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Anila P.
Winchester, MA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Anila and I currently live in Winchester, MA. I have been babysitting since 14 years old for family. I have worked with multiple families around the neighboring towns with kids ranging from 4 months to 9 years old. I have a car with a clean driving record. I am patience, organized, honest, reliable, punctual,...
Anila can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids are always excited to see Anila! She is patient, caring, and fun, and they have a great time with her. She's always on time, dependable, and follows our instructions carefully in terms of bed time, etc."
Annie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi all, my name is Erin and I have 20 years experience in childcare. I have a certificate in Early Childhood Education which I received in August 2000. It qualifies me to teach Preschool and Infant/Toddlers. I worked in a daycare from November 1999 through September 2002 when they shut down. After the closure of the daycare I...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Erin took care of my 4.5 year old twins to fill in a gap of time weekly while my nanny had to be away. The kids and I all adore her! She's enthusiastic, fun, and completely calm in the face of kiddo meltdowns (she took care of my children both when I was away and...
Rebecca 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
(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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Nathalia B.
Cambridge, MA
$35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Professional Offering A Blend Of Childcare Expertise And Household Management Skills!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there,
I'm Nathalia, I hold an associate's degree in Early Childhood Development and a bachelor's degree in Journalism. With 8+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, I specialize in providing reliable and nurturing babysitting services during nights and weekends.
I am CPR/first aid certified, COVID-cautious,...
Nathalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Nathalia took care of our twins for the past 2 years (starting when they were 2.5 years old). It's been truly wonderful having her: she's very sweet, caring, fun, and dependable (punctual and responsible). She established very quickly great bonds with our children,...
Candice D.
Jessica T.
Cambridge, MA
$28-50/hr • 17 yrs exp
Happy, Loving, Nanny, Seeking For A New Family To Work For
5.0
(2)
I have a curriculum. I am loving, nurturing, energetic, empathetic, patient, and a great communicator, with a positive attitude.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, charismatic, loving
I like working with kids because Kids are our future, so I like to be there in the beginning stages of their their life and simply just...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was assigned to our family through a nanny share company, and when that company suddenly shut down, it was a no-brainer to hire her on independently! It's hard to overstate how important Jessica has been to our family. She has an abundance of kindness and...
Walt Q.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a hard working recent college graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology. I have been babysitting for neighbors and family friends since I was 14 years old, and throughout college I took small babysitting jobs in addition to working as an Autism Support Specialist and Direct Care...
Marybeth can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary arrived on time and did exactly what we needed! Thank you and will hire again!"
Ashley F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am mother of 8-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son. I am bilingual (Korean, English) and have been serving for Korean Language Schools since 2008. I love babies. If your kids are in school ages (~ 8 grades), I am willing to tutor their math while the caregiving.
Kyunghun can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Roberta S.
Woburn, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Loving, Caring Nanny Available Full-Time & Part-Time
3.0
(2)
I work in a public school as a lunch monitor. I am unavailable 11-3 until June24th. after that I am available anytime. I am a mom. My husband works from home. it makes it easier to work. I have a clean CORI. I'm energetic, able to multi-task with ease. I have twin and special needs experience, able to care for several children....
Roberta can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am currently in Nursing School, dreaming of becoming a Midwife. I am CPR certified. I am looking for a part time position that can be flexible with my class schedule. I can also provide occasional sitting for parents looking to go out!
I started babysitting when I was 13, often working for families with kids under the age of...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy loves kids and pets! She was very good with our dog, who can be difficult. She meets kids at their level and is good at engaging them. She is very reliable with grocery shopping and is a good cook- she knows how to make healthy and delicious meals and snacks....
Sara G.
Alaa S.
Medford, MA
$28-29/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings! I'm Alaa, an 19-year-old college student majoring in psychology. My passion lies in spending quality time with kids, nurturing their needs, and imparting valuable life skills while having fun. Describing my personality as fun, caring, and giving, I thrive on creating meaningful connections with children, being a...
Alaa can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"She is very responsible and communicative. She is able to handle any issues that come up. She is a pleasure to be around and is well liked by many people. "
Care member
Carolyn M.
Saugus, MA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love kids! I became a caregiver because I am in a clinical psychology doctoral program and work with children. I went to Bates College, and while I was there I volunteered in a local school reading to K-2 students. It was there that I discovered how much I enjoy working with children-it's so gratifying to see things that...
Carolyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Carolyn is professional, kind, caring, thoughtful and reliable. Highly recommend! You will be lucky to have her."
Justin M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am brand new to Care. com and am eager to get started :) I have always loved children and miss having them around in my life! I moved to NYC two years ago from Kansas City with the engineering company that I currently work for as a Civil Engineer. Back home, I had the kiddos of my friends and family to play with and watch...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Smart, fun and professional. My daughter liked her very much. My dog, too!"
Marybeth L.
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as gentle, caring and empathetic.
I have been working with kids since my younger brothers were born. We have quite a significant age gap, so I would always help out my mom whenever I could.
In my spare time, I like to read and go on hikes.
5.0
"She is kind, compassionate, punctual and gets along with everyone with her endearing smile.
"
Care member
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for working with kids. I would describe my teaching style as gentle learning and Montessori.
I have worked as a personal nanny over the years and loved watching the kids learn and thrive. I have worked in a daycare as a teacher and then moved on to working as a nanny for several families.
I have...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddy has been our full time nanny since August 2022 and we cannot recommend her enough! She is so fabulous with our two year old son and our dog! Maddy has the perfect blend of kindness and patience while also keeping the boundaries and routines that we have...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Throughout the past decade, I have had a variety of childcare jobs including after school programs, day camps, regular babysitting, and most recently as a nanny for a few different families. While I have experience with a range of ages, I especially enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & preschool age children.
When on the...
Kate can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and she is so sweet and patient with him, and my 4 year old daughter is obsessed with her. We have used Kate for lots of date...
Kate H.
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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent care for our 4yo tot. Respectful and communicative to a fault!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Katie and I have been working with children for 15 years now. I've worked with children of all ages and have experience with multiples as well! I enjoy reading and creating art projects, and of course being outside with the children.
I currently have my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is amazing. She is kind, patient, reliable and loving to our 6 month old daughter. We were secretly hoping she didn't get a teaching job, because we would have kept her on as long as she would have us! She is a lovely person, and gets our highest...
Andrea P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an experienced nanny, seeking 2-3 days/week infant care (5/1 on). I have a wide range of experience including as a nanny with infants and toddlers, in infant/toddler daycares, and after school programs, but my main specialty is infants. My most recent positions include working with infants (4 - 13 mos, 6 - 14 mos, 5 - 18...
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie started with us when my son was 4.5 months old. As a new mother, I was hesitant to leave him with anyone. Jackie quickly made us feel comfortable because you could tell she had lots of experience. Jackie is very reliable and flexible with the changes to...
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Reading, MA
Anila P.
5.0
My son and daughter had a wonderful time with Anila and she was able to get my son to sleep which even we have trouble doing! She also left our house very neat which is always nice to come home to. Very highly recommend!
- Sheila E.
Erin P.
5.0
Erin took care of my 4.5 year old twins to fill in a gap of time weekly while my nanny had to be away. The kids and I all adore her! She's enthusiastic, fun, and completely calm in the face of kiddo meltdowns (she took care of my children both when I was away and while I was home, so I was able to...
- Rebecca S.
Lauren P.
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 adults could have some help and...
- Arianna N.
Ariana T.
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 peers. She proved to be a...
- Amanda W.
Nathalia B.
5.0
Nathalia has taken care of my two boys, ages 6 and 4, and spent lots of time with our family. She is reliable, thoughtful and fun to be around. The kids connected with her immediately. She has driven them to their activities and also taken them on adventures to the zoo, aquarium, and children's...
- Eliza C.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Reading, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Reading, MA?
You can review 13 after school babysitter profiles near you in Reading, 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 Reading, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Reading, MA is $17.31. 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 Reading, 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 Reading, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Reading, 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 Reading, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Reading, MA?
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