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60 babysitters are listed in Leicester, MA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Leicester, MA
Emilie L.
Holden, MA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm a student in college and I am looking to babysit to help my parents pay for my education. I have gained some of my experience while attending high school by participating in their preschool program and by doing so received my early childhood education degree. Since then. I was lucky enough to find different families...
Emilie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"We hired Emilie during school year for our 7 and 10 year old. She was always punctual and reliable, the girls really enjoyed having her as their sitter. "
Jessica G.
Carolina W.
Millbury, MA
$12-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi , my name is Carolina, I have 10 years of experience and it would be my pleasure to assist you with your house cleaning needs. I am extremely thorough and I will always make sure your house is cleaned with quality and care. I'm comfortable with dogs and pets in general.
5.0
"The cleaning service is really excellent, starting with the initial deep cleaning and the subsequent biweekly. Carolina and her team are great!! Very easy to work with scheduling our cleaning , very communicative, and did a thorough, quality job cleaning our home....
Allison B.
Jessica T.
Oxford, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Licensed Educator, currently teaching grade 3 with teaching experience from K to 8. Highly qualified in general curriculum studies and experience with private tutoring.
5.0
"Jessica was my son's teacher in fourth grade and she was amazing. She passed her love of reading onto him! When he struggled with classes his freshman year if high school, Jess is the first person I turned to. She worked with him so he was caught up on his work and...
Kimberly H.
Holly P.
Cherry Valley, MA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm 48yrs old and living in Cherry Valley, MA.
I have worked with both children and adults with a wide range of disabilities that includes neurological, emotional, developmental, and extensive behavioral issues, in residential, public schools, and private settings for over 20 years.
I am very good at what I do and love making...
5.0
"Holly was reliable, respectful, patient and supportive. At the same time, she was able to maintain boundaries while fostering on-going growth and development. She will be an asset to anyone needing supports!"
Cherie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah, I have been a pediatric nurse for over 6 years and I currently live in Oxford! I am looking for part time jobs that align with my work schedule (currently work m-f 9-5). Am also always looking for occasional/date night sitter jobs! I am CPR and advanced life support certified. Have my own car, non smoker,...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing caregiver. Kind, compassionate, patient and always willing to go above and beyond. It is so refreshing to find a caregiver who truly cares about your children. "
Mayla S.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm actively seeking a nanny position. I'm currently pursuing my masters in teaching and have passed the licensure exams to teach grades 1-6.
My most recent position was as a live in nanny for two small children aged three and 10 months old. I love developing close relationships with the kids I nanny and...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I wish we would have found Sarah sooner! She looked after our son while we were in the house doing some moving preparations. She was very professional - taking her duties as care taker to our son very seriously. She was attentive and patient with our 15 month old....
Marie H.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of three children, 21 yr old & 17 yr old twins. We also have a dog and cat, so animals will not be a problem. I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, and have many years caring for all ages of children whether it be my own, or as a Nanny, Preschool Teacher, or Home Daycare Owner. I have a clean...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Erin is the best! She is super experienced and capable and our toddler son connected with her instantly. She is really punctual and communicative and down to earth. We feel really comfortable with our son in her care."
Gregory H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am currently a graduate student so I am always looking for any side jobs to pick up, especially one-time jobs! I have raised a cat for 3 years now. I have also cared for a golden doodle for 3-4 years and a Maltese for a few years! I have enjoyed my time walking, playing, and feeding them. I also have experience...
Monica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Monica is very caring and reliable. My little Maltese, Bobbi, gravitated toward Monica as soon as she met her. Bobbi just went through losing her mommy and was relocated to Boston from Florida and Monica was in tune with her moods from the beginning. She sent me...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have 10 + years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling.
I am fluent in ASL and enjoy caring for children, and also help with homework, watching movies and crafts.
I don't mind working nights, so that parents can have a date night.
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Jenn is very caring and responsible. I felt so comfortable having her care for our family!"
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Carolina W.
Millbury, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey. My name is Carolina , but everyone calls me Carol . I'm Brazilian, married and 32 in years old.. I always felt so much love, confidence and connection with kids then I decided become a babysitter. I' m there not just for take care of the food or clothes, superficial things. But for take care of the emotional and...
Carolina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Carolina has been an excellent caregiver for my Children for 3 years. My children love her and I feel safe and confident in leaving them with her in any situation. She is a creative and fun companion, but she is serious and disciplined when she needs to be too. She...
Kerrie P.
Abigail M.
Worcester, MA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Abby, and I am currently attending my third year at Worcester State University, taking online classes. I have been babysitting since the age of 12 and nannying for about four years now. Over the past four years, I've worked primarily with infants, toddlers and early school age children, but I love kids of all...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby worked with me for two years at my home daycare. With her exceptional work ethics and child care talents, I am hoping she will become an asset to your family.
Throughout the time she worked for me, she was a dedicated and dependable individual. One of her...
Cindy P.
Lucy K.
Worcester, MA
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Vaccinated Medical Student With 10+ Year's Experience Looking For Part-time Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Lucy and I would love to help you care for your children.
I am a current medical student at UMass and an aspiring pediatrician looking for part-time, last-minute, date night, and overnight babysitting jobs. I currently have limited availability. I take COVID precautions very seriously, and am fully...
Lucy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lucy is a super sweet and responsible babysitter. My kids had a blast with her. They would not stop talking about her and were excited to see her again. I would definitely recommend. Anyone who hires her is super lucky to have her."
Elani L.
Maia S.
Worcester, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm a college student looking to babysit for the summer. I have been babysitting kids of all ages for the past 10 years. I'm a very dependable, flexible, kind, and patient person. While babysitting, I love getting outside, doing arts and crafts, baking projects, and creating other activities that fit your child's...
Maia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Maia was excellent! Even in a pretty difficult/different situation, Maia did an awesome job. On time, attentive and my kids loved her."
Rebecca R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently loving my job as a pediatric nurse at UMass, but would love to babysit for a nice family occasionally as needed. I have great experience providing care for people from infancy to adulthood. I absolutely adore children, and would love to help your family! (Pediatric advanced life support certified)
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Mary is a great babysitter, she has babysat my infant and they seemed to have a great time together"
Elif P.
Brianna B.
Worcester, MA
$30-45/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bri!
Here's a little about me: I graduated college with a bachelors degree in psychology and minor in business in May, 2020 and worked as a behavioral technician for 2 years after that! I now work as an aesthetician but still love working with kids and would love to spend my free time from work, babysitting! Not...
Brianna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Bri was a wonderful help with my little brother this summer when my family was busy. He always talked about all the fun things they did together and looked forward to her coming to watch him every time. I would highly recommend hiring Bri!"
Alison J.
Vanessa H.
Worcester, MA
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Vanessa and I am in my senior year of nursing school! I have been babysitting all ages for many years now. I have experience with newborns to age 11. I am CPR and first aid certified, I also have a clean driving record if you are looking for pick ups/drop off. I also do pet sitting! I am responsible, reliable, and...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Caring, responsible, and so sweet!"
Lynn W.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for roughly 8 years. I have worked for families with children ages 7 and 9 months, 2, 3, 5 and 6 years old. My first position involved being a full time nanny to 1. 5 and 3-year-old sisters until it was time for the eldest child to begin school. My most recent position involved around 30 hours a...
Raquel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 4 year old had a great time with Raquel and she cared for my 7 month old at the same time. Definitely recommend. Punctual, flexible, kind, and professional."
Heather S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm from Brazil so I speak fluent Portuguese, a little bit of Spanish and advanced English.
I have a lot of experience taking care of kids, special toddlers and babies.
I'm easy going, patient, mature, organized, good driver, flexible and good cook.
Looking for 30 to 35 hours week.
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Daniela to watch our five month old (at the time) a few mornings a week. She was great with the baby and my son loved her! We knew we could always rely on her and she was honest, punctual, and high energy. She even helped tidy the house when the baby was...
Libby B.
Erin L.
Worcester, MA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Erin The Errand Runner/caregiver/housekeeper/pet Sitter/and Fun Haver
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Erin and I'm who you've been searching for! I started helping my mother with childcare in 2010, and decided to take it on for myself the past 7+ years!
Will wake up and/or put your kids to sleep, run errands, make/prep meals, plan activities/trips, pick up/drop off, preform chores, help with school...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erin was always on time. Cheerful and polite. She was great with the kids. Would definitely have her watch the children anytime."
John F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of children since I was a teenager, I have first aid certification and CPR, I am very kind and I love children, I am respectful and I would take care of their children as if they were mine, my first language is Spanish, I am currently studying to perfect My English, I have permission to work in the...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caroline is the most professional, responsible, and dependable caregiver there is!
She made us confident our 2 year old son was in loving hands while we were away for a week. We are fortunate to have found her.
Our son loves her and we are definitely looking...
Joshua R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Leicester, MA
Emilie L.
3.0
We hired Emilie during school year for our 7 and 10 year old. She was always punctual and reliable, the girls really enjoyed having her as their sitter.
- Jessica G.
Carolina W.
5.0
The cleaning service is really excellent, starting with the initial deep cleaning and the subsequent biweekly. Carolina and her team are great!! Very easy to work with scheduling our cleaning , very communicative, and did a thorough, quality job cleaning our home. Highly recommend. Thanks Carolina
- Allison B.
Jessica T.
5.0
Jessica was my son's teacher in fourth grade and she was amazing. She passed her love of reading onto him! When he struggled with classes his freshman year if high school, Jess is the first person I turned to. She worked with him so he was caught up on his work and took the time to make sure he...
- Kimberly H.
Holly P.
5.0
Holly was reliable, respectful, patient and supportive. At the same time, she was able to maintain boundaries while fostering on-going growth and development. She will be an asset to anyone needing supports!
- Cherie M.
Hannah P.
5.0
Hannah helped me for many years with my newborn and two year old. She was very, very knowledgeable with children since she worked in a pediatric hospital. I never had any worries while my girls were in her care. They love Hannah and we still visit with her when she is in North Carolina. As a Mom, I...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Leicester, MA:
How can I find a Leicester babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Leicester, 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 12 babysitters in Leicester, 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 Leicester, MA?
The average rate for Leicester, MA babysitters on Care.com is $19.42 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 Leicester, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Leicester, 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.
Ratings for Leicester, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Leicester, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.