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60 nannies are listed in Petersham, MA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Petersham, MA
Layannie H.
Belchertown, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a trained British nanny. I have just finished a posting in GA working for a surgeon who lost his wife.
I work with newborns through 18.
I am available now to work full time, live in, live out. can also work part time.
I can work in any state, am both a American and U. K. subject.
Full C. V. available by request.
I am...
Layannie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Layannie was a great caretaker for our 2-year old son for several months. She takes her responsibilities seriously but is also a lot fun. Our son was immediately comfortable and happy in her care."
Nate B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
seeing them advance to the first day of school. I believe in nourishing their curiosity and providing structure to their days.
I only have one reference in the area, as I have only been here a year. Baby sitter available.
I would love to talk to you to see if would be a good fit for one another.
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cyndi watched my 7 year-old son, who has special needs, while I was at work. I ended up with a gap in child-care between school and summer camp. She was punctual, super friendly, and quick to pick up on our rules and routine. She was very communicative with me...
Monica J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an ECE certified and licensed infant/ toddler/ preschool teacher. I started out as a Nanny in 2010, worked with a family for 2 years before I started going to school for early development. I then worked professionally as an infant teacher for 4 years Ive been working with children for over 8 years now and I absolutely love...
Kristyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristyn was our Nanny for the last four months. We instantly connected with her during her interview process. Over the past four months she has been truly wonderful with our 4 and almost 2 year old children. She created a safe and stimulating environment for our...
Jenna C.
Alicia N.
Amherst, MA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have over 4 years of professional childcare experience and truly love what I do. I take pride in my ability to provide great care for children of all ages and behavioral types! The field of childcare is truly so rewarding. I can confidently say I posses a perfect balance of fun and structure- my professional...
Amethyst can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amethyst was the nanny we needed all along! We struggled to find the right fit for almost a year, but Amethyst fit right in immediately. As an employee- she's dependable, flexible, willing to collaborate, and extremely respectful to name a few qualities. With out...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
A little about me is I am currently taking classes online at a local community college. I have been actively nannying for four years, and have recent experience in ages seven months to 12 years old. I have experience working with family's who work from home, and family's that work far from home.
Thank you!
Faith can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Faith was prompt and had a great attitude. She was willing to bake and watch a movie with the kids. Overall great experience! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with children ranging in age from infants to teenagers. I have babysat for several families and was a full time personal nanny for a year and a half. I am currently a EEC certified teacher for all ages at a daycare, but looking for something with more one on one quality interaction. I currently have 4-year-old...
Kerri can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kerri watched all 5 of my children and did an amazing job. They adore her and miss her a lot since we moved. I would recommend her to anyone."
Richard D.
5.0
(1)
Nanny with over 18 years of childcare experience, including working in preschool and toddler classrooms. I am CPR and First Aid trained, EEC certified for infant-preschool age. I have experience homeschooling multiple children. I love being outside and going on "field trips", in the past I have taken my nanny kids to zoos,...
Caelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Caelyn was a blessing in the lives of my son and I, especially as I am a first-time. She started babysitting my son when he was only one month old and colicky, and was sweet, gentle, patient, and engaging with him. I always knew my son would be getting good care...
Laura L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I truly value the opportunity to enrich the lives of young children as a nanny- I have 25yrs exp w/ infants to teens, and several years teaching toddlers/preschool. Being a nanny is more than a job to me; I take pride in becoming an extension of family. I've helped raise many great kids and can't imagine doing anything else! My...
Kim can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kim is amazing with kids! She has the natural ability to keep kids happy and entertained, but they know there are rules and expectations for appropriate behavior. Simply awesome!!"
Cindy T.
Christina P.
Rutland, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Development, Well Being, And Happiness Is My Top Priority
4.5
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Christina.
I've worked as a full time nanny for the past decade. My journey started in the south end for a number of years. went to school for early childhood education. I also have my EEC certification, and, CPR & First Aid certification. I've worked as an YMCA kindergarten after school teacher prior. In...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I can't safe enough wonderful things about our former nanny, Christina of 3 years in Boston.
She started with our family when my oldest was 1.5 and is the most loving, wonderful, warm and caring nanny. She is great with kids of all ages-- she watched both my...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Olivia. I am a student at Bay Path University majoring in Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies and minoring in Child Psychology. I am excited to build up a network of families to babysit for in western MA, as I will be here for the next 4 years as I pursue my master's degree. I am currently looking for a...
5.0
"Olivia is punctual, caring, and just great with kids overall. My two boys adored her the minute she walked through our door. Happy to have her watch my boys (4-2)"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a positive and energetic 22-year-old seeking to help out your family. I am a child of six, an adventure enthusiast, and smile creator. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and have several years of camp counseling and full-time, live-in nannying under my belt. I spend my free time being outside, & finding new & fun art...
Mackenzie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mackenzie is a wonderful person - fun, energetic, caring, and hard-working. She loves kids and kids love her! Years later, we are still in touch. She is a great, vivacious nanny!"
Katharine C.
Victoria G.
Amherst, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Waldorf/Reggio Emilia/Forest School/Responsive Classroom-inspired Caregiver
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My Bachelor's degree is in sociology, and my Master's degree is in the health and wellness field. I have studied and was raised by a blend of Waldorf/Reggio Emilia/Forest School/Responsive Classroom methodologies, which have all informed my role as a caregiver. During my tenure as a childcare provider, I've been a full-time...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I have two girls, ages 12 and 6, and my husband and I both work full-time. As such, we have always relied on babysitters to help us care for the girls, negotiating the after school hours - homework, driving them to activities, etc. Vicky has been the absolute...
Sarah C.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Holly. I love working with infants and young children. I am a non-smoker and I have graduated college. I'm First Aid and CPR certified for children and infants. I grew up and later worked in an at-home daycare. I have been a nanny for a little girl starting when she was 5 months old and continuing until she was 13...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Holly was fantastic with our 4 month old daughter! Punctual and reliable, also very calm and easily engaged with our daughter! Holly was amazing with bottle feeding - baby had been refusing bottles for weeks, still wasn't taking them when I had to go back to...
Katie R.
Grace K.
Hubbardston, MA
$21-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I have been an environmental educator for the last year. Working with kids, incorporating nature, and creating fun activities were a few of my key tasks. I love conservation work but while I figure out my next steps I'd love to nanny for awhile!
I really like fostering engagement whether that be through playing or...
Grace can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Grace was fantastic with my kids and an absolute pleasure to have around. She is very attentive and always interacts with the children during her hours. She is always punctual and flexible if I ever needed her outside of her normal hours. I would absolutely...
Al S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hi my name is Emily. And although I am 26 years old, I have over 10-years' experience caring for and nurturing children.
My childcare journey is multi-faceted. I started my career babysitting in my mid-teens. After high-school, I performed the lead-teacher role at a private daycare. I've nannied for years for families in...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emily felt like a part of the family right away. Our son took to her immediately and they have been the best of friends since. She is very kind and fun and always doing fun and special activities with our son and for our family. She goes above and beyond and knows...
Angela S.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
BIO
Hello! My name is Teresa, I'm a graphic designer by training but I am committed as a full time mother of two successful sons.
I have the experience of having raised both of my own kids. Moreover, I have always been involved in the caregiving for over 30 years! Providing all the experienced as a caregiver you are looking...
Teresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Teresa has been such a blessing to our family. She came into our lives a few months ago- at the most critical time. We were expecting twins and our boy just turned 3! With no family nearby, we knew we needed help. Teresa instantly was a seamless fit into our...
Tara B.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Vic! I am a certified early childhood educator with over 10 years of experience in the field. I began my career in 2013 and have been dedicated to it ever since! I am relocating to central Massachusetts mid-September and am looking to make the switch from center based care to nannying. My approach to childcare is to...
Vic can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Vic and I have had many years in a child care setting. They have love for children of all ages and takes time to get to know each individual child. They are very reliable, knowledgeable and trust worthy. Vic is so strong in many aspects, especially problem solving...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 2 and a graduate student studying school counseling, looking for a part time caregiving position and also can assist with occasional babysitting needs (evenings/nights).
I have 9 years of childcare experience ranging from working in a daycare setting, school setting, the Boys and Girls club, & private nanny care....
Jerrika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Rock star childcare local homegrown and knows her stuff "
Ryan G.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am 37-years-old and have been working with children for 23 years. I have a vast experience with children of all ages, including newborns. I have worked in many childcare provider positions such as a daycare teacher, babysitter, camp counselor, and nanny. I am Director II certified through the Massachusetts Department of Early...
Krista can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Krista was awesome-she put my kids at ease when she subbed for our regular nanny. She even brought a couple huge train pictures for my train-obsessed little one. Above and beyond in my book!"
Lauren F.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Petersham, MA
Layannie H.
5.0
Layannie helped our family with childcare and she was wonderful! She was always kind, patient, knowledgeable and reliable. My kids loved her! Layannie afforded me the peace of mind I needed to get my work done and have a well needed break. It truly does take a village and I am so grateful to have...
- Marilyn I.
Cynthia M.
5.0
Cyndi was awesome! She watched both of our kids at the same time--ages 3 months and 18 months--and even managed to keep our very energetic dog happy too. It was an extremely trying time in our lives and Cyndi came to the rescue right when we needed her. Both of our kids loved Cyndi, and our 18 month...
- Care member
Kristyn O.
5.0
Kristyn was our Nanny for the last four months. We instantly connected with her during her interview process. Over the past four months she has been truly wonderful with our 4 and almost 2 year old children. She created a safe and stimulating environment for our kids and earned our complete trust....
- Jenna C.
Alicia N.
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 her warmth and care for our...
- Jessica S.
Amethyst G.
5.0
Amethyst is great with kids. She watched our very hyper 10, 8, and 7 year pld. She even took them to all their activities.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Petersham, MA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Petersham, MA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Petersham, MA is as of is $19.50 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Petersham, MA?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Petersham, MA?
You can find different nanny services in Petersham through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Petersham, MA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Petersham, MA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in Petersham, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.