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60 babysitters are listed in West Barnstable, MA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in West Barnstable, MA
5.0
(1)
I recently retired as a special educator for 36 years.
I have two daughters who are college graduates; one is an Oncology/Hemotology RN in Boston and the other a Communications/Marketing Manager in New Seabury. Married for 27 years and own an 11-year-old yellow lab. Love the Bruins and Red Sox!
I grew up in a family of eight...
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"I don't know how we would have survived the last few years without Julie! She loves our kids so much but we love her even more. She is forever part of our family (whether she likes it or not!) and any family would be beyond blessed to have her in their lives!"
Katie C.
Kathleen C.
West Barnstable, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Recently Retired Special Education Preschool Teacher/First Grade Teacher
Hello, I am a recently retired first grade teacher interested in a part time position working with young children. I have 22 years of experience working with typically developing children as well as those who may have learning or social challenges. I love to read with children and play games that are educational in nature. I do...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Gabriella L.
West Barnstable, MA
$17-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
As a friendly and approachable childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages, I'm dedicated to supporting families by offering reliable care. My expertise lies in engaging children in outdoor sports and physical games. When it comes to household rules, I follow the parents' lead. In terms of...
Claire H.
West Barnstable, MA
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm passionate about nurturing and educating young minds. With five years of experience as a childcare provider, I've had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of children. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and friendly nature, allows me to connect with children effortlessly.
I prioritize open...
Sophia W.
West Barnstable, MA
$22-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Sophia W, Local Cape Codder Looking To Help Out Other Families On The Cape!
Hello, my name is Sophia! I am 20 years old, born and raised on cape Cod. I just finished my junior year of college and am home for the summer til mid October. I have been CPR/ AED certified through the Red Cross as well as for infants, although it is now expired but I plan on renewing it this summer. I have been lifeguard...
Charlene D.
West Barnstable, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi everyone! My name is Charlene. I have 12+ years working in the early childhood field as a preschool, toddler, and infant teacher. I also have two years experience with nanny-share and 20+ years experience babysitting children of all ages!
I have an 8-year-old daughter who is awesome! We love going on walks, going to the...
Charlene can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A graduate of Wheaton College (MA) with a BA in Film and New Media and previous member of Wheaton College Women's Basketball team. I'm employed full time as a remote Social Media Specialist. I am CPR and Life Aid certified. For the last 12 years I've been a certified Lifeguard, swim instructor and Water Aerobics instructor for...
Kendall can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kendall is amazing! My girls had a lot of fun with her and I didn't worry for one second while we were out for a date night! She is very good at communicating and arrives on time (with activities)! I look forward to having her over again soon."
Katie P.
Erin R.
Sandwich, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Erin. I'm 35 years old. Im ECC, First Aid and CPR certified. I have experience with infants to school age for 10 years. I own my car and have a clean driver's record. I am comfortable with pets. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin has been watching our 5 year old daughter for the past 3 years and our 6 month old for six months now (full-time). Erin has not missed a day of work. She is reliable, trustworthy and always on time. My 5 year old daughter always misses Erin on the weekends!"
Sylvia K.
Tori L.
South Yarmouth, MA
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Tori, and working with kids is my passion. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and have experience working as a teacher in three preschools. I have also been a nanny for multiple family's with children of all ages ranging from newborns to 12 years old.
When the weather is nice, I try to get outside as much as...
Tori can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Toti was primarily responsible for my son (2) and my nephews (3, 5, and 7) while another sitter watched 2 other nephews (2 and 5) when we traveled to Cape Cod for a wedding.
The kids were right at home with Tori and she helped make sure all of the cousins were...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Leanne, 58, and I live in Sandwich with my husband. My three children are grown and successful. I have worked at an assisted living facility for the past seven years as a CNA and home health care for four years prior to that. I believe in an active, healthy lifestyle and enjoy activities with children. I have a...
Leanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Leanne is an awesome! She is incredibly reliable and my kids (and dog) love her. She goes above and beyond everyday."
Dayna C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Caitlin:) I am looking for a part time nannying job this summer. I'm quite flexible as I attend college remotely. I have been working with children for about 8 years. I continue to do so because it brings me happiness! I love working with kiddos of all ages. Life can get so serious at times, a child can bring...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Caitlin is always intuitive and enthusiastic while watching our 2 & 4 yr old children. She has an incredible patience with toddlers that is so hard to come by. She has been with our family for over two years & I am continually impressed by her creativity &...
Christina S.
Carly C.
Mashpee, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Young Military Mom Who Loves Kids/animals And Very Experienced
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there, my name is Carly. I am CPR certified as well as CPI certified, as I work with mentally challenged and disabled adults. I have been in this field since I was 19 and love it! My biggest strengths are: patience, being on time and communication. I am a former military wife and mother of an 14-year-old, who is my biggest...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carly is currently working for me and she is great. Very reliable, responsible and helpful. She is working out great and my two daughters love her."
A C.
Brittany L.
South Yarmouth, MA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time, Part-Time & Weekend Caregiver Available
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting children of all ages, from babies to preteens, for over 15 years now. For three summers (2012-14), I also worked as a camp counselor with children ages 4-13, including children with developmental and learning disabilities. I absolutely love working with kids and am very passionate about my work. I...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brittany was amazing. My daughter was making play dates with her before the night was over. She was friendly and worked awesome with my 17 month old and 6 year old. She is my go to from now on!!!!"
Mike V.
4.5
(1)
I have babysat for kids ages 2 to 12. I am going into my sophomore year of college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and love both kids and pets!
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Sofia was wonderful with our little one. She was patient and kind. We were so happy to have her join us this summer. Thank you Sofia! "
Care member
Judy P.
South Yarmouth, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Homeschooling Mom Looking to Help Other Families With Childcare
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a Mom that homeschooled my child for her entire school years and she is now out on her own!
Over the years, I have cared for many children (all age groups as young as a newborn baby!) and I consider caring for children an important job, so I arrive with a happy attitude!
I am also a pet sitter so If you have pets that is...
Judy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was available on short notice when my family was vacationing at the Cape. She was very friendly and willing to jump in and help with the kids. I used her a few times and she watched 1-3 of my kids at a time. I look forward to using her next time we visit the...
Mary Beth C.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Experienced babysitter with flexible schedule, available days, nights and/or overnight. Frequent sitter with 10+ years of experience. Educator, snowboard coach, sailing coach, summer camp counselor and experience working with special needs. Love active and outgoing kids! I have worked with kids with just about all of my prior...
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was amazing with our kids, highly recommend!"
Connor L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria, and I'm looking for a part-time babysitting job. I just graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in Psychology. I currently work part-time as a Personal Care Assistant for a young man with autism and schizophrenia. However, I'm looking for another job to help support myself...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Maria is a delightful childcare provider who is dependable, communicates well, is a careful driver, and who thinks up fun and creative things to do with the children. She has a calm and peaceful way of approaching life. She has been babysitting for us at least...
Elsa P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am currently an evening nursing student at Cape Cod Community College. I graduated in 2019 from Curry College with a bachelors degree in health & wellness. I started babysitting at the age of 15. I have been a camp counselor, a daycare care taker at a local gym, and have babysat for multiple families. I have experience with a...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meghan is so professional, always on time, a complete pleasure, extremely trustworthy and my daughter loves her and has so much fun with her. I can't recommend her enough! She has been with us 8 months and we are so sad to see her move back home for the summer!"
Christine A.
4.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Hailey and I am a Cape Cod native! I have a 9-year-old daughter, and a giant family filled with many children. My childcare experience expands across all age groups. I enjoy being a fun, positive role model for children and consider myself to be one of the fun/cool moms. I also have a ton of experience with...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Hailey was great. Punctual and very sweet. Did a wonderful job allowing us to get out on a date night."
Stephanie H.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a compassionate, responsible and communicative young professional with many years of child care experience. I work in a school full-time as an SLP, so usually have availability during school vacations and summers. In the past, I have worked in various settings including private care, daycare, early intervention and...
Cassandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Barnstable, MA
Julie L.
5.0
I don't know how we would have survived the last few years without Julie! She loves our kids so much but we love her even more. She is forever part of our family (whether she likes it or not!) and any family would be beyond blessed to have her in their lives!
- Katie C.
Kendall S.
5.0
Kendall is amazing! My girls had a lot of fun with her and I didn't worry for one second while we were out for a date night! She is very good at communicating and arrives on time (with activities)! I look forward to having her over again soon.
- Katie P.
Erin R.
5.0
Erin has been watching our 5 year old daughter for the past 3 years and our 6 month old for six months now (full-time). Erin has not missed a day of work. She is reliable, trustworthy and always on time. My 5 year old daughter always misses Erin on the weekends!
- Sylvia K.
Tori L.
5.0
Toti was primarily responsible for my son (2) and my nephews (3, 5, and 7) while another sitter watched 2 other nephews (2 and 5) when we traveled to Cape Cod for a wedding.
The kids were right at home with Tori and she helped make sure all of the cousins were cared for, even the 2 cousins she...
- Care member
Leanne C.
5.0
Leanne is an awesome! She is incredibly reliable and my kids (and dog) love her. She goes above and beyond everyday.
- Dayna C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Barnstable, MA:
How can I find a West Barnstable babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Barnstable, 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 West Barnstable, 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 West Barnstable, MA?
The average rate for West Barnstable, MA babysitters on Care.com is $25.67 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 West Barnstable, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Barnstable, 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.