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Infant babysitters in Petersham, MA

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Katherine B.


Oakham, MA

$15-16/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Seeking Employment

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kate! I have experience in nannying and babysitting including spending a year working full time as the nanny to a newborn. I am currently seeking part time hours. My schedule is flexible. I have over 10 years of experience in caregiving, including five years with children and four years working with individuals and...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kate (Katherine) has been a pleasure to work with. She has been easy to communicate with and I feel very comfortable having her in my house. My son loves her and can't wait until she comes back again. I would recommend her without hesitation."

Katrina K.

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Chanelle G.


Gardner, MA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Family! I love working with children! I'm currently working for my Masters in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Arts therapy. I've worked with children ages ranging from newborns to 12+yrs old. I worked as a Gymnastics Preschool Teacher for 7 years, as well as a babysitter for 8 years. I am also...
Chanelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Chanelle is a very hard working and dedicated individual. I have two daughters ages 8 and 11 and Chanelle has been a very reliable child care provider on many occasions over the past few years. She not only comes to my house to ensure my daughters' safety, but...

Danielle M.

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Thongjit W.


Ashburnham, MA

$25-31/hr10 yrs exp

Lovely And Outgoing Nanny :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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...

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Cassandra E.


Gardner, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate, loving, hardworking caregiver! I am also a new mom! I have experience caring for infants, children, teens and the elderly. Caring for others brings my heart joy and I have fun while doing it! I enjoy being outdoors, and arts and crafts. I love to incorporate those activities into my caregiving. My...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very dependable, reliable and punctual. She has been watching my son for 10 years and he is always asking when he can see her again! She doesn't just babysit, she finds fun activities to keep him occupied, helps with his homework and makes sure he completes...

Nicole L.

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Alicia N.


Amherst, MA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alicia has been our daughter's nanny for over a year, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. She arrives early every day, is incredibly conscientious about safety, and often goes above and beyond to help us out around the house. But the most important thing is...

Jessica S.

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Krysta H.


Belchertown, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am looking to do date night babysitting in the Belchertown area. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology, with many credits in childhood development. I am also a mother to a 15-month-old.
Krysta can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Krysta was so great! She helped us out so much when we were in Amherst visiting... Loved her and would definitely hire her again! "

Lauren R.

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Julia U.


Rutland, MA

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Professional Smile Creator (:

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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.

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Victoria T.


Westminster, MA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

While pursuing a degree in child developmental psychology, I have found that child care is my absolute passion. I have many years of experience working with them in different environments through camp counseling, teaching karate, tutoring, and babysitting/nannying. Can work with children of all ages. I am an avid reader and...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
4.0
"My 5 yr old son really loved the way Victoria played with him. He calls her his best friend. She was very aware of both sons development stages, responded and reacted well to them. She was timely, quickly became part of the “team,” listened and adjusted to what we...

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Nana M.


Amherst, MA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

I have taken care of children for about 18 years now. I have babysat. I've also worked in a nursery. Every Sunday I take care of the babies at the church of god nursery. I've also cleaned and prepared meals for them. I've taught Sunday school as well. I really enjoy taking care of children. I believe they are God's gift to the...
Nana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Gwen J.


Amherst, MA

$15-19/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with special needs children for three years now. I have worked with many families for babysitting children from newborns to 13 years of age. I have my own car and am totally flexible with times!
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Kaitlyn D.


Amherst, MA

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi I'm Katie, I love working with kids, I've babysat and nannied for many years. I have worked with the same families for year as well. I'm now in Amherst for school and missing all my little buddies from home! I have experience with kids of all ages newborns to preteens and I can also take care of chores like laundry, dishes,...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sophia B.


Amherst, MA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

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I'm a warm-hearted and dependable childcare provider with three years of experience caring for children of all ages. My journey began with babysitting for friends and family, where I discovered my passion for nurturing and positively impacting young lives. I decided to pursue a career in childcare to support families and offer...
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Dani S.


Sunderland, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Creative Sitter

I have been taking care of children for over 10 years. Not only do I have experience in babysitting but I also used to work in a school district as a paraprofessional. I am an artist and property manager in Contoocook, NH who is looking for a part time job to supplement my income. I can't wait to meet your family!
Dani can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sarah K.


Amherst, MA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver,babysitter,nanny,petsitter

I have been working with children since I was 14. babysitting for different families in my community. I worked as a camp counselor at the local day camp for two years working with second graders and third graders, as well as the preschool. I also babysat for a family of three children with the ages of 7, 3 and 5 months. I also...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Olivia and I am a triplet! I have worked with all ages but I specialize in toddlers and infants. I have worked in a daycare and then went to nannying for two families. I am certified in first aid and CPR. Can't wait to hear from you!
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Taylor W.


Amherst, MA

$25-50/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Parent to a 7-year-old neurodivergent kiddo. Part-time caregiver, full-time Mama. Certified postpartum doula Certified RedCross Basic Life Support & Adult/infant CPR and First Aid Narcan administration trained Certified CPI for de-escalation
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Savanna L.


Ware, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Super Sitter!

I grew up baby sitting cousins, nieces and nephews. This is something I have not only been trained in real life experiences for, but also professionally. I work in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, this including pediatrics. I am not only trained to make your little ones happy and having a good time, but also keep them safe to the...
Savanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Elizabeth L.


Westminster, MA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable And Friendly Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Thank you for checking out my profile! A little bit about me, I am 24 years old and a recent college graduate of Southern New Hampshire University where I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree. A fun fact about me is I have two rabbits and also do some graphic design work! I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Malina K.


Amherst, MA

$20-28/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! I am a friendly and positive person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for children (babysitting, nannying, working in school systems, tutoring). I am passionate about creating a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for all children. I have experience caring for those with emotional, mental or physical...
Malina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ashley D.


North Brookfield, MA

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter To All Ages

I have been a babysitter to all ages since I was 15 years old. I absolutely love being around kids, I have two of my very own. They are 5 and 6. I was a nanny last year for a boy who was 1. 5yrs old. I love what I do and would take care of them as my very own. We go to the park on nice days and I bring them to group classes...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Petersham, MA

Katherine B.

5.0

Kate is such a wonderful caregiver to our son. She's very knowledgeable about child development and skilled in working with him (he is 9 months). He took to her immediately and they formed a bond right away. Our son had a pretty scary moment after just a few weeks of having Kate on, she handled it...

- Crystal R.

Chanelle G.

5.0

Chanelle is a very hard working and dedicated individual. I have two daughters ages 8 and 11 and Chanelle has been a very reliable child care provider on many occasions over the past few years. She not only comes to my house to ensure my daughters' safety, but she also comes to play with them and...

- Danielle M.

Thongjit W.

5.0

I've been being her friend for more than 10 years and I recommended her to my boss because I had to move to another state. She was/is a wonderful person, responsible, kind, active, thoughtful. She can manage everything well such as make plans for playdate, take kids to museums, parks and many more....

- Phennapang B.

Cassandra E.

5.0

Cassandra is very kind and my daughter has fun with her. She's dependable and trustworthy. My daughter already loves her!

- Renee D.

Alicia N.

5.0

Alicia has been our daughter's nanny for over a year, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. She arrives early every day, is incredibly conscientious about safety, and often goes above and beyond to help us out around the house. But the most important thing is her warmth and care for our...

- Jessica S.

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