Sittercity helps Petersham families find the best child care providers

I am interested in a babysitting young children and love infants and young children. I own a home in Hubbardston, Ma. and am a retired school teacher. My educational background is working in the school system with hearing impaired students. I provided services for students with significant hearing losses who receive instruction in both mainstream and special education classes. I would meet with students to review, simplify and explain that information . These are hearing impaired students in a mainstream classroom in a public school. I would help students comprehend difficult concepts by making connections to their background knowledge and personal experiences. I assisted students as needed during class activities by assessing their level of understanding then providing access to difficult language and concepts. I would encourage students to be active and independent participants. I would provide my co-teacher with daily updates if students performance in their mainstream classes. I would seek out and offer additional resources to support and enhance instruction in the special educational setting. My job title was" Oral Transliterator" which as the teacher would talk I would mouth the words the teacher would be saying, but I would not use my voice. I do not know sign language. I worked for the "Capitol Region Education Council, located in Hartford, Ct. We had schools in the area where hearing impaired children would mainstream. I have completed courses in Hearing Aid and FM Technology for students. My previous job was working" For the Village For Families and Children" located in Hartford, Ct. I had out reach offices in New Britain, Bristol and Newington, Ct. There I worked with the elderly and single parents. We ran Project Home Share and Family Home Share. I have been instrumental in assisting numerous Newington residents fine affordable and convenient housing. I also helped single parents find appropriate housing. When I worked in Newington, Ct. I worked with the Town of Newington to place single mothers and children in housing, often placing two separate families together. I also worked with New Britain Senior Center helping the elderly with housing. All these jobs fell in some cases under Human Services. I am comfortable w/pets and light house keeping. I live with my husband and two small dogs.

Hello I'm Melissa. I'm 39 years old and I believe I have exceptional experience as a caretaker as I have 14+ years behind me. I'm a certified home health aide. I have my BLS certificate as well. I am a fulltime mother of 2. I also homeschool my youngest. I'm fun, energetic love being outdoors caring, trustworthy and very reliable. I would treat your little ones as if they were mine because that's how I'd want mine treated if they were in the hands of a caretaker.

Hi my names Amanda and I’ve been babysitting and watching families children since I was 14. Making 24 years of experience. I also have my own two children. I do have my babysitting certificate (however the physical copy was lost. I took the corse at Mary Lane Hospital and can’t retrieve a copy) I’ve been a sitter for many families through the years. I also have some experience in special needs as a have an autistic son.

Hello! My name is Alyson and I absolutely love children! I actually have 3 of my own- a 10 year old, 5 year old, and a 2 year old. I have been babysitting/nannying for over 15 years. I started watching my neighbors 5 kids when I was 11. I babysat for many families during my middle school and high school years and then switched to nanny jobs during college. After I received my Bachelor’s degree I stopped babysitting and nannying so I could work full time as a medical technologist and I started my own family. After the birth of our third I quit my job to stay home with our two younger children. I have decided to get back into babysitting/nannying as I genuinely love children. I have had a lot of experience with children throughout the years and a variety of unique situations, from children with peanut allergies to a child that had epilepsy. I love animals as much as I do children so household pets are not a problem. In addition, I am a non-smoker, and I was previously cpr certified, which has recently expired but I can work towards being re-certified if it’s desired.

I am an energetic sitter looking for work. I love nature and animals too. I have two golden retrievers, Belle and Brooklyn. I have many years of experience and also worked at a pre school as an assistant teacher. I enjoy the outdoors and I also think it’s important to stimulate children at young ages. I love arts and crafts and new experiences. I am responsible, trust worthy and reliable. I have my own vehicle and committed to stay busy on my free time.

Hi! My name is Lenore and I recently from Asheville, NC over to western Mass. I have been around kids for most of my life in the form of babysitting, camp counseling, and daycares. I love working with kids of all ages as well as pets. I have recently received both my cna and bls certifications in the state of North Carolina.

I have been actively involved in volunteering for kids for 4 years now. I have helped out with anything from babysitting to running play groups! Getting to work with kids is truly such a blessing and I am so grateful for the many opportunities that I have been given to work with them! I am CPR and First Aid certified and also have lots of experience tutoring and dog, cat, and house sitting. I am patient, responsible, and I love to play games or go outside!

Hi!! My name is Nikki and I am looking for a part-time babysitting gig. I have over 8 years of experience babysitting children ranging in age from 6 months to 12 years old. I am super active, love to play games, do arts and crafts, and explore! I also have experience watching children on the spectrum. I'd love the opportunity to watch your kiddos! :)

I’m compassionate, trustworthy and reliable. I’ve been a nurse at umass memorial- Harrington Hospital for 2.5 years. BLS/ACLS certified. Full time mommy to my now 4 month old, Avery. Lots of experience with infants-teens throughout all of my years nannying/babysitting and now a mother myself! If you’re fine with me bringing my baby girl with me to watch your kiddos— shoot me a message! :)

Nurturing young minds is my passion. For the past two years, I've dedicated myself to providing attentive and engaging care to children. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I strive to create a positive impact on each child's life while offering reliable support to families. My background includes some college, Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework, and I hold certifications in First Aid Training and CPR Training. I am very comfortable enforcing household rules and happy to communicate with you using your preferred method, including verbal updates and text messages. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games. I am comfortable caring for one to three children at a time. I'm also happy to assist with cooking, carpooling, light housekeeping, travel, and swimming supervision. Knowing I can make a difference in a child's day brings me immense joy, and I look forward to the opportunity to connect with your family.