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Adam was great! He reached about beforehand to go over the details of the job, was on time, and was great with the kids. They loved him and…
Review for Adam H. by Meghan K.
Kendall is amazing! My girls had a lot of fun with her and I didn't worry for one second while we were out for a date night! She is very…
Review for Kendall S. by Katie P.
Brooke is delightful and we've worked with her every summer for a number of years in the Berkshires. She is super responsive and…
Review for Brooke J. by Care member
Babysitters in Plainfield, MA
Faith R.
Plainfield, MA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Faith and I have been a caregiver for many years with a wide range of experiences expanding from infants to late elementary schoolers :) I'd love to chat more about so many things regarding my experience if you're interested! I'm always down to have a phone call or video call :) Wicked excited to hear from you...
Adam H.
Charlemont, MA
$28-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Young Flexible Caregiver Looking To Aide Your Family In Any Way Imaginable!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a natural caregiver, I've dedicated the last seven years of my life to nurturing the growth and development of children. My passion for childcare stems from my own positive babysitting experiences and the profound impact I wish to make on young lives.
My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect...
Adam can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Adam was great! He reached about beforehand to go over the details of the job, was on time, and was great with the kids. They loved him and are already asking for him to babysit again."
Meghan K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
A graduate of Wheaton College (MA) with a BA in Film and New Media and previous member of Wheaton College Women's Basketball team. I'm employed full time as a remote Social Media Specialist. I am CPR and Life Aid certified. For the last 12 years I've been a certified Lifeguard, swim instructor and Water Aerobics instructor for...
Kendall can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kendall has been helping with my children for the last 9 months and my children just love her. I can always count on Kendall to be on time and she has been able to jump in last minute when I need her. We unfortunately will be moving quite a distance away and I wish...
Kristina E.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, understanding,
I like working with kids because they are fun!! It's amazing to watch them learn and grow
I'm looking for a job that needs the missing piece to their puzzle. To help them make things easier in day to day living.
I started working with kids when I was a teenager at two...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello I'm Angela. I am 23 years old with a lot of childcare experience. I used to work in a seasonal daycare at Berkshire East Ski Mountain where I watched over multiple children from ages 4-8. I've taught at Pizazz Dance Studio for about 6 years now which consisted of children of all ages. I've babysat children from all ages...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Noelia F.
Chesterfield, MA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello,
My name is Noe and I am a recent college grad with a Bachelor's degree in developmental psychology. I am looking for some evening and weekend work babysitting while I also work a job at UMass. I have several years of experience working with kids aged under 1 to 12 years old in both a daycare and babysitting/nanny setting....
Noelia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Seasoned childcare provider here! I am fun loving, active, organized, and great with communication. I started at a daycare when I was 16 as an assistant and became an eec certified teacher working mainly on the infant and toddler for 10years. I also ran the school age summer camp class for a while. I'm capable of providing age...
Chaity can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.7
(15)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Brooke! I'm 25 years old. I have been babysitting and working with kids for over 10 years now. I have experience working with different aged children from a museum(kid space), from a YMCA, and from the 30+ families I've cared for from Care. com. I've cared for children as young as 3mths and as old as 13yrs. The...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family has worked with Brooke and her sister for well over a year. We have 4 girls and they care for 3 of them aged 10-4. She is punctual, dependable and loving. Our girls look forward to seeing her everyday. She is well versed in positive and effective...
Mama S.
5.0
(1)
Hey there!
My name is Kimberly. My journey in childcare started as a a camp counselor in my teens. I've worked with children and youth in multiple capacities--from babysitting, to mentoring, to teaching since then. I am currently the theater teacher at a middle/high school. Previously, I worked as the Life Skills teacher for...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kimberly came on time. Our interview went very well and waiting to check her references. Thank you so much Kimberly."
Christelle C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started mother's helper for a close family friend when I was about 10, and made my way into babysitting as I grew up. I have loved it since then! I have regularly sat for several families and for children between the ages of newborn to about 12 years old. I'm very interactive and love to participate with the kids. I am CPR...
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Leah has watched my 4 all summer- 3 rambunctious boys and 1 girl. 4 kids of varying ages can be a challenge and she's managed with a good attitude and always a smile even on rough days! Trustworthy, punctual, kind, and consistent."
Amanda P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Part Time And Occasional Babysitter!
I am a full time working medical assistant in Northampton looking for families needing some time for errands or date nights. I am currently limited to only weeknights after 4:30 p.m. or weekends.
Please message me if you have any questions.
-CPR/AED certified
-All LGBTQ+ families...
Izadora can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Izzy goes above and beyond to be creative, helpful, kind, imaginative and dynamic with my daughters and helping manage my household. She is consistent, punctual, flexible and just an all around good person. My daughters love her as do I. I appreciate her so much...
Brittanie J.
Misty L.
Pittsfield, MA
$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
as a mother of a child with adhd, odd and ddmd, and autism I have a lot of experience with special needs kids. I also have been a big part in caring for my nephew with asd, spd and developmental delays! I have worked for doctors, dentists, Police officers and people off all walks of life. I treat the kids as I would my own with...
Misty can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Misty was amazing with our little girl! She was so easy-going, energetic and our girl loved her. Thank you, Misty!"
Janice R.
4.8
(17)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am 29 and have been a professional nanny for over 8 years. LGBTQ+ friendly here!!!! I have a degree in theatre and a minor in early childhood education/development. In the past 4 years I have also taught English as well as provide childcare in Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, and most recently an orphanage in Tanzania. In addition to...
Nicholas can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nick is a treasure! He watches our 2 and 5 year olds full time. He was energetic and proactive, developing activities and thematic curricula that endlessly entertained our kids. He was incredibly patient and gentle with them, and very attentive to socioemotional...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm currently looking mostly for night shifts, some weekends, and Wed or Fri day shifts
I'm the oldest of 7 children, the youngest now being 6 - and I have helped raise each one of them so I have experience of all ages! I've also been babysitting children between newborn-10 years recently and have references if you'd...
Sabrina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Sabrina took care of my 4 children while I was in the hospital giving birth to our 5th baby. Our children were well taken care of while I was away and I was extremely pleased with her work. The home was clean when we returned home and the kids happy. Sabrina is a...
Diane D.
Amanda C.
Greenfield, MA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Caring And Experienced Child Care Worker, Early Childhood Education Associates Degree
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Certified birth and postpartum doula.
*currently unavailable 8:00am-5:00 p.m. M-F
Hello everyone! My name is Amanda and I received my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2021! I have worked at an in-home daycare for almost a year in 2019. In 2020 I worked in a childcare center for over a year with infants &...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"We love Amanda! She nannied our 5-month-old son when I returned to work and the transition was so much easier than I expected knowing that I was leaving him with someone as sweet, caring, patient, and knowledgeable as Amanda. She was extremely reliable and never...
Shay M.
Jessica H.
Greenfield, MA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I view children as independent, autonomous little humans, and strive to foster consent-based care and child-centered learning and play. My approach to childcare is Montessori-inspired, as I had been an administrator and substitute at a Montessori school for two years. I am passionate about racial & social justice, and have...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is caring, attentive, and loyal. She is always on time, and is great with my two kids. They love her! She is interactive and creative with them and I would absolutely recommend her!"
Nicole P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cami and I'm 27 years old. I have been an independent nanny/babysitter for the past 10 years. I have cared for children of all ages, from newborns to teens. I think it is so important to make special bonds with the children that I care for and be a safe space for them, as well as the family because we are all...
Cami can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cami was WONDERFUL!! She was punctual, responded quickly to my questions over email, and warmed up to our daughter. We hired her to watch our 7mo daughter while we were in town for a wedding. We felt like we could trust her immediately. She fed our baby a bottle...
Shelley S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rav! I have been working in childcare for 10 years and I have been exclusively on care. com since 2020 as a full-time nanny. Last fall, nannying became less of a full-time job, as I started a new job as a high school math teacher for children with moderate disabilities. Since summer is coming, I have full-time...
Ravneet can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"The best! Took such loving care of my post-surgical dog, sent regular updates, was timely and reliable, and helped us feel calm leaving the dog in a needier-than-normal state. I will absolutely be asking her to dog-sit again!"
Ana D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting since I was 13. I've babysat infants to 9-year-olds. I love children and almost always clear up my schedule to fit your needs.
Eileen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Eileen is exceptional with my children. She really loves to be with children and always up for fun! She took my kids to the park, get a bite to eat, and to a bouncy house. Eileen is genuine, flexible with her schedule, which is a plus for when I need to change...
Iris M.
Wendi H.
Pittsfield, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been working as a nanny and care giver for many years and have experience with all ages and stages. I'd love to find a family to care for!
Wendi can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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How can I find a Plainfield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Plainfield, MA?
The average rate for Plainfield, MA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of May 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Plainfield, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Plainfield, 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.