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Patricia F.
Dover, MA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, parents! Thank you for taking a moment to look at my bio! I started babysitting at a young age, and between family and friends, I was extremely busy! I have a deep love for all the children I babysit, regardless of their relation to me. Their innocence and humor bring a joy into my life that I can't even explain. Although it...
Alison M.
Dover, MA
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been raised around family friends who have younger children and have always enjoyed playing with them and babysitting when needed. The last few summers I have spent working at camps, one where I was a swim aid and the second I was a camp counselor. In both situations the children were between 5 and 12 years of age. What I...
Alison can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Makayla J.
Dover, MA
$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for caring for children. From my early experiences babysitting, I discovered the joy of nurturing young minds and fostering their development. My desire to make a positive impact on children's lives led me to become a childcare provider, where I can support families and provide reliable childcare.
My...
I have been babysitting for a long time I have two younger brother so I have a pretty good amount of experience with child care. I'm a 19-year-old Graphic Design major at Champlain college with a 3. 8 GPA. I am able to provide transportation if needed, and I am able to work around my class schedule. I love kids and am also an...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
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! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am available for after school child care, preferably driving to activities, errands, and very willing to help with homework. I am a retired software engineer who seeks a part time role helping busy parents a few times a week. Beyond having teaching credentials, I have extensive experience in helping my family drive my...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Susan has provided driving assistance to our family. Now that my son is older he does not need a babysitter but does need transportation to and from activities, camps and various appointments. Susan has been an incredibly reliable driver. She is very safety...
Krista R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
nurturing, fun loving, clean, and energetic woman. I would love to help care for your little ones on a part time basis. I stopped flying in 2010 and have been providing both childcare and senior care since that time. Most recently, I provided care for a 14-month-old and prior to that, I was caring for 5-year-old twins - picking...
Faith can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Faith is amazing !
She is the most dependable and punctual person we've worked with.... she takes initiative to do things without being asked to, kept his room and belongings in order and treated him as if he was one of her own. She's a real person who...
Donna M.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep
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...
Valya B.
Sarah A.
Weston, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback riding...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone!...
Amanda C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Brianne. I am a part time student studying early childhood education part time, while working full time as a nanny. I have been taking care of children since I was 12 years old, watching all of the children in the neighborhood as well as helping my mother with my younger brother, who was diagnosed with autism at...
Brianne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brianne has been our Nanny since December 2015. We would keep her forever if we could, unfortunately we only saved enough for 6 months of nanny care. She was hired primarily to take care of our two year old son and to help a little with my newborn daughter while I...
Matt And Vail F.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been working with children for 25 years. I am currently working at the Global Montessori School in Belmont. I am the Lead teacher for 9 toddlers with an assistant. I also do the after Care program for the parents that have to work late. I am very musical and I enjoy singing with the children. I also enjoy reading...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Oct 2024. We hired Susan for a school drop off errand . I want to leave a honest review if any family is looking to hire her. Susan is truly a honest kind person. She is a hard worker. She is always right on time to pick up my daughter to school . She drove to...
Care member
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
5.0
(4)
I have over 6 years of experience looking after 5-month-olds to 11-year-olds. I grew up helping my mom with her in-home daycare! I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to be a teacher's aide at Weston All Saints Primary school in Bath, England this past August-December. WASPS is the only school in the region that has a...
Jenny can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Jenny to care for my two children, and I could not recommend her enough! She is a fun, energetic caretaker who is incredibly thoughtful. My kids absolutely love her, and I know Jenny always keeps them safe!"
Care member
4.5
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking for a full-time nanny position starting in September 2021. My current family's needs are changing as their youngest is starting preschool this fall. I have been with this family for four years. I have been working as a nanny full-time for seven years, with babysitting experience for more than eight years...
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Maggie contacted me regarding a posting for a job. She seemed extremely bubbly and enthusiastic. Only reason I did not move forward with Maggie is because I was looking for a NYE sitter and she lives quite a bit away from us and I was worried about her driving home...
Jamie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, energetic, dependable caregiver and babysitter. I have an open schedule, especially in the summertime. I just received my bachelors in Speech Pathology and will be attending graduate school starting this fall. I have a lot of experience with children because I work at the Creative Choices Summer Camp and the before...
Karissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karissa has babysat/part-time nannied for my two kids since early 2019. She is super reliable, engaging, and kept my kids happy. I would certainly hire her again!"
Dan R.
Khadeja R.
Norwood, MA
$30-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Khadeja, and I am a certified early childhood educator with over 13 years of experience working with infants and toddlers, including those with autism and behavioral issues. With my qualifications and experience, I am confident that I would be an excellent fit for your needs and can provide exceptional care...
Khadeja can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Khadeja is an awesome person to care for your children! We loved having her. She was organized, timely, friendly and managed to take care of my girls while also keeping the house tidy. She prepared healthy meals for the girls and even taught them some extra...
Katrina M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Cecilia I am 22 years old. I have five years of experience as a professional babysitter. In addition, I can help with light housekeeping and cooking/meal preparation, carpooling, etc. I am CPR and first aid certified for children and adults, and I am fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and other vaccinations. I am a special...
Cecilia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Cecilia twice for our 7 and 9 year olds for two nights out. She was great! Fantastic communication and our kids loved her. They had so much fun and are excited for her to babysit for them again. "
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am seeking a summer nanny position and will be available June-mid August.
During the school year, I am a lead preschool teacher of 4 to 5-year-old children in Wellesley, MA and have worked with young children for 20+ years as a teacher and nanny. I also have extensive experience caring for infants and toddlers.
I have...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jen watched our 5 month old during a several day business trip to Boston. She was terrific! She had the magic touch with putting our baby down for naps, and our daughter was happily coping with her all day long. She brought toys and books for her, was patient,...
Nita F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My goal working with kids has always been to be the person I needed when I was a kid! As an early educator my mission has been to implement a learn through play experience! Working at the pace of the child's development and helping them grow in all different aspects. Cognitively, social emotional, etc.
I want to be able to...
Peyton can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Peyton babysat our 1 year old and we just loved her. She arrived early, was very engaging with our daughter (who loved Peyton right away), cooked, and cleaned up. Also loved that she instinctively dead bolted the door behind us without us even telling her to."
Alison J.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Dover, 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
Susan G.
5.0
Susan helped us tremendously, by driving our boys to soccer, music lessons, etc. She was punctual, active in communication with us and able to talk with and develop friendship with our kids. When COVID hit and everything got canceled, we stopped needing her all the time, but we would gladly re-hire.
- Karen A.
Faith G.
5.0
She is amazing and wonderful children. She watched my two daughters (age 9 and 12) at the time. She was absolutely wonderful with them and was like a part of the family. We now consider her family.
- Terie B.
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.
Sarah A.
5.0
Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone! Sarah consistently arrived on time,...
- Amanda C.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Dover, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Dover, MA?
You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in Dover, 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 Dover, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Dover, MA is $19.75. 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 Dover, 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 Dover, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Dover, 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 Dover, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Dover, MA?
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