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Hi! I have been babysitting for almost four years. I am patient, caring and LOVE kids. I have experience with children all ages, from infants to middle schoolers. With my experience, I am able to provide a safe and healthy environment for your children.
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hello! I am a Nurse in Boston looking for a side childcare job to work once a week or on occasion. Looking for a minimum of $40/hour due to my professional experience and skills as a nurse.
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Katherine is very caring, trustworthy, and attentive. Every child that meets her loves her! "
Rose P.
Renuka S.
Somerville, MA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Renuka. I have 4 years of babysitting experience. I speak Hindi, Nepali and some English. I'm currently babysitting two kids (4 years and 2 years old).
Renuka can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Renuka worked for us for almost 5 years. She started with us when my older son was 4 months old ( he is now 5 and my little one is 3). She is very loving, kind, thoughtful and extremely punctual. She became an extended part of our family. We moved homes to the...
Navaneeth C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have watched and cared for children of all ages, from real little ones to older elementary and adolescents. I have a masters in counseling/psychology from Lesley University and a Bachelors of Art in Elementary Education from Lasell College. I have about 20 years of work experience with children that exhibit challenging...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Elizabeth T.
South Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elizabeth, I am currently in graduate school to become a Nurse Practitioner, while holding a job as a registered nurse. I enjoy working with all age groups and have held jobs as a nanny, babysitter and home health nurse/caregiver, as well as a nurse within the hospital setting. I am CPR and first aid certified and I...
5.0
"Elizabeth was wonderful! My two children took to her right away, and we heard all about their evening the next day. We will definitely be hiring her again!"
Jennifer S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Daniela. I have 6 years of childcare experience. I've had the opportunity to work full time with kids between 10 months and 6y/o. I am also a dancer and I have taught ballet for kids. Mostly for kids between 3 y/o - 11 y/o. I am currently looking for a position in the PM during the week days and I have full...
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daniela was prompt, followed directions and the kids loved her. Would definitely recommend."
Celia B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Harper and I am a 26-year-old transgender male (I am including this piece of information because I feel it is necessary to be completely honest with those putting me in charge of their children). I have 10 years of child care experience and seven years of experience working with people of all ages with...
Harper can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Harper is an extremely dependable, thoughtful caregiver who has been helping us take care of our three kids (two boys and a girl, ages 6, 3 and 3) for about a year now. He picks them up a school/daycare, plays with them, makes their lunches, folds their laundry,...
Joshua G.
Paula S.
Lexington, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
More Than 10 Years Taking Care Of Little Ones And Organizing! How Can I Help You?
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families!
My name is Paula, and I'm 28 years old.
I'm a former au pair here in the US, open for part time work, date nights and weekends as a babysitter/dogsitter. I offer childcare services and I'm open assisting with household tasks or other services related to kids. I love being a babysitter!
I graduated in Visual Arts...
Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Paula gave excellent care to our two year old, and we can't wait to work with her again. 5 stars!!!"
Paige F.
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our timeline didn't work out but I will continue to work with her in the future should our schedules align."
Joelle S.
5.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Fatima. I have a Bachelor degree of French studies. I have been an Elementary school in Morocco for 15 years and sn assistant teacher for Todlers for 2 years. I am working now as a Special Education Assistant Teacher in Arlington Public Schools.
I would like to work as a Babysitter when I finish work at 2:30...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We met Fatima for a weekend day and she was kind to our children, playful and energetic. "
Aaida S.
Ruddy R.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-time And Weekends
4.4
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Reliable, loving, nurturing, mature, dedicated, and patient nanny with many hours of experience and a high interest in children's developmental milestones at their own pace of course. Keeping children safe and sound is my priority!
Ruddy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our two-year old daughter loves Ruddy! They see each other every couple of weeks for a date night for my husband and I, and the next morning my daughter tells us about all the fun she had the night before and asks when she will see Ruddy again.
Meals and bedtime...
Sarah I.
Catherine S.
Brookline, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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!
5.0
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Manal! I have been babysitting for the past five years. I'm CPR certified and I'm pretty flexible with hours and days. I usually help with kids laundry, dishwasher, and kids meal prep!
I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Manal can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Manal was amazing with our family! My husband is French, so it was wonderful that she spoke French with our child, helping to reinforce the language at home. She was also incredibly reliable for date nights and always flexible, even with last-minute requests. "
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Oksana S.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$25-30/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Weekdays
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was taking care of three kids for 10 years. I enjoy taking care of kids, playing with them and reading to them.
Oksana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Oksana was a wonderful caregiver for our cat, Suzie. She provided photos, videos and continuous feedback about how she was going while we were away.
When our return was unexpectedly delayed, Oksana went above and beyond to continue looking after our cat. We...
Care member
Eliza S.
Boston, MA
$25-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part-time High Energy Babysitter- Loves Children Of All Ages.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Eliza I have babysat and lived in Back Bay for 3 years now. I have built relationships with many Boston/Cambridge families for date night and weekend babysitting the area. I truly love spending time with kids as I used to nanny full time. I spent all of 2020 running a Pandemic Pod and nannying two elementary...
Eliza can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eliza was the first babysitter we ever left our 16 month old daughter with, and she was fantastic! She was friendly, professional, and accommodating, and her calm demeanor, confidence, and natural ease with our daughter made us all instantly comfortable. Eliza...
Jamie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've loved kids ever since I can remember! Growing up I knew my passion was to work with children and got to live out that dream by working as a Clinical Research Assistant in Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) for four years. At BCH I got to work with newborns (as young as 12 days old!), toddlers, and children on a regular basis....
Clarisa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Clarisa worked for my family while she was living in Puerto Rico. She took care of my two young boys, 2 and 5 years-old. Clarisa is a very energetic, caring, and responsible babysitter; and, honestly, the best we have ever had. During her time with my family she...
Lorena V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate, responsible, and creative caregiver, originally from the Boston area, currently available for short term childcare needs.
I have over a decade of diverse experience working with children, from volunteering at a children's home in Thailand, au-pairing in France out of undergrad, and nannying for a number...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was so fun, curtíos and caring to our infant son. She was attentive and available with our ever changing schedule. We were sad to loose her however we will always remember her!"
Kerri F.
Daniela A.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Daniela. I am easy going, always willing to try new things, and I have a great sense of humor. My passion for taking care of children comes from my mother. For years she has owned her personal home daycare and I have helped her throughout her career. I enjoyed meeting all the different families and working with...
Daniela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Dani was great with our kids. She was very professional and considerate. It was a pleasure having her in our home!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kate, I have my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and I work full time for the City of Cambridge M-F 8AM-4 p.m. I have babysitting experience from ages 6 months to 11 years old. I also work at an assisted living facility every other Sunday and I am very comfortable with pets (cats and dogs) of all ages...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a medical student at New York Tech College of Medicine '27. I grew up with four siblings and three dogs. I have babysat for many of my church families and church functions.
I'd describe my personality as calm, nice, adventurous
I like working with kids because
In my spare time, I LOVE to cook. I have also been told...
5.0
"Grace was lovely, punctual and she played with my 5 yr old son the whole time she was here. She sent tons of photos while we were out, just like we asked. I would 100% recommend her!"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Arlington Heights, MA
Katherine M.
5.0
Katherine is a delight! She is friendly, compassionate, caring and detail oriented. She is punctual and always goes the extra mile, without being asked. Katherine has a great sense of humor, is great with everyone, including children and pets, and always has a smile. She is energetic,...
- shabd K.
Renuka S.
5.0
Renuka worked for us for almost 5 years. She started with us when my older son was 4 months old ( he is now 5 and my little one is 3). She is very loving, kind, thoughtful and extremely punctual. She became an extended part of our family. We moved homes to the suburbs and as she doesn't drive it...
- Navaneeth C.
Elizabeth T.
5.0
Elizabeth was wonderful! My two children took to her right away, and we heard all about their evening the next day. We will definitely be hiring her again!
- Jennifer S.
Daniela R.
5.0
Daniela was prompt, followed directions and the kids loved her. Would definitely recommend.
- Celia B.
Harper B.
5.0
Harper is an extremely dependable, thoughtful caregiver who has been helping us take care of our three kids (two boys and a girl, ages 6, 3 and 3) for about a year now. He picks them up a school/daycare, plays with them, makes their lunches, folds their laundry, bathes them, dresses them for bed,...
- Joshua G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Arlington Heights, MA:
How can I find a Arlington Heights babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Arlington Heights, MA?
The average rate for Arlington Heights, MA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of April 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Arlington Heights, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Arlington Heights, MA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.