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I have provided pet sitting services for those in need for over three years. I'm experienced with dogs and cats as well as fish! I enjoy spending time with animals and make sure to follow instructions left by owners exactly as described. I can help with many aspects of pet care such as bathing, walking, playing, feeding, and...
Marisela can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! I have been babysitting for the past few years now and would love to continue. I've watched many of the neighborhood children along with my younger relatives. I'm a very patient, responsible, and kind hearted person. I get along very well with children of all ages and work towards keeping them happy, healthy, and...
Marisela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
I am a mother of two girls, a 3rd Grade Teacher and happy to help care for your little ones on my off time.
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! I'm 21 years old and I'm a preschool teacher in Deerfield MA. I'm the oldest of 6 kids so I have also been around children! My certifications include: CPR/first aid certified, EEC Certification, CareCourse Certification, as well as currently being enrolled through HCC for child growth and development.
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Brooke S.


Whately, MA

$22-35/hr3 yrs exp

About Brooke

I've been working with children during and outside of high school for a total of 4 years. My experience includes standard babysitting, After School Teacher, Toddler Teacher, and Special Education Paraprofessional. I'm CPR/AED certified for infant/toddler/child/adult. I'm a mandated reporter for the state of Massachusetts. I hold...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brooke is very responsive, curious, and caring person. She clearly loves little ones, and was so sweet with my 16 month old son, Rafa. In the end, we didn't work with Brooke for long because we found someone else who speaks Spanish fluently and that was the only...

Liza P.

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Lukas R.


Sunderland, MA

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Lukas and I'm 30 years old! I use he/him pronouns and live in Sunderland. I love working with children of all ages, particularly school aged kids between five and 11. As a child care provider my goal is to meet kids where they are at and provide a safe but fun environment for them to be in. I'm kind and...
Lukas can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lukas is a wonderful caregiver. He is flexible, friendly, and my child looks forward to every time he comes."

Camden S.

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Brittany M.


Northampton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Animal Lover

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for quite a few people's animal's. The pets have been cats, dogs (Rottweiler, Labs, Pit bulls, mixed breeds most of whom are rescue animals), gecko, guinea pigs, iguana, rabbits, and fish. When I am caring for a dog, I love to go to the dog park, go for a long walk, have a doggie play date, go swimming, play fetch...
Brittany can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Brittany has watched our son weekly for the last year. She’s always thinking of fun things to do with him or places to take him to make their time together fun. She’s given us some great activity ideas while playing with our son and her experience with kids shines...

Care member

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Jennifer A.


Hadley, MA

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

A Little About Me:

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an Early-Childhood teacher, preparing to teach Pre-K in Holyoke this upcoming Fall. I just moved to Massachusetts from Baltimore, where I've worked as a Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher for six years. I love developing relationships with my students. My goal is to keep them safe, and support their social-emotional and academic...
5.0
"We were so happy to have Jenny watch our infant son this summer! She was a great communicator, extremely flexible and absolutely took very good care of our son! He loved spending time with her and I never worried about him when she was around. I would highly...

Kim E.

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Isabella G.


Amherst, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Isabella! I am an upbeat sitter looking to help some families. I have experience with children ages 2 to 17. I love crafts, outdoor adventures, reading, games, and more. I am comfortable with pets and do not mind meal prepping/cleaning. I just graduated from UMass last year and live in the Amherst area. Aside from...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Isabella has been great! She is flexible, reliable and has gone above and beyond for me when I have needed extra help. She is a wonderful babysitter that I trust completely and my kids really like her too!!"

Sara T.

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Elizabeth M.


Amherst, MA

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a student at UMass Amherst who's here to help! I've always been a babysitter but my professional experience comes from being a daycare worker and birthday party attendant. For almost 4 years I was responsible for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. I also coordinated parties, activities, and utilized my lifeguard...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is a very sweet girl and my kids love her. I recommend her to anyone."

Pam B.

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Noelani S.


Amherst, MA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had dogs my entire life! My two golden retrievers are named Wally and Maui! I would love to get to know your pup with walking and meal visits. I have taken care of friends' pets at school and during the summer.
Noelani can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Alicia N.


Amherst, MA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Alicia, I'm a 24-year-old compassionate, reliable, loving, go with the flow care-giver! I worked previously as a pre-school/daycare teacher then had the pleasure of extending my work in childcare, becoming a private nanny for some wonderful families. I enjoy bringing my love of art, music, outdoor...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Alicia has been our daughter's nanny for over a year, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. She arrives early every day, is incredibly conscientious about safety, and often goes above and beyond to help us out around the house. But the most important thing is...

Jessica S.

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Helen B.


Northampton, MA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a recent graduate from UMass Amherst where I studied Natural Resource Conservation. I am currently living in Northampton with my partner and looking to find a nanny position in the afternoon. I absolutely adore kids and love seeing their perspective of life and just learning more about the world through their eyes....
Helen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Helen is wonderful and great with my daughter, who adores her. We're so happy we found her on this site."

Maren V.

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Rachel L.


Amherst, MA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Creative Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! I am a current Junior at UMass Amherst looking to work for families nearby the area during the school year. I have six years experience in childcare, as a private babysitter, daycare provider, and as a summer camp counselor. I have worked with children of all abilities ranging from ages of 2-13. I would love to lend...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel was timely, responsive, and professional. She was also very engaged and fun with my kids. My 5 and 9 year old really enjoyed being with her. We will definitely hire Rachel again."

Care member

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Mackenzie F.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Nighttime Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Four years of paid babysitting experience along with several years of caring for my two younger brothers. I am able to cook, clean, change diapers, and feed. I can help with all ages.
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"MacKenzie watched my daughter in our hotel room while I went to a wedding. She was on time, great with my daughter, communicated well and even got her to sleep (which is no easy task)! I would absolutely hire her again! Wish she lived near us!"

Elizabeth H.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Candice was excellent! Our kids loved her right away and missed her when she left. We will definitely hire her again. Thanks Candice!"

Glenn M.

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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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Nicholas O.


Hatfield, MA

$22-27/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am 28 and have been a professional nanny for over 7 years. LGBTQ+ friendly here!!!! I have a degree in theatre and a minor in early childhood education/development. In the past 3 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"As a father who worked insane hours at a hospital I was so glad to have Nicholas at home with my twins knowing they were loved and taken care of so wonderfully. Once when I was sick he brought me chicken noodle soup so guess you can say he took care of me...

Mike M.

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, 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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Alexandra M.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Caring And Educational Child Caretaker/Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alexandra and I am currently a student at UMass Amherst. Since I was 15 years old, I have been caring for children. My first experience was with my second cousin's daughter. Initially, I helped her take care of her infant (bottle feeding, changing diapers, bathing, putting to sleep). I had the joy to witness her grow...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alexandra is an amazing childcare provider. We hired her for a 3 week before- and after-school job to care for our 5 year old son. She was responsible for packing his school lunch, helping him get dressed and ready for school, feeding him, and driving him to his...

Kasey J.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South Deerfield, MA

Brooke S.

5.0

Brooke is very responsive, curious, and caring person. She clearly loves little ones, and was so sweet with my 16 month old son, Rafa. In the end, we didn't work with Brooke for long because we found someone else who speaks Spanish fluently and that was the only reason we did not have Brooke stay on...

- Liza P.

Lukas R.

5.0

Lukas is a wonderful caregiver. He is flexible, friendly, and my child looks forward to every time he comes.

- Camden S.

Brittany M.

5.0

Brittany has watched our son weekly for the last year. She’s always thinking of fun things to do with him or places to take him to make their time together fun. She’s given us some great activity ideas while playing with our son and her experience with kids shines through. Bonus: our dog also loves...

- Care member

Jennifer A.

5.0

We were so happy to have Jenny watch our infant son this summer! She was a great communicator, extremely flexible and absolutely took very good care of our son! He loved spending time with her and I never worried about him when she was around. I would highly recommend her!

- Kim E.

Isabella G.

5.0

Isabella has been great! She is flexible, reliable and has gone above and beyond for me when I have needed extra help. She is a wonderful babysitter that I trust completely and my kids really like her too!!

- Sara T.

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