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Livi R.

Hands Down - Best Baby Sitter Ever!

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
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...

Ashley R. says "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...

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Jessica G.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am 46 years old and have been taking care of children for 30+ years. I have dedicated my life to making a difference in the lives of children. I love them, and love doing all the things that children love to do (play, games, crafts, etc) My biggest goal is to give children the opportunity to grow and learn at their own pace,...

Ali M. says "Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at all ages. She is...

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Mafirin Hadja B.

Jamaica Plain, MA

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Hadja. Growing up as a middle child my mother never let me work, so I decide to start baby sitting. Spending time with kids made the time go by so fast because it felt natural working with the children, then I was doing it for 4 years. Till last year, I decided to try something new and ended up going back to...

Jamillat D. says "Ms. B. is very loving and her attitude is nothing but therapeutic to the soul. "

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Jacqueline D.

Fun, Crafty, Loving, Imaginative, CPR Certified Nanny!

East Walpole, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
** Accepted a job as a FT Nanny** Hi, there! My name is Jackie! I am 26 years old and I have been a child caretaker since I was 13. I've nannied/ babysat children with a wide range of ages ranging from 2 months old to 12 years old. I've been an occasional babysitter for several different families for several years and was a...

Liz F. says "Jackie is a great caregiver! She is fun, interactive, punctual, and positive. I would absolutely recommend hiring her for any need."

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Leigh N.

Summer Nannying

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, My name is Leigh. I am a 4th grade teacher in Wellesley MA where I have worked for the past 4 years. Over the summers I run an aquatics program at a summer camp. I have dedicated my whole life to working with kids and I really love what I do. I graduated in 2018 from Northeastern University with a dual master's in Elementary...

Alicia P. says "Leigh babysat for us occasionally while she was in Boston and was always reliable, punctual and great with our 1.5 yr old daughter. We wish she still...

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Arianna C.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi my name is Arianna! I'm a 23-year-old Psychology major at UMass Boston, a retail manager at a clothing store, and a loving cat and plant mom. I have been using Care. com to connect with families around Boston since 2018, and am back looking for a part-time position when the family I'm currently with no longer needs me! (after...

Stephanie S. says "Arianna is wonderful with my 8 month old. She's great at age appropriate interactions, supporting development needs and following routines. My daughter...

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Kaitlin S.

Babysitter

Wayland, MA

4.5(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
A little bit about myself. I'm 28 years old. 10+ years experience. Background working in Public Education Pre-K through 5th grade, special education (para/aid), after school programing, summer camps, nursery programing, and private care. Associates Degree and ECE Certificate I have training in CPR and First Aid, Concussion...

Katie W. says "Kaitlin is wonderful with my infant twins. She interacts with them and keeps them busy. She is also great with my two year old daughter who sees her before...

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Bruna A.

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
As a caregiver, my passion lies in positively shaping young minds and providing dependable childcare that supports families. With five years of experience, I strive to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can flourish. Patience, creativity, and warmth define my approach. I embrace open communication with...

Alexandria D. says "Bruna was absolutely wonderful with my child. They went to the park, played, and had a great time. My child has asked when would Bruna be back to...

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Emma K.

Enthusiastic And Creative Nanny!

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Em! I recently graduated from Lesley University with two bachelor degrees in Expressive Arts Therapy and Psychology. I have taken classes with topics on child psychology, art therapy, movement therapy, lifespan psychology, trauma & crisis, and disability studies. I have 9 years of babysitting/nannying experience,...

Elizabeth F. says "Em has been a fantastic help to our family with childcare and with domestic chores such as grocery shopping and laundry folding. She is very mature and...

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Catherine S.

Brookline, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
My name is Catherine, I'm from a town called Stow, MA and I am a sophomore in college. I grew up with six other siblings and I started babysitting at a very young age. I will be balancing classes as well as a night time job though I can be very flexible with my schedule!
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Tyra P.

Brookline, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I also have 2 years experience working in the ABA field. Growing up in a tight knit family, I've been around babies and young adolescents my entire life. Being very nurturing and caring has always been innate for me. My education in adolescent development has deepened my understanding of what children want and need. . I focused...
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Jenn K.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I have been nannying for 20 years and am also a licensed massage therapist, working with all populations including children. My experience includes nannying/babysitting, teaching in pre-toddler, toddler and preschool classrooms, camp counseling, instructing mommy and me art classes, facilitating friendship groups, being...

Janet R. says "Jenn has been our nanny & sitter for almost 6 years. She is an exceptional human and has taken the absolute best care of our son who has learning...

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Lauryn K.

Hi Families! My Name Is Lauryn And I Can't Wait To Hear From You!

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience
I have a degree in PK-12 education (concentration in music) and years of experience both in the classroom/tutoring, in a daycare/summer camp and babysitting for families. I'd describe my personality as reliable, empathetic and patient. I like working with kids because helping and teaching children is the most rewarding job!...

Jamie A. says "Lauren is litteraly amazing!!! We had Lauren watch our daughter to help us out at the end of the school year for half day pre k! I immediately felt I could...

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Karen D.

To Raise Healthy, Happy Children, It Truly Takes A Village

Westwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
After college, through work as a poet/teacher, I became skilled at engaging elementary through middle school students based on their developmental needs. Later, when I had my own daughter, I relished her daily changes and new words, read to her constantly, and loved making her laugh. It has been a privilege to help her grow into...

Jose Anabell J. says "Karen was a great candidate for our position. In the end, we did not hire her but it was a very close decision. Karen loves the outdoors and is...

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Morgan K.

Fun, Active Sitter Available Now

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
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...

Regine B. says "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...

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Nisha D.

2022-2023 Academic Year Full-time Nanny

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...

Magdalena A. says "Nisha looked after our infant son full time starting when he was about 7 months old. I loved that she went outside with him daily to get plenty of...

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Flordelis C.

Part Time Nanny

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
My name is Flordelis I live in Cambridge, Mass. I have experience taking care of my three children. Before coming to the United States, I took care of children in my country as well. I am looking to begin taking care of a new family ages newborn to 2 years old, and also helping with washing baby bottles and laundry. I have CPR...

Tracy N. says "She is extremely caring and considerate and truly wants to help out. I couldn't ask for better care. Flora took care of my five month old daughter for...

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Barkev C.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
It's always a joy to meet new friends. My name is Barkev and I am looking to expand my work schedule for the summer. I have been working with a family of incredible boys who are like little brothers to me for the past 3 years. I've also cared for families outside of this website through recommendations. This journey started from...

Tina D. says "The reason Barkev doesn't have any reviews yet is because he has been working for us full time since we hired him in August 2021. He is our regular...

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Damaris S.

Cambridge, MA

4.0(1)
from
$22/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello Parents! My name is Damaris , the kids call me Mari for short. I have been working with children with the Boston Center for Youth and Families for a year, and continued to work with them throughout my high school experience. I am very enthusiastic and hyper, which allows the children to be comfortable expressing their...

Care Member says "Damaris is an exceptional candidate to babysit your children! She was a major help during this summer, making it to every appointment on time. The kids...

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Faith G.

Babysitter

Norwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...

Terie B. says "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...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.80/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Needham, MA

After School Babysitters in Needham, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Livi R.

Livi is wonderful! My two girls, 1.5 & 4.5 adore her. She is thoughtful, punctual, organized, and she always engages the girls in...

- Ashley R.

Jessica G.

Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at...

- Ali M.

Mafirin Hadja B.

Ms. B. is very loving and her attitude is nothing but therapeutic to the soul.

- Jamillat D.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Needham, MA

You can review 5 after school babysitter profiles near you in Needham, 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.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Needham, MA is $22.80. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

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 Needham, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

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 Needham, MA can really come in handy.

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 Needham, MA.

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