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I am an experienced babysitter who is looking for some extra work after my 9-5 weekday job as an insurance underwriter. Previously, I worked as a sleep away camp counselor for many years
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Saige P. and I am 21 years old attending college at Boston University. I am going into my senior year of college where I am studying Education and Human Development to become a Kindergarten teacher! I have been babysitting since I was in sixth grade, where I attended middle and high school at The Rivers School in...
Saige can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Abigail C.
Osterville, MA
$16-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I have a lot of experience with children from nannying infants to working with toddlers in the classroom. I've worked with many different families, some of which only needed me to drive kids to practices and appointments, whereas others had me care and plan activities for younger children for longer periods of time, I...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
I recently retired as a special educator for 36 years.
I have two daughters who are college graduates; one is an Oncology/Hemotology RN in Boston and the other a Communications/Marketing Manager in New Seabury. Married for 27 years and own an 11-year-old yellow lab. Love the Bruins and Red Sox!
I grew up in a family of eight...
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"I don't know how we would have survived the last few years without Julie! She loves our kids so much but we love her even more. She is forever part of our family (whether she likes it or not!) and any family would be beyond blessed to have her in their lives!"
Katie C.
Alysha G.
Centerville, MA
$20-34/hr • 8 yrs exp
3.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Alysha and I'm 30 years old. I live Centerville, MA with my husband. I have worked as a nanny off in on sense high school. I have moved several times so have worked with a few different families. I have worked with kids in between the ages of 2 and 14. My nanny experience includes a variety of things including...
Alysha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"I interviewed Alysha. She seemed nice and qualified. However, when discussing pay rate, she was asking 20/hr despite her profile displaying 15/hr throughout."
Sarah D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for years and nannying for about eight years for children and families ranging in ages from 1-12 years old. I have taken babysitting classes and I am CPR/BLS certified. I have worked full time, part time, date nights, and have done short notices as well. I enjoy working with children and families very much!...
Lizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Lizabeth worked for my family for a little over 9 months in the SF Bay Area, before she was accepted into nursing school and moved "home" to Massachusetts. We have 2 girls and she was wonderful with them. I trusted her completely with my children. Her job started...
Debra W.
Alysha G.
Centerville, MA
$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
From about age 6 to age 17 we used to have a half shih tzu, half poodle dog. I try to run/exercise daily for about 30 minutes (3 miles) so I would enjoy to have a dog to take running with me. I am currently attending York County Community College in Wells Maine but a year from now I am hoping to graduate from there with my...
Alysha can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, dog training, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am currently an evening nursing student at Cape Cod Community College. I graduated in 2019 from Curry College with a bachelors degree in health & wellness. I started babysitting at the age of 15. I have been a camp counselor, a daycare care taker at a local gym, and have babysat for multiple families. I have experience with a...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan is so professional, always on time, a complete pleasure, extremely trustworthy and my daughter loves her and has so much fun with her. I can't recommend her enough! She has been with us 8 months and we are so sad to see her move back home for the summer!"
Christine A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the past several years, I have cared for children ages 1-12 years old. As a teenager, I also helped my mother raise and care for my 5 younger siblings. I have done mother's helper jobs in which I assist mothers with their children or household chores and been available and flexible for whatever comes up. I have also cared...
Schylie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is very kind and even tempered. Plays games, does crafts and outdoor activities. We allowed Schylie to take our grandson on outings to playground and park, walking trails etc. We felt very comfortable with Schylie and her ability to make responsible...
Debra V.
Olivia D.
Yarmouth Port, MA
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi there! I have many years of experience of caring for children. I come from a big family and have been babysitting since I was 13! I am a very honest, trustworthy, and caring person who loves kids and animals! I love the outdoors and playing games that encourage a child's growth and imagination!
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Olivia is a very responsible and reliable person. She is also sociable and friendly and can get along with everyone. Anyone would be very lucky to have a babysitter as sweet and dependable as her. "
Kaitlin C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was 10 years old and I am now 38 years old. I have cared for newborns all the way to teenagers, as well as special needs children and twins. I love kids and as a child that grew up with babysitters, I love to make our time together as fun as possible, while still providing structure and...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Morgan is an amazing sitter only reason we do not still use her services is because we moved out of state. We moved houses in-state at first and she continued sitting for me driving 40 mins to and from my house. She also went above and beyond buying food/snack/toys...
Sarah C.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Ashley and I am 32 years old. For the past 13+ years, I have dedicated myself to working in the healthcare field. As a mother of two, I have gained valuable experience in both childcare and elderly care, specifically with individuals affected by Alzheimer's, dementia, and disabilities. I hold certifications as...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley was absolutely wonderful with my daughter, who is now 7 years old. I have used Ashley over the years as my daughters caretaker while on Cape Cod. I would highly recommend her."
Richanne P.
Lauren C.
West Yarmouth, MA
$15-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been working as a babysitter since I was 12 years old after I took a babysitting class with the Red Cross and now have experience with children of all ages. I am a 21-year-old student here for the summer and have my own transportation.
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Lauren was on time and our 10-month old had a lot of fun with her. We felt very confident leaving him in her care while we were at a nearby wedding. so much so that we hired her for a second night.
we would definitely hire her again if we come back to visit....
Tay M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Julia, and I love being around animals. I have two dogs and a cat at home that I absolutely adore. I've pet sit for a bigger dog before when a family was away and had no issues. I love pets of all breeds and sizes so that won't be a problem. Please let me know if you're interested in my services!
Julia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Julia is great ! She is dependable, punctual, and professional. I would recommend her.
Keltie loves her !"
Debrah L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Pam. Newly retired after 30+ year professional career in communications with a passion for helping seniors. I started companion care in 2004 as an unpaid community volunteer, reading books to a homebound blind woman for many years. I LOVED it - enriching her life, hearing her life stories, learning from one an other....
Pam can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, transportation
5.0
"Everything Pamela says in her brief description is true. And so much more she hasn't shared. She has been a tireless and relentless advocate for her own parents - managing every detail of their lives over the last decade. She lost her Dad last Fall and continues to...
Todd K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria, and I'm looking for a part-time babysitting job. I just graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in Psychology. I currently work part-time as a Personal Care Assistant for a young man with autism and schizophrenia. However, I'm looking for another job to help support myself...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Maria is wonderful. She watched our 1.5 year old son and 5 year old daughter this summer. She is fun, reliable, caring, and calm. She was creative with activities and flexible as needed. She respected our guidelines and asked questions if she wasn't sure. We miss...
Victoria Z.
Andrea W.
East Falmouth, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Outgoing, Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part Time
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very energetic, creative person, and I enjoy caring for and teaching kids. I have worked at a daycare before and have experience with newborns through 6 years old. The daycare setting has been for about four and a half years. I have also babysat for a few families in my area. I have been with some families for 3-4...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Loren M.
Sandwich, MA
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Private Geriatric Physical Therapist/ Caregiver/ Patient Advocate
5.0
(1)
Do you or your loved one need assist navigating through a chronic illness? Does your loved one have medical appts that you are unable to attend or get them to? Are you contemplating assist in the home versus assisted living but unaware where to start the search? I have 18 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist with...
Loren can also help with: Visiting nurse, home modification, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Loren is a caring, focused, knowledgeable in her practice working with my Parkinson's disease husband assisting in safety Therapeutic exercise, and resources. Yes she is my daughter, but I can still vouch for her dedication and follow through. You will be able to...
Maureen M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced female caregiver available for full time live in position. Available to work immediately. References are available upon request.
Are you in need of a caregiver for elderly parent or family member? looking for a new assignment.
* I have 16 years of caregiving experience with all sorts of patients from ones just...
Marlene can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"I am very fortunate to have had Marlene care for my 96 yo mother-in-law. She was extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, punctual, personable and had a sense of humor (something needed for the elderly in need of a laugh). She also was able to prepare meals and do...
Barbara H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Osterville, MA
Julie L.
5.0
I don't know how we would have survived the last few years without Julie! She loves our kids so much but we love her even more. She is forever part of our family (whether she likes it or not!) and any family would be beyond blessed to have her in their lives!
- Katie C.
Alysha G.
3.0
I interviewed Alysha. She seemed nice and qualified. However, when discussing pay rate, she was asking 20/hr despite her profile displaying 15/hr throughout.
- Sarah D.
Lizabeth L.
5.0
Liz is talented, caring, and has good judgement. Highly recommend!
- Carla A.
Meghan B.
5.0
Meghan is so professional, always on time, a complete pleasure, extremely trustworthy and my daughter loves her and has so much fun with her. I can't recommend her enough! She has been with us 8 months and we are so sad to see her move back home for the summer!
- Christine A.
Schylie L.
5.0
Schylie brings a positive relaxed and calm energy to whatever she does. I really relied on her this year as I recovered from a relapse in chronic health condition. She helped me with transport, cooking, household organization and moral support! She clearly genuinely enjoys helping people. I...
- Rosebelle T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Osterville, MA:
How can I find a Osterville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Osterville, 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 4 babysitters in Osterville, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Osterville, MA?
The average rate for Osterville, MA babysitters on Care.com is $19.50 per hour as of April 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 Osterville, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Osterville, 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.