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60 babysitters are listed in Merrimac, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Merrimac, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Haley and I currently live in Amesbury, MA, and work in Exeter, NH.
I have over 10+ years of babysitting experience, I also have a niece (5 years old) and nephew (3 years old) that I take care of often! I have reliable transportation (2022 car).
In college, I was a full-time summer nanny. I love working with...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Haley provided excellent care for our two girls ages 7-10 for the past two summers and half the school year. I can't say enough about how great she is and I would be hiring her again now if only she lived closer to us. She drove our girls to sports and...
Jennifer H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone,
I am a well experienced caretaker, I done mind running errands, taking you shopping or anything you might need, My main care taking back ground is with dementia and Alzheimer patients. I love to help and I'm very patient. Please reach out so we can chat. I also have experience with neuropathy and helping with...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Michelle is incredible. She's very flexible to our crazy schedules and is an excellent cook, companion, and helper. In the short time she's been helping us, she's made a tremendous impact in our lives. I truly can't say enough nice things about her."
Paul W.
5.0
(4)
Hi my name is Celina and love working with kids. I am currently working on my Associates for Early Childhood in College. I have lots of experience working with children with over 10 years working in the field. I have been a mother's helper, babysitter and for the last three years I have been a teacher's assistant at a preschool...
Celina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Celina is a kind and caring babysitter. She worked with my 1 year old, 3 year old, 6 year old, 8 year old and 10 year old. She provided fun, engaging activities for them to do together. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is EmJ! I have worked in healthcare for over 6 years I have experience in children, adult and senior care. I have worked in hospital short term care to end of life care for all ages. in my spare time I rescue and rehabilitate exotic animals. My most current job is New England Pediatric Care as a CNA, Recreational...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for Seniors for over 12 years. I am an outgoing, kind and compassionate person who enjoys caring for people and doing what I can to make their lives a little easier.
I'm certified in:
Alzheimer's/ Dementia and in
Caregiving- personal care skill trained.
I can help with:
Bathing/Dressing
Help with...
Rhonda can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"I hired Rhonda to help my mother who has Alzheimer's. My mother and I were fortunate to have her for 1.5 years. Sadly I had to put my mother into a nursing home due to the progression of the disease. My mother adores Rhonda and so do i. She is the best caregiver...
Sarah M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have been a CNA/LNA and home health aide for 25+ years. I cared for my younger disabled brother most of my life as well. I'm warm, compassionate, personable and experienced in all areas of nursing. I have excellent references and will provide top notch care to your loved one.
Tracey can also help with: Home modification, respite care, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tracey is a warm, compassionate and professional caregiver who our family was lucky enough to have helping us care for our mom over the course of 2+ years. She was always dependable and provided excellent care. Tracey always treated mom with respect and kindness...
Beth A.
5.0
(1)
I offer pet care and pet sitting in my home or yours. My services include pet daycare, pet overnight, and dog walking. I am experienced in caring for dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits. I have also fostered. My home provides a large yard enclosed with a 6 foot fence, and the option of using a private room for cats with a cat...
Marie can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting & more
5.0
"Marie, takes care of my older dog Delilah. She is exceptional with her and all of her additional needs, including her special homemade diet, exercise and her alpha dog behavior. Marie is exceptional with her, punctual about meals, walks, and medications as needed....
Nathan D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 56-year-old woman who has a daughter of my own that is 16 years old. I am a caring, responsible and thoughtful individual.
I'm currently taking care of a 4+ year old (She turns 5 on January 3, 2024) little girl. Both of her parents work from home. I've been with this family since J was approximately 2. 5 months old. I...
Debra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"There are not enough ways to describe the care Deb gave to my children and my household. B (the nickname my kids call her) was amazing, had we stayed in our old home she would still be our nanny. It's hard leaving your kids day after day but knowing B was there I...
Daniella R.
Aimee A.
Salisbury, MA
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Aimee I'm 20 and from Salisbury MA I recently became certified through North Shore Community college to be a lead infant/toddler teacher. I work at the Newburyport Montessori School and previously worked for Milestones Childcare and Preschool in Salisbury MA. I have been working with children for 5+ years and have...
5.0
"Aimee was great! We hired her last minute to watch our 5 month old as the first non-family babysitter we've used. She was extremely sweet and great with my son. She put my first time mom nerves at ease immediately. He also loved her! We will certainly continue to...
Alexandra C.
5.0
(3)
Hi, I'm Yara!
I am a very responsible, patient, fun-loving and trust-worthy caregiver who has approximately 6 years of experience with childcare, from infants to young-teens. Since I was young, I've always had strong maternal instincts and a true love for children. As a big sister to 6, I have plenty of first hand experience,...
Yara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yara’s been helping me out for over 2 years with my little ones! She’s quite honestly the only one I trust blindly with my kids. She updates me throughout the day so I don’t have to worry about what’s going on at home. My kids love her and always tell me about how...
Care member
Kim P.
Amesbury, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2 great children J. 10 and K. 18 and I have also babysat children my whole life ranging from infants to teenagers. I am CPR Certified and I can also provide references on request.
Kim can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kim is a wonderful nanny to our infant daughter. Not only does our baby love her, she is punctual and reliable, and we can always count on her to be flexible with our work schedules. Kim brings both experience and insight into child development, her intuition is...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Anesthesia Technician: 2001 2014 Supported patient recovery Assisted in preparing the patient before surgery Helped to intubate and/or extubate patients Followed guidelines, policy regulations and safety requirements Communicated with different departments Responsible of ordering hospital supplies Adapted...
Angelina can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, home modification
5.0
"Angelina has been an amazing aide to my mom. She showers, shops, keep her company and has been excellent at helping my mom with many daily tasks that she isn't able to perform herself. She is punctual, energetic, compassionate and is always willing to go the extra...
Lisa H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kenzie! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old! I have had so many amazing opportunities and experiences to love and care for children in so many places! Whether it be babysitting kids from multiple different families, leading small groups at church and in the summer for kids, or even being across the world in...
Kenzie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kenzie is an excellent care giver! My son and daughter (2.5 yr and 6 months) loved her! She is dependable, intentional and safe. Unfortunately due to job changes we just didn't need childcare anymore and were so sad to see Kenzie go! She has so much experience and...
Jade H.
Macauley M.
Haverhill, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am an enthusiastic and caring person. I started babysitting in 6th grade for families in my neighborhood. In the past 12 years since, I have babysat for over 15 different families. Two of the families I have babysat are were on a consistent basis (twice a week). I have had experience with ages ranging from 2 months- 12 years...
Macauley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Simply put: Macauley is fantastic!
Macauley is our go-to child care provider for our 3 children. She is reliable, responsible, trustworthy, and enthusiastic. When our children learn that Macauley will be around, their faces light up with excitement. Macauley is...
Kristen D.
Jayla A.
Haverhill, MA
$19-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have roughly a year of experience just babysitting cousins and family but I'm very excited to be working with kids and I've wanted to for a very long time.
Jayla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jayla has been a great care giver. She is thoughtful and very dependable! We have been very happy with using her to care for our two boys."
Joanna D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a single mom of 3 wonderful children. My oldest son is 25. My middle daughter is 24 and my youngest son is 22. My kids are my world & the loves of my life! I have lived in Wakefield since 2001 and originally came from Winthrop where I was born and raised. I was always babysitting through my teenage years. Some years ago I...
Nikki can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nikki was our nanny from 2015-2018, and we loved working with her! She cared for our son from ages 5 months-3 years, and also watched our daughter after school. We always found Nikki to be reliable and loving, and we still keep in touch with her and have her come...
Lara D.
Rebecca H.
Newburyport, MA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Montessori Teacher Looking To Babysit On Week Nights Or Weekends
5.0
(1)
I've been working with children since I was in middle school (assisting in a ballet class) and that lead me to my passion of guiding and helping children. I graduated college with an Elementary Education degree, got my Orton-Gillingham certification, and I am a Montessori trained teacher for ages 6 years old - 12 years old. I...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca watched my two girls and handled them wonderfully. They had fun, were safe and had a nice evening with her while I spent a welcome evening out. I would use Rebecca again."
John S.
5.0
(1)
I am a 37-year-old mom of 2. I have been babysitting out of my home for over 8 years. I have 20 years of experience with all ages. Before I babysat in my home, I would travel to my other babysitting jobs. One day I hope to become a foster parent. Children are my world!
My oldest son has been diagnosed with autism and babysitting...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda is/was great. She started with me a week ago (full-time/temporary) and, in a sea of chaos and unreliable providers, she is a true gem! Although she *is* young, I was very pleased with her punctuality, professionalism, sweet personality with the children,...
Susan D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a cheerful, energetic, caring Mom of a 30-year-old daughter. I have two beautiful grandchildren who are 1 and 2 years old. I love cooking, reading, knitting, walking and biking. I am a dog lover and would be happy to help you with your pets. I don't mind helping out with household chores or picking kids up from school...
Mary can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary is a warm and kind person who has love for people and animals. Great cook, keeps my house sparkling & my kids fed and happy. Would recommend her to anyone needing help."
Juliana R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nanny with experience of 4+ years.
Technical degree in Early Education.
Experienced with 0-12, multiple children, light housekeeping and pets friendly!
Clean driving record, and safe, reliable car.
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carly has been great! She was able to start with us on short notice and has been super patient with our ever changing schedules. My son enjoys spending time with her and is always happy when he knows she is coming to spend the day with him. Carly is great with...
Kathryn F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Merrimac, MA
Haley B.
5.0
Haley provided excellent care for our two girls ages 7-10 for the past two summers and half the school year. I can't say enough about how great she is and I would be hiring her again now if only she lived closer to us. She drove our girls to sports and activities, took them to the beach or pool in...
- Jennifer H.
Michelle O.
5.0
Michelle is incredible. She's very flexible to our crazy schedules and is an excellent cook, companion, and helper. In the short time she's been helping us, she's made a tremendous impact in our lives. I truly can't say enough nice things about her.
- Paul W.
Celina B.
5.0
Celina is a kind and caring babysitter. She worked with my 1 year old, 3 year old, 6 year old, 8 year old and 10 year old. She provided fun, engaging activities for them to do together.
- Care member
Rhonda D.
5.0
She has been wonderful willing to stay late when necessary
- Victoria T.
Tracey B.
5.0
Tracey is a special caretaker; one who actually cares for the elderly person she is helping. She is smart and knows what to do immediately. Her calm, light, friendly demeanor made my dad feel safe. Though it was for a brief time because my dad went to hospice, we were hiring her for as many days...
- Eugene T.
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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 18 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 $20.17 per hour as of May 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.