday to Friday full time. I am very promising and responsible, patient, fun, honest, reliable person willing to work in your home.
Please send me an email!
Camila can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Camilla was great with our twins. On time and not only cared for the kids but also cleaned up when the dust settled post bed time. Would recommend!"
Alexander M.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 53-year-old female with years of child care experience. I come with plenty of references upon your request. I have a fulltime job and am only available in the evenings. I have a 4 hour minimum. I look forward to spending time and taking care of your child(ren).
Dawn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I hired Dawn to watch our two young boys while we went to dinner on Nantucket. We had a little bit of a snafu on our end the first time we hired her and she was extremely understanding. When she came to babysit for our boys the next time, she was...
Stefanie B.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Currently booking occasional date night needs through the summer of 2025!
I'm a year round resident here in Nantucket and pediatric occupational therapist. I work at the public school with students with disabilities of all ages.
I have my masters degree and 14yrs professional experience with more beyond that sitting for...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was lovely with our daughter! She was full of fun energy and hopped right into playing with our daughter. The two of them had a great evening while we attended a wedding. Sarah even went above and beyond to provide updates and make sure we knew all was...
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Jazia M.
Nantucket, MA
$30-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Jazia! I am 22 years old, I was born and raised in Nantucket, Ma! I work as a certified assistant teaching at The Learning Well in west Bridgewater (I do go back to Nantucket for the summer and some holidays). The ages I have the most experience with are new born - 13 years old, experienced with all ages! I am CPR/first...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jazia is a delight. She is warm, personable, punctual, and dependable. We hired her as a regular babysitter, and are thankful to have someone like her to care for our kiddo."
Leah S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have lived on the Island for 4 years and I have 3 sons, 2, 8, and 11. Including my own personal experience, I have years of experience caring for children and adults, including special needs children and dementia patients. I was a CNA for 13 years prior to coming to Nantucket and now focus primarily on private care-giving...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Laura is very reliable and experienced babysitter. My 2 year old daughter is very happy to stay with her. Great times, positive energy and lots of fun!
Thank you , Laura for all your help, long walks with The stroller and good care."
Renata S.
Kayla M.
Nantucket, MA
$20-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
10 years of babysitting experience, 3 years as a registered nurse. Certified in CPR & advanced life support.
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Such a great babysitter, fun, responsible, and reliable!! "
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Cayley O.
Nantucket, MA
$45/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 5 years of experience. I don't mind helping with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love kids and am very active and creative. I love pets of all kinds and love to cook! I am CPR certified and fully vaccinated
Cayley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cayley is an incredible babysitter! Our girls even ask when they'll be able to see Cayley again. She is fun, energetic, and highly engaged whenever we ask her to help watch the kids. She also cleans up the toys and games before she's done, which we really...
Ron M.
Djamielya K.
Nantucket, MA
$30-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In my spare time, I like to read, create art works, do photography and go to the beach.
One thing you should know about me is I've been working with children since the age of 12.
My skills include communication, keeping children entertained and engaged, teaching them something new.
Djamielya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"jamielya was wonderful. we felt in great hands leaving our daughter with her so we could enjoy an anniversary meal on Nantucket."
Evan G.
I have been babysitting all my life. I grew up taking care of my two younger sisters which is where I think I learned I love caring for kids. I then worked as a camp counselor at Murray Camp of Nantucket for four years and babysat for many of my campers. I now work part time at Sandbar at Jetties Beach as a waitress but am...
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
I am currently seeking overnight baby sitting, nanny. I am trained and skilled in newborn care. I provide unique expertise in all aspects of newborn to toddlers care, parental education and support. I also have tears of experience with children ages 1-12. I'm young, I'm patient entertaining and a warm heart that love children ....
Chantal can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hey there! My name is Megan, and I'm a compassionate, energetic, and devoted caregiver. Growing up in Fairfield, I started babysitting with neighbors and local families. I continued babysitting throughout college, and I graduated in 2020. Since then I've been consistently babysitting on the side, helping families mostly with...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I've been a babysitter for ages 1-12 in the past. I have two younger siblings and 15 cousins, so I am used to children! I babysat all throughout college and would love to continue babysitting!
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Alexandra S.
Nantucket, MA
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher Assistant Looking For A Part-time Babysitting Job
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am extremely experienced with caring for children of various ages and am not working as a paraprofessional (teacher's assistant) in the school district. I am very active and love the outdoors.
I have been a childcare provider since 2009, and have worked closely with families babysitting on a regular basis as a nanny or for...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am a Dartmouth graduate working in biotech in nyc, and I have lots of childcare experience! I grew up in California babysitting for my younger brother and have had various recurring jobs in my home and college towns. I have also been a gymnastics summer camp counselor, so I am experienced when it comes to managing many...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Eloise. I am compassionate, energetic, and outgoing. I am 22 years old and just finished my third year at the University of Virginia. I am on Nantucket for the summer looking to fill my extra time! I started babysitting at the beginning of high school (ages ranging from as young as five months to adolescence). I...
Eloise can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi, I'm Sarah!
I am a senior at Miami University and will be home for 6 weeks this winter, and love to also spend some time babysitting! I will be available roughly from December 15-January 24. I am passionate about providing kids a fun environment while remaining safe and nurturing! I am a patient and reliable person and would...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
I love kids and have cared for my young cousins and other children between the ages of infant- 13 years. I have babysat since I was 14. I work well with all kinds of kids and love to bond and help however I can! I write music and play the guitar. In High School I volunteered at the hospital paying music to patients of all ages....
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, engaging, and intentional.
I like working with kids because like nurture and watch them grow and develop.
I'm looking for a job that the parents have created a loving and nurturing environment that I can contribute towards.
I started working with kids when I was a teenager. I have...
Lily B.
Nantucket, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lily and I'm thrilled to offer my services as a dedicated and caring babysitter. I am an architecture student from Dublin working in Nantucket this summer. I have 6 years babysitting experience, handling children from infants to pre-teens. In Ireland I am a sailing instructor certified in CPR and First Aid, and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Francesca R.
Nantucket, MA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Francesca, I am 21 years old and a current student at The College of Charleston. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and love to be around children. Along with the children, I can also help with housework and meal prep.
Francesca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Nantucket, MA
Camila T.
5.0
Camilla babysat our son twice while we were on Nantucket. He loved her! She was dependable and on time and he truly enjoyed playing with her. Highly recommend and looking forward to hiring her again on our next visit!
- Merrin J.
Dawn M.
5.0
We hired Dawn to watch our 1.5 year old twins, 8 and 11 year old kids while we had a night out on Nantucket. She was extremely warm and the kids all loved her!
We felt extremely safe with her and she communicated with us just the right amount. She let us know as each child was tucked in and all...
- Mary Kate C.
Sarah P.
5.0
Sarah did a wonderful job caring for our three-year-old son while we went out to dinner. She was on-time, professional, and immediately engaged, drawing a beautiful picture of a library with him that he really loved. She was also masterful in handling his bath and bedtime. We would definitely hire...
- Valerie K.
Jazia M.
5.0
Jazia is a delight. She is warm, personable, punctual, and dependable. We hired her as a regular babysitter, and are thankful to have someone like her to care for our kiddo.
- Leah S.
Laura S.
5.0
Laura is very reliable and experienced babysitter. My 2 year old daughter is very happy to stay with her. Great times, positive energy and lots of fun!
Thank you , Laura for all your help, long walks with The stroller and good care.
- Renata S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Nantucket, MA:
How can I find a Nantucket babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Nantucket, 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 48 babysitters in Nantucket, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Nantucket, MA?
The average rate for Nantucket, MA babysitters on Care.com is $22.83 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 Nantucket, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Nantucket, 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 Nantucket, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Nantucket, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews of the 48 listed babysitters.