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60 babysitters are listed in South Hadley, MA
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in South Hadley, MA
Hi - I am a middle aged professional who is responsible and reliable. I'd love to help you out with errands or house sitting or pet sitting or baby sitting! Thanks
Alyssa M.
South Hadley, MA
$15-49/hr
I've dog sat plenty of times before and I am very comfortable around animals!
I have a dog and a cat myself and I'd treat your pets like my own :)
Alyssa can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Emma B.
South Hadley, MA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Sitter, Adventurer, Professional Friendship Bracelet Maker
Hi, I'm Emma, and I'm currently a second year student at Mount Holyoke College, studying Spanish and Dance. For the past 3 years, I've worked as a camp counselor over the summer-- first at a day camp with kids aged 6-11, and most recently at an overnight camp, primarily with middle schoolers but also generally with kids aged...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Laundry. I love to keep the kids active and do activities with them.
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nessa A.
South Hadley, MA
$10-20/hr
Hello! My name is Nessa, and I am currently a student at UMass Amherst. I'm studying early childhood education and psychology, and I have spent the last few summers working as a camp counselor for children between the ages of 3 and 12. I am dependable and hardworking, and I can not wait to meet you and your family!
Emma R.
South Hadley, MA
$16-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a current graduate student at UMass Amherst, studying environmental science and marine ecology. I have several years of experience, and am attentive and detail oriented. I am a big fan of cooking, baking, and crafts :)
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm AJ, I'm 23 years old and I've been lucky enough to work as a nanny and a teacher for 10 wonderful years! I have a multitude of experience with children aged newborn through High School, with a variety of needs. I have babysat, nannied full and part time for children aged newborn and up, and worked in childcare...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"AJ was my son's full time nanny for awhile. AJ is very smart, extremely professional, hard-working, and absolutely wonderful with children. AJ is also personally very kind and we miss having her around! I highly recommend her!"
Danielle A.
Alexis K.
Chicopee, MA
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am Alexis and I am the eldest daughter of 4 and have 6 paid years of babysitting experience. I am comfortable with infants to teenagers. I love kids and I can help with homework, projects, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and travel. I love making art, listening to music and experiencing nature. My favorite things to do with the...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lexi is wonderful with my toddler! She brings him home from daycare while I work every day, as well as frequently babysitting for us and our menagerie of animals. He adores her, she’s wonderful with the non-humans, and she always goes above and beyond for her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a kindergarten teacher in Westfield with more than 15 years of experience working with children, whether it be babysitting, working in a daycare with infants-preschool, or teaching in the public schools.
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kristen is, honestly, incredible. She ran a childcare pod for our group of 3-5 (depending on the day) rising kindergartners whose preschool had closed and provided effortless-seeming structure, learning, and fun. Besides loving the time with Kristen, all of the...
Jessica W.
4.8
(26)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Alexandria. I am currently 21 years old. I graduated from Putnam Vocational Technical Academy in May 2017 and received an early education care preschool teacher license. A couple of years and semesters of college later I decided to take a leap of faith and move to California. I became a full-time nanny but due to...
Alexandria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex is an energetic soul and is great with babies. She thoughtfully made themed "lesson plans" for our infant. She's very caring and sweet."
Gina M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with several children in the past five years. Most of the children I've cared for have been between ages of 3-6, but am willing to care for all ages.
5.0
"Acadia has been a life saver for us. We have hired her countless times to look after our very discerning 4 year old son, and he just absolutely loves her kindness and spirit. She is also very responsible, has never been late, and comes up with great activities...
Daniel B.
Susan R.
Holyoke, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Educated, Intelligent, Mature Caregiver Available For Part-Time Position
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was a teenager, throughout high school, college, and working full time as an adult. I have less energy these days, but I have much more patience and am extremely conscious in the way I care for and interact with children. I believe kids both need and crave structure. I am extremely patient and...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Susan has worked with me for the last seven years and for the money, you won't find a better child care in the Valley. Susan puts children first. Susan gets deeply involved with everything she does. She is always looking for new ways to entertain, and for new and...
Walter G.
Arielle H.
Chicopee, MA
$28-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I babysat for four families throughout my time in high school and have three years of experience as a workshop assistant/camp counselor at a theatre program in New York. I am comfortable with pets and have experience with newborns. I love children, am highly responsible, and can cook, assist with meal preparation, do light...
Arielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Arielle helped us out when our little one had to stay home from daycare. She was on time and did great with my little one. She communicates very well. Would definitely work with her again!"
Jasmine E.
Nadia B.
Springfield, MA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care newborns and up. Being around kids is my passion. I like to play with kids any kind of games, I am so active and charismatic. I'm always making new plans and activities for the kids in English and Spanish so they can learn, (if you are interested) play and have fun. You can trust in my care because...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nadia is by far the best decision we made when it came to childcare. The thing I love most about her is that she ACTUALLY enjoys being around children, unlike some of the babysitters I've worked with before. She is incredible with both my 5-month old, and my 9-year...
Michele D.
Sunshine S.
Belchertown, MA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Sunshine, I live in Ware. I have been a nanny off and on for many years and have also worked as home health aide, one family I was with for several years and took care of their elderly parents. They became like my second grandparents. I am a non-smoker, non drinker. I have my own vehicle, references and will submit to...
Sunshine can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, companionship
5.0
"Hi there, Sunshine took care of my parents during their final years of life. My husband and I did not live local. She was basically like a daughter to them. She did basically any care needed for them. Everyday needs for 2 sick elderly. We have stayed in touch ever...
Pam A.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a student at Smith College, and a Portland Maine native. Seeking part-time nanny employment, available M-F with weekend and evening availibility. I love all things outdoors, and am diligent about keeping children happy, safe, and off screens. Dedicated and experienced nanny with a genuine love for children, seeking a...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was great with my kids, super nice and friendly, while providing fantastic care"
Diana I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caroline, I'm a college student taking the year off and living in Nashville for the time being. I have extensive background experience in childcare, from the childcare center at an athletic club, to private nannying, to working with children with special needs; I have experience in nearly every department! In...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline is a great babysitter! She is reliable and always actively plays with our kids. She takes them outside on adventures whenever possible."
Sonja W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has over 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I started off being a mothers helper when I was 13 and when I was 16 I started babysitting. In high school I took child development and worked at a preschool as a teachers assistant. I was also a...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie nannied our twins full-time for a little under a year and she was amazing. She was reliable and punctual and got along great with the kids. She is super sweet and we were sad to lose her when she was no longer able to do full-time. Highly recommend."
Sarah S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jen and I'm a mom of 4! I have 2 beagles(Sassy, Piper) 4 cats(Oreo, Max, Elsa and Oliver) 1 bird(Corky) 2 guinea pigs(Cocoa and Rosie) and 3 hermit crabs(Hermie, Brewster, and Caillou)!!! I have lots of pet experience from walking, cleaning, and feeding! I would love to be trusted with your fur babies! I can check on...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Jen cared for our three cats while we were away for a week, visiting our home three times a day to feed and provide clean water for the cats, as well as chance the litter. She stayed in touch with us the whole time via text once a day, and got to know the unique...
Allison H.
5.0
(1)
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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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South Hadley, MA
Anna K.
5.0
AJ was my son's full time nanny for awhile. AJ is very smart, extremely professional, hard-working, and absolutely wonderful with children. AJ is also personally very kind and we miss having her around! I highly recommend her!
- Danielle A.
Alexis K.
5.0
Alexis is very professional and dependable
- Isaac H.
Kristen C.
5.0
Kristen is, honestly, incredible. She ran a childcare pod for our group of 3-5 (depending on the day) rising kindergartners whose preschool had closed and provided effortless-seeming structure, learning, and fun. Besides loving the time with Kristen, all of the kiddos involved seemed significantly...
- Jessica W.
Alexandria R.
5.0
Alex is reliable, punctual, and did well with my daughter. Recently I needed transportation to a few of my appointments and she was able to do so while watching both my daughter and her daughter as well. She is good at multitasking, patient, and understanding. If you are in need a baby sitter I...
- Mya L.
Acadia B.
5.0
Acadia has been a life saver for us. We have hired her countless times to look after our very discerning 4 year old son, and he just absolutely loves her kindness and spirit. She is also very responsible, has never been late, and comes up with great activities for them to do together. We would...
- Daniel B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in South Hadley, MA:
How can I find a South Hadley babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in South Hadley, 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 29 babysitters in South Hadley, 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 South Hadley, MA?
The average rate for South Hadley, MA babysitters on Care.com is $16.86 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 South Hadley, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in South Hadley, 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 South Hadley, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in South Hadley, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.