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Hi! I have been babysitting for almost four years. I am patient, caring and LOVE kids. I have experience with children all ages, from infants to middle schoolers. With my experience, I am able to provide a safe and healthy environment for your children.
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jessica C.
Arlington Heights, MA
$28/hr • 9 yrs exp
My Nickname Is Pickles And Love To Teach And Inspire!
I have been working with kids for over 20 years, babysitting, camp counselor, lifeguard, teacher, mentor, in camps, public schools, private schools, and other various settings. I have a never ending list of crafts, games, and activities that will engage your child. I have worked with mainly ages 3-18, but do have experience with...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked as an elementary instructional assistant and after school teacher in Watertown from 2012-2014. I taught and cared for many students everyday, and had so much fun with them! I also have years of experience with babysitting children of all ages from infants to teenagers. I have many babysitting/nannying references that...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Meg is the best. She is so patient, caring, and strategic. My boy loves her. If it is not because she has other jobs to do during the spring, we would keep her for years! "
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Diana M.
Boston, MA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Recent college graduate looking fro work taking care of children. I have been babysitting and nannying since high school along side working at my mothers daycare with 0-5-year-olds and at an after school program with 7-11-year-olds. I also have experience nannying in NYC.
5.0
"Diana is fun and energetic, sweet and responsible; strong communicator with a very happy personality. "
Holly N.
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"
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Valeria A.
Reading, MA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Val! Since I can always remember I've always been around/worked with kids, from babysitting after school to having the pleasure to work as an assist. teacher for incredible kids from infants through 5-year-olds at the Goddard School. I am currently going on 7. 5 YEARS with my employed family that I adore, with 2...
Valeria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Val has been our nanny for the last several months, but we recently decided to move overseas and no longer need her for child care. In the short time she's worked for us, she become a part of our family and we have no doubts she will quickly become part of her next...
Tiffany F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I recently came back to the Boston area after living in Tokyo for 2 years. I am working as a Program Coordinator / Tour Guide for Japanese high school students visiting Boston.
Since I was 13 I have been babysitting for kids around my hometown in Newton, MA which gave me an early interest in caring for kids. I have been a...
Evan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Evan was a fantastic sitter for my three kids (4 years old, 5 years old and 9 years old). He was very warm and set our heart at ease the minute he walked in the door. He immediately connected with all of my three kids. He was always prompt, very energetic and...
Yan Z.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Mary! I am an energetic babysitter/Nanny with 7+ years of experience looking after children on weekday evenings, weekends, and school holidays. I am a mother myself. My daughter is 5-year-old and is currently attending school five days a week. Therefore, my schedule is pretty flexible and can be available full or...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids love Mary. When she is over my children, G. 4 and C. 6, only want to play with their cousin Mary. She has lots of energy and keeps them entertained for hours. She is caring and comforting and fun to be around. She is someone I could rely on to watch my...
Mary M.
Jennifer G.
Everett, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi!
My name is Jennifer. I am a 23-year-old, recent graduate from Framingham State. I studied early childhood education and psychology. I have experience working with children in many different settings such as: nannying, after school programs, church and most recently working in a K-8 school. I am passionate about working with...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is extremely hard working and dependable.She is always positive and always works to the best of her ability. She is a wonderful individual and really unique."
Nelfi M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Hannah and I love taking care of kids. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have babysat since I was in high school. I also have experience as a Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard, managing groups of young children and helping them learn. I enjoy watching and helping kids explore, learn and have fun!
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is the best caregiver we could have hoped for our son. She joined our family when he was 10 months old and was with us until we moved away when he was 18 months old. Hannah deeply engaged with our son and encouraged his ever-changing development while making...
Dan P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.
Denzil can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Denzil is amazing. The only regret we ever had with Denzil is that we met him just a few months before our severely autistic son moved to a residential school in Framingham. Denzil was extremely competent and professional, but he also cared for us and our child....
Jeff H.
Sevda N.
Malden, MA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
"Date Night Babysitter-Always Available For Evenings And Weekends"
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as friendly, responsible, careful.
I have experience working with infants and toddlers, and I also spent 1 year babysitting a6-year-old girl on the autism spectrum. Then I've been babysitting for a family with two children, ages three and five, for the past year. I'm currently doing my postdoctoral...
Sevda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sevda (who goes by Nura) is wonderful! She has been helping us with our now 4 month old daughter for the last 3 months or so. As new parents, she saved our sanity several times after some sleepless nights. She is super sweet, friendly, and accommodating. I would...
Jessica F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elizabeth, I am 25 and I graduated from Lasell University with a degree in Psychology. During my time there, I also pursued and completed double minors in Childhood and Adolescent Studies, as well as Human Resources.
I have several years of experience in various childcare roles, including babysitting, early childhood...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liz has been great with my kids from diapers to pre-teen! Never had an issue and my children really enjoy spending time with her. Very trustworthy as well. You will not be disappointed. "
Janna Z.
Lauren C.
Winthrop, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was a adolescent. Growing up in a large extended family, I often babysat my younger cousins and now I occasionally watch over my cousins' children, who range in age from 6 months to 10 years old. My grandmother has also ran a daycare my entire life, so I spent much of my formative years in...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is amazing! We hired her for a short term, interim solution, and really had nothing but a great experience. She took extremely great care of my children, kept them busy whether she had them participating in arts & crafts, playing at the park, taking them for...
Stephanie P.
Bessie R.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Brooklyn-based Sitter With 4+ Years Of Experience Under Her Belt, Lots Of Energy And Laughter!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Bessie -- nice to meet you! I have babysat for New York-based families with children of all ages on and off for six years, though I do have least experience with infants, and do it all--helping with homework, light housework, cooking, pickups, and activities, depending on what you're looking for. I find that kids like me...
Bessie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Bessie was just incredible. She was easy-going and respectful, communicated well around scheduling and watching my daughter in ways consistent with my parenting style, and her warmth had my daughter immediately comfortable with her. She also graciously worked...
Karen B.
Nawapad C.
Brighton, MA
$27/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, I'm From Thailand But Already Move To Newton Massachusetts On 2021
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nawapad but I go by Emma, I am Thai. I have so many years of experience working with children
I am a nanny for current family with baby for a couple of months but before that I am a nanny for another family for one year and five months unfortunately, They are moving back to Germany I am taking care of little...
Nawapad can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"We feel very fortunate to have met and worked with Nawapad - and stopped only because our parents decided to stay with us. Nawapad is caring and super organized - reading and inventing games to play with our baby son all day. We often discover, to our surprise and...
Yun F.
5.0
(1)
Lovely, patient, responsible, funny and respectful. Family M. Part time nanny of 2 boys (7 and 9 years) Pick it up from school bus Feed them and assist them with homework Engaged children in stimulating, puzzles, games indoor and outdoor Promoted positive behavior Family D. 1 girl 6 6 years old and a boy 18 months weekends night...
5.0
"Kika was a wonderful person to invite into our home and help watch our son (between 8-12 months of age). She followed our requests and interacted well with him. She was always on time. We felt completely comfortable and felt sad to say goodbye!"
Lannie L.
5.0
(2)
Hi families, I'm Katie! I'm a 30-year-old full time professional, living in the Boston area. I am starting a new position this August and am looking to pick up some work before then. I have full availability right now for babysitting or errand running. I have many years of experience working with children (ages newborn-teen) as...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Katie has dedicated herself to fostering relationships with her family, friends, colleagues, and the community members that she serves as a social worker for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Katie knows what it takes to make strong connections, and she...
Richie I.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I grew up in a big, extended family and I have spent my whole life playing, caring, and sitting for family members and neighbors. For my first nanny jobs I worked in the Chicago suburbs for 2 different families. My job duties included laundry, breakfast/lunch, sweeping floors, letting the dogs out and of course playing every...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Sarah is great! She is so much fun and my kids absolutely love her. She was so willing to help with other tasks around the house and made my life so much easier. I would recommend her to anyone!"
Mary J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Nurturing and Reliable Educator & Professional Nanny. I look forward to reading stories with your children, engaging in dramatic play, and wandering in the woods. My curious nature leads children to explore the world and try new things. My goal is to foster children's social and emotional development. This includes creating a...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Debbie has been a part of our family for nearly five years now. Her first week January 2019 was when we went into lockdown during the pandemic and my youngest was six months old. She cared for him in our apartment while I worked from the other room until he was two...
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Arlington Heights, MA
Meghan O.
5.0
Meg is the best. She is so patient, caring, and strategic. My boy loves her. If it is not because she has other jobs to do during the spring, we would keep her for years!
- Care member
Diana M.
5.0
Diana is fun and energetic, sweet and responsible; strong communicator with a very happy personality.
- Holly N.
Natasha H.
5.0
Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!
- Care member
Valeria A.
5.0
Val worked for me for almost 2 years for my 9 year old daughter. She was one of the best nannies that I had. Val's best trait is her infectious happiness and love of life. She was on time, always happy, thoughtful, dependable, reliable and engaged with my daughter. They had an incredible bond...
- Suzanne R.
Evan C.
5.0
Evan was a fantastic sitter for my three kids (4 years old, 5 years old and 9 years old). He was very warm and set our heart at ease the minute he walked in the door. He immediately connected with all of my three kids. He was always prompt, very energetic and professional. He was a great helper for...
- Yan Z.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Arlington Heights, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Arlington Heights, MA?
You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Arlington Heights, MA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Arlington Heights, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Arlington Heights, MA is $21.50. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Arlington Heights, MA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Arlington Heights, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Arlington Heights, MA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Arlington Heights, MA can really come in handy.
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