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Holyoke, MA 01040
from $25 per hour
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About Susan
Experience: 20 yrs
I have been babysitting since I was a teenager, throughout high school, college, and working full time as an adult. I have less energy these days, but I have much more patience and am extremely conscious in the way I care for and interact with children. I believe kids both need and crave structure. I am extremely patient and consistent. I do not believe in yelling except in an emergency situation. I sincerely enjoy both the company as well as caring for children. I adore kids from infancy to teenagers. It seems as if at each age they are discovering new, fascinating things about the world around them, and as their caretakers we get to see these things afresh each time from each child's unique perspective. I love the time I spend with children; playing games indoors and out, reading books, singing, trips to the pool, playgrounds, libraries, or museums. As an artist, I really enjoy doing arts and crafts with kids if we have the materials and the time.
Reviews
Victoria G.
Reviewed on 6/26/2022
Susan has been with our family for more than 3 years, caring for my two sons now aged 6 and 10 through many trying times. She's taught them how to swim, how to bowl, has helped them learn to read and write their letters and is a consistently warm and safe presence in their lives. As a single parent, Susan has been a lifesaver for me. She's consistent, reliable, and flexible when my schedule changes and I feel great knowing that she loves my kids as much as they love her.
Services
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
Willing to care for up to 3 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$25/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$23/hr
2 children
$26/hr
3 children
$29/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Help with pets
Swimming supervision
Travel
Qualifications
Education
Boston College
Bachelor degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Special needs care
Other Qualifications & Credentials
Doing age-appropriate arts & crafts with children is one of my passions. I'm an artist myself and enjoy finding crafts that fit in with each child's interests. Beginning swimming
water safety or diving instruction
pool play and supervision.
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
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