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Desiree H.

I'm Optimistic, Friendly, And Always Filled With Love

Gardner, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I went to a trade school for ECE for two years, where I would work in the daycare there providing the children with activities to do to expand their creativity. I have a 3 y/o bright eyed, sweet little girl I would have accompanying me. We love animals, doing crafts, play groups and reading! I am also a huge outdoors person and...

Lindsay P. says "Desiree has been our nanny since September 2022, when our previous nanny found other employment. We connected with Desiree through a post on Care.com,...

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Holly P.

Child/Adult Care Specializing In Special Needs

Cherry Valley, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! Over the years I have worked as a child/adult care provider, specializing in Special Needs. I have provided one on one care for kids, teens, and adults with a wide array of disabilities which include Behavioral Intervention, Management, and Modification. I have excellent references and would prefer to work 1:1. My skills are...

Kathleen C. says "Holly cared for my son who has special needs...medical, social/emotional, and educational. She was very responsible and reliable. He quickly built trust...

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Itzel R.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi families! My name is Itzel, I'm Mexican, I'm 25 Years old, , I have experience with all ages, I've worked for over 5 years. I have a great ability to adapt quickly to families. I also have knowledge of languages such as English and Spanish. I collaborate in schools of children with special abilities and I have a deep...

Sadie E. says "We would hire Itzel forever if we could :) She is an exceptional human being. Itzel is friendly, loving, happy, and extremely energetic. She took care of...

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Jennifer A.

A Little About Me:

Hadley, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm an Early-Childhood teacher, preparing to teach Pre-K in Holyoke this upcoming Fall. I just moved to Massachusetts from Baltimore, where I've worked as a Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher for six years. I love developing relationships with my students. My goal is to keep them safe, and support their social-emotional and academic...

Kim E. says "We were so happy to have Jenny watch our infant son this summer! She was a great communicator, extremely flexible and absolutely took very good care of our...

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Sarah R.

Part-Time Kindergarten Teacher

Holden, MA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a stay at home mom of 3 kids, my 2-year-old daughter and two twin boys. I have been a teacher for 8 years, teaching prek-K, but am taking time off to be with my children while they are young.

Heidi C. says "Sarah cared for our 3 children summer of 2021 and she was fantastic. Dependable, flexible when needed, and incredible with our children. She brought so...

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Katie S.

Templeton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm Katie I live in Templeton MA. I currently have availability I had a nanny commitment for the last 7 years with the same family that has come to a close. In november of 2019 I ended a long term connection with a family I nannied for for 8 years because I had a baby and there youngest started kindergarten. I have a 5-year-old...

Randy B. says "Amazing job on the house. Friendly and efficient. "

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Alexis B.

Part Time Caregiver Or Pet Care Available

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Currently looking for part-time child care job. I am 26 years old and have been working with children since I was 15 years old. I was employed at the Boys and Girls Club for a few years, working with ages 5-12 years. I was also a nanny for a family (that I found through Care. com) for a few years. I babysat 3 wonderful children...

Julie T. says "Alexis is a regular, after school sitter for us. She is great with my children and very dependable. Whenever I have asked her to do something extra...

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Klara P.

Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Klara and I have been caring for children for over six years, from toddlers to adolescents, and it's my passion to help them learn and grow. I graduated spring 2024 with a degree in psychology, and have begun a graduate program in school psychology. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children at a time....

Ellie P. says "Klara was great with my daughter. She was able to provide a wonderful day with fun and enriching activities. Thanks Klara!"

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Maya F.

Get To Know Me!

Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
Hello, My name is Maya. I am a 21-year-old junior I am majoring in public health with a pre-med track in hope of becoming a pediatrician practitioner one day. I have always loved kids. I have about 4 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I have worked as an assistant educator at preschools, Babysat kids with CP,...

Narges R. says "Maya is a great caregiver! She is flexible and dependable. You can count on her for childcare, pet care, and helping people with disabilities. Highly...

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Sasha G.

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a college junior with about seven years of childcare experience. Ranging from being a sleep-away camp and day camp counselor as well as working in the education department at the American Museum of Natural History. Additionally I've been a Kindergarten substitute teacher for the past two years. I love kids and genuinely...

Phoebe D. says "Sasha was really great at interacting with the kids at their level and doing fun activities with them. We've moved away but I would definitely still have...

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Lukas R.

Sunderland, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi there, my name is Lukas and I'm 34 years old! I use he/him pronouns and live in Sunderland. I love working with children of all ages, particularly school aged kids. 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 patient but also firm...

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

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Lucia M.

Part-time Babysitter

Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I come from a very large family, so I have been taking care of kids from a very young age. I can change diapers, feed babies, walk kids, take them to the park or play with them. I am going to school to become a primary school teacher, so I love working with children from all ages. I can also tutor/ help with homework if needed....

Benjamin B. says "Lucia cared for my daughter while I was away on the west coast. Lucia was responsible for care between the end of the school day and the evening when...

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Rachael D.

About Me!

Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! My name is Rachael and I am 22 years old! I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have a passion for caring for children. I absolutely love children and am incredibly patient, caring, and fun! I also have experience being a Sunday school teaching assistant for a second grade classroom.

Care Member says " I have known Rachael for many years and have had countless opportunities to observe her fine character, honest personality and strong work ethic....

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Sarah S.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny/Pet-Care

Charlton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'll keep this short and sweet as I know time is a valuable thing. I have been working with kids of all ages and abilities for over 16 years. I have a BA in Psychology and Ethnics studies and will be returning to school for a Masters in Social Work come September. I currently work for the local middle school as a...

Angela R. says "Sarah, worked for us during fall 2011. My husband is a teacher and during the fall he also coaches football. We needed care for after school for our 7th...

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Alicia G.

Hubbardston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello!! My name is Alicia! I have three boys J who is 4 and L who is 3 and K who is 1! We are also expecting babygirl come January! We also have a very friendly pup named Ellie! We are looking for a new friend to join us in our home during the week to play! We have lots of toys to share, love doing crafts & even just have lazy...

Robert M. says "We dropped our 2-year-old off with Alicia (at her place) and he was immediately at ease. She had a safe setup with a toy area for kids. She was very...

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Shantel R.

Cherry Valley, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi, i'm Shantel, I am a mom to one school age child with 10+ years experience watching children from toddler age to school age. Flexible and understanding, dedicated to helping to shape children into confident, intelligent, and happy people. I enjoy watching children grow and find themselves through safe play. References are...

Care Member says "Excellent Nanny for our 3 year old and almost 2 year old! She easily took care of both of them which is very hard to watch two toddlers. Not only did...

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Andrea D.

Experienced, Compassionate And Fun!

Hubbardston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Experienced, compassionate, fun! Mother of grown & flown sons, and retired high school teacher. I have worked with multiple families in varying capacities including facilitating at-home learning during pandemic school shut downs, providing before-school support for Elementary as well as care for infants/ pre-schoolers.

Ryan G. says "I was so thankful for Andi’s availability and support last year while I was looking for a permanent full-time nanny for my 1 and 3 year old. Andi is a...

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Michelle L.

I'm Interested In Being A Nanny For A Family

Granby, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, and I owned a very successful daycare in my home for 17 years. I currently work in the Public Schools as a Special Ed. Para during the school year.. I have the Summers off, and I've been certified in First Aid and CPR many times. I'm a Mother of two grown kids. I love animals,...

Rebecca F. says "We hired Michelle to care for our 2 yr old son for the summer. We requested she bring him to play outside daily and she exceeded our expectations. She...

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Irina H.

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Irina, I'm 39 years old. I was born in Russia. Very friendly, art and music person. Non smoking, vegetarian. I love kids. I have experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With all my...

Hilary B. says "Irina worked with my three-year-old son for a little over a year on a part-time basis. We met her through a friend who highly recommended her. She is...

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Stephanie C.

Part-time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

Belchertown, MA

from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I find kids hilarious and a breath of fresh air. Spending time with them brings me so much joy. I have experience babysitting, nannying and tutoring. I have experience with tutoring children in Math, reading, and Science. I am very comfortable with pets, I have 2 cats and a dogs at home. A graduate from Smith College and a...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hardwick, MA

Babysitters in Hardwick, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Desiree H.

Desiree has been our nanny since September 2022, when our previous nanny found other employment. We connected with Desiree through a post on...

- Lindsay P.

Holly P.

Holly cared for my son who has special needs...medical, social/emotional, and educational. She was very responsible and reliable. He quickly...

- Kathleen C.

Itzel R.

We would hire Itzel forever if we could :) She is an exceptional human being. Itzel is friendly, loving, happy, and extremely energetic. She...

- Sadie E.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Hardwick, MA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Hardwick, 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 1 babysitters in Hardwick, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Hardwick, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of November 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Hardwick, MA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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