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60 babysitters are listed in Ware, MA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Ware, MA
Chloe J.
Belchertown, MA
$19/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! I am looking for a side job as I am a full time college student and work part time at a bakery. I love kids, they always make my day and I have always grown up supervising younger children. I would love to help with Light Housekeeping, Cooking/Meal Preparation, and whatever else :)
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
With 20+ years of experience in childcare, including public school classroom instruction, nannying, babysitting, dance instruction, homeschool teaching, and motherhood (over 7 years), I am able to provide exceptional care for children of all ages. I have a dual licensure in early childhood and elementary education and currently...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Emma F.
Gilbertville, MA
$19-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I love being able to watch them grow and learn. I currently work at an Elementary School and am a certified Paraprofessional.
I'm looking for a job that I live and look forward to going to every day. I prefer younger children as that is the only age group I have worked with before.
I started...
I am a middle child of 7 children, and aunt of two nieces! I am used to being around children and taking care of them, cooking/getting food for them, and keeping them entertained! I have been CPR certified several times, and I love children. I am also a quick learner, and not afraid to get dirty and help clean/help organize...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Sunshine S.
Belchertown, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
IN Search Of Caregiving Position, As Nanny Or Eldercare
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for a caregiving position whether it'd be child, elder care, or anything else.
In the past I have worked as a nanny, infant/toddler teacher, and have cared for people from the age of newborns through their 90's. I do not have my certifications but am looking into them.
I am a non-smoker, have a valid MA...
Sunshine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am currently in college for education! I have 9+ years of experience working with children, ranging from internships, volunteer hours, babysitting, park attendant activities, and Summer camp to my current job as a paraprofessional in an Elementary school. I absolutely adore children and everything...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"There isn't enough space to write all of Ashley's great qualities. She has been watching my 2 children (7 and 10) for a few years now and they love her! She is like family. She is always punctual, helps with homework and makes dinner and so much more. She takes...
Care member
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Trustworthy-loving and patient nanny with 5+ years of experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers and preschooler. Skilled in meal prep, swimming and driving. Expertise in arts&craft, outdoor play, storytelling, music and movement.
Patcharaporn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was great caring for a toddler son. She is very responsible and kind. her responsibilities included cooking for him, doing his laundry, taking him to the park. I always felt safe with him in her care. I can’t go without mentioning that she was hugely...
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Karen D.
Charlton, MA
$28-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Am A Very Compassionate Person Who Enjoys Working With Kids. I Am Dependable And A Hard-worker.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as friendly , happy and-lovable.
I like working with kids because I love kids and I have 3 kids , they are 21, 19 and 11 .
I'm looking for a job that has a good environment and good pay .
I started working with kids when I had my first one .
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She is an amazing person , I only have good things to say about her , very loving and caring."
Amabille R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the last 18 years, I have been successfully raising two really great kids- my twin sons. Over the years, we have done everything from little hikes near our house, Lego building, reading, craft projects to having them teach me how to properly throw and catch a football. I have also had the privilege of caring for an autistic...
Annie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Abby! I am 25 years old and I am a speech-language pathologist working in an elementary school and a private practice.
I have been working with children for 14 years and have watched children ages 4 months-14 years old. I have worked at a daycare and also volunteered in a preschool for 2 years. I also have experience...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Helen B.
Northampton, MA
$29-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved from Massachusetts to Chicago and am looking for a wonderful family to work for. I absolutely adore kids and love seeing their perspective of life and just learning more about the world through their eyes. Whenever I babysit, I like to incorporate nature and creative play into our time together, whether that...
Helen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Helen is phenomenal. She is smart, responsible, responsive, funny... the works. She took care of my 6-year-old son who is truly not the easiest kid, and he just LOVED her. She was kind and generous with my older daughter too. She really follows what the kid...
Clio S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as cheerful, energetic, and Responsible
I like working with kids because they are smart, My firsts year working in a school setting I could see how much they've grown with what they learned.
In my spare time, I like to workout. I try to be very active, love going on long walks, go to the gym and do...
Ubah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ubah is an excellent babysitter. She is friendly and hard working. She was comfortable watching my 3 young children (2 with special needs) from the start. She kept them playing and entertained, cooked them dinner, and got them ready for bed all while keeping the...
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Lukas R.
Sunderland, MA
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Lukas and I'm 30 years old! I use he/him pronouns and live in Sunderland. I love working with children of all ages, particularly school aged kids between five and 11. As a child care provider my goal is to meet kids where they are at and provide a safe but fun environment for them to be in. I'm kind and...
Lukas can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lukas is a wonderful caregiver. He is flexible, friendly, and my child looks forward to every time he comes."
Camden S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over the last 5 years I've babysat for countless families with children ages 6 months to 9 years old. I love doing crafts with children and taking them outside of the home to play at parks or do things like go see a movie. I have no problem caring for multiple children and can guarantee there will be smiles all around from both...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia was great. My kids loved her and would love for her to babysit them again. She watched them overnight. She woke up and made pancakes for the kids and cleaned up the dishes. I would recommend her."
Latrecia W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have raised three children of my own plus watched children throughout the years from infant to school age. I also have several years experience as a kindergarten side in the public school system as well as substitute teaching in the public schools and a private preschool.
Paige can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Paige pet sat for me in April and was so great to our pup and kept me updated on how she was doing while we were away. Thanks so much Paige!"
Jacqueline L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brooklyn and I am a 25-year-old working in talent acquisition and recently moved to the Springfield, MA area. I am experienced with all types of children at any age. I am a volunteer cheer-leading and gymnastic coach, so I am able to work with large groups of children at a time. I also am a volunteer tutor, so I am...
Brooklyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Brooke was amazing. Extremely dependable and great with our kids. She helped with homework, played outside and drove them to all activities.
-Len C."
Len C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a current senior at UMass Amherst who's home for the summer looking to nanny for the summer. I have 7 years experience in childcare as a private babysitter, daycare provider, and summer camp counselor. I have worked with children of all abilities ranging from ages of 10mo-13y/o. I would love to lend a hand and help out...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is very reliable and works very well!"
Shreya S.
Madison S.
Amherst, MA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as sweet, caring, and energetic.
I love working with kids because we can do creative activities and make memorable experiences together.
I started working with kids when I was 16, as I started watching family friends. Summer of 2021, I worked at a kids summer camp for 3 months. I worked with a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We recently had Madison take care of our 5 month old baby. She is very reliable and a quick learner. She was on time every time and seemed to truly care about our little one who also enjoyed having her around! Very professional and we would absolutely rehire her...
Tanvi K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have an Associate of Science Degree in Human Services and focused on Early Childhood Education. I gained experience working with children through internships at Berkshire Center for Families and Children in the Children's Center and in an integrated preschool classroom at Crosby Elementary. I then went on to work at the Boy's...
Cara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Cara is a warm, friendly, gentle, and caring person and child caregiver. She is kind, watchful, and keeps my child safe and does everything I ask. She will take him for walks and play outside, which makes him very happy. She keeps him entertained and happy, doing...
Lynne P.
Nadia B.
Springfield, MA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care newborns and up. Being around kids is my passion. I like to play with kids any kind of games, I am so active and charismatic. I'm always making new plans and activities for the kids in English and Spanish so they can learn, (if you are interested) play and have fun. You can trust in my care because...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nadia is by far the best decision we made when it came to childcare. The thing I love most about her is that she ACTUALLY enjoys being around children, unlike some of the babysitters I've worked with before. She is incredible with both my 5-month old, and my 9-year...
Michele D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ware, MA
Ashley M.
5.0
Ashley has watched my children(10 and 7) for a couple years now. There is not enough space to write about all of Ashley's great qualities. She has become part of our family and our kids love her! She picks them up from school, helps with homework, brings them to practices, does arts and crafts,...
- Care member
Patcharaporn P.
5.0
Bia has been wonderful in caring for our infant son (5 months) for the last few weeks. She's great with him, keeping him entertained, fed & changed several days a week. He already smiles when he sees her! She's patient, energetic, and kind, even though fussy, teething infants are a lot of work....
- Rebecca W.
Karen D.
5.0
She is an amazing person , I only have good things to say about her , very loving and caring.
- Amabille R.
Helen B.
5.0
Helen has been a great babysitter. She is always on time dependable and very cheerful with our toddler son and he responds very well to her playful attitude. I would recommend her to anyone
- Daniel B.
Ubah A.
5.0
Ubah was timely, responsive and professional in caring for our 15 month old. Ubah was a bit reserved so at times it was a bit more challenging to feel how things were going. They seemed to get along well regardless during this four day job. Thanks Ubah!
- Rebecca G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ware, MA:
How can I find a Ware babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ware, 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 Ware, 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 Ware, MA?
The average rate for Ware, MA babysitters on Care.com is $18.50 per hour as of January 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 Ware, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ware, 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.