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Infant babysitters in Essex, MA

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Lindsay H.


Essex, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been nannying/babysitting for about 16 years, and I was a pre-kindergarten teacher for 4 years in Topsfield. I am also a mother to a very busy 2 1/2-year-old boy as well as 4 step children who are all teenagers. At the moment, I am available for occasional night and weekend sitting in my area! Would be willing to make it...
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Isabell A.


Essex, MA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the oldest of 5 kids and have lots of experience babysitting a variety of children. I also worked part time during my breaks as a substitute teacher. In the past I have worked with children on the spectrum and am very comfortable with them. I am very approachable and easy to work with and love to clean and do anything...
Isabell can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
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Amanda W.


Essex, MA

$25-28/hr5 yrs exp

I am a middle school teacher on summer break looking to make some extra money. I am available for part-time babysitting jobs, one time babysitting jobs, transportation for your kids, and any general assistance you may need. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have cared for and taught children for over 20 years both privately and in educational settings. I have a BS in Early Childhood Ed and I am CPR/First Aid certified. I have experience working with with special needs children (Autism, Asperger's syndrome, ADHD, sensory integration disorders, William's Syndrome). I worked as a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Leticia G.


Manchester, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

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Hi, I'm a 57 yo caretaker, comfortable taking care of children from newborn as well as elderly companion. 35+ years experience and excellent child care & elderly companion references. I'm comfortable with all ages from newborn to 100 Excellent driving record. I'm fluent in Spanish so when I babysit usually I'm ask to Teach...
Leticia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Leticia was wonderful with my children. She was gentle and responsible capablr and thoughtful.."

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Amy T.


Danvers, MA

$28-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Available

I am currently in Nursing School, dreaming of becoming a Midwife. I am CPR certified. I am looking for a part time position that can be flexible with my class schedule. I can also provide occasional sitting for parents looking to go out! I started babysitting when I was 13, often working for families with kids under the age of...
Amy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amy is such a joy! She is genuinely happy to spend time with my two kids (3 and 6 months). It makes it so much easier to do the things I need to do knowing that my babies are in good hands. Also, she is reliable and is always mindful of my particular parenting...

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Leah F.


Beverly, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Infant and Toddler and Preschool teacher experience. Gymnastics expertise. Aba experience and masters in education. I am very patient and enjoy reading and doing arts and crafts with children. I am also good at petsitting.
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Leah has been babysitting for us for years. She is great with kids, very responsible, punctual, and has good availability. She has incredible experience and training in early childhood education. She is a very kind person, and our son loves her! She's great...

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Kerri H.


Danvers, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Postpartum Doula Specializing In Overnight Newborn Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified Postpartum Doula, I specialize in overnight newborn care. I have been providing overnight care for newborns for over 20 years. I have experience helping families with singletons, twins and triplets. I offer help with breastfeeding, healthy sleep habits, emotional support for the whole family, date nights and...
Kerri can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kerri is an amazing resource for parents! We hired her for overnight care for our newborn twin boys, and she has been extremely helpful. Beyond the incredible value of helping us to get some rest, she also offers good advice while respecting our routine and...

Laura K.

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Esterlin Z.


Danvers, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

I have been babysitting for 4 years now. I am certified in first aid, CPR, special needs education. I have my CDA and 5 years of teaching experience. I bring a wealth of knowledge to ensure the well-being and growth of your children. I prioritize safety above all else, and I am responsible, understanding, and determined to take...
Esterlin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Esterlin is an amazing help and brings a breathe of fresh air. She has a natural talent for talking care of kids and has always been helpful to me!"

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Pam R.


Beverly, MA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Grandmother Seeking Babysitting Position

I loved being a stay-at-home mom for my three children who are now grown. I volunteered in their kindergarten classes and taught religious education to third and fourth grade students for several years. Since then, I have babysat for my grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and neighbors. My work history has been office jobs, but...
Pam can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Pam was a great help in a pinch. My kids love her"

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Kassidy B.


Gloucester, MA

$50/hr11 yrs exp

Blast Of Fun

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat pretty much my whole life I am currently employed with Applied Behavioral Associates. I have my masters in developmental disabilities with a concentration in applied behavioral analysis.
Kassidy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kassidy has been our 3.5 yr old twins babysitter since before they were one. Twins love her and greet her with big hugs. She plays with them, cooks for them and takes them for walks and playground outings. At the end of the night she will give us feedback how they...

Kim P.

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Julia A.


Beverly, MA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I Love Providing A Comfortable And Safe Environment

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am located in Beverly MA and am looking for a family located in the North Shore. I am looking for a part time job for the spring. I am available Monday mornings, Tuesday nights, and Wednesday all day. I am a senior nursing student with first aid and CPR certification. I have experience babysitting kids through care. com from 4...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She was very involved with the two young twin girls (4 years old) and kept them entertained. She was super fun!"

Lucy C.

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Carolyn S.


Beverly, MA

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a warm-hearted energetic mother of two adult children, with two grandchildren that I take care of frequently. I am also a part-time Nanny for the past two to three years for an energetic and happy 3-year-old boy and his 1-year-old baby brother. I have a wonderful connection with children and enjoy being part of their growth...
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Carolyn is always punctual and is a very reliable child care provider. She is very experienced, which was evident right away when she first interacted with my daughter. She is calm and peaceful with children, but knows how to set limits. She's an excellent...

Camille C.

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Melissa F.


Manchester, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

I am 30 years old and have 5 years of full time nanny experience. I have been babysitting since the age of 11. I graduated from high school in 2012. Besides in home care I have also worked in numerous daycares/preschools. I am a graduate from the University of Maine at Farmington with a bachelors degree in Early Childhood...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Melissa is wonderful! Our little one enjoy the time with her. We will definitely consider her for childcare in the future."

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Michaela B.


Beverly, MA

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Super Sitter!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Michaela! I was born and raised in Boston and have lived in Charleston for over eight years now. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So naturally, I started babysitting as soon as could. Over the past 10+ years, I have gained experience working with all age groups. In 2022 I...
Michaela can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We absolutely love Michaela as do my 10 and 8 year old boys. She’s a wonderful sitter very responsible, kind and patient. Definitely recommend. "

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Kaylee G.


Beverly, MA

$23-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kaylee and I'm a college student. I'm currently looking for some extra babysitting while I'm in school this spring. I have over 7 years of experience working with kids of all ages, including working as a part-time babysitter, full-time nanny and preschool teaching assistant. I have experience assisting with all...
Kaylee can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Kaylee babysat for our two daughters (age 7 and 5) this past year and she is reliable, kind, extremely caring and fantastic with the girls. We miss her already!"

Elizabeth K.

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Mary W.


Gloucester, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Infant, Toddler and Preschool Montessori Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Child Development. I'm a certified Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher, with 10+ years experience teaching in the classroom and 15+ years experience as a nanny at home for children from 2 days to 12 years old, including multiples. I recognize how difficult it is for you to have to miss one...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mary is amazing! She has been with my twin boys for over a year, since they were 10 months old and we all love her. She is energetic, loving, always willing to help out. At two they are speaking in long complete sentences and are almost potty trained and Mary had a...

Corrie S.

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Neta H.


Beverly, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I am a responsible sitter, I can do some light housekeeping, and am able to pick up and drop off kids from activities. I am CPR certified and COVID-19 vaccinated I am experienced with children of all ages.
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Neta, work for our family for over a year. She was a lifeline for me when our family was in true chaos. She would come every week clean diligently leave our home spotless. Act as a thought, partner on organization and only needed to be given a direction once. In...

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Katie K.


Danvers, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 5 Looking To Babysit

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a mother of 5 daughters, I feel that I have extensive experience with children. I truly enjoy empowering new moms and working with infants. I love playing, being outdoors and reading to kids. I enjoy taking the kids out to activities such as the zoo, aquarium and library activities. I can safely transport them to local...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Katie for babysitting or nannying. She has helped me with my 6-month-old on weekdays and date nights for the past couple of months and does a fantastic job. She’s reliable, punctual, caring, and often goes above and beyond just because. My...

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Maisa R.


Topsfield, MA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there Moms & Dads! My name is Maisa! I am a mother to two beautiful children. I have 10+ years of experience in taking care of children. I have worked at Boston Sports Club as a babysitter, where I was responsible for up to 6 kids at a time from 3 months to 12 years of age. I have done freelance babysitting and also have...
Maisa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maisa took great care of my two daughters, ages 4 and 8. She is a very caring, loving person and my girls miss her deeply! "

Margaret M.

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Essex, MA

Leticia G.

5.0

Leticia was wonderful with my children. She was gentle and responsible capablr and thoughtful..

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Amy T.

5.0

Amy is such a joy! She is genuinely happy to spend time with my two kids (3 and 6 months). It makes it so much easier to do the things I need to do knowing that my babies are in good hands. Also, she is reliable and is always mindful of my particular parenting philosophies. Highly recommend.

- Care member

Leah F.

5.0

Leah has been babysitting for us for years. She is great with kids, very responsible, punctual, and has good availability. She has incredible experience and training in early childhood education. She is a very kind person, and our son loves her! She's great with pets, too.

- Care member

Kerri H.

5.0

Kerri is an amazing resource for parents! We hired her for overnight care for our newborn twin boys, and she has been extremely helpful. Beyond the incredible value of helping us to get some rest, she also offers good advice while respecting our routine and approach to parenting. She is clearly a...

- Laura K.

Esterlin Z.

5.0

Iam giving Esterlin 5 stars because of the hard work and dedication she puts into caring for our little ones. She’s very detailed oriented, compassionate, nurturing, and goes above and beyond in all areas of her workforce.

- Care member

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