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87 babysitters are listed in Shrewsbury, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Shrewsbury, MA
5.0
(2)
I have 9 years of experience. I can do various things for you such as;
-babysit
-run errands
-grocery shopping
-cleaning up around the house
-cook meals
-pet sitting (I have references)
-drive the children to and from summer activities
Ariana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ariana is great with my kids and my cats! She has been super helpful and is always punctual. I've used her for child and pet care for over 4 years and would highly recommend her."
Lauren W.
Mary R.
Shrewsbury, MA
$30-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Speech Therapist With Extensive Childcare Experience Looking For Part Time Babysitting Work!
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Mary! I recently graduated with my master's degree and am now working as a Speech Therapist. I love working with kids, and years of experience have reinforced my decision to incorporate working with children into my career path! I am currently looking for part time employment to supplement my full time job, and...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mary helped us with childcare for our early elementary aged children during the fall after Covid began while they were in remote school and was amazing. She was extremely reliable, creative with the kids, and always energetic (a definite requirement for keeping up...
Molly B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom of 3, ages 22, 19 & 16. My 2 oldest are out of the house and my youngest is at school. I started doing part time babysitting out of my home in Shrewsbury when my youngest went to school full time. At first my goal was to make a little extra money and still be home for my kids after school. Well here I am...
Stacey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Stacey's house is home away from home for our children. She provides a warm, safe and fun environment and best of all truly loves the children she works with. She is flexible and caring and always going above and beyond. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Morgan and I'm a student at Assumption University studying to be a nurse! I've been working with kids since I was 15 and absolutely love it. I started by watching my family friends children & babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. I had the opportunity to nanny for three amazing family's & grew so close to the...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I would first like to say Morgan is a kind and sweet person, thoughtful and mature. She has real people skills, great with children of all ages. Morgan is a very well mannered young woman who always puts others needs before her own. I always recommend her to family...
Lauri M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Angelina ! I graduated from Umasslowell in 2022 with a major in exercise science and got to play division one soccer their! I have 1 sister we're 12 years apart so I've basically been a built in babysitter since I remember lol. But I've been nannying for over 8 plus years now, I love making sure kids feel safe and heard!...
Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Best sitter we have ever had. Arrived promptly and both my kids ( 6years n 6 months) adore her. The two of them are no trouble for her at all. Out of all the help we have had over the years Angelina is a family favorite "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'm a dedicated childcare provider currently in my senior year at UMass Amherst with a strong background in working with children ages 1-13. As a CPR-certified professional, I've spent seven years at Camp Woodhaven in West Boylston, progressing from counselor to educator and director, specializing in supporting children with...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Victoria genuinely enjoys people. Her personality is fun and entertaining, but she also cares deeply about building children's self esteem, encouraging their gifts, and motivating them to meet goals. With these great attributes, she is able to create meaningful...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Eve and I've had years of experience babysitting children from newborns and up. I have a license for daycare, so I use to have one when I lived in Natick, Ma. I love playing, reading, and teaching to them. I am passionate and give my everything to kids I work with. Having a loving relationship is essential....
Eve can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is an amazing sitter! She treated my kids as her own and I would trust her over many of my own family members! She is one of the best nannies we've had for our three kids. "
Mary K.
5.0
(1)
I own a 75lb lab mix and 2 gerbils. I've pet sat for tons of family and friends. I've done a lot of visits for walking and feeding and a couple overnights out of my own home for people going on vacation.
Victoria can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Friendly
Prompt
Informative
Always happy
Loves my dog
Great dog walker and companion for my four legged baby"
Barbara A.
Talita L.
Shrewsbury, MA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Talita and I've always loved working with kids! I have two siblings of my own, one of which I basically raised growing up. Besides that I have years of experience working for a family with twins. I would pick the girls up from school everyday and spend the weekends with them based on their mothers needs. I also...
Talita can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Talita is the best babysitter we’ve ever had. She started babysitting our twin girls when she was 16 but then she moved to Florida. Up to this day, every time we are in Florida we call her up to stay with us! She is a loving, engaging, and responsible young lady...
Care member
5.0
(3)
I was also a nanny for a 2 y. o who just recently moved to Texas and 2 boys that were 2 and 6. I have also completed the care course and an infant to toddler development course. I am also CPR and first aid certified.
I have 5 kids myself ranging from 3-15. One of which has special needs. She has given me extra patience and...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kim was my saving Grace! She was kind, warm, loving and treated my children like family. She was flexible and helpful in times I needed additional support. Her entire family was accepting and welcoming. My boys were happy to be with her and her family every day and...
Care member
Victoria H.
Shrewsbury, MA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a single mother to a 10-year-old. I am very organized in my own life, both at home and at work. I find cleaning to be relaxing and therapeutic. I take pride in my work assuring I do a thorough job. I currently work for 8 families through Care. com, and most of them have left reviews on my profile.
I charge $30/hour to use...
Victoria can also help with: Attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Tori is AMAZING!! We are a household of 4 boys, 7-12, 2 dogs and 2 working parents. We were a hot mess before Tori started helping us! Not only did she keep things sanitary, but she would help declutter and organize as she worked! We would highly recommend her for...
Care member
Kylie C.
Shrewsbury, MA
$21/hr • 5 yrs exp
Responsible Babysitter With Experience Caring For Children And Pets.
. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating a priority for children's safety and well-being. I have cared for my Aunt whom has Down-Syndrome. My Grandmother was a Nanny for a well-known family in Westborough for three generations and I would love to carry on the tradition. My family is...
Kylie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi my name is Ryan! I graduated 2 years ago from UMass Amherst and have been living in nyc ever since! I have been working as an associate producer for daytime television and nannying on the weekends. My show is on hiatus so I am now free to nanny full time! I have been working with kids for over 10 years, I've watched children...
Ryan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Mary! I will be graduating high school this year, and pursuing a career in elementary education and speech therapy (in a school environment) as an undergrad student, to ultimately get my masters in Speech Pathology! I absolutely love working with kids, and years of experience have reinforced my decision to...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emma and let me tell you why I could be a great fit for your family! I have been watching children since my teen years and have been professionally nannying for the past 3 years. I have experience with feeding, diaper changing, meal prep, developmental play, and so much more. I truly have such a passion for...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello I am a dedicated and enthusiastic college student home for the summer. I am pursuing a degree in Public Relations at the University of Rhode Island, and I have a passion for working with children.
I have over 3 years of experience babysitting children of various ages. My experience includes engaging children in fun and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a 4th grade teacher in Worcester, MA. In 2018, I graduated from Assumption College, with a degree in Elementary education. I also received my masters degree in special education in 2019. I have done about 50 hours a semester of classroom experience in elementary schools around Worcester as well as substitute...
Allie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Dawson M.
Shrewsbury, MA
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Phoebe and I am going into my senior year at Worcester State University. I'm hoping to find a family or two to help over the summer with babysitting/nannying! I have 7+ years of experience with children ranging from 6 months-13 years old. I love being outside any chance I get and enjoy doing crafts! I'll be 21 in...
Dawson can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am known for my creative, valuable and bubbly yet dependable attitude. I have been working with children since I was 16 years old in a hospital setting and have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 11 years old. I am a certified nurse assistant with BLS/PALS certification who works within an inpatient pediatric unit in Boston....
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Isabella V.
Shrewsbury, MA
$16-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi everyone! My name is Bella and I am a current senior at Worcester State University. I am looking for a full-time babysitting opportunity for this summer before I head to law school in the fall. I have been working at The Learning Experience for 1. 5 years and have experience with children ages 6 months-5 years old. I have my...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shrewsbury, MA
Ariana S.
5.0
Ariana is great with my kids and my cats! She has been super helpful and is always punctual. I've used her for child and pet care for over 4 years and would highly recommend her.
- Lauren W.
Mary R.
5.0
Mary helped us with childcare for our early elementary aged children during the fall after Covid began while they were in remote school and was amazing. She was extremely reliable, creative with the kids, and always energetic (a definite requirement for keeping up with our kiddos). Would highly...
- Molly B.
Stacey C.
5.0
My five year old son and four year old daughter love going to Stacey's! She keeps them busy all day long with fun activities. They come home tired and happy. Getting them to leave is the hardest part! Highly recommend her as a child care provider, she takes excellent care of my kids, she's the...
- Danielle N.
Morgan G.
5.0
I would first like to say Morgan is a kind and sweet person, thoughtful and mature. She has real people skills, great with children of all ages. Morgan is a very well mannered young woman who always puts others needs before her own. I always recommend her to family and friends. She is a thriving...
- Lauri M.
Angelina J.
5.0
Angelina was our first non family babysitter. She is amazing with our boys who are 13, 12 and 9. She started babysitting from us 7 years ago and now is considered family. We have watcher her mature and grow over the years into a beautiful, loving, responsible young adult.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Shrewsbury, MA:
How can I find a Shrewsbury babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Shrewsbury, 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 87 babysitters in Shrewsbury, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Shrewsbury, MA?
The average rate for Shrewsbury, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.61 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 Shrewsbury, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Shrewsbury, MA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 87 listed babysitters.