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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Leah, I love reading, doing arts and crafts, being active, and spending as much time as possible outside in the summer!
--I received my Masters Degree from Boston College in 2015. My education has focused on child development and Mental Health.
--My work experience with children has varied across ages and...
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Our family loves Leah. She does a great job engaging the boys and helps them balance playtime with "to-do" tasks such as cleaning up, getting dressed, eating healthy meals, etc. She is also very organized, punctual and good with time management (since we are a...
Karen L.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My experience as a nanny has been just over 10 years. I began watching my first child in my early teens during my summer vacations and continued to watch my neighbor's children, and friends of the family's children. I have also connected with many great family's through Care. com.
I am very comfortable with all age groups of...
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sierra has worked for us for about a month now on a regular basis. My children adore her. She is dependable and kind. She always has new ideas on fun things to with our kids. She often writes notes to us to keep open communication. It can be very scary having a...
Katie O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Leundra and I am 24 years old and I graduated from Nichols College in 2021 obtaining my MBA. Throughout being at Nichols, I maintained a babysitting job with a couple who had twins. I have 5 years of babysitting experience with children of all ages. I am extremely caring, hardworking, and motivated individual who loves...
Leundra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"We hired Leundra on short notice for an 8-hour day. She ran errands, drove our car with our two kids, played games, read books, cleaned up, changed diapers, cooked meals, and just about everything we could need. We were very happy with her and the kids didn't watch...
Sarah P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a 59 years old woman with three children and a husband. My children are all grown up. I still have one child living at home in college. I live in Worcester, Ma. I have a full time job as a Program Coordinator of a Program. I am looking for a part-time job. I am a caring person and reliable.
I'd describe my personality as...
5.0
(1)
Hi! Over the years I have worked as a child/adult care provider, specializing in Special Needs. I have provided one on one care for kids, teens, and adults with a wide array of disabilities which include Behavioral Intervention, Management, and Modification. I have excellent references and would prefer to work 1:1. My skills are...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Holly cared for my son who has special needs...medical, social/emotional, and educational. She was very responsible and reliable. He quickly built trust with her and his skills improved in her care."
Kathleen C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with children ranging in age from infants to teenagers. I have babysat for several families and was a full time personal nanny for a year and a half. I am currently a EEC certified teacher for all ages at a daycare, but looking for something with more one on one quality interaction. I currently have 4-year-old...
Kerri can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kerri watched all 5 of my children and did an amazing job. They adore her and miss her a lot since we moved. I would recommend her to anyone."
Richard D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Retired young nurse (35 yrs). Missing care giving job that makes me feel fulfilled and that retirement is not the end of living and contributing to life. Very active. Run marathons. Exercise phenatic. Looking for part time hours. Not looking for more than 32 hrs/week unless willing to bring children to my home in Auburn Thank u...
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ms Sue is a wonderful caring person. Not only is she kind and warm she is RELIABLE! You can count on Ms Sue to show up everyday and be your person. If she was unable to come she gave AMPLE notice-she never left me hanging! I switched career paths and that is the...
Care member
4.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking for a part-time Nanny position in the evenings Monday-Thurs and am available all day every other Friday. I am also able provide rides to after school activities. I live in the Clinton area and willing to travel to other cities - I have my own transportation - My first language is Spanish, 10+ of experience working with...
Diana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"She was good, professional and did well caring for our pets. "
Mellissa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a master's degree in counseling, working as a full-time mental health counselor, looking for part-time and occasional work with children. I have over 7 experience working with toddlers as young as 15 months up to adolescents. I have worked in a variety of settings including, daycare, summer camp, public school classrooms,...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mia responded to my messages right away, and was available to interview and babysit on very short notice -- on a holiday! She communicated well, and she was punctual, respectful, and responsible. Our baby was asleep during most of the time she babysat, but I have...
Judi S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caitlin and I am a 33-year-old stay at home mom looking for a part time child care position. I have a Masters degree in special education and have taught in public and private schools before becoming a mom. I'm hoping to find a family who will welcome my 3-year-old son and I. I am available Monday through...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Caitlin is the best! Not only my son feels comfortable with her but we feel so comfortable leaving him with her. She’s always on time, positive and ready to jump on anything to help! I also love that my son gets to play with her little one where they both enjoy...
Care member
4.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Jordan, I am a mother of two daughters and I have a step daughter as well. I have been in child care for the last 10 years. I've worked both nannying as well as an early education teacher. I am an EEC qualified teacher in the state of Massachusetts. I have worked with children from newborn-preteen!
Thank...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jordan is reliable, caring, nice, and very dedicated to those she is responsible to take care of. She is excellent at coming up with activities that are age appropriate and provide learning skills. She listens. Children feel very comfortable with her and families...
Lois M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a very energetic, curious, and engaged person with 7 years of childcare ranging from a full time overnight camp counselor, to an art teacher at after school programs. I prioritize the boundaries, creative expression, and safety of all children/youth that I work with, with the understanding that this will look different...
Kaila can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Colleen M.
Boylston, MA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi !
My name is Colleen M. I am a certified Elementary Education teacher I am about to complete my Masters in Elementary Education this July at the University of Rhode Island. I am moving back to my home state of Massachusetts for the summer / until further notice and I'm looking for a full-time nannying job. I am a reliable,...
Colleen can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Colleen cared for our toddler a few days weekly for a semester and is wonderful- on time, dependable, flexible and generally just great. Highly recommend her."
Anna F.
5.0
(2)
I am currently 21 years old and I attend Fitchburg State University. I am majoring in Early Childhood Education and hope to one day become a second grade teacher. I have lots of babysitting experience as my mom does home daycare and I am always helping out and I am around children ages 6 months to 4 years old all day long. I...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Kaylee has been working with children for many years, she is very dependable, energetic and very helpful! Enjoys playing and doing art projects with children and taking walks!"
Kim M.
5.0
(2)
I am a licensed educator currently teaching third grade. I hold an Elementary Educator license with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Psychology as well as a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Trauma and...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kind, caring, professional, communicates"
Joe J.
5.0
(1)
10 years experience caring for children of all ages. From newborn to preteen, special needs experience as well. Comfortable with up to 3 children at a time, pets, housekeeping, transport needs. CPR/ first aid certified. I look forward to hearing from you!
Jen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jen is wonderful. I will totally have her watch my 4 month old twins when I finally decide to go back to work. Unfortunately, I decided to stay home a little longer. She expresses complete knowledge of children all ages, supplies references if needed, and takes the...
Christian D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! my name is Dahlia. In 2020 I attended Worcester State University from fall for one semester and was majoring in psychology and pre med. I quickly realized that college isn't for me, so I actually resigned from there and went to esthetician school 2022. I graduated from there And obtained my license in January 2023. I...
Dahlia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My husband & I needed a sitter for our 10 month old baby. We were very fortunate to have only family and friends around our baby, but wanted to give Care.com a try. At first, we were skeptical about having someone we didn't know come to our house but everything...
Sandy D.
Jessica D.
Worcester, MA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate student at Clark University, studying Community Development and Planning. During undergrad I studied Sociology, Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies, and Education. Throughout my time at Clark I have volunteered as a mentor for girls ages 9-16. I worked with 11-year-olds, playing games, making crafts,...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica is outstanding!! She is caring, considerate, and has done a great job caring for our 2 yo. We feel so lucky to have found her and are grateful to have her be part of our care team!"
Caroline D.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakham, MA
Leah M.
5.0
Our family loves Leah. She does a great job engaging the boys and helps them balance playtime with "to-do" tasks such as cleaning up, getting dressed, eating healthy meals, etc. She is also very organized, punctual and good with time management (since we are a routine-oriented family). Leah is a...
- Karen L.
Brianna B.
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.
Sierra O.
5.0
Sierra took care of my 2 yr old son for about six months. It was a real pleasure working with her. She is very reliable, loving and caring. She would always keep him occupied with activities like coloring.
She is very mature for her age and knows how to take care of kids really well. My son was...
- Nandini K.
Leundra M.
5.0
We hired Leundra on short notice for an 8-hour day. She ran errands, drove our car with our two kids, played games, read books, cleaned up, changed diapers, cooked meals, and just about everything we could need. We were very happy with her and the kids didn't watch any TV all day because they were...
- Sarah P.
Holly P.
5.0
Holly cared for my son who has special needs...medical, social/emotional, and educational. She was very responsible and reliable. He quickly built trust with her and his skills improved in her care.
- Kathleen C.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Oakham, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Oakham, MA?
You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Oakham, MA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Oakham, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Oakham, MA is $13.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Oakham, MA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Oakham, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Oakham, MA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Oakham, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Oakham, MA?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Oakham, MA.