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Allison C.


Deerfield, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/nanny

Hi! My name is Allison, I'm looking for a summer nannying position that could potentially extend after school hours and occasionally into the fall. I have been working with kids for as long as I can remember, starting with after school babysitting jobs and more seriously as a nanny to 3 children ages 2, 4, and 7 before my work...
Allison can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

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Jessica H.


Greenfield, MA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

I view children as independent, autonomous little humans, and strive to foster consent-based care and child-centered learning and play. My approach to childcare is Montessori-inspired, as I have been an administrator and substitute at a Montessori school for the past two years. I am passionate about racial & social justice, and...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica is caring, attentive, and loyal. She is always on time, and is great with my two kids. They love her! She is interactive and creative with them and I would absolutely recommend her!"

Nicole P.

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Julia L.


Leverett, MA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion Available February-May

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had four years of experience working as a companion/caregiver for an elderly man with Dementia. Prior to that, I volunteered at a Nursing Center with my dog as a pet therapy team through Pets and People. As a caregiver, I am happy to plan activities, run errands, go out to events, cook, help with cleaning, administer...
Julia can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Julia L. cared for my Mom in South Deerfield before and was very good. We are hoping she can fit my Mom into her regular daily schedule, few hours every afternoon between 2:00 PM to 6:00 or close to these hours as she can Gary"

Gary B.

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Lukas R.


Sunderland, MA

$15-25/hr

Pet Profile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have owned a two rabbits, a dog and a cat for the past 5, 3 and 1 year, respectively. I have dog sat/cat sat and taken care of a variety of other animals since childhood, including guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, chinchillas and fish. I love all animals and am happy to clean up after them, walk them, feed them, and spend time...
Lukas can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
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Brooke S.


Whately, MA

$22-35/hr3 yrs exp

About Brooke

I've been working with children during and outside of high school for a total of 4 years. My experience includes standard babysitting, After School Teacher, Toddler Teacher, and Special Education Paraprofessional. I'm CPR/AED certified for infant/toddler/child/adult. I'm a mandated reporter for the state of Massachusetts. I hold...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was a great nanny! She was involved and very caring with my children. She truly has a way with kids, highly recommend Brooke!"

Care member

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Johnna B.


Greenfield, MA

$24-36/hr10 yrs exp

Creative, Enthusiastic, Fun Companion!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, thank you for considering me! I offer companionship and personal care to elders and people with limited mobility. I have 20 years of experience in a broad array of human service positions and 6 years as a personal care assistant. I am a strong advocate for people living full meaningful lives. I love cooking and sharing...
Johnna can also help with: Personal care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I hired Johnna initially for a short-term position in November 2021, to support me after knee surgery. She is a wonderful, capable, kind human being. She is especially skilled at creative, healthy meal preparation, which was sorely needed so my husband and I did...

Randy R.

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Lukas R.


Sunderland, MA

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Lukas and I'm 30 years old! I use he/him pronouns and live in Sunderland. I love working with children of all ages, particularly school aged kids between five and 11. As a child care provider my goal is to meet kids where they are at and provide a safe but fun environment for them to be in. I'm kind and...
Lukas can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lukas is kind, fun, child-centered, and able to set good boundaries with my kids. My daughters adore him. His calm and engaging presence rejuvenates them. He's communicative, responsible, straightforward, and takes the initiative in planning activities with my...

Desiree D.

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Randi M.


Greenfield, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Compassionate & Meticulous!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I look forward to caring for children of all ages. Outdoor play, nature walks, crafts and more! 10+ years experience babysitting, 5yrs experience as a nanny (newborn). Licensed driver with transportation. Great attitude. Patient and attentive. Enjoys cooking & cleaning. Field trips. Animal lover (Pet care and training...
5.0
"When we met Randi, she had a welcoming smile, and my kids instantly warmed up to her as though she had been in our lives all along. While working for me, I came home, she opened the door knowing my hands were full. She had dinner ready for us! My laundry was done,...

Heather R.

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Chen V.


Greenfield, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

On Your New Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My bio doesn't do much justice explaining who I am or what I can do but I am great with children and that'll have to come from your kids telling you that! I currently hold an Associate degree and pursuing my BA in Child Development and a Certified Development Associates in Preschool. I am presently employed as a Teacher...
Chen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Marguerite C.


Greenfield, MA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Energetic And Easy Going Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an older sibling from a family of six with many years of experience with childcare and past teaching experience for pre-k kids up through high school. I have nannied for many different families with kids from the age of six months up to middle school, and I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have experience...
Marguerite can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Marguerite was amazing! She made an instant connection with my 18mo son and gave him her complete attention."

Charles T.

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Amanda C.


Greenfield, MA

$17-18/hr4 yrs exp

Caring And Experienced Child Care Worker Getting Their Early Childhood Education Associates Degree

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Certified birth and postpartum doula. *currently unavailable 8:00am-5:00 p.m. M-F* Hello everyone! My name is Amanda and I received my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2021! I have worked at an in-home daycare for almost a year in 2019. In 2020 I worked in a childcare center for over a year with infants &...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Amanda started nannying for us when our son was just under four months old. She is amazing!! She cares so much for our son and it truly feels like we're working as a team taking care of him. She is so knowledgeable about early childhood education too which helps!...

Heather B.

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Casey V.


Greenfield, MA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

I'd Love To Babysit Your Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Casey; I am 24 years old and live in Greenfield. I attend Greenfield Community College, and I am currently working towards my Associate's degree in Human Services. I have a wide range of experience with children. I am currently a one-on-one paraprofessional in a school district where I was previously a substitute. I...
Casey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Julia L.


Leverett, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter With Pet And Elder Care Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm available for occasional childcare, date nights, pet care, transportation, and some errands/odd jobs! Feel free to message me for last minute morning care. I do not have any weekday afternoon availability during the school year. I firmly believe that I am not only being paid to simply supervise your child, but also to be...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We came across Julia as a last minute babysitter for my 1 year old son. She was one of the best babysitter/nanny that I have ever come across. She is extremely reliable and dependable. She communicates very well. Her calm personality is wonderful. She is able to...

Sarena S.

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Julia L.


Leverett, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Care/House Sitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am available for overnights, daily check-ins, dog walking, and farm sitting! Experience with dogs, cats, small animals, avians/exotics, horses, and livestock. Send me a message for more information on my availability and additional references. I can provide pet sitting in your home for those days that you need to work late...
Julia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Fantastic service, very professional and communicates well. She was able to handle a quite complicated set up without any problems and gave regular updates."

Scott S.

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Kimberly R.


Greenfield, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher & Nanny

Hey there! My name is Kimberly. My journey in childcare started as a a camp counselor in my teens. I've worked with children and youth in multiple capacities--from babysitting, to mentoring, to teaching since then. I am currently the theater teacher at a middle/high school. Previously, I worked as the Life Skills teacher for...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kimberly came on time. Our interview went very well and waiting to check her references. Thank you so much Kimberly."

Christelle C.

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Ilana W.


Greenfield, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Creative Babysitter With A Passion For Reading/writing

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Years of experience nannying/babysitting children from 6 months to 13 years old. A lifetime passion for reading and writing that I brought with me to each babysitting job in different ways: read books together, practice reading comprehension or alphabet for the littler ones, work on homework, sing songs, discuss reading/writing...
Ilana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ilana is a fun childcare provider - she stays engaged with the kids she watches and always knows just the right book, board game or activity to do with them! She is also flexible and accommodating when things come up or do not go according to plan. My kids really...

Liz B.

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Dana F.


Leverett, MA

$26-35/hr10 yrs exp

Super Experienced, Friendly And Reliable Babysitter

I am a gardener, and have been babysitting for over 10 years along side many other jobs I've had. As the gardening season slpws down, I'm looking to pick up some extra hours, and working with families is something I love to do. I can help with homework, house stuff, teach German, some Spanish, and some Hebrew, get the kids...
Dana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Molly C.


Greenfield, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Cleaner/Caregiver Available

Hi! I am a bilingual Kindergarten teacher. I have been teaching in Massachusetts for 4 years, but I have worked with children in some capacity for over a decade now. I started out as a babysitter and overseer of the childcare program for a school PTO. I have worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor for ages 9 months up to 38...
Molly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hello! My name is Charlotte (she/her) and I am looking for a regular babysitting/nannying gig within 25 or so minutes of Greenfield. I have 5 years of professional childcare experience in group care settings (preschools and after-school) and absolutely adore children. My preferred ages are 2-6, but I can definitely be flexible....
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Isabelle S.


Sunderland, MA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Isabelle

Hi! Nice to meet you! My name is Izzy and I recently graduated from the UMass Master's of Speech Language Pathology program. I am looking for a child care role while I take the summer to search for a fellowship position. I am a patient, reliable, and organized person who is looking to help out in any way that I can! I have...
Isabelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Deerfield, MA

Jessica H.

5.0

Jess is a pure delight to work with in every way. We hired her to care for our 9-month old baby and another little one two days a week and she was wonderful with them. She is warm, experienced, smart, and flexible. She is also an excellent communicator.

- Care member

Julia L.

5.0

Julia L. cared for my Mom in South Deerfield before and was very good. We are hoping she can fit my Mom into her regular daily schedule, few hours every afternoon between 2:00 PM to 6:00 or close to these hours as she can Gary

- Gary B.

Brooke S.

5.0

Brooke is very responsive, curious, and caring person. She clearly loves little ones, and was so sweet with my 16 month old son, Rafa. In the end, we didn't work with Brooke for long because we found someone else who speaks Spanish fluently and that was the only reason we did not have Brooke stay on...

- Liza P.

Johnna B.

5.0

I hired Johnna initially for a short-term position in November 2021, to support me after knee surgery. She is a wonderful, capable, kind human being. She is especially skilled at creative, healthy meal preparation, which was sorely needed so my husband and I did not need to resort to nightly frozen...

- Randy R.

Lukas R.

5.0

Lukas is a wonderful caregiver. He is flexible, friendly, and my child looks forward to every time he comes.

- Camden S.

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