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Find babysitters in Holyoke, MA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Holyoke, MA

The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Holyoke, MA

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Ashley M.


Chicopee, MA

$15-35/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ashley and I am currently in college for education! I have 9+ years of experience working with children, ranging from internships, volunteer hours, babysitting, park attendant activities, and Summer camp to my current job as a paraprofessional in an Elementary school. I absolutely adore children and everything...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley has watched my children(10 and 7) for a couple years now. There is not enough space to write about all of Ashley's great qualities. She has become part of our family and our kids love her! She picks them up from school, helps with homework, brings them to...

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Ellen T.


Westfield, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-loving Literacy Enthusiast!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Ellen, but I go by Elle. I'm a 30yr old proud aunt of a 2yr, 5yr, and 10yr old. I have a flexible schedule and a reliable vehicle. I am CPR/AED and First Aid Certified. I have 10+ years of childcare experience and am available for overnights. For many years, I have been a lifeguard, swim instructor,...
Ellen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Elle has been helping us with taking care of our little one for few months and we cant be more impressed. She is punctual, energetic and loves to teach and play using Montessori methods. "

Aman G.

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Jessica S.


West Springfield, MA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter, Lots Of Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been in the childcare business for about 8 years now. I have worked with infants to teenagers. I started babysitting at 14 for my neighbors children. I have also worked at different camps and have experience working with special needs children. I enjoy working with children because everyday is a new adventure. I...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica was awesome with my boys. She was helpful and reliable. I called her last minute and she was able to respond without hesitation. Would definitely work use her services again."

Sandrae L.

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Candice G.


Northampton, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/ Occasional Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Looking for someone to care for your children who is reliable, nurturing, and passionate about what she does? I am a full-time early intervention occupational therapist who has been working with children most of my life as a babysitter, a full-time nanny, and now as an OT. As a healthcare professional I have advanced training in...
Candice can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Candice was a fantastic find. We called her last minute for a much needed date night and she showed up within hours, was very respectful and courteous, and was a joy to talk to."

Melissa T.

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Lilian O.


Northampton, MA

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Sitter/ Nanny Looking For Summer Jobs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lilian and I just finished my second year of college. I've been babysitting for six years and I have experience with kids and toddlers of all ages. I love arts and crafts, music, cooking, and playing outside!
Lilian can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lillian cared for our 3 year old and 10 month old for many Fridays this past summer. Lillian showed up on time in the morning, quickly took charge, and was very patient with the whims of a strong-willed kiddo. She did crafts and art with him and took him outside,...

Lauren K.

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Paige H.


Florence, MA

$30-35/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Housekeeper Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience with household cleaning and organizing. Thorough one time cleaning, weekly cleaning and upkeep, laundry, and organizing services.
Paige can also help with: Carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Paige helped me clean my basement-she did a great job and is really fun to work with. Highly recommend!"

Judy M.

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Paige H.


Florence, MA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Sitter Available

I have been around animals my entire life. I have plenty of experience with your normal household of dogs and cats but also with farm animals and horses. Available for overnight pet sitting as well.
Paige can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding, administration of medicine & more
5.0
"Paige is the best! She is dependable, conscientious and the most wonderful person you would want to watch your pets and home! She always goes above and beyond your expectations when pet sitting!"

Christine A.

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Ashley B.


Springfield, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Safe, And Caring Sitter

Experienced babysitter/nanny with a 10 years of care. At age 12, I began providing consistent care for a family of 2/3 children from ages 5 and 2, witnessing their growth until they reached 11, 8, and 2 years old respectively when I stopped due to COVID. I managed household tasks including meal preparation, housekeeping, and...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley is so amazing with the kids! They have the best time with her and are always so happy when she comes to the house!"

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Kayla R.


Westfield, MA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! after a few big life events and quite the hiatus (5 years). For the past five years, I have been working as a public school art teacher for 5th and 6th grade, while also teaching at my own art studio for kids and teens, and traveling as much as humanly possible. I recently completed my Master's degree in art education,...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Kayla has been watching our 11 month old regularly and is fantastic. Kayla is our first babysitter and our son, who is wary of people he doesn't know, has warmed right up to her. She is one of the few people he will fall asleep with! In addition, Kayla has...

Abby B.

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Stephanie P.


Springfield, MA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has over 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I started off being a mothers helper when I was 13 and when I was 16 I started babysitting. In high school I took child development and worked at a preschool as a teachers assistant. I was also a...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stephanie nannied our twins full-time for a little under a year and she was amazing. She was reliable and punctual and got along great with the kids. She is super sweet and we were sad to lose her when she was no longer able to do full-time. Highly recommend."

Sarah S.

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Nadia B.


Springfield, MA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have experience taking care newborns and up. Being around kids is my passion. I like to play with kids any kind of games, I am so active and charismatic. I'm always making new plans and activities for the kids in English and Spanish so they can learn, (if you are interested) play and have fun. You can trust in my care because...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nadia is by far the best decision we made when it came to childcare. The thing I love most about her is that she ACTUALLY enjoys being around children, unlike some of the babysitters I've worked with before. She is incredible with both my 5-month old, and my 9-year...

Michele D.

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Kristen C.


Northampton, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

I am a kindergarten teacher in Westfield with more than 15 years of experience working with children, whether it be babysitting, working in a daycare with infants-preschool, or teaching in the public schools.
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristen is, honestly, incredible. She ran a childcare pod for our group of 3-5 (depending on the day) rising kindergartners whose preschool had closed and provided effortless-seeming structure, learning, and fun. Besides loving the time with Kristen, all of the...

Jessica W.

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Jaeleen L.


Chicopee, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter With Over 10 Year's Experience Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Jaeleen! I have babysat children of all ages and I was recently working as a nanny for two families but one family moved and the other no longer needed full-time care. I previously worked at a daycare as a teacher however the daycare closed due to Covid. I love arts and crafts, reading, going for walks, swimming, going...
Jaeleen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We have worked with Jaeleen in both daycare and in-home settings (in-home after the daycare closed permanently because of COVID). We were so lucky to have Jaeleen care for our children in our home. It was a challenging situation with a lot of competing priorities -...

Brigid L.

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Emma C.


Northampton, MA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Flexible, Easy-going, And Experienced

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a student at Smith College, and a Portland Maine native. Seeking part-time nanny employment, available M-F with weekend and evening availibility. I love all things outdoors, and am diligent about keeping children happy, safe, and off screens. Dedicated and experienced nanny with a genuine love for children, seeking a...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emma is great. She has babysat our two children (1 & 4 years old) many times and has always been amazing with them (and they can be challenging, especially together). We always come home with the in order too! I would recommend Emma to anyone."

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Acadia B.


Northampton, MA

$15-18/hr1 yrs exp

Doggo Needs A Walk

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Acadia, I live in the Northampton area. I have taken care of neighbors animals, pet sitting and walking. I love animals and would love to take care of yours! I do have a part time job so that may interfere if it's before 3 p.m. on certain days. Otherwise, message me for a walk or sitter:)
Acadia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Kristen C.


Northampton, MA

$50-60/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Early Childhood Educator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a kindergarten teacher in Westfield Public Schools. I have also taught preschool and first grade. I have a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a reading specialist masters degree.
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Abuzar F.


Chicopee, MA

$22-30/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Abuzar and I'm 29 years old. I was born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan. I graduated from UMass Amherst with a BA in Theater. I am a fun, loving, flexible, responsible person who absolutely loves caring for children. I always have a smile on my face and am a silly, playful and energetic person at heart. I strive...
Abuzar can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Abuzar currently works for my family. He has been care taking for a year with us, ranging from 10-20 hours per week. He is fantastic! I cannot say enough great things about Abuzar. He is always early, stays late if necessary, he feeds my son ( 5 year old boy) and...

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Halie S.


Westfield, MA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Care Giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 22-year-old Keene State graduate looking for a great family to work with! Most of my experience is with children ages 1-12. I've taken Child Development classes, where I worked in a local preschool, and developed lesson plans. My most recent family I worked with in K had a 6-year-old girl who loved painting, reading, and...
Halie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Alexis K.


Chicopee, MA

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I am Alexis and I am the eldest daughter of 4 and have 6 paid years of babysitting experience. I am comfortable with infants to teenagers. I love kids and I can help with homework, projects, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and travel. I love making art, listening to music and experiencing nature. My favorite things to do with the...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lexi is wonderful with my toddler! She brings him home from daycare while I work every day, as well as frequently babysitting for us and our menagerie of animals. He adores her, she’s wonderful with the non-humans, and she always goes above and beyond for her...

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Anna K.


Easthampton, MA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Fun Babysitter With Lots Of Experience!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm AJ, I'm 23 years old and I've been lucky enough to work as a nanny and a teacher for 10 wonderful years! I have a multitude of experience with children aged newborn through High School, with a variety of needs. I have babysat, nannied full and part time for children aged newborn and up, and worked in childcare...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"AJ was my son's full time nanny for awhile. AJ is very smart, extremely professional, hard-working, and absolutely wonderful with children. AJ is also personally very kind and we miss having her around! I highly recommend her!"

Danielle A.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Holyoke, MA

Ashley M.

5.0

Ashley has watched my children(10 and 7) for a couple years now. There is not enough space to write about all of Ashley's great qualities. She has become part of our family and our kids love her! She picks them up from school, helps with homework, brings them to practices, does arts and crafts,...

- Care member

Ellen T.

5.0

Elle has been helping us with taking care of our little one for few months and we cant be more impressed. She is punctual, energetic and loves to teach and play using Montessori methods.

- Aman G.

Jessica S.

5.0

Jessica was awesome with my boys. She was helpful and reliable. I called her last minute and she was able to respond without hesitation. Would definitely work use her services again.

- Sandrae L.

Candice G.

5.0

Candice has been helping me with my two boys (current ages 9 and 2) for well over a year now. She is fantastic with them - and with us! We adore her and can't say enough good things!

- Erin O.

Lilian O.

5.0

Lillian cared for our 3 year old and 10 month old for many Fridays this past summer. Lillian showed up on time in the morning, quickly took charge, and was very patient with the whims of a strong-willed kiddo. She did crafts and art with him and took him outside, and handled both of them very well....

- Lauren K.

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Babysitters in Holyoke, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.