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Find after school babysitters in Dorchester Center, MA that you’ll love
60 after school babysitters are listed in Dorchester Center, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Dorchester Center, MA
Lori P.
Dorchester Center, MA
$22-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Lori.
I'm currently working towards a Bachelor's in psychology with special attention to child and adolescent development. I'm from Jamaica, and I'm multicultural. I love to cook, I can clean well, and I am happy to help out wherever I am needed. I truly enjoy taking care of and watching little ones grow. I can take...
Lori can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Hello, I'm Asha, a passionate and dynamic 26-year-old individual! Currently serving as the Chief of Staff at a local high school, I discovered my passion for childcare years ago and it has since become a fulfilling part of my life. While toddlers hold a special place in my heart, I have experience working with children of all...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hello! As a responsible and reliable employee with over 5 years of experience working with children as a before/ after school councilor, being a babysitter and a part time nanny, im eager to work in a comfortable environment that takes advantage of my skills and helps me grow as a person. I can cook and clean around the house if...
Deanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Lucy, and I just moved to Bed-Stuy in May after graduating from Barnard College with a degree in English and creative writing. I have 10 years of babysitting experience from toddlers to pre-teens and have also spent several summers as a performing and visual arts camp counselor for ages 7-15. I'm a creative and...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lucy was great to work with and our son really enjoyed his time with her. She worked with us for a few weeks helping with camp pick up and bringing him home 2 miles away. She was excellent at communicating with us, checking in and giving us updates, talking through...
Sarah H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am looking for part time babysitting jobs while I complete my masters in speech pathology at Boston University. I love children, and am looking to work with them after graduation. I am a creative, fun, and active sitter, and babysitting/nannying for the past 12 years has made me an expert in child care. I am also...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan is amazing! She was hired to help take the twins to their pediatrician visit, but ended up doing so much more in the short time that she was at our place. She is willing to step up and help out with any aspect of child care. It really took a load off of us...
Regine B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced sitter who loves kids! I have previously cared for kids of all ages and have helped with my younger siblings my whole life. I would love to babysit for a family that needs a part time sitter.
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Mary. She babysat for my two children, 7 and 5, for the summer and was wonderful. She is highly dependable, always on time, resourceful, and very trustworthy. She is calm and good-nature and was great with my kids. I always felt...
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(1)
My name is Olivia and I am 26 years old. I completed my BFA degree at Emerson College and work in marketing from M-F. I have experience working with pre-K - middle school aged children in nannying, tutoring, and after-school programs. I love creative activities, especially anything art and writing! I am CPR and AED certified as...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in enrichment activities each week, encouraging creativity, physical activity and academic interests. Olivia...
Maureen D.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Eva. I'm a 2018 graduate from Bates College, and currently work as a server. I have a real passion for working with children of all ages. I admire their unfiltered truths and love of life. I'm filled with energy and empathy. My goofball nature and ability to be quiet/calm when called for makes me a real toddler...
Eva can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Eva! She is in her second year working with our family and we are so grateful for her. She is responsible, dependable, and a good communicator! She is great with our son who can be very slow to warm and her instincts are amazing. She gets along well...
Dana L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nisha. I am a 24-year-old Boston University Grad Student. Although I am working on my education.
I have worked as a caregiver since my early teen years (8+ yrs strong). I've also worked in many childcare settings: private daycares, in-home nannying, babysitting, summer camps, and after-school. I enjoy what I do when...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nisha has been babysitting our kids (2 and 7, mostly the 7 year old) for a month after school / daycare end. We have found her to be communicative and dependable; she brings our older child to nearby activities and is helping her set up a routine for homework. She...
Molly T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My experience as a caregiver began when I was 15 years old. At this time, I started babysitting on weekends for clients of my Moms' as she had an in home daycare from the time I was born until I was a Junior in High School. After High School, I started working as a full time nanny through summer breaks from College for a...
Paxton can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We loved working with Paxton! She was a nanny for us and another family, and we later sought her out again and hired her on our own. Paxton is experienced, level-headed, well-organized, and always on time, as well as gentle and caring. She was a great fit for our...
Kelly R.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 24-year-old who loves children and I am the oldest of 4. I am a second grade teacher who loves planning fun and engaging activities. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia nannied for us for about 2 months and she was wonderful to deal with. She is extremely dependable and my then 5 month old son simply loved her! She was very caring and we would hire her again in a heartbeat!"
Sherif I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As someone who began caring for my siblings at a very young age, including a sibling who has behavioral issues, ADHD, and special needs - it was only natural that as soon as I turned 13, I began babysitting and nannying for neighbors. I have always loved children and I am dedicating my future career to helping children and...
Livi can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Livi is wonderful! My two girls, 1.5 & 4.5 adore her. She is thoughtful, punctual, organized, and she always engages the girls in activities. My 4.5 year old loves all the crafts they do together! She always updates me on the girls and what they are doing while I'm...
Ashley R.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm Sura, a board-certified occupational therapist, who has a passion for working with kids. I have worked in both childcare and education for 4 years now. I was an after-school teacher and inclusion facilitator working 1:1 with children on the autism spectrum for the City of Cambridge. I have completed 3 full-time...
Sura can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sura has been babysitting for us for a while, and she is nothing but a joy! She's always on time, got along super well with my kid and the family and she's extremely kind. I've known her from when she worked at my child's school therefore she's responsible,...
Shahir A.
5.0
(10)
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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching kids since I was a preteen. I have watched children of all ages through babysitting and being a camp counselor during the summers. Additionally, I have experience watching children with disabilities.
I am flexible and am always willing to lend a helping hand.
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Megan is great! Super personable, engaged with the kids, and as a date-night sitter, she makes sure the "flow" of the nighttime routine sticks.
She's punctual and gives ample notice too!
Our kids often ask "is it a Megan R. night?!?!""
Stephanie C.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My passion for working with kids came naturally at a young age babysitting for my little cousins, neighborhood families and family friends. Growing up I would go to work with my mother, who worked in the Winthrop Public school systems as an occupational, and through this, I found that I had a strong passion for...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.9
(58)
Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Shinelle. I'm originally from the Caribbean but have reside in Massachusetts for the past 20 years. I am a part of a large extended family and have assisted in raising several nieces, nephews and cousins from birth all the way through elementary school. I have firsthand experience raising children from infancy...
Shinelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shinelle is a highly professional nanny. We hired her for two months to watch our 1yo while our regular nanny was on medical leave. Shinelle did a great job seamlessly fitting into our household, from keeping the baby on his schedule to making sure to take him...
Jenna T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the years, I have cared for children of all ages, during evenings parents had to be elsewhere, assisting in managing after school programs, and tutoring and mentoring students.
Marianna can also help with: Carpooling
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.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Dorchester Center, MA
Lucy N.
5.0
My kids adore Lucy! She is so warm, responsible, and communicative. I will definitely be using her for future visits!
- Care member
Morgan K.
5.0
Morgan is amazing! She was hired to help take the twins to their pediatrician visit, but ended up doing so much more in the short time that she was at our place. She is willing to step up and help out with any aspect of child care. It really took a load off of us with our 25 week premature infants....
- Regine B.
Mary O.
5.0
I can't say enough good things about Mary. She babysat for my two children, 7 and 5, for the summer and was wonderful. She is highly dependable, always on time, resourceful, and very trustworthy. She is calm and good-nature and was great with my kids. I always felt comfortable knowing they were with...
- Elizabeth B.
Olivia T.
5.0
Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in enrichment activities each week, encouraging creativity, physical activity and academic interests. Olivia positively impacted her mentee's growth...
- Maureen D.
Eva G.
5.0
Eva is awesome! She has been a wonderful babysitter for our ~1 year old daughter. Eva was her first babysitter, and it took time and patience to get over her stranger anxiety and build trust. Eva is now a dear friend for both our younger child and her older brother who loves to take every...
- Shantanu J.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Dorchester Center, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
You can review 22 after school babysitter profiles near you in Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Dorchester Center, MA is $21.86. 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 Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
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