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60 babysitters are listed in Halifax, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Halifax, MA
Hannah D.
Bridgewater, MA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm hannah a babysitter/teacher/ paraprofessional/nanny who loves working with kids! For the past two years I've been working at a childcare center being responsible for up to 10 children at once ages 3 months- 12 years. I have been a mother's helper since I was 12 and babysitting since 14. I have experience caring for...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been in the child care field for over 30 years. I am CPR/AED and First Aid Certified. I'm fully vaccinated and I have my own transportation. I also have my EEC Certification from Infants to Preschool. I have taken care of children from 6 weeks to school age. I have experience babysitting. I also have experience taking care...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Beth has been wonderful with my boys (ages 2 and 4). She actively engages in fun play and will even brings supplies for art projects. She is consistent, dependable and always on time. She is a great communicator and very accommodating. I feel confident leaving my...
Whitney P.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as fun, outgoing, determined.
I like working with kids because they always keep me on my toes never knowing what they may say or even do. I love teaching them and getting an excuse to act like a kid because I'm with them!
I'm looking for a job that can provide full time hours, and don't mind if I...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa is a kind hearted and very responsible person. She is a guardian Angel here in earth. We love her! "
Care member
4.3
(3)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience with children from ages newborn to 18 years of age and with up to as many as eight children at once.
My experience includes infant twins and toddler triplets as well as medically complex and special needs children.
I also am experienced with overnights and was the sole caregiver of 2 children for 3...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kayla is very responsible, dependable, and caring. My children adored her. She handled everything with maturity and wisdom so that I had complete peace of mind that my children were in good hands. She was always on time and respectful of my children and my home."
Diane L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children professionally for the past 9 years and have experience with all ages. I am a mom of 2 and we love crafts and outdoor activities.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erin watched my 3 boys for several years, both in our home and at her own. She was constantly coming up with clever crafts and scavenger hunts for the kids. She is wonderful with children, from infants through teens. I highly recommend her."
Douglas C.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am an MSW student at Bridgewater State University and looking to help out a lovely family! Babysitting was my first job ever- 10 years ago- and since, I have helped out over 30 families! Through babysitting, I have had the opportunity to assist children while helping them grow into the confident, healthy, and successful...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marissa cared for my two children for ~10 months during Covid, which was a very stressful time full of lots of challenges and changes! She was great about adapting to all the schedule changes with school, while I worked full time outside the home. She was...
Elizabeth W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently a student at Stonehill College in Easton but I am remote at home now. I get tested twice weekly to be able to go on campus for some classes so I am very cautious about Covid. I can help your child with tutoring or just basic babysitting, or if you need help around the house in any sort of way! Looking...
Jillian can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lily W.
Hanson, MA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, positive, and caring.
I started working with kids when my siblings had children, I have been around kids my whole life, started babysitting 5 years ago and working with younger girls teaching volleyball for 4 years.
5.0
"5 STARS!! Lily's amazing!! Great personality, friendly, smart and needed very little direction 1st time she came. Lily just GETS it!! Punctual, cleans up, organized and kept kids on schedule. My daughter became obsessed with her and cried when she left!"
Megan L.
Rachael D.
Plympton, MA
$5-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I've cared for cats, dogs, horses, fish, ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs, snakes, and love all animals. My childhood best friend's mother was a professional pet sitter for many years and I went with her on many of her jobs. I also volunteered at my local animal shelter every Saturday for 6 months in junior high and worked as a...
Rachael can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Rachael was a wonderful dog walker for us for nearly one year. She often walked the dogs longer than was required and took wonderful care of them. She did little professional things like brought her own notebook and poop bags, which just show she is organized and...
Ashley J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. Do you need help getting to doctor appointments, errands, grocery shopping, or companionship at home? I can help with Transportation Services, Light Housecleaning, Errands or general help around the house. I have been helping my parents for years and am available to help weekday afternoons.
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, errands, light cleaning
Alexandra C.
Pembroke, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have grown up with pets and am an only child so I have always thought of my dogs and cats as my furry siblings. :P I have been pet sitting for about 10 years. I would love to have some furry friends to walk!
5.0
"We hired Alexandra to take care of our pug, Chewy, during our vacation and she did an excellent job. She communicated with us every step of the way, sent pictures and video of Chewy while we were away and loved and cared for him like he was her own. Chewy is...
Patricia S.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mairin and I am happy to help! I am moving to Middleborough in June would be happy to help right away! I have a reliable 2020 Toyota RAV4 and have experience driving children to and from places. If okay to drive the child, I would love to explore to the park, playground, library, beach, etc. I am a teacher during the...
Mairin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mairin has been watching our two very active boys (2 and 4) for the past few months and she is wonderful. She is dependable, fun, and communicates well in advance if she needs to make a schedule change. Mairin is very patient as well as fun, and just great with our...
Kevin F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Maddy! I live in Kingston, MA. I grew up second oldest of 8 kids, I'm 25 and my youngest sibling is 14, so I basically have been a built-in babysitter from a young age.
I grew up in Kingston, MA and first worked at my church's daycare, and earned part-time babysitter jobs from there. I have babysat from 1 child at a...
Maddy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My toddler loves Maddy and I'm not sure what we'd do without her. She's reliable, communicative, knowledgeable, creative, and has the energy to match our almost two year old. Her experience as a preschool teacher and innate ability to connect with kids is...
Chanel K.
Emily R.
Bridgewater, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 25-years-old. I have been a babysitter/nanny for 10 years. I have also worked at a before and after school program for a year, where I supervised and interacted with large groups of children grades k-3. I have babysat for multiple families with children ranging from ages 4 months-13 years old. I am a mother to a 9-month-old...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were blessed to have Emily as our after-school sitter for two years, and our kids were sad to see her move away. Emily was kind, interested in our kids' activities and interests, and dependable."
Christina B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tiffany, I have a BA in Psychology and a MEd in Applied Behavior Analysis. I currently live in Rockland and look forward to hearing from you!
I have been nannying full-time for the past 6 years in Hingham and babysitting for many years before that. I have experience with multiple children and infants. I know...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany was an excellent date night babysitter. She was also able to be back up child care for when my daughter was sick and could not go to day care. I'm sad she no longer lives in our area but she would be an asset to any family."
Irram F.
Andrea P.
East Bridgewater, MA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hello I'm new to Rhode Island, my name is Andrea I am 24 years old. I worked with special ed kids, I worked in a kindergarten inclusion classrooms, I've also worked in emotionally impaired classroom. I just resigned from my job and currently a stay at home mom. I had my baby girl her name is Brooklynn. So looking to bring her...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Tara F.
Pembroke, MA
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Tara! Graduated 2021 from the University of Maine with a bachelors in Child Development & Family Relations and minors in Disability Studies, Studio Art, and education. 2 years of paid professional Nanny experience as well as 10 years of babysitting and summer camp work. Experience with all ages and multiples!
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Tara is incredible. She worked for me for 6 summers. She is creative, reliable, flexible and simply the best! She is unbelievable with kids, sets boundaries and expectations but is super fun and engaging! The kids absolutely adore her!"
Amy C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sally. I am the mother of two young adults
. I have babysat since I was a teenager. I am patient, loving, responsible and very caring. I enjoy the outdoors, arts &crafts, animals and Sports. I truly enjoy being with children, laughing, dancing, singing, playing and learning new and exciting things.
I have paid...
Sally can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sally was a nanny to our son for nearly 3.5 years. She was a wonderful caregiver to him and developed a special relationship. We started with Sally when our son was only 4 months old. She was excellent with newborns and respecting his routine. Also, when he got...
Timothy C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
In the past 11 plus years, I have had both the opportunity and privilege of caring for many people who needed help due to dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, cancer or just need assistance in their daily routine. I provide not only needed services, but compassion, understanding, listening and love.
Donna can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Donna cared for my father-in-law overnights in my home. She treated him as if he was one of her own family members. I would highly recommend Donna."
Peter C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 I have usually cared for family and family friends but have also worked several nanny jobs through this site. I have done all daycare and date night. I have watched kids from 5 months to early teens as well as children with disabilities and other medical needs including but not limited to...
Brittney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brittney was with our family for about 6 months and my kids loved being with her! She was always early and ready with activities. Brittney is communicative and always offered to watch the kids, even with a very short notice. Our family moved out of state, but we...
Lauren Y.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Halifax, MA
Elizabeth W.
5.0
Beth has been wonderful with my boys (ages 2 and 4). She actively engages in fun play and will even brings supplies for art projects. She is consistent, dependable and always on time. She is a great communicator and very accommodating. I feel confident leaving my boys in her care.
- Whitney P.
Melissa C.
5.0
Melissa is a kind hearted and very responsible person. She is a guardian Angel here in earth. We love her!
- Care member
Kayla D.
5.0
Kayla was terrific with our children. She drove them to activities and helped with their homework. They played outside and had a blast. She always supported our routines and rules to maintain consistency, She is kind and loving.
- Susan O.
Erin B.
5.0
Erin watched my 3 boys for several years, both in our home and at her own. She was constantly coming up with clever crafts and scavenger hunts for the kids. She is wonderful with children, from infants through teens. I highly recommend her.
- Douglas C.
Marissa B.
5.0
Marissa cared for my two children for ~10 months during Covid, which was a very stressful time full of lots of challenges and changes! She was great about adapting to all the schedule changes with school, while I worked full time outside the home. She was dependable and loving, my kids had so much...
- Elizabeth W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Halifax, MA:
How can I find a Halifax babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Halifax, MA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 21 babysitters in Halifax, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Halifax, MA?
The average rate for Halifax, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.76 per hour as of June 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Halifax, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Halifax, MA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.