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60 babysitters are listed in Ashby, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Ashby, MA
Allison S.
Lunenburg, MA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a junior in college at college of art and design. I love crafts and coloring, I also adore dancing and playing music for the kids since I play guitar! was watching a family of three over the last two summers with a 4-month-old baby, a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old! This past summer I was also watching another family of three...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Allison is amazing. She cared for my three little ones over the summer like it was no big deal! They absolutely loved her, and got so excited when I told them Ally would be there in the morning when they woke up! She is punctual, dependable, great at communicating...
Teresa H.
Kelly C.
Townsend, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a proud Mom of 2 awesome young adults, ages 20 and 18 and an awesome teenage daughter who is 16 and 1/2. I have met and worked with some wonderful families from this site and am looking to add another to my current schedule. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. Thank you!
Kelly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love her so much, we're never letting her go."
Brooke R.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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.
Katie E.
Greenville, NH
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katie. I'm currently a household manager for a family in Newton, MA who I've been with for two years. My contract ends and the end of June and I recently moved to NH, so I'm looking for a new full time nanny/ household manager position to start in July.
I have been working with children professionally for...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katie is a pleasure to work with, she is always passionate about her work, never arriving late & takes pride in her work as a childcare provider and home support person. She is someone I would book in a heartbeat & very trusting."
Ravina W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since age 11. I grew up as a mother helper with my own two sisters. I have a large family and my mother had me babysitting for all the doctors at the local hospital by age 12. I know CPR and First Aid and BLS. Fully vaccinated. I have worked as a professional nanny and awake overnight nanny. I...
Kristie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kristie is extremely personable and the kids took to her like a duck to water. Everything was in order when we came home and she had quite the stack of art work that they had done together. Hard to say who had more fun: Kristie or the kids! "
Corey K.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as creative, animated, vibrant, and patient. I really love going outdoors or making crafts and activities inside. I love having dance parties, running around, and being silly! I love to sing as well, even though I'm not very good.
I started working with kids in high school. I attended Monty Tech, a...
Maddisen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddisen has always had a gift with children. She love to play and engage in learning with them.
She is great with all ages."
Robin S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Abby, I come from a big family where I've learned to care and be around a lot of children. I've taken care of most of my cousins children at various ages and still enjoy doing so. I, myself, am the youngest in my family and have had the privilege of seeing my parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncle's care for each...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby babysat my daughter Athena, She was exceptional. Abby goes above and beyond to make sure time is well spent. My daughter asks for her all the time and that’s very telling. "
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Kerrie C.
Westminster, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Firm But FUN Nanny!!! GREAT References!! FULLY Vaccinated!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kerrie C and I am originally from Barbados, but I have been living in Massachusetts for 25 years. In various capacities like camps, after school programs, teaching kids cooking classes, nannying and backup care babysitting, I've built many relationships with youth that I maintain to this day. I am confident working...
Kerrie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"We found Kerrie through a mutual friend and are so happy we did. Kerrie was fantastic. She treated our kids like they were her own. She's done a lot of work with kids, so she was able to maintain order but still relate to them. Sadly, our kids got old enough to be...
Michael F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two. I ran a licensed daycare for 8 years while they were younger. Now that they are school age I miss the baby snuggles! I know how difficult it can be juggling being at home with your new baby and finding your groove. I am happy to help give you a few hours here and there to get errands or cleaning done or...
Rosanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rosanna has cared for my son since he was 8 weeks old. She is a second mother to him and I have lost count of the number of times he's been hesitant to leave at the end of the day or has said, "I want to go to Rosie's."
Rosanna has always been very flexible with...
Sally R.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Ana. I have been working as a caregiver for over 6 years, and I enjoy it very much. I can do light housekeeping, cooking, help with bath and dressing and company. I have been working more caregiver jobs in my most recent years. I'm very responsible and honest. My first caregiver job was for a retired scientist who...
Ana Lucia can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana is amazing. She is an extremely hard worker and kind around older people. She takes the initiative to get things done and was extremely reliable. She cared for my father who was 91 for years. Ana showed my father compassion and care that allowed him to be...
Bruno M.
Jessica G.
Lunenburg, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Middle School Paraprofessional /mother To Five Year Old Boy
5.0
(3)
My name is Jessica and I am a mother to two boys ages 11 and 4 years old! I am a Paraprofessional through the Leominster Public School system and I am off for the summer. I am available to nanny for the summer. I come with many wonderful recommendations that will tell you I go above and beyond. This includes dishes, laundry,...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Jessica worked as a paraprofessional in my kindergarten class. She was unfailingly kind, efficient, and self motivated.She saw what needed to be done and jumped right in. She is an incredibly warm person. Both children and parents appreciate her hard work, care,...
Maura N.
For the past 20 years I have worked in a professional capacity for a software company. I have just retired and am looking forward to the opportunity to provide care for children.
I have 2 grown children and enjoyed staying home to care for them when they were growing. I also cared for other children when I had the opportunity....
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Margaret A.
Westminster, MA
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have worked for the past 5 years at an elementary school in an ABA program providing direct support to children with Autism. Prior to this I worked as a farm animal caretaker, as well as a consistent babysitter for the owners two children. While attending school I nannied for a family with 2 daycare age children and I stayed...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Elizabeth N.
Fitchburg, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
40+ Years Of Early Childhood Development And Care Experience
Hi I'm Beth! Caring for children has been my life, starting from babysitting neighborhood kids to working in two corporate daycare centers, private family nannying and for the last 15 years running my own licensed in home childcare business. I am looking to move to a more flexible schedule while continuing to fulfill my passion...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am a junior in college looking to make money while I am home for the summer! I come home May 5 and would be able to work until the beginning of August. I have been babysitting/ nannying kids ages 6 months to 13 years for about 4 years. While I am at school I work at a daycare part time as well. I have a flexible...
Zhaira can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Karina P.
Fitchburg, MA
$22-33/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Karina and I'm 24 years old. I have been in child care for 5+years. I'm also a certified EEC regular assistant. I've worked with all ages ( infant- 13). I also have 2 children of my own( 2 years old and 4 months). I have done many CPR/ First Aid certified classes with working in different daycares/ after school...
Karina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Caroline A.
Westminster, MA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved being with children , I worked at a summer camp all 4 years of highschool, and i've also babysit for a 14-year-old boy with epilepsy, and I nannied for a family for about 4 years just watching the boys after school I also brought them to practices when they had after school activities!! I love taking the...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Gianna D.
New Ipswich, NH
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am going into my Junior year at College. I am the oldest of three children and the oldest of 12 grandchildren ranging in ages from 2-18. I have lots of experience in caring for my little cousins. I also have experience in babysitting for local families.
Gianna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Qwaneyce T.
Fitchburg, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Greetings,
I'm A 22-year-old college student working part time as a medical assistant. I have a genuine passion for reading, laughter, and fostering fun experiences. Occasionally, you might hear me singing, I hope it brings joy to our time together.
With a decade of extensive experience caring for children aged 1-12, including...
Qwaneyce can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a patient, reliable, caring, and creative person. I have 3 years of experience as a behavior tech for folks with autism. I am willing to cook, drive, take them to fun places, and more! I know CPR and first aid. I also have experience with asthmatic children. I have my own car and do not smoke.
My duties as an ABA...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ashby, MA
Allison S.
5.0
Allison is amazing. She cared for my three little ones over the summer like it was no big deal! They absolutely loved her, and got so excited when I told them Ally would be there in the morning when they woke up! She is punctual, dependable, great at communicating during the day, and very capable...
- Teresa H.
Kelly C.
5.0
We love her so much, we're never letting her go.
- Brooke R.
Estefanie R.
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.
Katie E.
5.0
Katie is incredibly trustworthy, responsible, and professional. She's an excellent teammate and collaborator, always helping out where she can. She is a hard worker who is very committed to the families she supports!
- Serena A.
Kristie H.
5.0
Kristie is extremely personable and the kids took to her like a duck to water. Everything was in order when we came home and she had quite the stack of art work that they had done together. Hard to say who had more fun: Kristie or the kids!
- Corey K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ashby, MA:
How can I find a Ashby babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ashby, MA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 6 babysitters in Ashby, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Ashby, MA?
The average rate for Ashby, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.17 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Ashby, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ashby, MA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.