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Nannies in Ware, MA
Aanika N.
Chicopee, MA
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm looking for a part time position working with children OR doing a mothers helper (laundry, cleaning, errands, etc..) with a family who'd be comfortable with me bringing my son (20m) occasionally depending on the days/hours.
I have a clean driving record, EEC certified, CPR & First Aid certification for infant, children &...
Aanika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Aanika is a very reliable employee, always very flexible with her hours, and goes above and beyond! An excellent hire!"
Sheila P.
Victoria G.
Amherst, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Waldorf/Reggio Emilia/Forest School/Responsive Classroom-inspired Caregiver
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My Bachelor's degree is in sociology, and my Master's degree is in the health and wellness field. I have studied and was raised by a blend of Waldorf/Reggio Emilia/Forest School/Responsive Classroom methodologies, which have all informed my role as a caregiver. During my tenure as a childcare provider, I've been a full-time...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have two girls, ages 12 and 6, and my husband and I both work full-time. As such, we have always relied on babysitters to help us care for the girls, negotiating the after school hours - homework, driving them to activities, etc. Vicky has been the absolute...
Sarah C.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Hannah! I am 20 years old and I just moved to Massachusetts in January after having lived in Alaska for my whole life. I got my associate's degree from the University of Alaska last summer and have a lot of experience with children. In middle and high school, I was a teacher's assistant and library aide, often working...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is such an amazing individual! She is extremely consistent and reliable. She is mature beyond her years and dependable. I appreciated her kind, gentle, and friendly nature. I would recommend her and sing her praises to anyone!"
Caitlin S.
Melanie M.
Holyoke, MA
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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Hello, My name is Melanie (Mel). I had been a preschool teacher for 8+ years, and a in home nanny for 6+ years. Working with children is my passion. Influencing future generations feels like my purpose on this beautiful planet we share. I incorporate a large variety of nature play and education. Animals,...
Melanie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We loved having Mel as our nanny! She is 100% reliable, safe and respectful of our family's style. But most importantly, she is so loving, creative, and fun with the kids. My child LOVES her and feels completely comfortable with her...and so do I. I looked...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My experience in nannying and child care in general is extensive. On top of being an elementary school teacher for 5+ years, I have 10+ years experience as a caregiver of children ages 4 months - 13 years old. I have my Masters in Elementary Education from the American College of Education, as well as my Massachusetts...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Extremely professional, hard worker, loves her field (teaching) and super friendly and fun. "
Patricia A.
5.0
(2)
I am a believer in music, art, laughter, and movement being crucial for children to learn and my teaching techniques reflect that. I have been working as a preschool teacher for the last 4 years at a preschool in Northampton where I really got to integrate the universal love of dance and music into the curriculum I created. The...
Odyssey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We have known Odyssey for two years in her role as our children's preschool teacher, we were lucky enough that both our 2 and 4 year old got to be in her classroom. She is amazing with kids, our kids are two very different personalities and both of them adore her....
Davis C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a homeschooling mother of three grown children. I hold an Early Childhood Education degree and have worked in daycare centers and the public schools. During college, I was a nanny for twin infants. I was a teacher's aide in a junior high special education class for one year. I have been a therapeutic foster parent for eight...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Karen has served as our nanny full-time for the last few years and has been terrific to work with. Both of my girls absolutely love her. She's fun and often brings our girls to Old Sturbridge Village or local libraries for reading time, weather permitting. She's...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Michelle. I have over 18 years experience caring for children of all ages whether it be through babysitting or my years working as a professional nanny (8 years experience). Caring for little ones is one of my greatest passions, and where I find myself happiest career wise. I'm very interactive and engaging. I love...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle has been a regular babysitter for our 11 month old son for several months now and we absolutely recommend her! She is extremely dependable and has been flexible and accommodating with sometimes last minute babysitting needs or changes. She is great with...
Allison D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Taylor. I am a certified babysitter with the American Red Cross and Infant/Child First Aid/CPR/AED (done in person). I am a Chemistry senior at UMass Amherst during the school year and spend my summers at home on the Cape. While taking some time off school, I was a nanny/babysitter for a year full time between...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor worked with our little one for a few days this fall. She was very clear and communicative. She was here on time and was very interactive with our 9 month old. I'd hire her again in a heart beat!"
Jesse P.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a former Preschool Teacher. I believe in child directed learning. Love field trips and being outdoors. I am located in Spencer but willing to travel. Willing to do light housekeeping, meal prep, laundry and errands. I have my own car. I have a great sense of humor and endless patience. Pets welcome!
Maureen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
3.0
"Maureen applied to our job posting, but never returned my message after I reached out with a clarifying question. I've decided to begin rating applicants based on the application process as well due to a lack of communication/returned messages during this search....
Jill V.
Bailey W.
Northampton, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a child/adult family systems based therapist and clinical social worker who has been working with children since 2016. I have worked with high needs and complex children, adolescents, and young children alike. This fall (September) I'll be working part-time as a therapist and I am looking to do part-time...
Bailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bailey was amazing with our two kids. She was very kind and respectful of the kids and us. Our children felt immediately at ease with Bailey and absolutely adored her right away. Bailey was fully engaged with the kids the whole time she was at our home and very...
Matteo R.
4.9
(7)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We only got to work with Teresa for two weeks because we had a gap in childcare that she was filling-in for, but we wish we could have worked with her longer. She was fantastic with our baby. Always energetic and helping her to learn and explore her environment....
Brittany J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Crystal, I am 36 years old. I have worked as a nanny for 9 years and enjoy playing with and taking care of children. I am kind, fun, and caring. I am a very involved nanny and am comfortable with pets and housekeeping.
I started my professional experience working with children at a Montessori school house for a year,...
Crystal can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Crystal is great. She was very calm and attentive with our 2 year old son and he responded well and was very relaxed with her. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter"
Daniel B.
Helen B.
Northampton, MA
$29-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved from Massachusetts to Chicago and am looking for a wonderful family to work for. I absolutely adore kids and love seeing their perspective of life and just learning more about the world through their eyes. Whenever I babysit, I like to incorporate nature and creative play into our time together, whether that...
Helen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Helen has been a great babysitter. She is always on time dependable and very cheerful with our toddler son and he responds very well to her playful attitude. I would recommend her to anyone"
Daniel B.
Jamie W.
Charlton, MA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Jamie! I am a 24-year-old college graduate of UMass Amherst. I have a B. S. in Nutrition and minor in Psychology. I am also pursuing a Master's degree in Education through Framingham State University. I have over 4 years of professional babysitting experience and great references! I am compassionate, loving, go with...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Jamie! She has been a light in our children's lives and has given them the best summer ever. We hope to always have her in their lives! 100% dependable and so fun and engaging!"
Ryan R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have raised three children of my own plus watched children throughout the years from infant to school age. I also have several years experience as a kindergarten side in the public school system as well as substitute teaching in the public schools and a private preschool.
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Paige is great at everything! I jokingly call her 'wonder woman'! She helped me with my children, with various projects around the house, cooking, cleaning, and is happy to help with anything. I have a busy household with three young kids and she always looked for...
Pia K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in the childcare field for 25 years. I am teacher certified for preschool, and taught for 7 years before opening my own family daycare. I cared for children in my home until my own children went off to school, and then started my career as a nanny. Every family I have nannied for has had multiples. My first...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
" Kim is the real deal, we were told by her past employers prior to hiring her. And boy were they right! Kim has worked for us for over half a year (36hr/wk), and I can't say enough wonderful things about our experience with her. Sadly we are transitioning our...
Laura M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Susan, I have 40+ years of child care experience, including raising 4 boys of my own and grandchildren. I am loving, caring, dependable and trustworthy. I have been a nanny for 5 local families and ran my own state licensed family daycare in Charlton, MA for over 10 years. I do not smoke and I am First Aid and...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sue is absolutely wonderful! She's been with us for 2 years, and has brought our family so much joy! She's so creative with the kids, art, baking, trips to the park, ecotarium, reading, singing, swimming. She has been with us since my son was 6 months and daughter...
Andrea H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a current senior at UMass Amherst who's home for the summer looking to nanny for the summer. I have 7 years experience in childcare as a private babysitter, daycare provider, and summer camp counselor. I have worked with children of all abilities ranging from ages of 10mo-13y/o. I would love to lend a hand and help out...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is very reliable and works very well!"
Shreya S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat my two nieces and nephew who are all on the spectrum. I love any kid and here to give them someone to have fun safely with. I love animals so pets are no issue at all, as I have a cat and a dog of my own. I'm willing to help out with just about everything, though I do take classes at Worcester State between...
Kailey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kailey is great! We had her for a date night and she was great with our 8 year old daughter and 12 year old son (who is on the line of even needing a sitter)! They both loved her. I highly recommend Kailey as a sitter. She is great! She is punctual, responsive and...
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Ware, MA
Aanika N.
5.0
Aanika is a very reliable employee, always very flexible with her hours, and goes above and beyond! An excellent hire!
- Sheila P.
Victoria G.
5.0
I have two girls, ages 12 and 6, and my husband and I both work full-time. As such, we have always relied on babysitters to help us care for the girls, negotiating the after school hours - homework, driving them to activities, etc. Vicky has been the absolute best, and has done that and so much...
- Sarah C.
Hannah M.
5.0
Hannah is such an amazing individual! She is extremely consistent and reliable. She is mature beyond her years and dependable. I appreciated her kind, gentle, and friendly nature. I would recommend her and sing her praises to anyone!
- Caitlin S.
Melanie M.
5.0
We loved having Mel as our nanny! She is 100% reliable, safe and respectful of our family's style. But most importantly, she is so loving, creative, and fun with the kids. My child LOVES her and feels completely comfortable with her...and so do I. I looked forward to the days when she worked,...
- Care member
Erin O.
5.0
Extremely professional, hard worker, loves her field (teaching) and super friendly and fun.
- Patricia A.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Ware, MA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Ware, MA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Ware, MA is as of is $19.00 per hour as of September, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Ware, MA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 2 in Ware, MA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Ware, MA?
You can find different nanny services in Ware through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Ware, MA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.