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60 babysitters are listed in Merrimac, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Merrimac, MA
Eliza W.
Newburyport, MA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Seeking Occasional/date-night Work
5.0
(1)
I am a MSC graduate with 10+ years experience as a babysitter/nanny/camp counselor. I have experience working with children of all ages from newborns to age 18. I have worked with children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, OCD, anxiety, depression, and ADD/ADHD. I also have experience as a PCC working with children with...
Eliza can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Mollie W.
Seabrook, NH
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Currently Looking For Families In Need Of Occasional Care
4.7
(9)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Mollie and I am a 27-year-old second grade teacher looking for families in need of date-night, occasional childcare, summer care, and/or tutoring. I have licensure in early childhood education, elementary education, and special education. I've taught 4 years as a classroom teacher in grades K, 1, and 2. I've been...
Mollie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mollie is great! Our daughters ages 5 and 3 love having her here to watch them. My wife and I highly recommend her."
Justin P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had extensive experience caring for children ages 5 months to 11 years in a variety of settings. These include babysitting, homework helper, assistant dance teacher for beginning dancers, and assistant teacher for a first-grade classroom. I have also worked in after-school programs including homework club, self lead...
Tea can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Téa has been a wonderful addition to our family over the past year. She has cared for our son 1:1 every day since he was ~3 months old. Each phase from newborn to toddler has been handled with care, compassion and patience. We have watched our son grow and develop...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as creative, silly, caring
I like working with kids because I love to build a safe learning and growing environment for them, give them more then I could have wished for as a child.
I'm looking for a job with a family who wants a full time long term Nanny/babysitter and is willing to negotiate...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Alexis was absolutely great with all of our kids and I would recommend her to any family! Our kids our ages 3-13, including 1 with a disability. She jumped right in and the kids loved her!"
Lauren B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
23 yrs of experience with children of all ages available anytime with great references available upon request. Willing to do a drug test and or a CORI check. Please email me if you' re interested . Thank you.
Jovy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"She is very loving and responsible. I don't know what we'd do without her."
Laurie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hanna and I am a high school English teacher looking for a summer babysitting/nannying position! I worked professionally as a full time nanny for three years (8/2020-8/2023) after graduating and completed my Masters in Education this past fall. When nannying, I worked with kids ages 3 months to 13 years old...
Hanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah recently babysat for our toddler and newborn and was a delight! She is positive, personable, caring, dependable and thoughtful. I would highly recommend. I look forward to having Hannah babysit for us again!"
Christina O.
4.6
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over the last 15 years, I have found myself working with children of all ages as a summer camp director, family photographer, dance instructor, nanny, preschool t. a., substitute teacher, resident advisor and after school clubs facilitator. I absolutely love working with children as they always keep me present and teach me...
Brit can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Britney came into our lives in 2010 and was our morning nanny for my then (4) and (7) year old boys. She arrived at 6:00 AM and was responsible for getting them ready for school for the day. She moved away in 2012 but came back from 2014 -2015 as our live-in...
Michele C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kayla and I'm 24 years old. I have worked at a childcare center that provides care to children 6wks to 12yo for 5 years. I also have 11 years of babysitting experience. Most of my experience at work is with the children aged 6weeks-3years but I do have other experience with older children. I am a person who...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is amazing with kids! She babysits my 3 children (12, 9, 2) she has babysat my youngest since he was a baby. She’s creative, patience and can make any time fun for kids. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have over 15 years of varied experience working with elders. My experience includes working as a special programs case manager and assessing elders needs in their homes and hospital settings. In addition I have a degree in human services and a minor in counseling. I have earned a certificate as a professional organizer and...
Marie can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Marie was the caregiver to my dog Duchess whenever I went on vacation. To say she has a passion for animals is an understatement. My dog Duchess was an old dog who needed a lot of care during the last days of her life. I hired Marie to come to my home a few...
Donna G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lucia, I'm 31 years old and I've been working with kids for 7 years. Throughout the years I've interacted with kids of all ages and my primary goal is for them to be safe and happy.
I'm a nurturing, energetic, patient, kind and responsible person. I love helping kids to develop their creativity through music and I...
Lucia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucia has been a wonderful babysitter! She took excellent care of my son. She is reliable, dependable, sweet, funny, warm and caring. My son loved having her as his babysitter. I always felt that my son was safe with her and happy. She has become a part of our...
Meridith G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working full time with ages from 4months to 17 years. Yes, thats right, teenagers. I've also worked with twins as a live in nanny in Hawaii. I love kids and am well experienced In all age groups however I have a very full schedule now. Unfortunately I cannot take on any more jobs at the moment.
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Emma watched our 2 boys for 2 weeks at the end of the summer and was phenomenal. She was incredibly engaged with them, not afraid to correct an action from them, and even now 1.5 months later my boys still mention that they miss her. I would highly recommend her to...
Hilary B.
Bette J.
Haverhill, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Like To Bring Peace And Joy To My Patients And Help Them With Whatever They Need To Do
5.0
(5)
I have been a hospice nurse for 30 years and practicing nursing for 45 years. I still love nursing and would love to work privately and do any kind of personal care or nursing skills . I love kids too, and have 7 grandchildren ages 2 through 20 and they are my joy, I enjoy being with kids and would work as a nanny also. I love...
Bette can also help with: Personal care, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Bette is kind and compassionate. She has expertise in advanced palliative care skills and interventions. Bette is a wonderful bedside hospice nurse. I would have her care for my family."
Lois F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am located in Windham, NH. I enjoy working with and caring for all types of pets.
I'm currently watching (occasionally) a wonderful "Puggle" who my son and I adore. She stays with us overnight, and we look forward to walking (we live on a cul-de-sac) and playing with her everyday!
Sheila can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Montessori trained and MA licensed teacher working in Haverhill, Ma. I teach all subjects to 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. I love teaching math, writing, science, and reading. I have experience working with children ages 2-15 either in a school or camp setting. I enjoy creative projects, being outside, cooking, baking and...
Leset can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Leset to watch our kids (5 year old and baby) and she is reliable, kind, and incredibly patient. The kids had a blast playing with her and we are grateful for her time. We look forward to having her again!"
Lindsey P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jenn I am 24 years old. I am looking to help all children be their full selves. I have 10 years of experience with children including with special needs children. I am a certified teacher as well as babysitting, EEC, CPR and first aid certified. I've mainly worked with newborns, infants and toddlers but have...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jenn has been watching my children since they were infants. She began watching them for random nights out. It grew to her being their full time Caregiver while my husband and I were at work. My children are now 12 and 14 and no longer need Jenn's services, however...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love children of all ages and have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have one married daughter so I am very flexible. I take Covid very seriously. I love all sports and coached many of my daughter's sports teams. I was also a children's tennis instructor . In the summer, I enjoy swimming and spent many days...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kathy has been our date night sitter for years. Our kiddos and dog love her."
Tara B.
Sheila P.
Atkinson, NH
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Available For Children As Well As Adults With Special Needs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of a 24-year-old man with special needs. I'm comfortable in all situations, including administering medications as well as seizure disorders. My hours/days are very flexible.
Emilyjames L.
Haverhill, MA
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked in the animal field since I can remember. I have 17 exotic animals but I also have experience with normal house pets and farm animals as well.
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Katrena F.
Newburyport, MA
$25-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Weeknight/Weekend Jobs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I live in Newburyport and am looking to build long term relationships with families looking for occasional weeknight or weekend babysitting! I graduated from Boston University with a degree in marketing in May 2021 and currently work full time doing marketing at a law firm. I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10...
Katrena can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Found my love for children a couple years ago and learned quickly that it was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I have professionally worked with children for about 2 years and have babysat kiddos on and off since I was 15. I love to have fun and my favorite toy is always bubbles.
5.0
"She is an amazing care taker put everyone's needs before hers and it's always on time she loves to interact and learn new things and very dependable if anything goes wrong or has to be put in charge. I have worked with her on various occasions and have seen the...
Julianna D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Merrimac, MA
Mollie W.
5.0
We love Mollie. Our daughter had been shy and reserved but under Mollie's care she's blossomed into an outgoing and confident little munchkin. Mollie is a wonderful babysitter; she is patient, sweet and incredibly professional. As parents, we trust her completely. And most importantly, our daughter...
- Tracey H.
Tea F.
5.0
Téa has been an amazing caretaker for our 17-month-old son over the past year. In addition to being a reliable, friendly, and trustworthy person, her dedication to early education has exceeded our expectations. Téa does her research and brings in fun activities each week that hit on key...
- Kurt M.
Alexis N.
5.0
Alexis was absolutely great with all of our kids and I would recommend her to any family! Our kids our ages 3-13, including 1 with a disability. She jumped right in and the kids loved her!
- Lauren B.
Jovy T.
5.0
She is very loving and responsible. I don't know what we'd do without her.
- Laurie C.
Hanna L.
5.0
Hannah recently babysat for our toddler and newborn and was a delight! She is positive, personable, caring, dependable and thoughtful. I would highly recommend. I look forward to having Hannah babysit for us again!
- Christina O.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Merrimac, MA:
How can I find a Merrimac babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Merrimac, 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 17 babysitters in Merrimac, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Merrimac, MA?
The average rate for Merrimac, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.06 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 Merrimac, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Merrimac, 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.
Ratings for Merrimac, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Merrimac, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.