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Faith R.
Plainfield, MA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Faith and I have been a caregiver for many years with a wide range of experiences expanding from infants to late elementary schoolers :) I'd love to chat more about so many things regarding my experience if you're interested! I'm always down to have a phone call or video call :) Wicked excited to hear from you...
Adam H.
Charlemont, MA
$28-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Young Flexible Caregiver Looking To Aide Your Family In Any Way Imaginable!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a natural caregiver, I've dedicated the last seven years of my life to nurturing the growth and development of children. My passion for childcare stems from my own positive babysitting experiences and the profound impact I wish to make on young lives.
My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect...
Adam can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Adam was great! He reached about beforehand to go over the details of the job, was on time, and was great with the kids. They loved him and are already asking for him to babysit again."
Meghan K.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, understanding,
I like working with kids because they are fun!! It's amazing to watch them learn and grow
I'm looking for a job that needs the missing piece to their puzzle. To help them make things easier in day to day living.
I started working with kids when I was a teenager at two...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello I'm Angela. I am 23 years old with a lot of childcare experience. I used to work in a seasonal daycare at Berkshire East Ski Mountain where I watched over multiple children from ages 4-8. I've taught at Pizazz Dance Studio for about 6 years now which consisted of children of all ages. I've babysat children from all ages...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Seasoned childcare provider here! I am fun loving, active, organized, and great with communication. I started at a daycare when I was 16 as an assistant and became an eec certified teacher working mainly on the infant and toddler for 10years. I also ran the school age summer camp class for a while. I'm capable of providing age...
Chaity can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
4.7
(15)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Brooke! I'm 25 years old. I have been babysitting and working with kids for over 10 years now. I have experience working with different aged children from a museum(kid space), from a YMCA, and from the 30+ families I've cared for from Care. com. I've cared for children as young as 3mths and as old as 13yrs. The...
Brooke can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brooke is delightful and we've worked with her every summer for a number of years in the Berkshires. She is super responsive and communicative, as well as very punctual and responsible. She always has our daughters (and our friends' kids!) well fed and in bed on...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hey there!
My name is Kimberly. My journey in childcare started as a a camp counselor in my teens. I've worked with children and youth in multiple capacities--from babysitting, to mentoring, to teaching since then. I am currently the theater teacher at a middle/high school. Previously, I worked as the Life Skills teacher for...
Kimberly can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kimberly came on time. Our interview went very well and waiting to check her references. Thank you so much Kimberly."
Christelle C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started mother's helper for a close family friend when I was about 10, and made my way into babysitting as I grew up. I have loved it since then! I have regularly sat for several families and for children between the ages of newborn to about 12 years old. I'm very interactive and love to participate with the kids. I am CPR...
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Leah has watched my 4 all summer- 3 rambunctious boys and 1 girl. 4 kids of varying ages can be a challenge and she's managed with a good attitude and always a smile even on rough days! Trustworthy, punctual, kind, and consistent."
Amanda P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Part Time And Occasional Babysitter!
I am a full time working medical assistant in Northampton looking for families needing some time for errands or date nights. I am currently limited to only weeknights after 4:30 p.m. or weekends.
Please message me if you have any questions.
-CPR/AED certified
-All LGBTQ+ families...
Izadora can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Izzy goes above and beyond to be creative, helpful, kind, imaginative and dynamic with my daughters and helping manage my household. She is consistent, punctual, flexible and just an all around good person. My daughters love her as do I. I appreciate her so much...
Brittanie J.
4.8
(16)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am 29 and have been a professional nanny for over 8 years. LGBTQ+ friendly here!!!! I have a degree in theatre and a minor in early childhood education/development. In the past 4 years I have also taught English as well as provide childcare in Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, and most recently an orphanage in Tanzania. In addition to...
Nicholas can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"As a father who worked insane hours at a hospital I was so glad to have Nicholas at home with my twins knowing they were loved and taken care of so wonderfully.
Once when I was sick he brought me chicken noodle soup so guess you can say he took care of me...
Mike M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm currently looking mostly for night shifts, some weekends, and Wed or Fri day shifts
I'm the oldest of 7 children, the youngest now being 6 - and I have helped raise each one of them so I have experience of all ages! I've also been babysitting children between newborn-10 years recently and have references if you'd...
Sabrina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Sabrina took care of my 4 children while I was in the hospital giving birth to our 5th baby. Our children were well taken care of while I was away and I was extremely pleased with her work. The home was clean when we returned home and the kids happy. Sabrina is a...
Diane D.
Amanda C.
Greenfield, MA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Caring And Experienced Child Care Worker, Early Childhood Education Associates Degree
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Certified birth and postpartum doula.
*currently unavailable 8:00am-5:00 p.m. M-F
Hello everyone! My name is Amanda and I received my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2021! I have worked at an in-home daycare for almost a year in 2019. In 2020 I worked in a childcare center for over a year with infants &...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"We love Amanda! She nannied our 5-month-old son when I returned to work and the transition was so much easier than I expected knowing that I was leaving him with someone as sweet, caring, patient, and knowledgeable as Amanda. She was extremely reliable and never...
Shay M.
Jessica H.
Greenfield, MA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I view children as independent, autonomous little humans, and strive to foster consent-based care and child-centered learning and play. My approach to childcare is Montessori-inspired, as I had been an administrator and substitute at a Montessori school for two years. I am passionate about racial & social justice, and have...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is caring, attentive, and loyal. She is always on time, and is great with my two kids. They love her! She is interactive and creative with them and I would absolutely recommend her!"
Nicole P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rav! I have been working in childcare for 10 years and I have been exclusively on care. com since 2020 as a full-time nanny. Last fall, nannying became less of a full-time job, as I started a new job as a high school math teacher for children with moderate disabilities. Since summer is coming, I have full-time...
Ravneet can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ravneet is wonderful with toddlers! I will definitely reach out again."
Rebecca W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting since I was 13. I've babysat infants to 9-year-olds. I love children and almost always clear up my schedule to fit your needs.
Eileen can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Eileen is exceptional with my children. She really loves to be with children and always up for fun! She took my kids to the park, get a bite to eat, and to a bouncy house. Eileen is genuine, flexible with her schedule, which is a plus for when I need to change...
Iris M.
Wendi H.
Pittsfield, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been working as a nanny and care giver for many years and have experience with all ages and stages. I'd love to find a family to care for!
Wendi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
I have many decades of childcare experience. I'd love to care for your child, too. We could read, play games, explore outside, or play Legos! As a proud mom of 2 responsible adults, a former foster mother, AND a doting grandma of a toddler girl, I appreciate the fragility of infancy and childhood. I'm fully vaccinated and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary was a wonderful caregiver for our 3-year old daughter for regular visits to our home during the summer. She did an amazing job following our daughter's lead--- playing imaginatively, exploring outside, and generally just having fun together! Our daughter was...
Maggie N.
Jessica N.
Pittsfield, MA
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jessica and I have been babysitting for 7 years. I work well with infants up to elementary. I am an early education major.
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica was a much needed help to our family taking care of our child from when they were 3 months old to about 6 months old. I can tell they both had fun! We really appreciated how flexible she was to our changing schedules."
Corey S.
Debra T.
Becket, MA
$23-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm passionate about nurturing children and helping them grow. With three years of experience as a childcare provider, I've learned that patience and creativity are vital. I engage children in outdoor activities, board games, and educational games. I'm also comfortable supervising swimming.
I have a college degree and have...
Debra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We couldn't have asked for a better match for our family. Debbie stepped in to support us through several months of the pandemic. She is loving with our two children, and also helps to set limits and structure so that safety and routine is maintained. Our daycare...
Kimberly A.
5.0
(2)
I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainfield, MA
Adam H.
5.0
Adam was great! He reached about beforehand to go over the details of the job, was on time, and was great with the kids. They loved him and are already asking for him to babysit again.
- Meghan K.
Brooke J.
5.0
Brooke is delightful and we've worked with her every summer for a number of years in the Berkshires. She is super responsive and communicative, as well as very punctual and responsible. She always has our daughters (and our friends' kids!) well fed and in bed on time, and our oldest tells us in the...
- Care member
Kimberly R.
5.0
Kimberly came on time. Our interview went very well and waiting to check her references. Thank you so much Kimberly.
- Christelle C.
Leah H.
5.0
Leah has watched my 4 all summer- 3 rambunctious boys and 1 girl. 4 kids of varying ages can be a challenge and she's managed with a good attitude and always a smile even on rough days! Trustworthy, punctual, kind, and consistent.
- Amanda P.
Izadora I.
5.0
Izzy goes above and beyond to be creative, helpful, kind, imaginative and dynamic with my daughters and helping manage my household. She is consistent, punctual, flexible and just an all around good person. My daughters love her as do I. I appreciate her so much for doing this job with such...
- Brittanie J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Plainfield, MA:
How can I find a Plainfield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Plainfield, 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 1 babysitters in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, MA?
The average rate for Plainfield, MA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Plainfield, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Plainfield, 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.