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60 after school babysitters are listed in Wakefield, MA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Wakefield, MA
5.0
(1)
Lovely, patient, responsible, funny and respectful. Family M. Part time nanny of 2 boys (7 and 9 years) Pick it up from school bus Feed them and assist them with homework Engaged children in stimulating, puzzles, games indoor and outdoor Promoted positive behavior Family D. 1 girl 6 6 years old and a boy 18 months weekends night...
5.0
"Kika was a wonderful person to invite into our home and help watch our son (between 8-12 months of age). She followed our requests and interacted well with him. She was always on time. We felt completely comfortable and felt sad to say goodbye!"
Lannie L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia has a wonderfully calm demeanor which is well suited to working with kids. She is also creative and has the ability to engage challenging kids. She watched my 2 year old and 4-month old and I wouldn't have felt comfortable leaving my kids with anyone else at...
Danielle M.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My passion for working with kids came naturally at a young age babysitting for my little cousins, neighborhood families and family friends. Growing up I would go to work with my mother, who worked in the Winthrop Public school systems as an occupational, and through this, I found that I had a strong passion for...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have previously babysat a 9-month-old baby, 2 years old and 7-year-old children. I have also tutored 3 children between 3rd grade through 6th grade. I am very caring, responsible/reliable, patient, active and attentive. I enjoy playing with kids and am good at taking initiative when needed.
Melisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Melissa cared for our 8mo daughter and was absolutely wonderful with her. She was prompt, caring and responsible. Absolutely recommended!"
Kate A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Nurturing and Reliable Educator & Professional Nanny. I look forward to reading stories with your children, engaging in dramatic play, and wandering in the woods. My curious nature leads children to explore the world and try new things. My goal is to foster children's social and emotional development. This includes creating a...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"We were incredibly fortunate to have Debbie care for our children. We had a nanny share and she looked after our two children, aged 1 years old and 6 months when she started, with exceptional care and dedication. Debbie always ensured they had appropriate...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children since I was very young, beginning with watching my two young siblings at age 11. I then went on to watch my neighbors children, three days a week after school. Then when I was 16, I got a job at the Melrose YMCA After-School Program and loved it. I was there three years. I have had many jobs in...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is an energetic and competent caregiver. We were so glad to find her, and sad that we couldn't have her with us longer. Our son loves his time with her, and lights up when she's around. She is, as another Mom said to me when I first interviewed her, a great...
Mary G.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!"
Care member
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, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana is an excellent babysitter. Goes above and beyond in all her babysitting duties, whether its cleaning, food prepping, laundry, running errands, or taking the kids out the park my kids love her. Always on time, dependable and always with a big smile on her face....
Eric C.
Briana T.
Everett, MA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Briana I am 24 years old. When I turned 14, I started watching my little cousins and realized how much I love children. I continued to babysit, and when I turned 17 I got my first job at an after school program where I took on an important role of caring for children from grades kindergarten to eighth grade. I...
Briana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Briana is an amazing babysitter and great with early childhood aged children. She is very warm-hearted, kind, and a hard worker. Briana actively plays with the kids, does arts and crafts with them, and makes sure that they are doing some type of activity during...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.
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:
Early Education
First Aid
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
(1)
My name is Olivia and I am 26 years old. I completed my BFA degree at Emerson College and work in marketing from M-F. I have experience working with pre-K - middle school aged children in nannying, tutoring, and after-school programs. I love creative activities, especially anything art and writing! I am CPR and AED certified as...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in enrichment activities each week, encouraging creativity, physical activity and academic interests. Olivia...
Maureen D.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
***CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FOR CARE POSITIONS***
Hi there-I haven been a nanny in the Greater Boston area for about three years now. Before moving here I was a summer camp leader for three years in top of long-term babysitting gigs on the weekends. I starting caring for a family full time for two years when I moved out here and...
Justine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so happy to have found Justine! She is very kind and professional and also has a great playful attitude! Our 3 year old son absolutely loves her and talks about 'his friend Justine' for days after she watches him."
Taylor W.
Samantha H.
Boston, MA
$18-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun, Outgoing, Down-to-Earth Sitter With Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
I have 5 years of child-care experience, including 2 years of professional experience as Lead Counselor and Director of Curriculum for an outdoor-oriented day camp. My care philosophy is centered around humor, hands-on creativity, and spending quality time outdoors. I am comfortable with swimming supervision, beach trips,...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha (Sam) is my kids favorite babysitter. She is very personable, has always been on time, and her care for children is very apparent. "
Care member
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: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent care for our 4yo tot. Respectful and communicative to a fault!"
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & 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
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with a focus in Early Childhood Development.
I was a teacher certified Child and Family Lab School , in the 4-5-year-old class.
I have a lot of experience with children, even teaching Taekwondo to all ages for 6...
Priyanka can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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...
Eliza C.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wakefield, MA
Ericka M.
5.0
Kika was a wonderful person to invite into our home and help watch our son (between 8-12 months of age). She followed our requests and interacted well with him. She was always on time. We felt completely comfortable and felt sad to say goodbye!
- Lannie L.
Olivia B.
5.0
Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her highly!
- Amy B.
Melisa F.
5.0
Melissa is great! Highly recommend. She took wonderful care of my son and kept him entertained with fun and books and overall fantastic caretaker.
- Phillip M.
Deborah K.
5.0
We were incredibly fortunate to have Debbie care for our children. We had a nanny share and she looked after our two children, aged 1 years old and 6 months when she started, with exceptional care and dedication. Debbie always ensured they had appropriate developmental routines such as a welcoming...
- Care member
Sarah W.
5.0
Sarah has been an absolute blessing to our family, and we feel beyond lucky to have found her! We were looking for a nanny for our newborn last year, and Sarah reached out to propose a nanny share with her son who was only one month apart in age. We loved Sarah from the second we met her, and we're...
- Lynelle A.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Wakefield, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Wakefield, MA?
You can review 19 after school babysitter profiles near you in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Wakefield, MA is $25.16. 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Wakefield, MA?
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 Wakefield, MA.
Ratings for Wakefield, MA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
After School Babysitters in Wakefield, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.