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Phyllis M.


Florence, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Loving Child Care Provider Available

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We just moved to Florence MA, our children are attending Hartsbrook Waldorf School in Hadley MA and I am looking to take care of your baby or toddler or children during school hours. I LOVE children and babies! I have been a nanny, a preschool teacher, an art teacher an early intervention specialist, a homeschooling mama, and a...
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Samantha H.


Florence, MA

$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

hello, i'm sam. i'm a mother of 2 myself but prior to becoming a mom I would always help friends that had kids. I have been hands on in some school rooms as well. I have hands on experience with special needs. I am a very patient and empathetic person. I love being able to help care for kids
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Phyllis M.


Florence, MA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Available

I have been a preschool teacher, an early intervention specialist, an art teacher, a child photographer and most importantly the mother to my two children who are now teenagers. They are both in school now, and I am looking for a nanny position. I LOVE children, especially babies and toddlers and little's. I have experience with...
Phyllis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ravneet G.


Easthampton, MA

>$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Care Giver, Errand Runner

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Rav! I have been working in childcare for 10 years and I have been exclusively on care. com since 2020 as a full-time nanny. Last fall, nannying became less of a full-time job, as I started a new job as a high school math teacher for children with moderate disabilities. Since summer is coming, I have full-time...
Ravneet can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"The best! Took such loving care of my post-surgical dog, sent regular updates, was timely and reliable, and helped us feel calm leaving the dog in a needier-than-normal state. I will absolutely be asking her to dog-sit again!"

Ana D.

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Kaitlyn T.


Holyoke, MA

$19-41/hr • 9 yrs exp

Compassionate Childcare Provider With A Focus On Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am delighted to offer my childcare services through Care. With over 8 combined years of childcare and special-education experience, I am committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your kiddo's individual needs. I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment for children to learn and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our kids had such a great time. Can't wait to have you back again!"

Glen F.

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Emma L.


Holyoke, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Emma, I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages with all different needs. I have been the caretaker for older children with special needs, watched a child from her infancy into her toddler years, been a nanny to an infant and a 3-year-old, and cared for school aged children 7-9. As a graduate...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Emma has been watching my daughter since she was an infant and is one of the only sitters that pays attention to all the rules and quirks of my daughter. Additionally she has also been responsive in times of emergency which has helped our family tremendously."

Oceana S.

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Tracy C.


Southampton, MA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Postpartum Doula/Childcare Provider Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mature nanny/doula with over 25 years of experience in public schools, family childcare, childcare administration. I specialize in infant care and love working with first time parents. I am a DONA trained postpartum doula and lactation consultant. I'd love to provide doula services for the newborn stage and stay on for...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Laura R.


Easthampton, MA

$20-45/hr • 9 yrs exp

I have been working with children for nine years (five of those years I specialized in working with kids with autism, and two specializing in applied behavior analysis). I am a registered behavior technician (RBT), working towards becoming a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA). I began working in this field because I want to...
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Anita P.


Holyoke, MA

$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

My Experience

Hi! I'm Anita, I am 19 years old and have my Associates degree in Liberal Arts with extra credits in early childhood education. I'm currently a student in university halfway to my Bachelors degree in social work. I have one year of experience working in a private school for children with special needs, and hope to focus my...
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Gwen J.


Amherst, MA

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced In Camp ANCHOR Experienced Babysitter

Graduating nursing school this upcoming May. Only thing on my schedule is studying for the NCLEX- so I am very flexible!
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Paulina A.


Northampton, MA

$20-28/hr • 7 yrs exp

Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time

I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
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Gwen J.


Amherst, MA

$15-19/hr • 3 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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Anita P.


Holyoke, MA

$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

A Little About Me : )

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Anita, I am 19 years old and have my Associates degree in Liberal Arts with extra credits in early childhood education. I'm currently a student in university halfway to my Bachelors degree in social work. I'm in the process of achieving a CPR certification. I have one year of experience working in a private school for...
Anita can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Karen P.


Northampton, MA

$23-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Fun And Active Babysitter!

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

My name is Karen I have spent 10 years caring for children of all ages from 3mon-15-year-olds all over Massachusetts and Connecticut. I provided safe care, entertainment, meals if desired, and most special requests, among other things. I'm a newly grad dental assistant. I have plenty of references, am fully vaccinated, have a...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Nicole T.


Southampton, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 27 years old and I live in Southampton. I own my own car and I have been driving since I was 16 with a clean driving record. I have a lot of experience baby sitting and living with children as well as working in early childhood education. My mother is a foster parents so I have grown up caring for others. Including...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Rachel L.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have worked and volunteered with children of all ages (up to 17) with varying degrees of abilities. I would love to lend a family in need of extra help whenever I can!
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Michelle L.


Granby, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Provider Available

Hi, I have a ton of experience with special needs children. I was a Spec. Ed. Para at the Public Schools for 2 years, and I am currently a Para for a little boy with intense disabilities at an Early Learning Center. I have A. B. A. training, and have worked very closely with Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Speech...
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Joely F.


Northampton, MA

$16-21/hr • 3 yrs exp

Babysitter/special Needs Caregiver

Hi! My name is Joely and I'm 20. I'm a local college student and I have my own car. I love kids and have experience with them from my siblings (one of which is special needs) and other babysitting jobs! Feel free to contact me!
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Karen P.


Northampton, MA

$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Positive Sitter With The Goal To Leave A Smile On Your Children's Face At RThe End Of The Day!

Hello, my name is Karen, I have spent most of my life caring for children of all ages from 3 months-12-year-olds. I have always provided safe care, entertainment, meals if desired, and most special requests, among other things. I'm currently a pediatric dental assistant student. I have plenty of references, am fully vaccinated,...
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Jenelismar R.


Holyoke, MA

$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Currently work in a school, love playing with the children! I used to work in inhome therapy for autism children. Watching them grow, accomplish things their parents thought they couldn't accomplish I loved seeing the smiles on their faces and the joy. I love being able to help !

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Florence, MA

Ravneet G.

5.0

The best! Took such loving care of my post-surgical dog, sent regular updates, was timely and reliable, and helped us feel calm leaving the dog in a needier-than-normal state. I will absolutely be asking her to dog-sit again!

- Ana D.

Kaitlyn T.

5.0

Kaitlyn stepped in last minute to help with my 10-month-old son via a last minute request. She arrived on time and demonstrated professionalism and friendliness, making her very easy to work with. Highly recommended.

- Dennis L.

Emma L.

5.0

Emma has been watching my daughter since she was an infant and is one of the only sitters that pays attention to all the rules and quirks of my daughter. Additionally she has also been responsive in times of emergency which has helped our family tremendously.

- Oceana S.

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