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60 babysitters are listed in Sterling, MA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Sterling, MA
Danielle G.
Sterling, MA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Available After School And Weekends
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 24 years old and have experience in the Child care field. I just received my bachelors in educational studies. I love working with kids and previously worked in a daycare, and as a nanny for the past four years. I have worked with Infants, as well as children ages 2-12. I also have experience working as a behavioral...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Danielle fit seamlessly into our daily lives. She is caring, kind and patient. Her care of baby J was akin to my own. She met him at his daily needs, gave him all the cuddles and love.
Without a doubt, I will have Danielle back to care for him as needed. She is...
Jen W.
Pamela M.
Sterling, MA
$26-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
As a natural-born caregiver, I've dedicated the last four years of my life to providing a nurturing environment for children of all ages. My passion for childcare stems from my fulfilling experiences as a babysitter, where I discovered the immense joy of positively impacting young lives.
Beyond my patient and calm nature, I am...
Hi I'm Jennie! I work at a daycare during the week and love working with children. I am patient, kind, and caring with all kids. I'm very flexible with times and would love to make a little extra money on the weekends as I'm going to college soon! :)
I'm Emily a 30-year-old nannying professional from Sterling MA and looking for a nannying job Fall 2024. I am looking for 1 day a week to start Wednesday or Thursday (possibly two if you don't mind me bringing my 2-year-old niece).
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Casey D.
Sterling, MA
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a mama to a 2. 5-year-old and a 9-month-old. I've mostly been a stay at home mom but have done some part time work. I would love to watch 1 or 2 children along with my own. I enjoy doing crafts, sensory activities and exploring nature with my kids. Watching children learn and explore their world is such a joy!
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lily R.
Sterling, MA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Lily. I am an elementary school teacher. I have experience with all ages! I'm comfortable with pets and don't mind driving! I'm available all summer and some weekends.
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I am 34 years old, married and have a 2 yr old. Currently working full time at Umass. Have been a caretaker for several years. Worked at a CNA in NC at an assisted living facility. Took care of 3 people here in MA. I am comfortable with animals.
Lindsay can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Mother of four boys, all grown up. Currently working taking care of disabled adults. Love my overnight job but am looking for additional hours or perhaps a complete change. I miss kids and animals! I used to be a dog walker and doggie day care attendant. I love to cook healthy meals whether vegan or not. I volunteer at a farm...
Anita can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shayna is reliable, flexible, and very easy to work with. She was a great asset to my family and I would hire her again. Most importantly my kids love her!"
Gina A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Caitlin! I am a recent graduate and currently studying for my Occupational Therapy boards. I am looking for one-time babysitting opportunities. I have been babysitting since I was 17 and I currently help out with three families I met on Care. com as well as my nieces and nephews who's ages range from 11 months...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin came with glowing recommendations, and we're happy to join her fan club. She was absolutely wonderful to work with. Very flexible, responsive and responsible. Our two rambunctious boys (4.5 & 7) thought she was "so nice — even though she did ask us follow...
Matt K.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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.
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.
4.4
(12)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Ive worked with infants and toddlers for the past 10 years. However, Ive always enjoyed working with children at a young age. I am able to change diapers, feed the child (bottle fed and food or snacks) bathe, rock and put to sleep, play with the infants or toddlers. I' m able to read to them or do a hands on activity with them....
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was a wonderful support for our family and would fully recommend her to other families. Rachel supported our toddler and newborn with care and structure. She was timely, easy to communicate with and brought a calm confident approach to caregiving. "
Leah S.
5.0
(2)
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating children. I am comfortable working with kids who need extra care with food allergies, as my child has needed extra care with this. My decade of experience has helped me with the skills to provide a safe, fun and nurturing environment for...
Thongjit can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Tanny for 7 years. I have seen her with the children she was/is responsible for in many different settings: playgrounds, walks, museums, my house, swimming, birthday parties just to name a few. She is attentive, detail oriented, warm, kind and very...
Care member
Rafaela S.
Leominster, MA
$25-43/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rafaela I am 42 years old , I am CNA , I am a positive person and I love to be helping people and make difference on people's life .
I love to work and be around kids . A kid smile means a lot to me .
If you give me a chance I will be happy to work for you .
Thanks and I hope to hear from you soon !
Rafaela can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rafaela is kind, attentive, thorough, communicative, and great with children. My toddler loves her!"
Jamie R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 15 and have worked with kids most of my life. I have watched newborns (twins) up to age 12. I have nannied for several families. I worked with one family for 10 years as a nanny and as a household manager. I was with one family for 10 years As I was raising my family I always had extra children...
Marcia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"For the last couple months, Marcia has been an excellent child care provider for our infant daughter! She's incredibly reliable and communicative, always has a "while you were away" for me (i.e. oz fed, length of naps). She's excellent with children and very...
Adam H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I currently am a 4th grade teacher at a public school in Shrewsbury and have a lot of experience working with a wide age range of kiddos from my past jobs and internships. In my past positions, I have been a middle school and high school math teacher, a dance instructor, a daycare...
Calista can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Callie has kept my son on two occasions and is very attentive and nurturing. She interacts with him well and I have had no issues with leaving him with her. She is always cheerful and attentive. Never leaves the house a mess and made sure that my son was safe. I...
Christian M.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.
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
"Just had Mackenzie babysit our two little ones and she was great! She was good about updating me throughout the day. This was our first time getting a babysitter and I am so glad it was her. My oldest didn’t want her to leave! Will definitely be booking her again...
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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sterling, MA
Danielle G.
5.0
Danielle fit seamlessly into our daily lives. She is caring, kind and patient. Her care of baby J was akin to my own. She met him at his daily needs, gave him all the cuddles and love.
Without a doubt, I will have Danielle back to care for him as needed. She is an amazing human. We all miss her...
- Jen W.
Shayna G.
5.0
Shayna is an amazing nanny! She always shows up on time, and is very responsible. Shayna is very caring, engaging, and the kids respond to her very well. She is wonderful at taking direction and bringing up any concerns she has about the kids.
- Jillian F.
Caitlin F.
5.0
Caitlin came with glowing recommendations, and we're happy to join her fan club. She was absolutely wonderful to work with. Very flexible, responsive and responsible. Our two rambunctious boys (4.5 & 7) thought she was "so nice — even though she did ask us follow the rules." The nerve! :-)
We'll...
- Matt K.
Jen G.
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 time to get to know your kids. I'm...
- Christian D.
Kaylee D.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sterling, MA:
How can I find a Sterling babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Sterling, 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 8 babysitters in Sterling, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Sterling, MA?
The average rate for Sterling, MA babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 per hour as of December 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 Sterling, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Sterling, 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.