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Alissa E.
Southwick, MA
$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Alissa and I am seeking a summer job either tutoring or babysitting for some great children! I am a recent graduate from Assumption University with a master's degree in Special Education and a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am a licensed teacher in MA. I have a long list of experience in both...
Alissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Julia J.
Southwick, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a 23-year-old recent graduate from Springfield College with a degree in Physical and Health Education. I currently work as a Nutrition Teacher and coach boys and girls volleyball at Southwick Regional School. I'm looking for part-time babysitting work to make some extra money. I love staying active, working with kids,...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Ashton R.
Southwick, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a wide array of experiences with children spanning over 10 years. I have been a nanny, camp counselor, occasional babysitter, and tutor to children aged 6 mos-16 yrs. I enjoy getting to know each individual child and consider it a great joy to spend time caring for them.
Ashton can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Sienna S.
Southwick, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have babysat throughout middle/high school for kids ages 2-12 and I love providing a safe and fun environment for your kids. I love being creative through crafts, games, and outside activities. I am okay with driving and would love to take your kids on various adventures such as the park or for ice cream. I am also willing to...
Sienna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
I took care of two separate families long-term and quite honestly had an amazing experience with it! Ages in these families ranged from 3months old to 4yrs old. Looking to expand in other types of work as well.
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Elizabeth H.
Southwick, MA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Liz, and I am currently in school studying psychology! I have experience working with children and adolescents with special needs, and am currently working with groups of elementary aged children.
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*Please note, I teach full time during the school year and am only available for occasional evening/weekend babysitting*
Hello, I'm Kelly! I first began working with children as a student at the University of Connecticut, where I studied Early Childhood Development and Education, and completed my first student teaching...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelly worked for us dropping our kids off at school in the morning. She was always punctual and completely reliable. The kids loved her and she was great with them. She moved out of state, otherwise she would still be happy to have her working for us. "
Laura K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- I love getting outdoor time whenever possible
- I enjoy doing arts and crafts
- My caregiving approach focuses on understanding and respecting children's emotions while setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries with them
- I have a 2-year-old daughter that would need to come with me most days. She is very sweet and loves...
Joy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joy is phenomenal! Joy babysat my two children, age 5 and 3. She was so helpful, caring and attentive. My kids loved playing with her! Joy is a natural caretaker, and is communicative and professional."
Katie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have worked for years as a part-time nanny for four families living in the Farmington Valley, as well as being employed in various childcare/nursery school facilities.
It has been a joy to work with children of all ages, watching them grow up, both physically and emotionally, and to be a part of their interacting...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Nancy is an excellent caregiver! My kids love her and my family is very lucky to have found her. I would absolutely recommend Nancy."
Christina L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for over 10+years. I am CPR/AED certified, a volunteer firefighter and going to school for my EMT license. I have cared for children from newborn-15 years of age. I have many references that I can share with you.
Nora can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nora was nothing short of amazing. She cared for my daughter (1.5 years) and my friend's son (2 years) while we were vacationing in the area. She is warm, compassionate, reliable, highly qualified, dependable and intelligent. If we lived closer, we would hire her...
Kristin R.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My very first job at 16 was working for the Agawam Afterschool Childcare Program in Agawam, Mass where I had experience in working with children through grades kindergarten- 4th grade. I did this at three different elementary schools for two years as an assistant. I then went on to do babysitting for family and friends for...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sophia has been an integral member of our household for the entire school year. I believe she is fully qualified for any babysitting role with her common sense and caring personality. She was wonderfully with my son, two dogs and I would happily hire her again....
Brittany T.
Susanne S.
East Granby, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced and enthusiastic child care provider, having over 30 years experience. I started babysitting as a teenager and just took it up again several years ago. I have worked for all kinds of families and taken care of all kinds of children; challenging and with disabilities. I am responsible, hardworking, caring,...
Susanne can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's great with my kids and very flexible thankfully because my schedule changes week to week. My kids love Sue and we have built a great relationship with her over the years. She has been to all of their birthday parties and will remain a part of the family for...
Steve L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting all ages for about 7 years. I also have a younger brother that I cared for a lot growing up.
I would describe my personality as outgoing, dedicated and passionate.
I skill in patients, communication and compassion when it comes to babysitting.
In my free time I like to do outdoor activities, spend time...
Summer can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Summer was great and the kids loved her! We would definitely hire her again!"
Mariah K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, compassionate, and caring person that loves children of all ages. I was a preschool teacher for over 3 years, worked in a group home for at risk youth for 2 years, worked as a nanny for multiple families, and I've babysat countless children of all ages in various settings. I've worked with children that have...
Tianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Our time with Tianna has been wonderful. She is reliable and hardwoking; working for us very early hours and late into the night at times. When I told her I was struggling with potty training she took initiative to offer her support and within a week or two my...
Stella C.
I started working with kids when I went too college, and needed few credits for a class. Ended up doing credits at local Preschool and haven't left since! I am now a teacher assistant and I love it with my whole heart.
Hi! My name is Kayla and I am a junior year student at Westfield State University. I have been around childcare most of my life, with 7+ years of experience. I've worked with kiddos from infant-teen! I have had years of experience between nannying, babysitting, working at a preschool, daycare drop offs, after school care, etc....
Megan D.
Westfield, MA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I have been babysitting on and off for the past 5 years! I am a recent college graduate that majored in communicative disorders and human development and I will be attending a speech language pathology masters program in the fall.
My name is Tenhai, and I don't have kids yet but I have a billion nieces and nephews! I love babysitting them and would love to share my babysitting experience with yours kids. The age doesn't matter to me because I love kids of all ages. I am just a call or text away!
Tenhai can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
I have raised a large family of my own as well as caring for many grandchildren. I was with my first family for 10 years. I only left because the children were in high school and I really wasn't needed. I went on to work with other families and did the same I stayed until the children no longer needed me.
I am a healthy...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Ryan G.
Westfield, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ryan and I am a recent Springfield College graduate currently working as a Middle School Teacher. I have multiple years of experience with children ages 4-15 years old. I also have a sports background as well and am willing to help out with any necessary side tasks.
Thank you for taking the time to get to...
Ryan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Southwick, MA
Kelly F.
5.0
Kelly worked for us dropping our kids off at school in the morning. She was always punctual and completely reliable. The kids loved her and she was great with them. She moved out of state, otherwise she would still be happy to have her working for us.
- Laura K.
Joy K.
5.0
Joy was a fabulous care giver for our 18 month old son, C. She was punctual, dependable, and fun! Joy's experience and background in daycare really showed when she was watching C.! She came up with engaging, age appropriate, activities and communicated clearly and effectively with us. C. loved his...
- Caitlin K.
Nancy Z.
5.0
Nancy is an excellent caregiver! My kids love her and my family is very lucky to have found her. I would absolutely recommend Nancy.
- Christina L.
Nora E.
5.0
Nora was nothing short of amazing. She cared for my daughter (1.5 years) and my friend's son (2 years) while we were vacationing in the area. She is warm, compassionate, reliable, highly qualified, dependable and intelligent. If we lived closer, we would hire her again in a heartbeat. My friend's...
- Kristin R.
Sophia C.
5.0
Sophia has been an integral member of our household for the entire school year. I believe she is fully qualified for any babysitting role with her common sense and caring personality. She was wonderfully with my son, two dogs and I would happily hire her again.
You can be sure that your kids...
- Brittany T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Southwick, MA:
How can I find a Southwick babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Southwick, 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 6 babysitters in Southwick, 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 Southwick, MA?
The average rate for Southwick, MA babysitters on Care.com is $15.50 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Southwick, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Southwick, MA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.