Find After School Babysitters in Dorchester, MA
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Find after school babysitters in Dorchester, MA that you’ll love
60 after school babysitters are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 4 years
After school babysitters in Dorchester, MA
Amelia M.
Dorchester, MA
$30-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
I'm a highly experienced and creative childcare provider with a passion for nurturing young minds. My 15 years of experience have taught me that every child is unique, so I tailor my approach to meet their individual needs. I'm skilled at encouraging children's creativity and imagination through play and educational activities....
Destiny P.
Dorchester, MA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting roles led me to become a caregiver. I believe in fostering children's growth and development through patience, creativity, and a friendly approach. When it comes to communication, I follow the parents' preferred method and provide regular updates on...
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Lindsay and I am a 22-year-old college student living in Boston. I have worked with kids for as long as I can remember. I have done everything from babysitting, working at summer camps, and I worked at an after school program all throughout high school. I have experience with kids of all ages, from under 12 months...
Lindsay can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Hi - My name's Tim. I've been working with kids since I was 15 and love it. I started by watching my younger brother and sister, and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. Over the last few years, I've worked primarily with infants and toddlers, but I love kids of all ages. If it's nice out, I like to take the kids...
Timothy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Daisy N.
Dorchester, MA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a graduate student with previous experience working with middle school and high school students at a non-profit organization. My experience working with younger children comes from looking after my younger cousins and my older sister's baby.
I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly approach. I believe in open...
Hannah T.
Dorchester, MA
$35-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a caring and outgoing individual, I've dedicated the past 3 years of my life to supporting families by providing reliable childcare services. My passion lies in creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive and learn.
I believe in open and consistent communication with parents, ensuring that they receive regular...
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I've had many years of experience working with children as an educator and a caregiver (precisely 11 years studying and working to be a teacher). As a caregiver, I've looked after children from 3 months to 15 years old. As an educator, I've worked as a student teacher in many different schools, been a teacher at a few daycares,...
Dakota can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Dakota is great!! My kids ask when she is coming again. The TV is never on when I get home; she's always playing games with them!"
Ryse G.
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: Travel, meal prep, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I used to be a part-time nanny for several families and I fill my weekends with babysitting and date night. Each family had two to four kids ranging from the age 0-10. As a nanny/caretaker that meant I picked up the kids from school and transported them to any after school recreational activities, I made meals for them, helped...
April can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for reading this.
My name is Darya. And I... love kids!
I finished a year of teaching Math classes at UMass Boston. I worked in the kids entertainment center for 1, 5 year. After that I worked at Russian School of Mathematics as a teacher. I can easily help kids with their educational tasks.
I love drawing...
Darya can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"I loved working with Darya. She was helping me and my husband enjoying our date nights without any worries and problems. She was very professional, kind, and always in her best mood. Moreover, she was very flexible, when we needed her. My daughter loved her so...
Mary S.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, 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.
Rebecca P.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Rebecca and I'm looking to babysit this coming fall. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and small children, but I am happy to babysit kids older than that too. I just started an online master's program at Tulane University after spending the last year babysitting and nannying on and off. In my final...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Becky is an absolute gem and I would recommend her to literally anyone.
Here's what you should know.
1) Becky is extremely professional. She responded to my messages promptly and had excellent answers for all of my hard questions, include those about her...
Katherine C.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I began babysitting with CARE during college, where I obtained a B. S in Exercise Science from Ithaca College. Shortly after, I relocated to NC to attended Duke University and UNCG for graduate school, where I became a full-time nanny and continued to babysit occasionally. I have experience caring for ages 2 mo - 14 yo, I am...
Auvonnie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Auvonnie cared for our two boys (1 and 3) and did a great job jumping right in and getting them to feel comfortable with her. She asked great questions around needs and routines and the boys really enjoyed spending time with her. She was engaged and thoughtful...
Mary Beth M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a first-year Physician Assistant student with extensive babysitting and EMT experience. Originally from Chicago, I came to Boston for graduate school. Prior to that, I went to Iowa State University where I received a Bachelors of Science in Genetics. After graduating, I worked in an Emergency Department where I cared for...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily was a phenomenal, energetic, kind and imaginative babysitter for my silly 8yo boy. She also helped around the house, with the laundry, organizing his room, getting him to reach and be interested in all kinds of topics from whales to electric circuits and...
Olga S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
School social work intern, also works at Mclean Hospital with teenagers. Grad student. A lot of childcare experience from all ages!
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Dorchester, MA
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.
Dakota B.
5.0
Dakota is a great caregiver. She was with us as a full time nanny for several months. She is very reliable and great with young kids. She continues to baby sit for us from time to time.
- Christopher C.
Denzil P.
5.0
Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our son to the local park and I always felt confident that no matter what came up, Denzil could handle it. I should add that our son (then nine) could...
- Alysia A.
Diana M.
5.0
Diana is fun and energetic, sweet and responsible; strong communicator with a very happy personality.
- Holly N.
Darya M.
5.0
Darya is extremely creative and energetic. She always finds new ways to keep my son engaged, and he truly loves seeing her and playing with her. She's also very good with my dog, and with teaching the baby and the dog to treat eachother nicely.
Darya communicates well with me, and keeps me informed...
- Valya B.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Dorchester, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Dorchester, MA?
You can review 46 after school babysitter profiles near you in Dorchester, 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, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Dorchester, MA is $22.07. 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, 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, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Dorchester, 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, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Dorchester, MA?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Dorchester, MA.
Ratings for Dorchester, MA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Dorchester, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.