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398 babysitters are listed in Worcester, MA
The average rate is $18/hr as of December 2023
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Worcester, MA
Emily P.
5.0
Emily has worked with my 2 1/2 year old and 5 year old for over 3 months. She engaged them with projects and play and even came up with games for my kindergartner to practice his sight words.
- Amy M.
Leah M.
5.0
Our family loves Leah. She does a great job engaging the boys and helps them balance playtime with "to-do" tasks such as cleaning up, getting dressed, eating healthy meals, etc. She is also very organized, punctual and good with time management (since we are a routine-oriented family). Leah is a...
- Karen L.
Mariana N.
5.0
Very caring and helpful!
- Maria T.
Brittney C.
5.0
Brittney was very responsible, punctual, and loving. My kids talk about how great she is all the time and even ask to call her now that the summer is over. I would hire her again in a fraction of a heart beat.
- John B.
Caitlin C.
5.0
Caitlin is the best! Not only my son feels comfortable with her but we feel so comfortable leaving him with her. She’s always on time, positive and ready to jump on anything to help! I also love that my son gets to play with her little one where they both enjoy their time, eat together and learn to...
- Care member
Babysitters in Worcester, MA
3.0
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Hello, I'm Michell. I am 23 years old. I'm from Puerto Rico but I live in El Cajon, San Diego. I'm bilingual, English and Spanish. I have over 6 years experience with all ages ranging from newborns to 13 years old and I have experience with twins and triplets. Most recently, I've been sitting for a...
Michell can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
5.0
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I have been babysitting kids between the ages of newborn to age 12 since I was 13 years old. I have also held positions as a summer camp counselor, day care center teacher, YMCA as a kindergarten teaching assistant, a teachers aid for kids who have multiple severe disabilities, special ed teaching...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Emily has worked with my 2 1/2 year old and 5 year old for over 3 months. She engaged them with projects and play and even came up with games for my kindergartner to practice his sight words.
Reviewed by Amy M.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Leah, I love reading, doing arts and crafts, being active, and spending as much time as possible outside in the summer!
--I received my Masters Degree from Boston College in 2015. My education has focused on child development and Mental Health.
--My work experience with...
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Our family loves Leah. She does a great job engaging the boys and helps them balance playtime with "to-do" tasks such as cleaning up, getting dressed, eating healthy meals, etc. She is also very organized,...
Reviewed by Karen L.
5.0
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I am a working mom just providing for her family! I am fully vaccinated and I have transportation. I love children and treat them as if they're my own!
Mariana can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Very caring and helpful!
Reviewed by Maria T.
5.0
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Hello!! My name is Brittney!! I am currently 23 years old and I attended Anna Maria College. I love arts and crafts and playing sports! I worked at the JCC in worcester as a second grade camp counselor the last three summers and have been babysitting my neighbors for several years. I currently work...
Brittney can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Brittney was very responsible, punctual, and loving. My kids talk about how great she is all the time and even ask to call her now that the summer is over. I would hire her again in a fraction of a heart beat.
Reviewed by John B.
5.0
(1)
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Hello! My name is Caitlin and I am a 33-year-old stay at home mom looking for a part time child care position. I have a Masters degree in special education and have taught in public and private schools before becoming a mom. I'm hoping to find a family who will welcome my 3-year-old son and I. I am...
Recent review:
5.0
Caitlin is the best! Not only my son feels comfortable with her but we feel so comfortable leaving him with her. She’s always on time, positive and ready to jump on anything to help! I also love that my son...
Reviewed by Care member
Lucy K.
Worcester, MA
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Vaccinated Medical Student With 10+ Year's Experience Looking For Part-time Babysitting Jobs
5.0
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Hello families! My name is Lucy and I would love to help you care for your children.
I am a current medical student at UMass and an aspiring pediatrician looking for part-time, last-minute, date night, and overnight babysitting jobs. I currently have limited availability. I take COVID precautions...
Lucy can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Lucy babysat our 8 month old baby recently. She arrived on time and was so pleasant and calming. I immediately felt comfortable and at ease-knowing she would be caring for our child. She is a very capable and...
Reviewed by Christine C.
5.0
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I have experience taking care of children since I was a teenager, I have first aid certification and CPR, I am very kind and I love children, I am respectful and I would take care of their children as if they were mine, my first language is Spanish, I am currently studying to perfect My English, I...
Recent review:
5.0
Caroline is the most professional, responsible, and dependable caregiver there is!
She made us confident our 2 year old son was in loving hands while we were away for a week. We are fortunate to have found...
Reviewed by Joshua R.
4.9
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Hello, my name is Jamila and I am a single parent to both my amazing 9-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son. I understand how important it is to know that your child is safe and in caring & loving hands. I have been babysitting and Nannying for over 15 years.
I like to keep children mentally and...
Jamila can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Jamila is very professional, dependable and accommodating. I would definitely recommend Jamila to others.
Reviewed by Sue M.
Jenny P.
Worcester, MA
$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(17)
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I have a 30, 28 and 19-year-old. When my older 2 were little I opened my own home daycare in Oxford until they went to school. Our family relocated to Indiana for 13 years and there I was a sub teacher for 4 years. I enjoy being outside, doing crafts, and reading to children .
Recent review:
5.0
Jenny is great! My kids loved hanging out with her. My 2.5 yo would ask to play with Ms Jenny on the days she wasn’t here and my 1yo warmed up to her from the get going. I would definitely recommend her. She is...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(5)
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Hello!
My name is Stephanie and I am a music educator, chorus director and former nanny and respite worker. I worked in the public schools teaching classroom music and chorus for 25 years and now I teach private voice lessons at home and am currently accepting students for summer session + beyond....
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, Grocery shopping, Carpooling, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Stephie is a wonderful caregiver. My family employed her when my parents were ironing out their divorce, from when I was 7-14 years old. Stephie is nothing but kind, dependable, intelligent, and humorous -- in...
Reviewed by Al R.
Jenny P.
Worcester, MA
$16-21/hr
4.5
(2)
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My 2 oldest children have Tourette's. I have 2 good friends that are different degrees of autism that I reacted with often before COVID. I I would bring bowling or mini golfing and dance with . The other loved dancing and coloring but has little communication skills.
5.0
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I opt to be a housekeeper/house cleaner because I am a clean freak and organized. I like to look at my job afterwards and feel proud of the work I did. I am not a regular house cleaner. Besides the regular cleaning, I'll keep my eyes on other things like changing a light bulb, replacing toilet...
Recent review:
5.0
Elizabeth has worked in our house for over a year now and she is very pleasant to have around. She is honest, hard working and takes pride in her work. She is very dependable and will complete whatever I ask...
Reviewed by Shelley S.
Vanessa H.
Worcester, MA
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! My name is Vanessa and I am in my senior year of nursing school! I have been babysitting all ages for many years now. I have experience with newborns to age 11. I am CPR and first aid certified, I also have a clean driving record if you are looking for pick ups/drop off. I also do pet sitting! I...
Recent review:
5.0
The BEST babysitter you could ever ask for. She LOVES kids and would do anything to make them the happiest little kiddos. She plays with them, feeds them, reads to them...she does it all. Not to mention, on...
Reviewed by Lyan K.
5.0
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My Name is Jillian and I live in Leominster, MA. I have grown up babysitting my whole life and went to Assumption College to get a bachelors degree in elementary education. I am currently enrolled at Fitchburg State to receive a masters degree as a reading specialist. I also have been a first grade...
Jillian can also help with: Travel, Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Very friendly and outgoing! Great with kids of all ages.
Reviewed by Shannon T.
5.0
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I am a 59 years old woman with three children and a husband. My children are all grown up. I still have one child living at home in college. I live in Worcester, Ma. I have a full time job as a Program Coordinator of a Program. I am looking for a part-time job. I am a caring person and reliable....
5.0
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Hello! My name is Lily and I am a student at University of Massachusetts Boston. I am an Exercise and Health Science major, going towards Physical Therapy. I am willing to help you with anything needed. Specifically with light housekeeping, laundry, organization, crafts, light cooking and cleaning,...
Recent review:
5.0
Lily is a lovely girl who took good care of my 21 month old toddler. My toddler quickly took a liking to Lily and got along very well with her.
Reviewed by Jennifer K.
Jessica D.
Worcester, MA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! I am a graduate student at Clark University, studying Community Development and Planning. During undergrad I studied Sociology, Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies, and Education. Throughout my time at Clark I have volunteered as a mentor for girls ages 9-16. I worked with 11-year-olds,...
Recent review:
5.0
Jessica is outstanding!! She is caring, considerate, and has done a great job caring for our 2 yo. We feel so lucky to have found her and are grateful to have her be part of our care team!
Reviewed by Caroline D.
5.0
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My name is Brenda, I was born in Brazil and I have been living here for about 19 years. I speak Portuguese, English, and Spanish. I am a mother of a little baby girl. And I really love kids. I am fun, responsible and trustworthy. I have experience with newborns/toddlers since I have one of my own,...
Recent review:
5.0
Brenda was terrific and we would absolutely re-hire if we still had the need. She took care of our infant daughter (1-2months old) and was very kind, patient and interactive with her. She kept us in the loop...
Reviewed by Shi-jing Z.
5.0
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Hi! I am a rising junior at Worcester State, I have been babysitting children from six months to 9 years old for the past seven years. I love doing arts and crafts, playing outside and, watching a good movie! I have also worked in a school in the summer working as a paraprofessional! I hope I can...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Grace looked after our 4-7 month old boy before we moved out of state. Grace was dependable, a great communicator, and wonderful with our baby. We would have continued working with Grace if we didn't move and...
Reviewed by Laura M.
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How can I find a Worcester babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Worcester, 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 398 babysitters in Worcester, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Worcester, MA?
The average rate for Worcester, MA babysitters on Care.com is $18.76 per hour as of December 2023. 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 Worcester, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Worcester, MA through Care.com. As of 2023, 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 Worcester, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Worcester, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 146 reviews of the 398 listed babysitters.