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Mariel R.

Paxton, MA

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Nurturing young minds is truly a passion of mine. With 4 years of experience caring for children (including my own) aged newborn to 13 I offer a patient, creative, and friendly approach to childcare. My experience in previous babysitting roles showed me the importance of supporting families and providing reliable care. I'm very...
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Meghan M.

Fun, Responsible Nanny

Paxton, MA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have many years experience babysitting, several years nannying, and a few years of teaching dance. I have worked with children from age 2-15 and volunteer with children in homeless shelters aged three months to six years. Before COVID I was working at an elementary school as an after-school program assistant. During COVID I...
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Jill O.

Responsible And Energetic Public School Teacher Can Keep Up With Your Kids!

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
Since graduating college, I work as a GED teacher in Worcester, but I miss my high school days of babysitting children! I worked sporadically for a few families, and provided regular after school care to one family for several months during that time. Since I'm also currently a teacher, I could gladly provide your young learners...

Chaitra K. says "We hired Jill to take care of our 2 year old daughter when she had a mild fever. Jill arrived earlier than scheduled and gathered all the information she...

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Paige P.

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I'm a part time preschool teacher & mom with a 5yo & 10yo. I'm looking to find occasional babysitting or a few hrs a week part time position that could work with my schedule. Prior to Covid I work as a Para for 2 years at elementary schools. Before that I spent 7 years nannying. The 1st year & a half I nannied twins (who were...

Sarah W. says "Paige has been our primary caregiver for four years (and counting!), caring for my two daughters from when they were 3 and newborn to now (second-grader...

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Holly P.

Child/Adult Care Specializing In Special Needs

Cherry Valley, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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...

Kathleen C. says "Holly cared for my son who has special needs...medical, social/emotional, and educational. She was very responsible and reliable. He quickly built trust...

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Brianna B.

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Alison J. says "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...

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Alexis B.

Part Time Caregiver Or Pet Care Available

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
Currently looking for part-time child care job. I am 26 years old and have been working with children since I was 15 years old. I was employed at the Boys and Girls Club for a few years, working with ages 5-12 years. I was also a nanny for a family (that I found through Care. com) for a few years. I babysat 3 wonderful children...

Julie T. says "Alexis is a regular, after school sitter for us. She is great with my children and very dependable. Whenever I have asked her to do something extra...

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Erin J.

Part Time / Date Night Sitter

Auburn, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 31 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "Erin is a fantastic sitter! We used her for about a year before moving out of state and honestly we wish we could have brought her with us. She was...

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Itzel R.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi families! My name is Itzel, I'm Mexican, I'm 25 Years old, , I have experience with all ages, I've worked for over 5 years. I have a great ability to adapt quickly to families. I also have knowledge of languages such as English and Spanish. I collaborate in schools of children with special abilities and I have a deep...

Sadie E. says "We would hire Itzel forever if we could :) She is an exceptional human being. Itzel is friendly, loving, happy, and extremely energetic. She took care of...

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Susan C.

Retired Young Nurse Looking To Continue Doing Caring Work.

Auburn, MA

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Jessica D.

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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,...

Caroline D. says "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...

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Shantel R.

Cherry Valley, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi, i'm Shantel, I am a mom to one school age child with 10+ years experience watching children from toddler age to school age. Flexible and understanding, dedicated to helping to shape children into confident, intelligent, and happy people. I enjoy watching children grow and find themselves through safe play. References are...

Care Member says "Excellent Nanny for our 3 year old and almost 2 year old! She easily took care of both of them which is very hard to watch two toddlers. Not only did...

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Kaila S.

Camp Counselor!

Worcester, MA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...
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Dineia F.

Nanny

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I've been a nanny for over 13 years. Love kids, stayed with my last family for 6 years. They went to school full time that's why I was let go. Great references.

Care Member says "Dineia could not get a high enough rating from me and my family. There aren’t enough stars - she was a huge part of our family for 6 years. Dineia...

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Gwyn S.

Recent College Grad, Flexible Schedule Until June.

Worcester, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I have experience babysitting elementary aged kids starting when I was in high school. Most recently, I babysat and tutored for a family with 4 kids (6, 9, 11, 13), during 2020/21 while they were learning online. I am open to, interested in, and have experience with working with kids who are neurodivergent, have different...
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Virginia G.

Fun Before And After School Babysitter With Weekend Availability

Worcester, MA

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Virginia, and I am currently attending Clark University. I have multiple hours of childcare experience that started with babysitting my cousins at a young age to working for families long-term. I am willing to take care of pets and do light housekeeping as well. I am excited to work with any family in the future!
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Lorelle S.

Medical Student With 10 Years Of Childcare Experience

Worcester, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as kind, compassionate, and a creative problem-solver! I like working with kids because of their fun energy, and curiosity. I'm looking for a job that as a date night/special occasion sitter. I'm a full time medical student and am looking for jobs I can pick up after class and between clinic...
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Olivia P.

Worcester, MA

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$19/hr
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Liv -- a caring, reliable sitter based in Shrewsbury, MA. Caregiving is truly meaningful to me. I spent years living with and caring for my grandfather, handling everything from meals and errands to daily companionship. Since his passing, I've missed that role and feel passionate about helping others. I've babysat for...
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Sophie G.

Sophie

Worcester, MA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I am a 22-year-old recent college graduate, currently working a 9-5 office job and looking to help families out with kids! I have experience tutoring high school students and teaching Japanese students . I could help kids to settle down after school and get homework done. I also have 6+ years experience so I do not mind...
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Caroline P.

College Student Looking To Be Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter

Worcester, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
In high school, I babysat several times for different families in my neighborhood. This summer, I volunteered at the YMCA in the daycare center, helping to look after children starting at the age of 8 months.
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of November 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Paxton, MA

After School Babysitters in Paxton, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Jill O.

We hired Jill to take care of our 2 year old daughter when she had a mild fever. Jill arrived earlier than scheduled and gathered all the...

- Chaitra K.

Paige P.

Paige has been our primary caregiver for four years (and counting!), caring for my two daughters from when they were 3 and newborn to now...

- Sarah W.

Holly P.

Holly cared for my son who has special needs...medical, social/emotional, and educational. She was very responsible and reliable. He quickly...

- Kathleen C.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Paxton, MA

You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Paxton, 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.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Paxton, MA is $21.50. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

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 Paxton, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

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 Paxton, MA can really come in handy.

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 Paxton, MA.

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