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Laura C.
Shirley, MA
$28/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Laura and I am a certified teacher and childcare provider with six years of experience! I have a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My calm and creative personality and my love for children allows me to create a safe and...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Leah M.
Shirley, MA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Leah, and I am an experienced caretaker with a love for children of all ages. Becoming a mother showed me my true passion for taking care of little ones, and I've channeled that into my 11 years of motherhood. Gentle and patient, I have a knack for calming children and helping them regulate their emotions.
I...
Leah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In addition to raising my three children, I have babysitting/nannying experience (infants-preteens).
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emily V.
Fitchburg, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mother Of 3 , Infant/Toddler & Preschool Teacher Certified In The State Of MA.
5.0
(3)
Hello my name I Emily, I am a mother of 3 wonderful children. Two of my children are now adults and have recently moved out on their own. One living in Memphis completing a year long FT internship. The other is a recent graduate of UCONN and has recently moved to Boston where she also works. My youngest is 16 years old she is...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is one of the kindest people I know. She is amazing with kids of all ages. Emily is extremely trustworthy."
Rhiannon M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I recently ended a position as a Youth Counselor for Disney Cruise Line & returned home to complete my degree in Early Child Ed while raising my son. I would love to meet a family that's OK with me bringing my infant son most days! Prior to my journey at sea, I was working as an ABA Therapist & substitute teacher while providing...
Chelsey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We originally hired Chelsey to watch our 18 month old twin boys while we unpacked our new house. They warmed up to her immediately and had a blast. Since then, we have used her for date nights and the occasional weekend day. She is sweet and quiet - which my guys...
Courtney M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years' experience. I took care of twin girls starting at 3 weeks old for almost 5 years. One of the girls had a heart problem which led to 3 surgeries. I worked daily with their mom. I am still part of their family. She is doing fine now. I have been with other infants and toddlers, also grade school children. I...
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"A more than 5 stars caregiver; Cindy is awesome. My kids love, love, love, her and Cindy always had my back."
Pauline D.
Linda N.
Ayer, MA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am very caring and nurturing when it comes to children and animals. I have been babysitting regularly since I was 12 years old for various families, that's over 20 years of experience! My strength and preference is with infants. I provide families with advice and exercises to help foster babies' development.
I obtained...
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Linda. She has become an integral part of our family and can do it all. Meal-prep, laundry, baby proofing, home organization, handiwork, cleaning...the list goes on! She is thoughtful, resourceful, creative, professional,...
Lily W.
Mckayla S.
Boxborough, MA
$26-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
Hello Families! My Name Is McKayla And I Am Looking For The Next Perfect Nanny Position!
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is McKayla and I am looking for the next perfect full-time nanny position!
A little bit about me:
I have my degree in Early Childhood Education and certification from the MA Dept. of Early Education and Care as an infant/toddler/preschool/pre-k teacher. I have been working in the field as a babysitter,...
Mckayla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"McKayla was our amazing nanny for a year and we miss her greatly. She was responsible, creative and caring. The kids had a great time with her every day. She truly loves children and it shows ."
Amy G.
Shayna G.
Leominster, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shayna. I have been working with kids for 12 years. I have done over nights, nannying, babysitting, date nights, and weekends. I have experience with newborns to 16 years old. I am first aid and CPR/AED certified for infants to adults. I have my own safe vehicle. I also have a huge passion for my line of work that...
Shayna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shayna is reliable, flexible, and very easy to work with. She was a great asset to my family and I would hire her again. Most importantly my kids love her!"
Gina A.
5.0
(1)
I've been a licensed early childhood educator/elementary school teacher for over 20 years. I've taught toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, and first grade and I love every age and stage of child development! I was also a nanny to school-aged children and infants. I am a married mom of three awesome older children and a beloved...
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tara is great! She's dependable, caring, and knowledgeable. She has extensive teaching experience and loves interacting with children. Without her, I feel our son would be behind in certain areas but now he is advancing. We are two self-employed people with unusual...
Charles L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was a teenager. I have taken early childcare classes and worked in daycare centers in 4 different age groups. I have infant, toddler, and elementary care experience. I have assisted more than one family as they prepared for new babies, and enjoyed the transitions that follow that amazing...
Gail can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gail is professional, punctual, and a great addition to our family. She is reliable and dependable. It is evident that she understands the development of children and will scaffold for them the activities and directions necessary for them to achieve their...
Megan J.
Alena H.
Ayer, MA
$28-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Alena, I am 24 years old! Something fun about me is I love my dog, farm animals and the outdoors. I adore shaping the minds of young children and watching them explore/learn. Fun things I like to do while babysitting/nannying are crafts, explore outside, read books etc. I've worked at a daycare, and been a nanny for...
Alena can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alena occasionally babysits my two children when we have date nights and she the kids and us love her! She helps out tremendously and we couldn't be more thankful. Consider hiring this awesome caregiver."
Donna C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 20 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"ME and my wife have had Michelle watching our 6 and 3 year old for a couple years now. She is a amazing woman with so many good quality's. Not only does she keep our kids out of harms way when watching them, she structures learning/ teaching into her day along...
adam C.
Brittani D.
Ayer, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting my little cousins in middle school after my girl scout troop got the chance to participate in a babysitting class. About 5 years ago, I began watching a little boy at age 2 1/2 and it became a weekly thing. Over the years, his 2 sisters were added into the mix and then he started school so I now just watch...
Brittani can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Callie S.
Leominster, MA
$18-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Callie and I am a senior at UNH studying psychology in hopes to become an elementary school guidance counselor. I have experience helping with housekeeping, crafts, laundry, pet care, taking kids to places within walking distances (parks, library, etc.) and also driving them to fun places! I have first aid...
Callie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids love Callie! She's always very patient, sweet and engaging with my twins. She's also very dependable, trustworthy and goes above and beyond to keep the kids area tidy and organized. I'm so happy we found her and would recommend her to any one looking for...
Lindsey G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello , I'm Stephanie and
I'm CPR and Medical Assistant certified, with flexible hours and pay.
Ive been working as a substitute teacher for the city of revere . I will no longer work as a sub in revere because my family and I currently moved to Lunenburg ma.
I have experience caring for children ages from infant to teens....
Estefanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stef watched our son from September 2023 through the end of the school year. We were new to the area (moved two days before school started!) and nervous. She is warm, caring, treated our son like her own child. She was attentive to his allergies (he has several)...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of a 19 yr-old child. When she was young I provided daycare to children (ages infant to early-elementary) in my home for 3 years. Then I worked with a family as a personal assistant for 9 yrs, helping with various tasks including child care, driving to Dr appts & activities, running errands, grocery shopping, watching...
Diane can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Diane watched our toddler for about a year. She was very reliable throughout and did not miss a single day. She was also extremely flexible which was much appreciated with evolving job conditions during the pandemic."
Luella S.
I am currently a daycare teacher in an infant/ toddler classroom, and a part time nanny. I have been working at the daycare for a year now and with the nanny family for almost two years. Though I loved being able to experience child care in a classroom setting, nannying/ babysitting is something I love and am passionate about. I...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Kateri K.
Bolton, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Kate and I have been working with children my entire career in a variety of settings. My previous career was a Marriage and Family Therapist, where I worked with children of all ages in a therapeutic setting. Currently, and for the last three years, I have owned and operated Nature and Nurture Family Enrichment...
Kateri can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Solash C.
Fitchburg, MA
$25-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Solash I'm 22. I currently work in postpartum as an overnight patient care assistant. I started working with kids at a very young age. Over the years I've worked with primarily infants and toddlers, but I love kids of all ages. I truly enjoy watching them grow And most importantly is having an amazing relationship...
Solash can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Shirley, MA
Emily V.
5.0
Emily has a passion for kids and loves to foster the development of their unique personalities. She is caring, organized, hard working and dedicated to supporting children and their families.
- Lindsay M.
Chelsey L.
5.0
We originally hired Chelsey to watch our 18 month old twin boys while we unpacked our new house. They warmed up to her immediately and had a blast. Since then, we have used her for date nights and the occasional weekend day. She is sweet and quiet - which my guys love - but also fun loving and...
- Courtney M.
Cynthia S.
5.0
A more than 5 stars caregiver; Cindy is awesome. My kids love, love, love, her and Cindy always had my back.
- Pauline D.
Linda N.
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Linda. She has become an integral part of our family and can do it all. Meal-prep, laundry, baby proofing, home organization, handiwork, cleaning...the list goes on! She is thoughtful, resourceful, creative, professional, hard-working, and most importantly...
- Lily W.
Mckayla S.
5.0
McKayla has been the nanny for our two daughters (2 and 4 years old) for most of this year and we couldn't recommend her more highly. She is trustworthy and responsible. She takes the kids to libraries, playgrounds, farms, splash pads, and more to make sure they have various outdoor activities,...
- Rosie S.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Shirley, MA
How much is child care for an infant near me in Shirley, MA?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Shirley, MA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Shirley, MA, is $26.50.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Shirley, MA?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Shirley, MA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Shirley, MA?
The infant child care services available near you in Shirley, MA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Shirley, MA?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Shirley, MA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Shirley, MA?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Shirley, MA, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.