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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & 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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
Hello! I am college student on track to become a speech language pathologist. I have about three years of childcare experience in a professional. Through my academics I have been able to learn so much about child development, which gives me an upper hand in caring for kids. I have experience caring for several children through...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi everyone! My name is Shaylee and I am 25! I have lots of experience working with kids through babysitting, working at a day care with children aged infant-5, and working at an after school program with children aged k-5. I previously worked as a lifeguard 8 years and was promoted to pool manager for 3 years. With lifeguarding...
Shaylee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lydia M.
Holyoke, MA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Full Time Nanny Starting End Of August! (7 Years In Childcare)
Hi, my name is Lydia! I am looking for a family in need of full time care for their child (M-F) starting the end of August. I have been working in childcare for 7 years now. I started as a babysitter, moved to the director of an after school program and have now been a preschool teacher for 4 years. I have an associates degree...
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Julia P.
Suffield, CT
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello! I have over 9 years of experience working with kids and am currently a public school teacher. I can help with after school, date nights, weekends, homework, tutoring, fun activities and am comfortable driving.
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a current teacher and have taught grades from Kindergarten to 7th grade. I babysat for one family everyday after school. This involved getting the children off the bus, helping them with homework, cooking dinner and doing activities with them. There were three children, ages 5, 7, and 9. I also babysat my neighbors, one of...
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Riley C.
Feeding Hills, MA
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Riley and I am looking for an evening/weekend babysitting position. Being the oldest of five siblings, I have always had a passion for working with children. I also have ample experience with twins, as I have 9-year-old twin brothers.
In the past nine years, I have been hired as a nanny, part-time sitter,...
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Alyssa M.
South Hadley, MA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
In the past, I have worked with mostly first graders. I taught after-school Spanish lessons during high school at Plains Elementary School and loved it. That also means I have lots of experience being overwhelmed with caring for a group of 6-year-olds. On a more personal note, I have experience with my 3-year-old baby cousin and...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hi, my name is Olivia (liv)! I am 19 years old and currently attend Umass Amherst. I am experienced with current clients children as well as being an older sister. I am a volunteer counselor at a girls grief camp (ages 8-14). I also have worked with children as little as 6 months. I like to be active and keep children engaged in...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Hi families! My name is Ali and I babysit occasionally and waitress at a local restaurant. I am currently trying to get back into babysitting more instead of working for the restaurant- since I will be going to college to become a pediatric OT. I have babysat for many younger family members including my own siblings, cousins,...
Hi! My name is Nina, I am a recent college graduate living in Boston and I have been working with kids for almost 6 years now. Whether it's summer camp, before or after school programs or babysitting it seems I am always working with kids! I am willing to try new things and love to learn! I am certified in CPR and first aid. I...
Thea S.
Southampton, MA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have more than 15 years of experience. I can help with a wide variety of home needs. I'm a clinical social worker looking to supplement my full time position with some fun, non-clinical child care. Fully vaccinated, looking for a nice family in need of some evening and weekend help. BA in psychology and art and an MSW. Have...
Thea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Greetings,
I recently gave up my full time office position to stay home with my 5-month-old son. I am looking to help another family for 2 - 3 days during the week with childcare. Looking for a family that would be okay with me bringing my son along. Ideally looking to care for another child around the same age as my son. I...
Brigit can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a passionate and energetic college student living in the Amherst area who has always had a passion for working with kids! I am an older cousin/sibling to 11 kiddos who I have been babysitting since the age of 14. Around the same time, I began apprenticing as a dance teacher for my former studio, teaching a variety of styles...
Iman can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Iman helped us with our kids during the summer vacation. She was amazing with them. They immediately fell in love with her. She is nice, smart and funny! She was always on time and also a very quick study - our son needed special exercises twice a day and she...
Shana K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in Windsor Public Schools as a Before/After School Program Leader along with working as a STEM teacher in summer camp. Next I worked in daycares as both a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher and as a Floating Teacher. Most recently I was a Math/Reading Interventionist, giving...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Love love LOVEEEEEEE Amy! She’s so good with kids! She shows up on time, communicates effectively, and is a joy to have around! She is honest, safe, and responsible. I have not trusted anyone else with my kid, but her! He was always sooooo excited to see her and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emily! I am a recent graduate from Springfield College and first-year grad student at The University of Connecticut studying speech-language pathology! I have been working professionally with children, primarily those with special needs, since high school and I absolutely love it. I've gotten lots of experience with...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I'm a new mom and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I hired Emily to help me with my 5 month old and she was amazing with her. She catered to both of our needs and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend Emily to watch your babies:)"
Melissa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Since the age of approximately 13, I have been babysitting a wide range of children. For three years I helped care for two young boys, ages 4 and 6. During my first year of working for them, it was discovered that the 4-year-old had autism. His family willingly shared with me the full hospital report so that I could have a...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda has been great with the kids and they enjoy their time with her! Her schedule has been very flexible which is a huge plus in my book. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for care for their kids! "
Debbie B.
Ani C.
Easthampton, MA
$15-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I currently have a nannying job M-F 9-3:30 however will soon be cut to 8:45-2:45. I am seeking out a part time job for a few hours in the afternoon/evening/ a few days a week. I would be accompanied by my sweet 16-month-old son. I can safely accommodate 1 more car seat in my car so I would be willing to do school pick up...
Ani can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Ani was very reliable and helpful. She embraced my chaotic crew, helped us ask questions we didn't even know we should be asking, and filled in gaps as soon as she noticed them. I was getting used to a new job that required me to be on-call and sometimes she showed...
Jessica T.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in West Springfield, MA
Emily Y.
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 of over 10 after school activities...
- Eman A.
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.
Iman A.
5.0
Iman helped us with our kids during the summer vacation. She was amazing with them. They immediately fell in love with her. She is nice, smart and funny! She was always on time and also a very quick study - our son needed special exercises twice a day and she only needed to be shown once. We...
- Shana K.
Amy R.
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Amy. This was our first time using this service and I am so glad I did. Amy was incredibly kind, punctual and the most awesome playmate to my energetic six year old son. Amy made me feel at ease and engaged my son with activities that weren't screen based....
- Amy R.
Emily B.
5.0
I'm a new mom and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I hired Emily to help me with my 5 month old and she was amazing with her. She catered to both of our needs and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend Emily to watch your babies:)
- Melissa S.
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FAQs for after school child care in West Springfield, MA
In 2024, how much is after-school care near me in West Springfield, MA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in West Springfield, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $18.00 per hour as of May 2024. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in West Springfield, MA?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in West Springfield, MA. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in West Springfield, MA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in West Springfield, MA to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around West Springfield, MA, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.