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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...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Marie M.
Spencer, MA
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Marie. I'm 22 years old, living in Spencer, MA. I am an older sister to 5! Due to my passion for children I have always been the "family's babysitter", I have many siblings, cousins, extended family, and even children of my friends that I babysit for regularly. I am very comfortable with all ages. Comfortable making...
Marie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marie is extremely good with children and very responsible. She's always on time and is willing to work around my schedule when I need her. My children actually ask to be watched by her."
April M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a rising junior at Worcester State, I have been babysitting children from six months to 9 years old for the past seven years. I love doing arts and crafts, playing outside and, watching a good movie! I have also worked in a school in the summer working as a paraprofessional! I hope I can help you out!
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace looked after our 4-7 month old boy before we moved out of state. Grace was dependable, a great communicator, and wonderful with our baby. We would have continued working with Grace if we didn't move and I'd recommend her for other families!"
Laura M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent college graduate who is passionate about working with youth. My extensive experience with youth work includes arts education, general teaching, and daycare as well as my current job as a Literacy Tutor in a local elementary school. I love having fun with and caring for children!
Amelia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"We went through two other sitters before finding Amelia. She had the patience to calm down our sometimes very fussy 6 month old."
Curtis S.
5.0
(2)
Hello,
I'm currently working at a childcare Director at a large childcare center and oversee the care of children aged 6 weeks to 8 years. My experience in childcare spans over 25 years. I'm looking for a position where I can spend more time working with children of all ages and not being tied to a desk. I also have personal...
Jodi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have known Jodi for over 4 years. She watches both my son who's 1 and 1/2 and daughter. They both absolutely adore her (as we do too). She's kind, fun, and so attentive. My daughter runs to give her hugs when she sees her.
If you use Jodi you will not be...
Vanessa A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Lia!
I worked as an A. B. A. tech for Shrewsbury public schools and I have been babysitting since I was 15, so I have plenty of experience with children. I have a reliable car and clean driving record.
I am fun, outgoing and I love kids! I recently was providing transportation for a family through Care. com for...
Lia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Lia helped us out for a date night and was truly fantastic! My 5 year old had a blast, was well taken care of AND the house was spotless when we came home! She stared playing with him immediately upon arriving and made our departure to dinner seamless. I definitely...
Adrienne P.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & 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.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
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
(2)
I am a working mom just providing for her family! I am fully vaccinated and I have transportation. I love children and treat them as if they're my own!
Mariana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She's always amazing. We love her"
dayane N.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Vanessa is very responsible and does the most to help out with anything i needed. she provided child care and pet care for me and i would gladly have her back any time i need!! such a sweetheart!"
emily G.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(1)
I am a 39-year-old Mom of Teens. I have 25 plus years of experience babysitting, working in the church nursery, hosting parties, chaperoning field trips, all in addition to Motherhood. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation as well as rides and I don't mind pets.
I have a rescue dog and a cat, would...
Shawna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Shawna was great taking care of our dog, Maverick. She made sure to take him outside to play and exercise. She sent pictures of him while we were away so we could see that he was happy and healthy.
She is dependable and great with any pets. She treats him like...
Care member
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Christina P.
Rutland, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Development, Well Being, And Happiness Is My Top Priority
4.5
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Christina.
I've worked as a full time nanny for the past decade. My journey started in the south end for a number of years. went to school for early childhood education. I also have my EEC certification, and, CPR & First Aid certification. I've worked as an YMCA kindergarten after school teacher prior. In...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I can't safe enough wonderful things about our former nanny, Christina of 3 years in Boston.
She started with our family when my oldest was 1.5 and is the most loving, wonderful, warm and caring nanny. She is great with kids of all ages-- she watched both my...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Lucy and I am currently a student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and am looking for some weekend/after school jobs. I love working with kids and have since I was in high school. I have worked at a summer camp during multiple summers and have babysat since I was in 8th grade. I am mostly accustomed to...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucy was absolutely amazing and flexible! She was super attentive with our 5 month old. Would definitely hire her again."
Kianna F.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Paxton, MA
Marie M.
5.0
Marie was great! Timely, super helpful, and did everything that was asked of her! Would absolutely hire again.
- Robert L.
Grace K.
5.0
Grace looked after our 4-7 month old boy before we moved out of state. Grace was dependable, a great communicator, and wonderful with our baby. We would have continued working with Grace if we didn't move and I'd recommend her for other families!
- Laura M.
Amelia G.
5.0
We went through two other sitters before finding Amelia. She had the patience to calm down our sometimes very fussy 6 month old.
- Curtis S.
Jodi M.
5.0
I have known Jodi for over 4 years. She watches both my son who's 1 and 1/2 and daughter. They both absolutely adore her (as we do too). She's kind, fun, and so attentive. My daughter runs to give her hugs when she sees her.
If you use Jodi you will not be disappointed at all! She's truely...
- Vanessa A.
Lia V.
5.0
Lia helped us out for a date night and was truly fantastic! My 5 year old had a blast, was well taken care of AND the house was spotless when we came home! She stared playing with him immediately upon arriving and made our departure to dinner seamless. I definitely recommend Lia and would hire her...
- Adrienne P.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Paxton, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Paxton, MA?
You can review 1 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Paxton, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Paxton, MA is $15.00. 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 Paxton, 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 Paxton, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Paxton, 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 Paxton, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Paxton, 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 Paxton, MA.