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80 after school babysitters are listed in Somerville, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Somerville, MA
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Hello! I am a third grade teacher in Cambridge Public Schools and looking for a summer care position. I currently have my masters in elementary education and am certified to teach grades 1-6, while seeking an additional certification for junior k and kindergarten. I am teaching virtual summer school until 12 p.m. from Monday -...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
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
Nicole B.
Somerville, MA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Nurturing, Fun-Loving, Imaginative Caregiver For Your Little Ones!
5.0
(18)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicole, and I am an experienced, nurturing, fun-loving, responsible, and imaginative caregiver of local little ones (especially infants/toddlers), focused on cultivating their cognitive, emotional, and physical growth and development while maintaining a safe environment for them to thrive. Are your little ones...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is fabulous! She is extremely responsible, thoughtful, caring, and communicates very well. She ably nurtured our son's development and communicated a warmth and tenderness that he responded to immediately. Highly recommend."
Louisa T.
Esther J.
Somerville, MA
$25-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.9
(16)
Hired by 41 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther. I love caring for children! I'm a Certified infant/toddler/preschool teacher. I am fluent in English and French & I'm conversational in Spanish. I currently work as a Kindergarten Associate teacher in Somerville, MA. I'm very comfortable with caring for 4+ children at a time (as Ive had up to 10 children at a...
Esther can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Highly recommend!!! No hesitations. Esther helped us out during the holidays. Our two daughters immediately loved her. She showed up with fun activities prepared for them, and was very flexible and communicative with me. We were visiting from California and staying...
Care member
I am currently a middle school math teacher and looking to babysit after school/potentially some weekends. I have worked in education for almost three years and have worked in multiple camps. I have worked with kids from 3 years old to 14 years old. I am looking to either tutor or just babysit. Outside of my work, I enjoy...
Madison can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Hi Parents/Guardians,
My name is Rue (Roo) Romero, I am a 20-year-old Somerville High School graduate. I have worked as an Assistant Teacher for the afterschool program in Somerville and as an after school care giver. I'm looking for temporary, part-time, or when-needed childcare work or as a family helper. I have training in...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Sarah M.
Somerville, MA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun Caregiver With Theater And Elementary Education Background!
I am an experienced and fun caregiver with a background in elementary education and theater education. For the past two years I have worked as an instructional assistant at an elementary school in Newton and substituted grades K-5th, and provided intervention instruction in math. I was also the program manager for the after...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have worked in the past as a sub in the infant room and absolutely loved it. I loved watching the children grow and helping them everyday.
Hayley can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been professionally nannying children for 14 years, varying from infants to preteens, and would love to get to know your kiddos! I have experience with nanny shares (two toddlers), and have had multiple positions caring for 2 kids at the same time. I also have experience with house managing, meal prep, driving kids,...
Katalina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
A Teach for America alumna, I taught second grade inclusion for two years in Lawrence, Massachusetts. I thus have experience working with children who have special needs, including emotional and behavioral disorders. I also have a masters degree in education from Boston University. In addition to my teaching experience, I have...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Amber B.
Somerville, MA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position Starting Immediatley
I am currently working as a barista in Cambridge and am looking to get back into the nanny world for the summer.
A little about my prior experience working with children;
I have been working with children, in some sort of capacity, since I was 13. I started out as a neighborhood mothers helper then transitioned into babysitting...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Natalie O.
Somerville, MA
$18-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Meet Natalie, A Nurturing, Caring & Fun 26y/o Happy To Help!
I am a responsible, caring young tech professional working 9-5 during the weekdays. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was just 11 years old, and have cared for sweet kiddos and families all across my home town (SF Bay Area) and my college town (Santa Barbara).
I've also worked with kids professionally through a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brittney F.
Somerville, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Brittney, I am a recent graduate of Bridgewater State University and hold a degree in Psychology. I have worked in many camp settings ranging from the Boys and Girls Club to overnight sleep away camps as both a volunteer and paid counselor. Outside of that I have dedicated much part time work to...
Brittney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was very impressed with Brittney from the initial phone interview to the face to face meeting. She was taking notes to make sure that she was able to meet my families needs. Brittney was early on her first day. Her mannerism with my daughter was great. She...
Denice M.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Olivia and I teach 6th and 7th grade Humanities in Boston Public Schools. Yes... I voluntarily teach middle school... and I love it! I am looking for part time caregiving opportunities (and/or tutoring, if you're interested) over the summer.
I have been working in education for 6+ years, and have 14+ years of...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia babysat for our family for 6 years and was our #1 choice. She is reliable, trustworthy and incredibly bright young woman who really connects with both the children she cares for and the adults that hire her. She is extremely conscientious, creative and goes...
Melissa G.
Alexa S.
Somerville, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I am a creative and experienced care giver for children of all ages and previously worked in the ER after college up until January of this year. I am entering law school in the Fall and decided to do something I really enjoy beforehand! I have been a camp counselor for five summers and in the winter I volunteer as an...
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tanisha J.
Somerville, MA
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as optimistic, outgoing, adventurous
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old through an after school program at the middle school that I attended
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family
One thing you should know about me is that I am very family oriented
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Delmy R.
Somerville, MA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm passionate about helping children grow and develop. I've been babysitting for over a year and have worked as a part-time nanny. I also have a 3-year-old son who is on the autism spectrum! Making me even more passionate and patient with all children & even more with special needs children! I enjoy playing games with children...
Delmy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Marilene T.
Somerville, MA
$15-30/hr
I started babysitting in Brazil when I was 12y/o. My first job was taking care of 7 children. Since then I worked as nanny for 7 years. I'm very laid-back and patient, handling with children's difficult behaviors is not a problem. I like to develop educational activities and help with any problems and difficulties they may...
Marilene can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Fully- Available Thursdays and Fridays!
Currently a 3rd Grade Teacher
BA Psychology with a Teaching Certification in Elementary Education 1-6
Babysitting 8 years, ages 1-13
Camp Counselor 7 years, ages 5-10
Daycare worker 2 years, ages 2-5
Nannying 2 years ages 1-3
Fully vaccinated as of 4/1
Lindsey can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Somerville, MA
Evan C.
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 professional. He was a great helper for...
- Yan Z.
Shinelle M.
5.0
Excellent care for our 4yo tot. Respectful and communicative to a fault!
- Care member
Nicole B.
5.0
Nicole is fabulous! She is extremely responsible, thoughtful, caring, and communicates very well. She ably nurtured our son's development and communicated a warmth and tenderness that he responded to immediately. Highly recommend.
- Louisa T.
Esther J.
5.0
Esther was great with our 4 month old! We were traveling to Boston for an event and had Esther come to our hotel to sit for an evening. Esther was very sweet with our baby and followed the bedtime routine with no issues at all. She sent updates and made us feel very comfortable. She was also very...
- Ashley S.
Brittney F.
5.0
I was very impressed with Brittney from the initial phone interview to the face to face meeting. She was taking notes to make sure that she was able to meet my families needs. Brittney was early on her first day. Her mannerism with my daughter was great. She interacted with my daughter the entire...
- Denice M.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Somerville, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Somerville, MA?
You can review 80 after school babysitter profiles near you in Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Somerville, MA is $20.94. 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Somerville, MA?
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Ratings for Somerville, MA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
After School Babysitters in Somerville, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 110 reviews of the 80 listed after school babysitters.