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Kaylyn R.
Shirley, MA
$17/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for almost 7 years now. I love being able to watch them grow and become the little person they deserve to be. I care for children very deeply and love to help them learn everything they need and have a stable day every day. I think a set schedule helps children out very much with their day to...
Kaylyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Beverly F.
Shirley, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom - Preschool Teacher With 20 Years Experience Seeking Part Time Hours
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am looking for something 1, possibly 2, afternoons a week after I get out of work at 2:30. I can be available a few hours a day, on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays.
Beverly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
have spent the last 6 years in childcare. I nannied in Australia during the pandemic and have worked as a nanny as well as early educator back in the states since. I'm currently a job coach but have some time off during our winter break. If you're in need of short term, certified private childcare, .
Shannon can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
I'm a passionate childcare provider with a decade of experience nurturing and educating young minds. My love for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my desire to support families, led me to this fulfilling career.
My patient, creative, and approachable nature creates a warm and engaging environment for...
Alyson can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyson has been an amazing nanny. She cared for our 6mo baby as part of a long-term nanny share with one other baby and I truly can't say enough good things about her. She is punctual and reliable, responsible and trustworthy. She takes initiative (signed the two...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am an experienced nanny of eight years! I have experience with babies through pre-teens! I have worked at an elementary school, one year with a special education classroom and one year as a kindergarten assistant. I have worked as a mother's helper, nanny, teacher,...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danielle is awesome! She is by far the best babysitter we have ever had. Our 5 year old daughter and 8 year old son absolutely love her. "
Arielle S.
Mary D.
Lancaster, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(22)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I love caring for children. I am 31 years old, mom of two beautiful boys. and have been babysitting for over 10 years. I am trained in first aid and CPR, and I am excellent at teaching children. I am patient and comfortable with children of any age. I especially love storytime and creative play. I look forward to hearing...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I spoke with Mary regarding nannying my two girls. She was on time, friendly and helpful. She was prompt with references and they spoke highly of her. I would definitely recommend giving her a call."
Marysia M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a patient, reliable, and creative caregiver. I have four years of experience as a behavior tech for folks with autism. And three years experience as a PCA for folks with disabilities and the elderly. I know basic first aid and have experience with asthmatics. I have my own car, do not smoke, and am comfortable with pets....
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rebecca is a patience and kind handworker. She is amazing with our kids at the center! She runs groups, takes the kids out into the community, and works on their goals."
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Kelly C.
Townsend, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a proud Mom of 2 awesome young adults, ages 20 and 18 and an awesome teenage daughter who is 16 and 1/2. I have met and worked with some wonderful families from this site and am looking to add another to my current schedule. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. Thank you!
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love her so much, we're never letting her go."
Brooke R.
Allison S.
Lunenburg, MA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a junior in college at college of art and design. I love crafts and coloring, I also adore dancing and playing music for the kids since I play guitar! was watching a family of three over the last two summers with a 4-month-old baby, a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old! This past summer I was also watching another family of three...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"She was wonderful and was able to watch all three of our children at the same time. They are all 2 years apart and she watched a baby, toddler and preschooler with no problems! We loved having her as our babysitter and when we moved away to another state we were...
Kaylee S.
5.0
(1)
10 years experience caring for children of all ages. From newborn to preteen, special needs experience as well. Comfortable with up to 3 children at a time, pets, housekeeping, transport needs. CPR/ first aid certified. I look forward to hearing from you!
Jen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jen is wonderful. I will totally have her watch my 4 month old twins when I finally decide to go back to work. Unfortunately, I decided to stay home a little longer. She expresses complete knowledge of children all ages, supplies references if needed, and takes the...
Christian D.
Linda N.
Ayer, MA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am very caring and nurturing when it comes to children and animals. I have been babysitting regularly since I was 12 years old for various families, that's over 20 years of experience! My strength and preference is with infants. I provide families with advice and exercises to help foster babies' development.
I obtained...
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Linda. She has become an integral part of our family and can do it all. Meal-prep, laundry, baby proofing, home organization, handiwork, cleaning...the list goes on! She is thoughtful, resourceful, creative, professional,...
Lily W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
*I am fully covid vaccinated
* I will adhere to all covid regulations to keep your family safe
I have a very strong passion for working with children of all ages. I have been nannying over 14 years now. I currently work full time as a Medical Assistant at hospital and I am looking for a part time evening position. I am CPR and...
Valerie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since age 11. I grew up as a mother helper with my own two sisters. I have a large family and my mother had me babysitting for all the doctors at the local hospital by age 12. I know CPR and First Aid and BLS. Fully vaccinated. I have worked as a professional nanny and awake overnight nanny. I...
Kristie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Kristie is extremely personable and the kids took to her like a duck to water. Everything was in order when we came home and she had quite the stack of art work that they had done together. Hard to say who had more fun: Kristie or the kids! "
Corey K.
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ilvete Is wonderful, she worked with us to care for our 7 year old before and after school. She is dependable, punctual and good with kids and dogs. We would happily hire her anytime should her availability match our needs."
Avinash N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 28-year-old Special Education Teacher looking for a afternoon job. I played basketball at Western New England University and do a lot of community service work. My undergraduate major was psychology. I just graduated with a Master's degree in Special Education as well. I am currently a certified Special Education teacher...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My two daughters are 6 and 7 years old. We also have a 1 year old Britney Spaniel Puppy. Samantha was absolutely wonderful with all three of them. She is super friendly and understanding. She has been watching them 4 full days a week for most of the summer....
Stephanie S.
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 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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working beside Shayna for a long time now! She is excellent with children! Patient, dependable, loving & kind.
Shayna goes above and beyond for the family she currently cares for. When we have play dates, Shayna is always interacting on...
Katie R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former elementary educator. I have had experience in care giving for children for 10 years. I am fluent in English and Spanish :)
Auria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Auria has been our after school sitter this year and we love her. She's responsible, trustworthy, and my kids love her. She mostly watches my 6 year old but has also watched all three of my children together and she's had no problem helping with whatever is asked...
Jillian T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Abby, I come from a big family where I've learned to care and be around a lot of children. I've taken care of most of my cousins children at various ages and still enjoy doing so. I, myself, am the youngest in my family and have had the privilege of seeing my parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncle's care for each...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The best part about Abby is that she treats our child like family. She loves our baby and our baby loves and trusts her. Abby improved so much during her time with us and takes feedback. "
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Mackenzie R.
Leominster, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mackenzie. I am currently a Junior at Salve Regina University. I am double majoring in Psychology and Dance and hope to one day become a Dance Movement Therapist. I love children and have extensive babysitting experience as well as hands on experience working with children with disabilities.
5.0
"I just hired Mackenzie and had her watch my three kiddos for the first time and she was amazing! First of all she was highly communicative pre-visit. Confirmed ahead of time and showed up early. I had a last minute call at the same time she arrived so couldn't...
Stephanie V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shirley, MA
Alyson M.
5.0
Alyson has been an amazing nanny. She cared for our 6mo baby as part of a long-term nanny share with one other baby and I truly can't say enough good things about her. She is punctual and reliable, responsible and trustworthy. She takes initiative (signed the two babies up for a weekly music class,...
- Care member
Danielle V.
5.0
Danielle is awesome! She is by far the best babysitter we have ever had. Our 5 year old daughter and 8 year old son absolutely love her.
- Arielle S.
Mary D.
5.0
I spoke with Mary regarding nannying my two girls. She was on time, friendly and helpful. She was prompt with references and they spoke highly of her. I would definitely recommend giving her a call.
- Marysia M.
Rebecca M.
5.0
Rebecca is a patience and kind handworker. She is amazing with our kids at the center! She runs groups, takes the kids out into the community, and works on their goals.
- Care member
Kelly C.
5.0
We love her so much, we're never letting her go.
- Brooke R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Shirley, MA:
How can I find a Shirley babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Shirley, 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 3 babysitters in Shirley, 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 Shirley, MA?
The average rate for Shirley, MA babysitters on Care.com is $24.00 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 Shirley, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Shirley, 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.