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73 babysitters are listed in Westfield, MA
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Westfield, MA
5.0
(12)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Ellen, but I go by Elle. I'm a 30yr old proud aunt of a 2yr, 5yr, and 10yr old. I have a flexible schedule and a reliable vehicle. I am CPR/AED and First Aid Certified. I have 10+ years of childcare experience and am available for overnights. For many years, I have been a lifeguard, swim instructor,...
Ellen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elle has been helping us with taking care of our little one for few months and we cant be more impressed. She is punctual, energetic and loves to teach and play using Montessori methods. "
Aman G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! after a few big life events and quite the hiatus (5 years). For the past five years, I have been working as a public school art teacher for 5th and 6th grade, while also teaching at my own art studio for kids and teens, and traveling as much as humanly possible. I recently completed my Master's degree in art education,...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Kayla is such a caring and awesome babysitter! I felt completely at ease leaving my 4-month-old son with her. She is very friendly and responsible as well as on time and dependable. Kayla is also great with animals and helped with our cat. She is a natural with...
Eva F.
Kelsey G.
Westfield, MA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kelsey and I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. I have been a babysitter/caregiver for about 4 or 5 years now, and I am looking to continue that during my college career. I absolutely adore babies and kids of all ages and would love to become a caregiver for your little one(s)!
My...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I have been lucky enough to watch Kelsey to grow up to be smart, polite, academic young woman knowing her family over the years. It was a no-brainer to ask her to help when I needed a babysitter for my two young boys. Now my boys ask me to make plans so Kelsey can...
Eileen B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 22-year-old Keene State graduate looking for a great family to work with! Most of my experience is with children ages 1-12. I've taken Child Development classes, where I worked in a local preschool, and developed lesson plans. My most recent family I worked with in K had a 6-year-old girl who loved painting, reading, and...
Halie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Victoria V.
Westfield, MA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Victoria ! I'm a mother to 2-year-old boy. I major in early childhood education! I love working with kids all ages. I am CPR certified, I have my own transportation and I'm very flexible with my schedule!
5.0
"Flexible, good communication, very sweet with our little night owl baby."
Care member
Victoria V.
Westfield, MA
$19-32/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Victoria. I currently major in early childhood education. I work with kids of all ages! I have my own transportation and I'm very flexible with my schedule. I've been working with kids from ages 2-13 for 2 years now! I enjoy building a connection with my students.
5.0
"Victoria watched our 11 month old baby and elderly pug for a few hours while we went out for dinner. She was reliable, communicative, flexible, and very sweet with both of the small spoiled creatures in the house. Would definitely hire her again. "
Danielle D.
I'm 26 from the Hilltown's, I have been an on/off babysitter for family newborns- early teens for years now. I enjoy playing outside, arts and crafts, reading and creative play. I am well organized and like to clean! I am very reliable and attentive, have always had passion for care giving, and Teacher Certified
Desiree can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Alexa! I just graduated from Westfield State University. I'm currently looking for a part time babysitting job for the summer, which could potentially go into the fall. I have a weekend job so I am only looking for 2-3 days during the week, with nothing too crazy for hours. I have had previous jobs working with...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Kayla and I am looking for a nanny position for the summer months May through the end of August. I would love to connect and hear more if that sounds like a possible fit for your family!
A little about me: I am a sophomore college student studying marketing, and work as a waitress and babysitting while in school....
Hi!! My name is Ariana and I am 22 years old. I have over 6 years of babysitting experience. I also worked at a preschool for about 2 years. I have my own car and I am fully vaccinated. I live in Westfield and I attend westfield state university. I am taking all online courses right now so I have very open availability. I would...
Ariana can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello,
I have been a full time nanny and part-time babysitter for the majority of my teens and early 20's. I think its important to be a positive role model for children and I do my best to teach creativity, optimism, and problem solving skills. I am also an advocate of getting kids to spend a good amount of time outside to...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sophia!
I have worked with kids for quite a few years, including as a babysitter, nanny, and in a childcare facility. I love watching kids grow and develop into unique individuals, and being able to help them along the way.
I love being outdoors, arts and crafts, and reading, and am great at sharing these and other...
Sophia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Keisha M.
Westfield, MA
$13-25/hr
2.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very loyal and caregiving person; I am the oldest out of 12 cousins and helped raise many of them. Children love me and I love spending time with them. I've changed more poopy diapers and have chased numerous amounts of children around... In high-school I took every early childhood education class I could; which my senior...
Keisha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Natalie M.
Westfield, MA
$10-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Natalie, and I'm a college student at Clark University looking for work as a nanny or babysitter in the Worcester area. I have nine years of experience working with children through ski instructing and at Amelia Park Children's Museum, and have always loved working with children. I have a flexible schedule and...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I've been working with kids for as long as I can remember, I was the neighborhood babysitter and then once I got a job I was working with kids every summer teaching camp in groups of 10-20 ages 7-16.
I'm currently enrolled t and have taken some classes regarding child development and am super confident in my ability to care...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Kayla L.
Westfield, MA
$15-20/hr
Hi families! I would love to find a family to build a relationship for a nannying position over the summer! I am also available for the occasional date night.
My experience consists of 7+ years babysitting for 10+ families, as well as 2+ years working at a preschool/children's center. I have experience with children from...
Kayla can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Haley A.
Westfield, MA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Haley and I am 22 years old. I have two younger siblings who I helped care for most of my life, and during my teenage years I helped babysit for family friends. I am outgoing, friendly, and understanding.
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Abby D.
Westfield, MA
$14-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, creative person looking for a summer nanny job. I have about 7 years of experience babysitting children ages 1-12, beginning in middle school. Both my parents are educators and I have spent much of my time volunteering in the schools. I worked as a summer camp counselor at a youth basketball...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, I'm Danielle. I've had experience with children of all ages for my entire life. I started solo babysitting my younger siblings when I was about 7 years old. Since then, I've cared for various cousins, my nephew, my best friend's son, and my boyfriend's niece and nephew. I am a very patient and nurturing person. I am well...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Victoria H.
Westfield, MA
$32/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! I'm Tori! I am everything you need in a babysitter, confident reliable and preschool teacher and infant toddler certified! I have always had a huge passion for working with children and have been working in child care centers for shortly over seven years now! I love planning and preparing fun activities for all...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Westfield, MA
Ellen T.
5.0
Elle has been helping us with taking care of our little one for few months and we cant be more impressed. She is punctual, energetic and loves to teach and play using Montessori methods.
- Aman G.
Kayla R.
5.0
I highly recommend Kayla who watched 3 children (two 1 year olds and a 4 year old) on relatively short notice. We couldn't be happier with our experience! She is very responsible and conscientious. The kids loved her! I felt very comfortable having the kids stay with her.
- Denise K.
Kelsey G.
5.0
I have been lucky enough to watch Kelsey to grow up to be smart, polite, academic young woman knowing her family over the years. It was a no-brainer to ask her to help when I needed a babysitter for my two young boys. Now my boys ask me to make plans so Kelsey can come over. She is kind and caring,...
- Eileen B.
Victoria V.
5.0
Flexible, good communication, very sweet with our little night owl baby.
- Care member
Victoria V.
5.0
Victoria watched our 11 month old baby and elderly pug for a few hours while we went out for dinner. She was reliable, communicative, flexible, and very sweet with both of the small spoiled creatures in the house. Would definitely hire her again.
- Danielle D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Westfield, MA:
How can I find a Westfield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Westfield, 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 73 babysitters in Westfield, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Westfield, MA?
The average rate for Westfield, MA babysitters on Care.com is $16.79 per hour as of April 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 Westfield, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Westfield, 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 Westfield, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Westfield, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 73 listed babysitters.