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60 babysitters are listed in Ware, MA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 10 years
Babysitters in Ware, MA
Caitlin M.
New Braintree, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi I'm Caitlin! Im a new stay at home mom to twin girls. I have worked in daycare facilities and nannied for many years. I love working with children of all ages. I am first aid and CPR certified. I am looking to be able to spend time with my girls while also helping others out with child care!
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & 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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families, I am offering child care, senior care, and pet care services. Looking to make some mini bestfriends along the way and create life long friendships with some of the older folks I have the pleasure of caring for. Being the oldest of my 9 siblings I have been around kiddos my whole life. I have experience working...
Sarena can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Sarena was amazing with our 13 month old daughter! She was there for us last minute when we needed help and was always on time, friendly, accommodating and most important, GREAT with our daughter! Sarena made my husband and I feel completely at ease with our...
Melissa G.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Dana D.
Northampton, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dana. I am a recent graduate of UMass Amherst with a Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science and Pre-Veterinary medicine. I have worked as a veterinary technician for 4 years. I have experience babysitting for 13 years, with ages 0-13 years old. In the past I have worked at summer camps, assisting...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"My 4.5 year old and 1.5 year old both love Dana and express excitement when she is coming over. She is punctual, dependable, and great with both of the kids."
Eric G.
5.0
(6)
I am a mom of twins who are 20 who are in college.
I am specifically interested/experienced in helping out with infants/ newborns and supporting families during this momentous transition, however I am NOT a certified postpartum doula, yet!
My background is in the arts and I love to create art and make music with children as...
Dina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Dina is basically a part of the family now. She loves our kids like her own. We trust her completely and will keep her in our life forever!"
Huey S.
Abby H.
Stafford Springs, CT
$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Work During Summer
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Abby! I am 26 years old and I am a speech-language pathologist working in an elementary school and own a small private practice.
I have been working with children for 15 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...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & 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.
Sherley M.
Brookfield, MA
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sherley and I'm a 24-year-old recent graduate with a passion for working with children. Over the past 7 years, I've gained diverse experience in various roles including babysitter, nanny, counselor, and teacher. My background has equipped me with a deep understanding of child development and a strong ability to...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sherley was really relaxed and easy for my kids to get to know. She was quick to respond to messages, showed up on time, and had fun with my 2 and 5 year olds."
Nandini D.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Paige is great at everything! I jokingly call her 'wonder woman'! She helped me with my children, with various projects around the house, cooking, cleaning, and is happy to help with anything. I have a busy household with three young kids and she always looked for...
Pia K.
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, carpooling, craft assistance
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel was timely, responsive, and professional. She was also very engaged and fun with my kids. My 5 and 9 year old really enjoyed being with her. We will definitely hire Rachel again."
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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.
Alicia N.
Amherst, MA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alicia, I'm a 24-year-old compassionate, reliable, loving, go with the flow care-giver! I worked previously as a pre-school/daycare teacher then had the pleasure of extending my work in childcare, becoming a private nanny for some wonderful families. I enjoy bringing my love of art, music, outdoor...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alicia is so sweet and was really great with my two girls. She helped out around the house without even being asked. Will be hiring her again!"
Alexis L.
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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
Sarena L.
5.0
Sarena was amazing with our 13 month old daughter! She was there for us last minute when we needed help and was always on time, friendly, accommodating and most important, GREAT with our daughter! Sarena made my husband and I feel completely at ease with our daughter in her hands, we are very happy...
- Melissa G.
Dana D.
5.0
We hired Dana for a date night- she came by to meet the kids ahead of time as requested. Was on time both times. Very friendly, both my kids warmed to her quickly. We will definitely ask her to come back again!
- Elise B.
Dina R.
5.0
Dina is amazing! She helped us 12 hrs per week from the time our son was 5 weeks old until he started daycare at 6 months old. We feel extremely fortunate to have found Dina -- she adored our son, took wonderful care of him, and even helped us with some things around the house. We truly feel like we...
- Cole A.
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.
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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 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 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.