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60 after school babysitters are listed in Wakefield, MA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 8 years
After school babysitters in Wakefield, MA
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm Sura, a board-certified occupational therapist, who has a passion for working with kids. I have worked in both childcare and education for 4 years now. I was an after-school teacher and inclusion facilitator working 1:1 with children on the autism spectrum for the City of Cambridge. I have completed 3 full-time...
Sura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sura has been babysitting for us for a while, and she is nothing but a joy! She's always on time, got along super well with my kid and the family and she's extremely kind. I've known her from when she worked at my child's school therefore she's responsible,...
Shahir A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gina and I am a mother of four boys, with my youngest being 14. I am a fun, loving, active and experienced child caregiver. I owned and operated a daycare for seven years in my own home. Shortly after I started a program with the Saugus Police Department where I worked with children who had disabilities. I...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gina has worked for us since my oldest daughter was 6 months old and she is now 4.5 years old. We added another baby girl to the family, who is currently 2.5 years old and Gina was instrumental in providing care for my children. I think of her as part of our...
Rachel B.
Maria S.
Cambridge, MA
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I am María , a Psych Major, premed student a Boston College! I love working with children, I have volunteered and worked at Children's Hospitals and Camps at Day Care Summer back home! I am fluent in both English and Spanish, feel free to reach out to me. I am available for interviews, phone calls, and whatever...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria is very responsible and gets along very well with kids. She is a very charismatic and caring person who will make sure the kids are always well. I would definitely recommend her!"
Lourdes J.
Manuela V.
Revere, MA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Manuela, Your Children's Next Best Friend. I Love Fashion, Art And Dancing!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone. My name is Manuela. I'm someone who believes in the importance of strong family values and ethical principles because it's the way I grew up. I'm kind, respectful, loving and very responsible. I speak two different languages; English and Spanish, I have 5 years of experience caring for children ranging from 6 months...
Manuela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Manu was great! On time , flexible and sweet. Would definitely hire again!"
Chelsea M.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Sophia initially for the summer of 2018 to watch our then 8 month old son during the day while I worked from home. She quickly became our go to babysitter for EVERYTHING. She is always punctual, phenomenal with our son, interactive, sweet and caring. She...
Frencesca T.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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!"
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Felicia E.
Winthrop, MA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Felicia; I am 22 and from Winthrop, Massachusetts. I developed a passion for childcare about 8 years ago when my nephew was born. I would visit him after school on a daily basis to spend time with him and immediately became intrigued by early childhood development. I have about 2 years of experience working at...
Felicia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Felicia is a fantastic caregiver. My son who is almost 5 loves her and talks about her often. Felicia is also great and comfortable with babies. She's loving, caring and respectful towards us and our children which was very important to us. We highly recommend her...
Ashley B.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I recently moved to the area with my husband, but previously worked with a family for three years (2018 to 2021) picking up and watching the kids (ages started: 4 and 7, ended 7 and 11) after school. I also have extensive experience caring for infants and toddlers from caring for my niece, now 2. 5, most Saturdays since she...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Michelle for a full-time position on short notice. She is a sweet and smart young lady. I felt assured that my baby would be safe and well looked after in her care. She was very accommodating and asked questions that showed her genuine desire to have...
Priya M.
Meggie R.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny with four years of experience. I also have experience with my own family, having nine brothers and sisters.
Meggie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"My Kids absolutely loved her. I was very nervous..We will use Meggie again. Its a good sign when your 7 year old wakes up and asks if she can come back today.....:) two thumbs up..Thanks Meggie"
Dave S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Taylor, a first time mum, fifth time big sister and first year daycare assistant teacher! I practice gentle parenting and safe risky play. I have 10 years of experience in childcare newborn-teens. Experience with Autism & ADHD. Going to Storytime at the library or running outside are our favorite things. Looking for...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Taylor was amazing watching after my two boys! She was on time, sent me an update, and when I got back my boys were in great moods and it was clear they'd been having a great time."
Angela C.
Tamyres D.
Charlestown, MA
$15-28/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello I'm Tamyres (Tamy) and I'm from Brazil.
I'm looking for a full time nanny position I have experience with babies, children, and teens. I love to help families, ease their day-to-day stresses by making sure their little ones are taken care of with lots of love and patience. Also, I love to help children learn and explore in...
Tamyres can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"She's the most loving person I've met. Super responsible and fun to have around. I 100% recommend her."
Aline Z.
Jasmin B.
Lexington, MA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Fun, friendly, energetic personality with experience working at day camps and teaching tennis to young kids. Recently graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder in Communication and Business. Enjoys the outdoors and being active. Always rocking a big smile.
Jasmin can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
5.0
"I hit the jackpot with Jasmin. She is everything I could have hoped for and more. She and my daughter bonded instantly and I am so happy we found each other. She is punctual, dependable, so sweet and loving to my daughter and we couldn't love her more!"
Wendy L.
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:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sevda (who goes by Nura) is wonderful! She has been helping us with our now 4 month old daughter for the last 3 months or so. As new parents, she saved our sanity several times after some sleepless nights. She is super sweet, friendly, and accommodating. I would...
Jessica F.
Denise R.
Wilmington, MA
$25/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
As a caregiver with 20 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing and supporting children's growth. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting young lives. With patience and a friendly approach, I create a nurturing environment for children to thrive.
I...
Denise can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Denisse watch my children at a daycare that she had for 20 years. All three of my children went to her and then kept going to her during break as well. She is now a very, very good friend of mine a very, very good person and very reliable."
Michelle F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lilia. I have 10+ years of experience as a nanny, a babysitter and an au pair. I also have 3 years of experience of teaching in Cambridge Public Schools. I speak Russian and English with bilingual proficiency. Additionally, I have knowledge about child development, attachment and nervous system regulation, and I...
Lilia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lilia has watched my four year old son for the past six months and has been nothing short of wonderful. From encouraging imaginative play, to sparking an interest in the arts, to helping socialize him to other kids, Lilia exceeded all of our expectations and then...
Jason P.
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
(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: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Esther J.
Somerville, MA
$30-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.9
(16)
Hired by 44 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther and I am passionate about caring for children. I am a Certified infant/toddler/preschool teacher, fluent in English and French, and conversational in Spanish. Currently, I work as a Kindergarten Associate Teacher in Somerville, MA. I have experience caring for multiple children at once, having managed up to 10...
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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...
Ashley S.
Francesca D.
Somerville, MA
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a 23-year-old theatre teacher and lighting designer living in Somerville, MA. I graduated from Tulane University in May 2021 with my BFA in Theatre Performance and Design. I am a former foster parent so I have thousands of hours of experience with 1-9year olds. I also have experience as a youth gymnastics coach and...
Francesca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Both my son and daughter adore Francesca! They both feel comfortable with her, feel she gives them attention, is interactive with them vs just sitting while babysitting, is a tom if fun, and my daughter has also taken a dance lesson now! Francesca is a favorite in...
Julie H.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wakefield, MA
Sura H.
5.0
Sura is responsible and well educated when it comes to kids! She has a very calm demeanor, and is extremely patient. Very fun and creative as well!
- Samira E.
Gina S.
5.0
Gina has worked for us since my oldest daughter was 6 months old and she is now 4.5 years old. We added another baby girl to the family, who is currently 2.5 years old and Gina was instrumental in providing care for my children. I think of her as part of our family and my kids just adore her! They...
- Rachel B.
Maria S.
5.0
Maria is very responsible and gets along very well with kids. She is a very charismatic and caring person who will make sure the kids are always well. I would definitely recommend her!
- Lourdes J.
Manuela V.
5.0
Manu was amazing, I really needed someone to take care of my kids on Friday night and she was here at the time I assigned her, awesome job with my kids and attitude
- Andrew T.
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.
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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 17 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 $25.82. 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 Rating4.7 / 5
After School Babysitters in Wakefield, MA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.