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113 babysitters are listed in Nantucket, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Nantucket, MA
Bryanna B.
Nantucket, MA
$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Available For Babysitting, Nannying, Special Needs Care, And Respite Work!
5.0
(1)
I've lived on Nantucket since I was 8. I've always adored children! I've looked after infants and children for years. I graduated university in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in psychology. I've taken multiple courses in child development. I'm CPR and First Aid trained. I'm a companion for individuals with special needs and have...
Bryanna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Just extremely great no words ."
Flavia A.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
*After school hours and weekends are my only availability right now*
I have my masters in occupational therapy as of 2011 and have worked with children for 10+ yrs specializing in birth to three services in an outpatient clinic.
I have worked with a set of twins from 5wks to 5yrs old; they were my first family and we remain...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is very attentive and so wonderful with our daughter. Her knowledge, particularly around your children eating, has put our worries at ease. "
Care member
Camila T.
Nantucket, MA
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.9
(10)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am Camila and I am offering care for infants/children of all ages. I am available to work Monday to Friday full time. I am very promising and responsible, patient, fun, honest, reliable person willing to work in your home.
Please send me an email!
Camila can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Camilla was on time and very good with our 4 year olds. I would definitely hire her again!"
Stacy S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have lived on the Island for 4 years and I have 3 sons, 2, 8, and 11. Including my own personal experience, I have years of experience caring for children and adults, including special needs children and dementia patients. I was a CNA for 13 years prior to coming to Nantucket and now focus primarily on private care-giving...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We were lucky enough to have Laura watch our 18 month old and 4 year old while on vacation in Nantucket this summer. She was AMAZING. I am pregnant, so was pretty tired. She was able to help me do so much - a great sport - and the kids both took to her right away!...
Emily I.
Renny W.
Nantucket, MA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Renny, and I am Nantucket local. I am a rising senior at St Lawrence University, and am on island until late August. I have 8 years of childcare experience, from 3 months to 10 years. I am CPR and First Aid certified, as well as some lifeguard training experience. I would love to help your family out this summer,...
Renny can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We used Renny for 2 nights to watch our 3 kids (ages 8, 7, and 5) while we were visiting Nantucket.
Renny was great... after the first night, my kids were sitting by the window waiting for Renny to arrive for night 2 so they could start playing "cops and robbers"...
Larissa K.
Cayley O.
Nantucket, MA
$45/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 5 years of experience. I don't mind helping with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love kids and am very active and creative. I love pets of all kinds and love to cook! I am CPR certified and fully vaccinated
Cayley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cayley is an incredible babysitter! Our girls even ask when they'll be able to see Cayley again. She is fun, energetic, and highly engaged whenever we ask her to help watch the kids. She also cleans up the toys and games before she's done, which we really...
Ron M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have my masters in occupational therapy for 10 yrs and have also been a private nanny for 8. I specialize in services birth to three.
I work at the public schools on island :)
I'm an animal lover, non smoker, fully vaccinated.
I remain close with many of the families I've serviced and can provide wonderful references!
I'll be...
Sarah can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Juliana G.
Nantucket, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Juliana but everyone calls me Jules!
I have had lots of experience with children, from volunteering in daycares and preschools, to helping families with date nights to full time nannying.
I have always had such a huge love for children! Being able to be a part of their childhood whether its big or small is...
Juliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Juliana is amazing! The kids love her and always say how much fun she is. Highly recommend!"
Ryan P.
Quinn D.
Nantucket, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hi all! I am a fun and active person who has been babysitting and nannying on and off for over 10 years. I have also been a soccer camp counselor! I am CPR certified, love animals, and am more than willing to help around the house/do errands as need be!
Quinn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Quinn was punctual and very organized during our interview. I found her to be very laid back (a must if you are going to handle toddlers) and very communicative. It was only a few days after our interview that I discovered that the needs for the nanny job she...
Jacklyn V.
Mia L.
Nantucket, MA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Mia, I will be a sophomore at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the fall. I am a double major English and Anthropology. I was born and raised on Nantucket and I have been babysitting off and on for about 5 years. I am first aid and CPR certified, and I am a strong swimmer. My schedule open this summer,...
5.0
"Mia took care of our 4 month old daughter for a week in Nantucket. She was on time, responsible, caring & overall a terrific nanny! She took care of our girl like she was her own: walks to the beach, changing diapers, etc. Our girl lit up when she came in the room!...
Alessandra H.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 53-year-old female with years of child care experience. I come with plenty of references upon your request. I have a fulltime job and am only available in the evenings. I have a 4 hour minimum. I look forward to spending time and taking care of your child(ren).
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Dawn to watch our 2 month old son for two date nights while visiting Nantucket, and she was fantastic. She was prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. We felt very safe leaving our little one (and two dogs) in her care and will definitely contact her again...
Kristina S.
Joelle P.
Nantucket, MA
$17-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable...
Joelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joelle is a very responsible, caring and fun person. She babysat my kids while I had a work commitment. She kept me updated on how my kids were doing and was accommodating to our needs. I would highly recommend her. "
Saima K.
Kayla M.
Nantucket, MA
$30-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla has been our sitter for years. She is great with our kids and always dependable."
Adam S.
Gabrielle G.
Nantucket, MA
$10-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a part time Nantucket and part time Cape Cod resident, and I have cared for many families for years now- without ever having any issues. I am a non-smoker, comfortable with pets, and have experience with newborns as well. I will be living in Mashpee this summer, but for now I live in Falmouth on the weekends. I am...
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle is a very friendly girl and interacts well with children of all ages. She's very consistent, I definitely recommend her!"
Emilia F.
Cayley O.
Nantucket, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have grown up dog walking and sitting and have had cats at home. I love all sizes of dogs and am very active so long walks are no issue at all! I am in the Ramsey area for the next few months and have my own transportation!
Cayley can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
"Cayley has taken care of my cat multiple times over a few years. Before I hired her I spoke to three references she provided by phone. Every one of them was outstandingly positive. I would recommend Cayley without reservation for any task that needs a thoughtful,...
Florrie J.
Hey there! My name is Megan, and I'm a compassionate, energetic, and devoted caregiver. I started babysitting when I was 16, with neighbors and local families in Fairfield CT, where I'm originally from.
I graduated in 2020, and found my way to Nantucket when my best friend and I took summer jobs. Since then I've been...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I am a storyteller and child at heart
Anya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been babysitting all my life. I grew up taking care of my two younger sisters which is where I think I learned I love caring for kids. I then worked as a camp counselor at Murray Camp of Nantucket for four years and babysat for many of my campers. I now work part time at Sandbar at Jetties Beach as a waitress but am...
Natasha can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
I have been working with children for approximately 8 years, from assistant teaching in a preschool, to childcare supervision of 20+ children ages newborn - 6 years old. I love children of all ages and I am ready and willing to play, talk, and entertain children of all types.
I am currently a full-time law student, set to...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, my name is Ben, and would love to help out families looking for a fun and active babysitter. I am 20 years old and will be a Sophomore at the College of William & Mary in the fall. I love working with kids and am able to help out with learning, sports, crafts, and more. I can also help with housekeeping, meal prep, and...
Benjamin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Nantucket, MA
Bryanna B.
5.0
Just extremely great no words .
- Flavia A.
Sarah P.
5.0
Sarah was lovely with our daughter! She was full of fun energy and hopped right into playing with our daughter. The two of them had a great evening while we attended a wedding. Sarah even went above and beyond to provide updates and make sure we knew all was well. We would definitely recommend...
- Care member
Camila T.
5.0
Camilla babysat our son twice while we were on Nantucket. He loved her! She was dependable and on time and he truly enjoyed playing with her. Highly recommend and looking forward to hiring her again on our next visit!
- Merrin J.
Laura S.
5.0
Laura is very reliable and experienced babysitter. My 2 year old daughter is very happy to stay with her. Great times, positive energy and lots of fun!
Thank you , Laura for all your help, long walks with The stroller and good care.
- Renata S.
Renny W.
5.0
We used Renny for 2 nights to watch our 3 kids (ages 8, 7, and 5) while we were visiting Nantucket.
Renny was great... after the first night, my kids were sitting by the window waiting for Renny to arrive for night 2 so they could start playing "cops and robbers" in the yard. We would use her...
- Larissa K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Nantucket, MA:
How can I find a Nantucket babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Nantucket, 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 113 babysitters in Nantucket, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.1. 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 Nantucket, MA?
The average rate for Nantucket, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.15 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 Nantucket, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Nantucket, 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 Nantucket, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.1 / 5
Babysitters in Nantucket, MA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 59 reviews of the 113 listed babysitters.