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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
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
(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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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 2 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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...
Rosie S.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working beside Shayna for a long time now! She is excellent with children! Patient, dependable, loving & kind.
Shayna goes above and beyond for the family she currently cares for. When we have play dates, Shayna is always interacting on...
Katie R.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Gail as a friend and neighbor for many years and I can say without reservation I would trust her with my children and more importantly my grandchildren anytime. Not only is she an expert in child care, she is one of the most dependable people I know....
Michael K.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Michelle has been our Nanny for 1.5 years. She is very patient and kind, follows our rules, and is always on time. She is excellent at coming up with fun activities and crafts for the kids. Most importantly, we feel 100% confident that our children are happy,...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Callie S.
Leominster, MA
$18/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 and education in hopes to become an elementary in 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...
Callie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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
(1)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I am so happy I hired Estefania as my backup care for my daughter. She has been taken great care and also cooks home meals for my child. Estefania is punctual and dependable. Her home is always clean and has a spacious room for the children to play"
Laidiny G.
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 such a wonderful nanny! She has been caring for my baby daughter since she was three months old. She also occasionally watches my 7 and 10 year-old kids and they adore her. She is responsible, reliable and a joy to have around. I highly recommend her for...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
Kassie P.
Pepperell, MA
$19-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 30 years old and I absolutely love what I do. My family means the world to me and I've been around kids my entire life. I have been taking care of children for around 10 years and have a lot of experience in infants and toddlers!
Kassie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Kerry H.
Leominster, MA
$24/hr • 1 yrs exp
Infant/toddler certified through EEC.
I'd describe my personality as bubbly!
I like working with kids because they are full of life and so much fun to be around!
I started working with kids when I was 13
In my spare time, I like to paint, tap dance, and spend time with my family.
Kerry can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi! My name is Kayleigh, I am 23 years old with a degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education. I am currently a Kindergarten teacher and have babysat for many years from infants to teens, completed student teaching in K and 1st grade, been a tutor, was a nanny during the summer, and worked at a summer camp. I am looking...
Kayleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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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.
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.
Shayna G.
5.0
Shayna is an amazing nanny! She always shows up on time, and is very responsible. Shayna is very caring, engaging, and the kids respond to her very well. She is wonderful at taking direction and bringing up any concerns she has about the kids.
- Jillian F.
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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.