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Find after school babysitters in Melrose, MA that you’ll love
60 after school babysitters are listed in Melrose, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Melrose, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been around children my whole entire life, and I believe that I bring my best, positive self when around them. I am currently a CNA and have been working at Spaulding Rehab in Cambridge for 4 years, and also BLS and CPR certified. I am currently in school at UMASS Boston to study human services and minoring in secondary...
Adrianna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Adrianna is very dependable, reliable, organized, punctual and honest. She is able to stay calm even under stressful situations. My twins have grown to love her very much and we all consider Adrianna family."
Veronica B.
5.0
(1)
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.
Supawadee P.
Brighton, MA
$27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Supawadee or Soi for short. I am originally from Thailand. I have firsthand experience raising children from infancy through toddlerhood and grade school. I have worked as a babysitter/nanny for 7 years. I already am familiar with supervising, meal preparation, bathing, planning play dates & activities...
Supawadee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We could not have asked for a better nanny for our daughter than Soi! My family and I are moving, which is the only reason we will not be continuing to work with her. During our time together, Soi cared for our (now) one-year-old daughter, as well as another...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I also occasionally babysit for a family I supported over the summer and am looking to add more steady hours .
I graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in Public Health and minors in Sociology and Education. After graduation, I taught ESL in Korea, working with children aged 5-16 and earning my TEFL certification.
Since...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We absolutely adore Jess! She stepped in to care for my daughter when we were in urgent need of a babysitter. She adapted to our schedule swiftly and looked after my daughter with such care and love. I highly recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Jayme and I am looking for a part-time summer babysitting or tutoring job. I am fully vaccinated. I currently work as a 2nd grade teacher at a charter school in Somerville. In the past, I worked for two years as a special education associate teacher grades 1-3. I have also worked as an instructional aide in a...
Jayme can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm Ana ,
Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Ana worked for us for about a year and I cannot say enough great things about her . She was so awesome with my two boys, she will take them for walk, playground she will spend time reading stories to them . She is incredibly on time very honest! We have so enjoyed...
Mary V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have recently moved to the Boston area and am looking for a Nanny position, either part time or full time, while I continue my education in Behavioral Therapy. For the past two years I have worked at a Montessori School in Connecticut and am trained as an Assistant Primary Montessori School Teacher. I graduated from...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Isabel is amazing with my 3 kids ages 9, 7, and 5. I met Bell three years ago and my kids have loved her ever since. She is kind, reliable, and genuinely likes kids. She keeps my kids engaged through outside play, read aloud, and games. Bell has always been...
Viviana T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Heidi, I am 36 years old. I have a 14-year-old son and I'm currently working as an assistant manager for the public schools. I have been babysitting for families from care.com for over 10 years. I am available for date night babysitting. My responsibilities have been taking the children to the park, sports,...
Heidi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Heidi takes care of my 3 month old daughter several times a week. My baby is colicky and cries for hours at a time. Heidi has a lot of patience and is able to soothe and comfort her. She bathes her, feeds her, changes her, and takes care of her as well as I do. She...
Ynelissa R.
Christine N.
Watertown, MA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm called Christine N a 25yrs old. Am a professional minded, humble and down to earth individual, who loves children and loves to work with people from different backgrounds. Further, I am able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work under minimal supervision. Am a loving, caring, jolly, funny making, kind and...
Christine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Christine was our nanny for nearly 1 year (until our needs for the family changed). She is happy and pleasant and eager to please! Christine helped us with our 3 young boys and managed things like driving to school and activities, ensuring homework and chores were...
Melissa Y.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 17 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am an assistant teacher for Boston Public School, and I also have worked in Montessori for 4 years. I am pretty flexible and understanding of parents'/kid's necessities. I can adapt to schedule changes as well as different kids'...
Norma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
" Norma was on time and got my sons ready for bed before we arrived back. Good communication beforehand as well. Would hire again!"
Rachael S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an individual with a Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I am looking to nanny or babysit after school hours or early evenings beginning Fall 2020. I have previous experience working with preschool and school-aged children in a variety of settings. As a nanny or babysitter, I would love to make my time...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Can't say enough good things about Lauren. She was an absolute pleasure to have around and the kids adored her. The kids say she is super funny and very kind and you can see that she genuinely loves playing with them. She joined us for a few days on vacation so the...
Arianna N.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! It's Alexandra, I have 5 years of experience taking care of children from their first months to 15 years. I can help with light housekeeping too.
I'm also pet friendly, I can help with pet care.
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Alexandra was a pleasure. My two boys said they liked her very much. I will happily hire her again. "
Erin A.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ariana and I am 26 years old. I attended Merrimack College. I graduated with a BA in human development & human services and education. I enjoy working with kids and helping them grow. I have been working with kids for about 10 years now. Right now I want to apply as a child care taker for your child because I love...
Ariana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ariana worked for me for two summers at our YMCA Summer Camp, as well as during the school year at our After School Programs. Ariana is friendly, attentive to the children, responsible, and very reliable. The kids love Ariana and she always takes the lead among her...
Amanda W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have extensive experience with kids of any and all ages. I have nannied for multiple families with infants/children below 12 months, assisted with transport of kids for after-school activities, and worked with many special...
Clare can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC.
She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"
Cassidy D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elena! I am a kind, compassionate and loving caregiver, born and raised in Massachusetts. I am Italian and Irish with a huge family of over 30 cousins, so naturally born, I was born into my role as babysitter! I am the only girl out of my siblings, with 3 brothers, so I was raised responsible and tough! I am...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!"
Care member
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: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sevda is very caring and has a good medical background that is helpful when dealing with special needs. She also helped my kids make slime and bake and clean, which was really nice! Will definitely hire again."
William K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Diane. I am CPR certified. I have babysat for several Winchester families on a long term basis. I am available for morning, after school pickup and afternoon/evening care. I am very engaging and truly enjoy spending time with children and teenagers. Please contact me with any questions. I have references...
Diane can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"We love Diane! She has been with us for seven years and I highly recommend her! I have four children (ages 2-13) and she is fantastic with them. My little ones are so excited when they know she's coming. She is fun, reliable, and responsible- and most...
Laura R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my is AMANY I have a business degree from cairo university responsible baby sitter with experience and license carrying for children skilled in creating fun, engaging, and education activities while demonstrating priority in children's safety and well-being trusted by parents, with mutual loving affection for all children
Amany can also help with: Craft assistance
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA
Adrianna L.
5.0
Adrianna is very dependable, reliable, organized, punctual and honest. She is able to stay calm even under stressful situations. My twins have grown to love her very much and we all consider Adrianna family.
- Veronica B.
Lucy N.
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 how his day went, and anything...
- Sarah H.
Supawadee P.
5.0
Soi is the best! She has been taking care of our now 15 month old since she was 6 months. She is punctual, and communicative, and supportive of everything we’ve ever asked of her. With our daughter, she is compassionate, creative, consistent and warm. We couldn’t have asked for anything more!
- Care member
Jessica J.
5.0
We absolutely adore Jess! She stepped in to care for my daughter when we were in urgent need of a babysitter. She adapted to our schedule swiftly and looked after my daughter with such care and love. I highly recommend her!
- Care member
Ana M.
5.0
Ana was with us for a few months and helped care for our 3 girls under 6 years old. She was very patient with our kids and helped ensure their needs were met. She drove them to their after school activities and is an excellent driver. Would hire again.
- Chizoba U.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Melrose, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Melrose, MA?
You can review 16 after school babysitter profiles near you in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Melrose, MA is $19.38. 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Melrose, MA?
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Ratings for Melrose, MA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.