Find After School Babysitters in West Springfield, MA
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60 after school babysitters are listed in West Springfield, MA
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in West Springfield, MA
Ilona Z.
West Springfield, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as friendly, outgoing and bright
I like working with kids because they are fun to hang out with
I'm looking for a job that cherishes my work and pays well
I started working with kids when I was 12 babysitting my 3 nephews and lots of cousins.
In my spare time, I like to clean and cook.
One...
Ilona can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have experience with autism. I used to run a daycare and have experience with kids from 4 months to 7 years.
I'm a stay at home mom so I can also watch your kiddos in my house from 8:30-4 I do not charge hourly if watches at my house I charge 35 a...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My names Amanda and am back in school for a Masters in Elementary Education! I am currently an assistant preschool teacher looking for extra opportunities on the side to help me get through school! I have a license, reliable transportation, CPR and First Aide certified, and a lot of child experience throughout the years...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been in the childcare business for about 8 years now. I have worked with infants to teenagers. I started babysitting at 14 for my neighbors children. I have also worked at different camps and have experience working with special needs children. I enjoy working with children because everyday is a new adventure. I...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was awesome with my boys. She was helpful and reliable. I called her last minute and she was able to respond without hesitation. Would definitely work use her services again."
Sandrae L.
I'm the person everyone calls when they need a babysitter/nanny (whether it be last minute or planned)! I truly love being around kids and they love to be around me too. I'd like to think I can handle any problem when it comes to taking care of children. I raised my brother and sister when I was just 14 years old. Medically, I...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
My name is Tenhai, and I don't have kids yet but I have a billion nieces and nephews! I love babysitting them and would love to share my babysitting experience with yours kids. The age doesn't matter to me because I love kids of all ages. I am just a call or text away!
Tenhai can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Caitlin and I am a college graduate living in West Springfield, Ma. I started babysitting in 8th grade, so I have about 11 years of experience. I have babysat for many different families over the years, and by doing so, I have become aware of my love for working with kids. For the past three years, I have...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Erica B.
West Springfield, MA
$10-45/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm looking for a babysitting job. I have a full time job right now but am willing to switch my schedule to fit a new nanny job. I am a college student and currently work in a group home for mentally disabled adults. I am CPR and first aid trained. I have my own car and I do not smoke.
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
3.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology and I have relocated from MA to RI in 2020. Before the move, I was a child activities coordinator for 6 years at a Wilderness Adventure facility. I also taught swim lessons for 4 years. I have several years of in home care-giving experience and I am willing to provide...
Cathleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cathleen is the absolute best! She had an instant connection with my girls! She even connected with our crazy dog! All three of them absolutely love her! Cathleen is kind, friendly and really down to earth! She is very responsible and always on time! Cathleen has...
Mandie C.
5.0
(1)
Mom of a 10-year-old girl. Looking to watch kids in my home after school or if there is a day off /snow day during the year. I do have a dog, cats and guinea pigs. Huge back yard with a swing set, sandbox and more to play with inside. I can help with homework to the best of my abilities if it is needed. I currently work in the...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"I have used Rebecca for many different jobs from checking in on my pets to helping around the house and helping my elderly mother. She is such a kind person with a huge heart. She has always treated us like we are family. She is very through in everything she does....
George P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am currently in college for education! I have 9+ years of experience working with children, ranging from internships, volunteer hours, babysitting, park attendant activities, and Summer camp to my current job as a paraprofessional in an Elementary school. I absolutely adore children and everything...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley has watched my children(10 and 7) for a couple years now. There is not enough space to write about all of Ashley's great qualities. She has become part of our family and our kids love her! She picks them up from school, helps with homework, brings them to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sarah. I am 27 years old, married, and working. I travel a lot for work, but will be working from home from August of 2022-January of 2023 and have a lot of down time. I used to nanny in college (through Care.com actually) and have babysat since I was 12 years old. I absolutely adore kids and cannot wait to have...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am a first year at Mount Holyoke College. I have 3 years of paid babysitting experience alongside 1 year of professional childcare experience. I have babysat children of all ages and up to 4 kids at one time. I love doing crafty things and being outside. I also happily assist with basic household...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chloe is absolutely wonderful. She’s mature, responsible, patient, kind and our kids love her. Chloe has taken care of our two boys (3 and 5) dozens of times over the past year, and she is always our first call when we need a babysitter. We highly recommend her...
Care member
Elsa M.
East Longmeadow, MA
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Elsa and I am a very experienced and fun babysitter! I have tons of experience with kids all ages! I have two younger siblings that are 5 and 7, I have babysat for 3 years and my family has fostered kids from 5 months to 10 years. I love spending time with kids! I work part time tutoring as well so I can provide...
Arielle H.
Chicopee, MA
$28-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I babysat for four families throughout my time in high school and have three years of experience as a workshop assistant/camp counselor at a theatre program in New York. I am comfortable with pets and have experience with newborns. I love children, am highly responsible, and can cook, assist with meal preparation, do light...
Arielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Arielle helped us out when our little one had to stay home from daycare. She was on time and did great with my little one. She communicates very well. Would definitely work with her again!"
Jasmine E.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as laidback, polite, and friendly!
I like working with kids because I love seeing all the different personalities kids have as well as being able to watch them grow up.
I'm looking for a job that I look forward to going to! For way too long I have been taking jobs to survive and pay my bills. I am...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I run a family child care and Julia has been around my daycare children often. She is caring, nurturing and fun. The kids love her! She is responsible and dependable. I would absolutely recommend her for a position working with children. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Katerina! I am 19 years old and I am looking for a nannying/ babysitter job. I have 6 years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks- 12 years old. I graduated with my degree for Early Education and Care and I am now a certified teacher and care giver! I have a clean driving record and reliable transportation. I...
Katerina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"She loves children. Enjoys playing with them and teaching new things to them."
Melissa F.
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
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years experience as a full-time Nanny to children ranging from 3 months-16 years old. I believe children thrive in an environment where they feel loved and believed in. I foster outdoor and imaginative play, crafts, and am not afraid to get on the floor with the kids. Building character and social and emotional skills...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily has been our children's nanny for the past 2 years. She is an outstanding nanny and a lovely person, and the family that will have her as their nanny will be tremendously fortunate.
She's punctual, a safe driver, excellent at juggling a complex schedule...
Eman A.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in West Springfield, MA
Jessica S.
5.0
Jessica was awesome with my boys. She was helpful and reliable. I called her last minute and she was able to respond without hesitation. Would definitely work use her services again.
- Sandrae L.
Cathleen F.
5.0
Cathleen is the absolute best! She had an instant connection with my girls! She even connected with our crazy dog! All three of them absolutely love her! Cathleen is kind, friendly and really down to earth! She is very responsible and always on time! Cathleen has more than exceeded our expectations!...
- Mandie C.
Rebecca P.
5.0
I have used Rebecca for many different jobs from checking in on my pets to helping around the house and helping my elderly mother. She is such a kind person with a huge heart. She has always treated us like we are family. She is very through in everything she does. Keeps me posted by text messages...
- George P.
Ashley M.
5.0
Ashley has watched my children(10 and 7) for a couple years now. There is not enough space to write about all of Ashley's great qualities. She has become part of our family and our kids love her! She picks them up from school, helps with homework, brings them to practices, does arts and crafts,...
- Care member
Chloe H.
5.0
We lucked out finding Chloe! She stayed at our house to watch our 11 year old pup while we flew across country and she was the absolute best! Texted me updates, left the house cleaner than she found it. Overall superb wonderful amazing!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in West Springfield, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in West Springfield, MA?
You can review 9 after school babysitter profiles near you in West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in West Springfield, MA is $16.44. 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 West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, MA.