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Find babysitters in Gardner, MA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Gardner, MA

The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Gardner, MA

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Kassandra B.


Gardner, MA

$20-22/hr6 yrs exp

I would love to come along side of you and your family! I am a youth and child mental health counselor looking to help families when I can! Looking forward to hearing back from you!
Kassandra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sara F.


Gardner, MA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hi! I'm Sara. :) I truly love caring for kids and animals. I used to live in a neighborhood with children in every house and was constantly nannying. I've recently taken some time off work and I want to get back into doing something I love! I'd love to help you out in anyway needed, whether that be watching kiddos, making sure...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I graduated with a degree in Public Health Sciences with a minor in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I am an experienced housekeeper, cleaner and nanny looking to expand my services to senior care. I am passionate about caring for others and feel as though I am an ideal candidate for a senior care...
Crystal can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
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Carrie S.


Gardner, MA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I can provide my certified nursing to assist your needs. Over 25 years of all kinds of nursing skills.
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Gabriella H.


Gardner, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I have had the pleasure of working with two different families through positions here on care. com. One child was 13 months when I started and the other was 4 months. However, besides these positions, most of my childcare experience comes from nieces and nephews. It's been great to get experience through all different...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Elisee B.


Gardner, MA

$10-30/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitting

Hello! A well mannered, articulate and responsible nanny. With great experience and interest in children and possess high energy levels and an ability to develop close relationships with both children and families. Possessing excellent communication skills and able to relate well with people at all levels and converse in a...
Elisee can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Sarah-ashley A.


Gardner, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hello!

Hi, I'm Sarah, and I am so excited to meet you! I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person, and have a passion for childcare. My experience with caregiving began when entering high school with regular babysitting jobs for neighbors and family members, and by the time of graduation, it had digressed to long-term nannying...
Sarah-ashley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance

Elisee B.


Gardner, MA

$8-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello ! I'm Elisée. I'm experienced Resistance Care Assistance (RCA). I'm working in this career for since 2018. I used to take care of old people who live in the assistant living and the one who live to their house. I like caring for seniors because It's great please for me to help old people. I discovered this passion when I...
Elisee can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
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Abby G.


Fitchburg, MA

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Flexible, And Responsible.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! I'm Abby, I come from a big family where I've learned to care and be around a lot of children. I've taken care of most of my cousins children at various ages and still enjoy doing so. I, myself, am the youngest in my family and have had the privilege of seeing my parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncle's care for each...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abby is an exceptional babysitter who has been an invaluable asset to our family. Reliable, punctual, and endlessly kind, she consistently goes above and beyond in caring for our 1-year-old son. Her intelligence shines through in her ability to handle any situation...

Myles J.

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Rosanna G.


Fitchburg, MA

$30/hr20 yrs exp

Occasional Infant Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of two. I ran a licensed daycare for 8 years while they were younger. Now that they are school age I miss the baby snuggles! I know how difficult it can be juggling being at home with your new baby and finding your groove. I am happy to help give you a few hours here and there to get errands or cleaning done or...
Rosanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Rosanna has cared for my son since he was 8 weeks old. She is a second mother to him and I have lost count of the number of times he's been hesitant to leave at the end of the day or has said, "I want to go to Rosie's." Rosanna has always been very flexible with...

Sally R.

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Catherine T.


Westminster, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been pet sitting for a few years now and have experience with dogs, cats, chickens, horses, bunnies, and many other animals! I love caring for animals and will be attending College of the Holy Cross next year on the pre-vet track. I have a rescue dog named Bear and a cat named Grey, and a flock of chickens! I am...
Catherine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Jessica M.


Westminster, MA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting and nannying for over 9 years, which I absolutely love. I'm always incorporating crafts, outdoor time and anything specific to each child's interests/needs. I have four children. We spend a lot of our time outdoors, coloring, and enjoying each other's company. My interests are cooking, reading, hiking,...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Jessica watched my son starting at 3 months when I had to return to work. Jessica made what would have been a very difficult transition, into an easy one. She treated my son as if he were her own. She was patient, trustworthy and always reliable. I always felt...

Jacqueline N.

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Emily P.


Westminster, MA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Caring Nanny In Southern Maine

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

hi my name is Emily. And although I am 26 years old, I have over 10-years' experience caring for and nurturing children. My childcare journey is multi-faceted. I started my career babysitting in my mid-teens. After high-school, I performed the lead-teacher role at a private daycare. I've nannied for years for families in...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily felt like a part of the family right away. Our son took to her immediately and they have been the best of friends since. She is very kind and fun and always doing fun and special activities with our son and for our family. She goes above and beyond and knows...

Angela S.

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Kristie H.


Fitchburg, MA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Amazing Professional Child Whisperer

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since age 11. I grew up as a mother helper with my own two sisters. I have a large family and my mother had me babysitting for all the doctors at the local hospital by age 12. I know CPR and First Aid and BLS. Fully vaccinated. I have worked as a professional nanny and awake overnight nanny. I...
Kristie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kristie is extremely personable and the kids took to her like a duck to water. Everything was in order when we came home and she had quite the stack of art work that they had done together. Hard to say who had more fun: Kristie or the kids! "

Corey K.

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Rebecca M.


Fitchburg, MA

$40/hr4 yrs exp

Rebecca

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a patient, reliable, caring, and creative person. I have four years of experience as a behavior tech for folks with autism and three years experience as a PCA. I am willing to cook, drive your kids and/or pets, take them to fun places, and more. I know basic first aid and have experience with asthmatic children. I have...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca is a patience and kind handworker. She is amazing with our kids at the center! She runs groups, takes the kids out into the community, and works on their goals."

Care member

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Ana Lucia S.


Fitchburg, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Housekeeping Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a housekeeper over 10 years, and I really enjoy it. In my housekeeping position I prepare healthy meals, do laundry, houseclean, organize the house. I'm a babysitter for older children. I drive children to school and activities.
Ana Lucia can also help with: Oven cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning & more
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Grace K.


Hubbardston, MA

$21-23/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have been an environmental educator for the last year. Working with kids, incorporating nature, and creating fun activities were a few of my key tasks. I love conservation work but while I figure out my next steps I'd love to nanny for awhile! I really like fostering engagement whether that be through playing or...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Grace was not only dependable, but went above and beyond to help my kids "learn". The true test is that they loved her, and can't wait for her to come see them again."

Elizabeth S.

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Kim L.


Fitchburg, MA

$15-21/hr8 yrs exp

Animal Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting. I have regulars that I PIG sit for an figured I would venture out ! I am a 50 yrs young I have plenty of experience with cats and dogs ! We have 3 cats and a dog at home. I also foster cats and kittens and look for there fur homes. I am a clean...
Kim can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Amazing warm person, she pays attention and loves animals and listens to detail"

Care member

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Amy K.


Fitchburg, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Amy and I am a mother of two children ages 22 and 16. I come from a big family with 12 nieces and nephews so I have plenty of experience with babies and toddlers. I also have over 15 years experience working as a nanny, assistant preschool teacher, and as a mental health counselor for children and adolescents...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My mom always talked about how amazing Amy was and still does to this day! She's right though.. Amy was the best baby sitter ever!!! I just talked to my mom the other day and she was like " are you kidding me that girl should have a trophy" and I agree lol!"

Mal A.

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Ana Lucia S.


Fitchburg, MA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver And Companion Available

Hi, my name is Ana. I have been working as a caregiver for over 6 years, and I enjoy it very much. I can do light housekeeping, cooking, help with bath and dressing and company. I have been working more caregiver jobs in my most recent years. I'm very responsible and honest. My first caregiver job was for a retired scientist who...
Ana Lucia can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I have known Ana for many years, first as a housekeeper who would occasionally help with childcare. I could and did always depend on her to be kind, thorough, punctual and careful. Later, I observed her helping in the daily care of an irascible elderly man with...

Mary L.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gardner, MA

Abby G.

5.0

Abby is an exceptional babysitter who has been an invaluable asset to our family. Reliable, punctual, and endlessly kind, she consistently goes above and beyond in caring for our 1-year-old son. Her intelligence shines through in her ability to handle any situation with grace and ease. We...

- Myles J.

Rosanna G.

5.0

Rosanna has cared for my son since he was 8 weeks old. She is a second mother to him and I have lost count of the number of times he's been hesitant to leave at the end of the day or has said, "I want to go to Rosie's." Rosanna has always been very flexible with our changing work schedules and...

- Sally R.

Jessica M.

5.0

Jess has cared for both of our daughters over the past five years. When our older daughter was still an infant, she was watched by Jess a couple days a week for a couple years. Jess has a warm, welcoming, and safe home. She is very kind, patient, and loving, a great example for our daughters. We...

- Lauren M.

Emily P.

5.0

Emily felt like a part of the family right away. Our son took to her immediately and they have been the best of friends since. She is very kind and fun and always doing fun and special activities with our son and for our family. She goes above and beyond and knows just how to handle all the social...

- Angela S.

Kristie H.

5.0

Kristie is extremely personable and the kids took to her like a duck to water. Everything was in order when we came home and she had quite the stack of art work that they had done together. Hard to say who had more fun: Kristie or the kids!

- Corey K.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Gardner, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.