Find babysitters in Whately, MA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Whately, MA

The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years

Babysitters in Whately, MA

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Brooke has watched my two boys (her nephews) since they were born. They are now 4 and 8. She is attentive, fun and empathetic. They love having her around. In addition to watching the boys, she has also watched my two pups (one senior dog and one puppy.) She is an...

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Julia L.


Leverett, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Care/House Sitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am available for overnights, daily check-ins, dog walking, and farm sitting! Experience with dogs, cats, small animals, avians/exotics, horses, and livestock. Send me a message for more information on my availability and additional references. I can provide pet sitting in your home for those days that you need to work late...
Julia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Fantastic service, very professional and communicates well. She was able to handle a quite complicated set up without any problems and gave regular updates."

Scott S.

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Paige H.


Florence, MA

$30-35/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Housekeeper Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience with household cleaning and organizing. Thorough one time cleaning, weekly cleaning and upkeep, laundry, and organizing services.
Paige can also help with: Basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Paige helped me clean my basement-she did a great job and is really fun to work with. Highly recommend!"

Judy M.

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Lukas R.


Sunderland, MA

$15-25/hr

Pet Profile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have owned a two rabbits, a dog and a cat for the past 5, 3 and 1 year, respectively. I have dog sat/cat sat and taken care of a variety of other animals since childhood, including guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, chinchillas and fish. I love all animals and am happy to clean up after them, walk them, feed them, and spend time...
Lukas can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
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Shaina R.


Florence, MA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a wide array of 7+ years of experience in dealing with young children ranging in ages from four months to 11 years. I love working with children and I understand the responsibility that comes with watching children. This is a job I take very seriously and I would be more than happy to help out with any additional chores...
Shaina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Shaina babysat my sons when they were 2-3 years old, and also my baby starting from when he was 3 months old. She is very dependable, flexible, cheerful, and kind. She was always going out of her way to think of fun projects and cooking to do with my older son, and...

Leah C.

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Paola D.


Amherst, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Companion, Housekeeper, Meals

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I cared for one woman for seven years. We did many lovely things together--movies, museums, flower shows, gardening, shopping. I developed a very close relationship with her and her family and extended family. Working with her on a daily basis, we got very close. She had Alzheimer's, which was somewhat controlled for a long...
Paola can also help with: Home modification, errands, personal care, dementia, transportation, respite care & more
5.0
"Paola was gentle, smiling, creative, caring and altogether lovely to have in my home. She took loving care of my husband. I would recommend her most highly."

Judy G.

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Acadia B.


Northampton, MA

$14-20/hr

Available For Part-time Caregiving!

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.

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Caroline T.


Florence, MA

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Full Time Nanny

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Brittany M.


Northampton, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider Available Full-Time

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am resident of Northampton and I have always loved working with children and their families. I started babysitting when I was 13 and when I was in high school I was able to take Child Growth and Development as an elective; which helped me find my dream of working with children. After graduating from Northampton High, I went on...
Brittany can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Brittany is great and we felt so lucky to have her babysit our two-year-old. We were in town for a wedding and were a little nervous to leave our toddler, but Brittany put me at ease the minute we got on the phone. She asked all the right questions, gave us advice...

Allie L.

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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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Candice has been helping me with my two boys (current ages 9 and 2) for well over a year now. She is fantastic with them - and with us! We adore her and can't say enough good things!"

Erin O.

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Hannah M.


Florence, MA

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced And Energetic Sitter/nanny

Hi, I'm Hannah! I am 20 years old and I just moved to Massachusetts in January after having lived in Alaska for my whole life. I got my associate's degree from the University of Alaska last summer and have a lot of experience with children. In middle and high school, I was a teacher's assistant and library aide, often working...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hannah is such an amazing individual! She is extremely consistent and reliable. She is mature beyond her years and dependable. I appreciated her kind, gentle, and friendly nature. I would recommend her and sing her praises to anyone!"

Caitlin S.

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Olivia J.


Amherst, MA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Olivia and I recently graduated from Umass Amherst. I have been babysitting for about 6 years with children of all ages. I also worked as an assistant teacher at the Center for Early Education and Care at Umass with children aged 1-5. I love arts and crafts, sports, board games, and just being active in general!...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Olivia is wonderful. She has been such a great caregiver for my daughter."

Skye L.

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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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & 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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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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Acadia B.


Northampton, MA

$15-18/hr1 yrs exp

Doggo Needs A Walk

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Acadia, I live in the Northampton area. I have taken care of neighbors animals, pet sitting and walking. I love animals and would love to take care of yours! I do have a part time job so that may interfere if it's before 3 p.m. on certain days. Otherwise, message me for a walk or sitter:)
Acadia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Noelani S.


Amherst, MA

$22-30/hr4 yrs exp

Occasional, Part-time, "Date Night" Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Noelani. I am an experienced babysitter, having babysat from the ages 1-12 (and almost every age in between). I have also taught High School English in the Baltimore area. I am comfortable babysitting multiple children at a time. Whether it's playing outside, baking cookies, making crafts, I am down! Learning your...
Noelani can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our girls LOVED Noelani! We were sad that she had to move:( "

Wendi G.

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Paige H.


Florence, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have raised three children of my own plus watched children throughout the years from infant to school age. I also have several years experience as a kindergarten side in the public school system as well as substitute teaching in the public schools and a private preschool.
Paige can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Paige pet sat for me in April and was so great to our pup and kept me updated on how she was doing while we were away. Thanks so much Paige!"

Jacqueline L.

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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, administration of medicine, pet walking
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...

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Emma P.


Williamsburg, MA

$15-20/hr

Recently Retired Professional Looking For Part Time Work

I've had 2 dogs and several cats whom I've cared for over the years. I love cats and dogs and can give them lots of love and attention. I've given meds and kept up with regular checkups and special needs.
5.0
"Very caring, patient, understanding, and even went above what we asking for in several ways. Definitely recommended and we hope to work with Emma again if we need more pet care. "

Chris R.

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Julia L.


Leverett, MA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion Available February-May

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had four years of experience working as a companion/caregiver for an elderly man with Dementia. Prior to that, I volunteered at a Nursing Center with my dog as a pet therapy team through Pets and People. As a caregiver, I am happy to plan activities, run errands, go out to events, cook, help with cleaning, administer...
Julia can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Julia L. cared for my Mom in South Deerfield before and was very good. We are hoping she can fit my Mom into her regular daily schedule, few hours every afternoon between 2:00 PM to 6:00 or close to these hours as she can Gary"

Gary B.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Whately, 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.

Julia L.

5.0

Fantastic service, very professional and communicates well. She was able to handle a quite complicated set up without any problems and gave regular updates.

- Scott S.

Paige H.

5.0

Paige helped me clean my basement-she did a great job and is really fun to work with. Highly recommend!

- Judy M.

Shaina R.

5.0

Shaina babysat my sons when they were 2-3 years old, and also my baby starting from when he was 3 months old. She is very dependable, flexible, cheerful, and kind. She was always going out of her way to think of fun projects and cooking to do with my older son, and she was always calm and patient...

- Leah C.

Paola D.

5.0

Paola is an extremely capable, responsible and caring caregiver. She has an engaging personality and she immediately formed a deep connection with my wife. She is active and energetic and she pursues projects with enthusiasm. Paola is an excellent cook - and my wife and I are the beneficiaries of...

- Emily K.

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