Find Infant Babysitters in Shutesbury, MA
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked infant babysitters in Shutesbury, MA and hire the best fit for your family.
How it works
Share details about your infant babysitter needs
Match with highly rated local infant babysitters near you
Compare infant babysitter options and choose the best fit
Infant babysitters in Shutesbury, MA
Loads of experience in childcare for newborn-12 years of age. I have worked for years as a daycare teachers assistant and I am currently working as a children's services assistant for a group home. My favorite activities include volleyball, basketball and card/board games. In addition to babysitting I am able to do some cleaning...
Teya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
seeing them advance to the first day of school. I believe in nourishing their curiosity and providing structure to their days.
I only have one reference in the area, as I have only been here a year. Baby sitter available.
I would love to talk to you to see if would be a good fit for one another.
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cyndi was awesome! She watched both of our kids at the same time--ages 3 months and 18 months--and even managed to keep our very energetic dog happy too. It was an extremely trying time in our lives and Cyndi came to the rescue right when we needed her. Both of our...
Care member
Arielle H.
Amherst, MA
$28-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I babysat for four families throughout my time in high school and have three years of experience as a workshop assistant/camp counselor at a theatre program. I am comfortable with pets and have experience with newborns. I love children, am highly responsible, and can cook, assist with meal preparation, do light housekeeping, and...
Arielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Arielle helped us out when our little one had to stay home from daycare. She was on time and did great with my little one. She communicates very well. Would definitely work with her again!"
Jasmine E.
5.0
(3)
Hi there I'm Sabrina, I am an experienced babysitter and am open to working with all ages and schedules. I have experience from babies to older kids. I am easy-going, friendly hardworking, caring, patient. I am also pet-friendly and love animals, and am currently training a service dog. I am in school to become a high school...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I very last minute had the need for my daughter and a friend to be watched by Sabrina this past summer while I worked close by.
I witnessed firsthand their energy, kindness, and caring toward the girls as the played also day.
I’ve also been in several social...
Care member
4.9
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
BIO
Hello! My name is Teresa, I'm a graphic designer by training but I am committed as a full time mother of two successful sons.
I have the experience of having raised both of my own kids. Moreover, I have always been involved in the caregiving for over 30 years! Providing all the experienced as a caregiver you are looking...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Teresa is amazing! She is warm and fun and fantastic with kids. Our toddler loved spending time with her. Not only that, but she is very easy to work with (she is a clear communicator, and is always exactly on time). I highly recommend working with her! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Part Time And Occasional Babysitter!
I am a full time working medical assistant in Northampton looking for families needing some time for errands or date nights. I am currently limited to only weeknights after 4:30 p.m. or weekends.
Please message me if you have any questions.
-CPR/AED certified
-All LGBTQ+ families...
Izadora can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Izzy goes above and beyond to be creative, helpful, kind, imaginative and dynamic with my daughters and helping manage my household. She is consistent, punctual, flexible and just an all around good person. My daughters love her as do I. I appreciate her so much...
Brittanie J.
Madison S.
Amherst, MA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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
"Madison was hired for our company Christmas party. We had a kid Zone and she was in charge of keeping the kids busy doing arts and crafts playing games, listening to music watching movies, etc. She is professional, kind, funny, and all of the children fell in love...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alexandra and I am currently a student at UMass Amherst. Since I was 15 years old, I have been caring for children. My first experience was with my second cousin's daughter. Initially, I helped her take care of her infant (bottle feeding, changing diapers, bathing, putting to sleep). I had the joy to witness her grow...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Such a caring professional, we wish we could have worked with Alexandra longer. Our little guy absolutely loved her and we felt so comfortable leaving when we knew she was there. Even helped when he was so sick and miserable and she was wonderful. So caring, so...
Katherine G.
Jennifer D.
Amherst, MA
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old, I have experience with children of all ages. One of my favorite (and hardest) jobs I have had was caring for 3-year-old triplet boys.
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jennifer had been our babysitter for approximately four years. We have three children who have outgrown the need for a sitter now. When Jennifer cared for our children their ages ranged from infant and toddler to preschool and school age. Jennifer played age...
Barbara P.
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, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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.
Lukas R.
Sunderland, MA
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Lukas and I'm 34 years old! I use he/him pronouns and live in Sunderland. I love working with children of all ages, particularly school aged kids. 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 patient but also firm...
Lukas can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lukas is kind, fun, child-centered, and able to set good boundaries with my kids. My daughters adore him. His calm and engaging presence rejuvenates them. He's communicative, responsible, straightforward, and takes the initiative in planning activities with my...
Desiree D.
Olivia J.
Amherst, MA
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Olivia and I recently graduated from Umass Amherst. I have been babysitting for about 6 years with children of all ages. I also worked as an assistant teacher at the Center for Early Education and Care at Umass with children aged 1-5. I love arts and crafts, sports, board games, and just being active in general!...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Olivia has babysat for us this past summer and winter break and has always been reliable. My children, ages 4 to 10, always have fun when she is here. We would definitely hire her again!"
Erin E.
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
I have 6 years of experience babysitting a family with three children, ranging in ages infant - 10 years old. I am willing to help with meal preparation and performing any household chores.
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Charlotte S.
Amherst, MA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
As a dedicated childcare provider with 8 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option that encourages your children's growth and development. My friendly and approachable demeanor, combined with my patience and calmness, has allowed me to successfully care for up to 4...
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...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a student at Umass Amherst looking for a nannying job. I am very energetic, organized, and love kids! I grew up in a big family with lots of siblings and cousins, so I have a lot of experience watching multiple children at once. I also have been babysitting and nannying for about 8 years. The past few summers...
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Hi! My name is Jenna and I am a senior psychology major at UMass Amherst. I was lucky enough to find my passion for working with kids at 13 years old, and have jumped at every opportunity to both teach and learn from kiddos ever since. I have been a camp counselor with 3-10-year-olds for five years, a swim instructor to...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi! My name is Gwyn and I am looking for some babysitting jobs! I have been babysitting since 7th grade at my church with a variety of ages from babies to grade school. I've also babysat other families from time to time with children around 3-6 years old. I just ended high school and I am about to enter college studying to be a...
I'm an experienced childcare provider looking for work over the summer. I'm currently in Physician Assistant school, and I will be graduating with my master's degree in early May of this year. I'm starting a post-grad fellowship program in September, at which point I will not be available on a regular basis.
My experience: I...
Ileana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Showing 1 - 20 of 60
Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Shutesbury, MA
Cynthia M.
5.0
Cyndi was awesome! She watched both of our kids at the same time--ages 3 months and 18 months--and even managed to keep our very energetic dog happy too. It was an extremely trying time in our lives and Cyndi came to the rescue right when we needed her. Both of our kids loved Cyndi, and our 18 month...
- Care member
Arielle H.
5.0
Arielle helped us out when our little one had to stay home from daycare. She was on time and did great with my little one. She communicates very well. Would definitely work with her again!
- Jasmine E.
Sabrina B.
5.0
Sabrina has provided childcare for my 8-yr-old and 10-yr-old. Both my kids are neurodivergent and require someone who can offer them consistency, patience, extra support, supervison, and positive energy - all of which Sabrina has provided and more. Sabrina has been reliable, flexible and engages...
- Care member
Teresa G.
5.0
Teresa is amazing! She is warm and fun and fantastic with kids. Our toddler loved spending time with her. Not only that, but she is very easy to work with (she is a clear communicator, and is always exactly on time). I highly recommend working with her!
- Care member
Izadora I.
5.0
Izzy goes above and beyond to be creative, helpful, kind, imaginative and dynamic with my daughters and helping manage my household. She is consistent, punctual, flexible and just an all around good person. My daughters love her as do I. I appreciate her so much for doing this job with such...
- Brittanie J.
Additional Infant Babysitter Services
Infant Babysitter Articles
14 helpful Down syndrome resources
March 17th, 2025 Down syndrome (DS) is a “common condition caused by having ‘extra’ copies of genes on the 21st chromosome,” according to the ... Read more
Self-regulation strategies for kids and why it is an important skill to develop
December 8th, 2023 A 2-year-old sees a candy display at the grocery store checkout. He wants a chocolate bar, and his caregiver says no. A meltdown ensues. A few minutes later,... Read more
17 fun behavior charts for kids
April 8th, 2025 When parents set out to use a behavior chart for kids, they have the best intentions. The goal, obviously, is to curtail inappropriate, frustrating or even a... Read more
After-school restraint collapse: Why kids fall apart at home and what to do about it
May 20th, 2024 Almost every parent or caregiver has been there: We meet kids at the school for pickup or greet them at the bus in the afternoon and within minutes, they&rsq... Read more
FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Shutesbury, MA
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Shutesbury, MA in April, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Massachusetts, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Shutesbury have rates starting at $15.00.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Shutesbury, MA?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 1 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Shutesbury, MA?
There are 1 infant babysitters near you in Shutesbury, MA. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.