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60 babysitters are listed in Bedford, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Bedford, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I truly love working with children, and have been for 5 years. I currently work at a school for children diagnosed with Autism, and previously worked in a mental health clinic for adolescents. I support parents in the evenings and weekends, as I do work full time throughout the week. I have a clean driving record, and...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amazing caretaker!! Brianna is patient and fun and makes my son feel excited to start his morning. She shows great interest in my son, she's very creative in getting him to talk and this has given him confidence!"
Sondra M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Natalie. I recently completed my degree in Early Childhood Education at Framingham State University (May 2021). I have experience with toddler, kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade age children. I have spent two years working as a teacher's assistant. It has helped me develop communication with children at different...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie is simply fantastic. We hired her as a part-time nanny for our 2-year-old from September through December. From their first meeting, she quickly established rapport with our toddler, who had previously shied away from strangers. Natalie was kind and patient...
Ichiro L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Samah and I'm excited to be working in the field of Early Childhood & Education. My goal is to join a family where I can provide support, guidance, & flexibility for families. In developing a partnership with families, I'm hoping to create a nurturing & loving environment that will support the development of...
Samah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We've worked with Samah several times already and she has been wonderful with our son. She is loving and warm and very comfortable and confident in all aspects of caring for children. We plan to work with her again and definitely recommend her care!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Kelsey, and I am 32 years old. I have my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and my Masters degree in School Counseling.
I have a lot of experience babysitting and working with children in a variety of different settings. Currently I work as an elementary school counselor in Methuen and am looking for...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Kelsey is the BEST nanny ever! I had Kelsey watch my 21 month old daughter a couple days a week for the summer while she was off from her teaching job. Not only was she engaging, loving and nurturing, but she truly taught my daughter so many things! I was so...
Michelle B.
Nicole Z.
Belmont, MA
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families!
My name is Nicole. I am a 24-year-old who loves working with kids! I am energetic and passionate person who loves playing and creating lessons for children. I finish my Masters degree (Early Childhood Education) Fall of 2022! I pride myself on patience, kindness, and understanding. I am looking for a family that...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sierra!
I am a special education teacher whom has a masters degree in early childhood and am also working on my severe disabilities degree! I currently work as a severe special needs teacher for a school that focuses primarily on kids with Autism. I absolutely love teaching and can't picture myself working in any other...
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sierra was a blessing for our family. She worked for us over the summer of 2017 for about two months, and was very professional and dependable.
She was very punctual, and arrived to work early every single day. Wow! Sierra is a very good communicator -...
Henry E.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a seasoned mom with 3 grown children. I have spent most of my years using my Early Childhood Degree providing early childhood care for families in large daycare centers, as well as my own home daycare. For the past 10 years I have taken on a new role as a Postpartum Doula. I am available to offer assistance to new moms and...
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Denise was phenomenal and we are so grateful to have recently had the opportunity to have Denise help us in transitioning into our new roles as parents with our then 8-week old son. We are first-time parents and neither of us had family nearby. There is so much to...
Adrianna L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
With me, I can make sure your children are safe, comfortable and having a good time! As a reliable babysitter, I will always put the needs of your children first. I started off being a mother's helper when I was very young, worked in a daycare in high school, babysat/nannied through college, and am now picking up babysitting...
Tess can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Tess did some dogsitting for our two old puppies and she did amazing. Tess was responsive, respectful, and really caring with our dogs. I would definitely hire Tess again! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a caring responsible and fun Nanny ready to start with a new family helping to developed your kids. I have more than 20 years of experience with twins, newborn and toddlers.
Martha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I live in Newburyport and am looking to build long term relationships with families looking for occasional weeknight or weekend babysitting! I graduated from Boston University with a degree in marketing in May 2021 and currently work full time doing marketing at a law firm. I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10...
Katrena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.3
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I live in Medford and have been working as a nanny for 15 years. I started as an Au pair taking care of 2 girls (3 and 7 years old) for a year. Afterward, I worked for a family with 6 kids, taking care of 2 of them (7 and 8 years old) and helping the other nanny with triplets babies (14 months old). I have also worked with...
Claudia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Claudia to watch our 4-year-old during the pandemic while we worked from home. It was a hard choice for us to hire someone--we had never even used a babysitter for a date night before. However, upon meeting Claudia we found we were extremely comfortable...
Rima M.
Sotheany L.
Lowell, MA
$15-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sotheany. I graduated from Salem State University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. I have experience tutoring students in college level sciences courses as well as working with children and the elderly. I worked with children who were recruited in the YWCA after school...
Sotheany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Sotheany is absolutely amazing! She is responsible, kind, considerate and very caring. She took care of my one-year-old daughter for a few weeks and I was very happy with the whole experience. I would highly recommend her."
Elena S.
Maggie B.
Wilmington, MA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maggie and I am 20 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and love kids! I'm currently in college at UMass Lowell studying to become an elementary school teacher. I have also worked at the childcare center at Lifetime Fitness in Burlington, where the age range is 3 months to 12 years. I live in Lowell most...
Maggie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maggie is amazing! She was our nanny this past year after I returned to work. She took incredible care of our 4 year old, and occasionally our 7 year old as well. Maggie followed our son's schedule, was excellent at playing toys, games and exploring outside with...
Shannon G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and meal prep. I have a son of my own who is 6 years old so the motherly instincts are definitely there. I love to spend time outdoors, going on walks, doing arts and crafts as well as cooking fun new meals. I have been vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 and take...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"We were sad when we no longer needed childcare because we had really enjoyed working with Andrea. She picked our two sons up from school, prepared lunch, helped them with their online school, and kept them busy and active after school. Andrea has an excellent, calm...
Desiree S.
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, carpooling, travel
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.
Sarah R.
Arlington, MA
$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I grew up in a big family. I am a certified lifeguard, also certified in CPR, First Aid and WSI. I like to be clean and tidy, but I know how to play and have fun. I am athletic and full of energy. Whether a child is outgoing and social, or shy and more reserved, I have the skill set and patience it takes to create a positive and...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is great. She cared for our 7 month old son and our 2 1/2 year old daughter and they both loved being with her and thrived under her care. Sarah is very knowledgeable about child development and good at helping kids reach developmental milestones. She's...
Milan D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a devoted and reliable Nanny with more than 10 years of Childcare experience from newborn to 12 years. High skilled in infant care.
I also was an Au pair (live-in nanny by a childcare agency) in 2012 taking care of 4 kids. I have certificate training in infant and child health and safety; Child development-age and stages;...
Rafaella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rafaella is dependable, fun and friendly. She does babysitting and also loves cooking. She's caring with the kids and trustworthy. She's a gem!"
Jaqueline B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love children. I raised two of my own. They are in college now. I was a Girl Scout leader for 6 years. I took children camping. I love to play games with them, do drawings, sing songs, create different art and crafts, make cookies, watch cartoons, do exercises, go to playgrounds, libraries, read story books, paintings, and...
Alina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"She was a great asset to my family, very energetic, positive and super reliable. At times I needed her to take my kids to the doctor and she was always very accommodating. My kids loved her and honestly she is a dream of a babysitter. She kept my kids busy...
Tina H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Stefani. I am 25 years old and I'm a part time graduate student. I am looking for occasional weekend date nights currently. As for experience, I have given care for several families in Newton Center, Wellesley, Watertown, and Waban, Ma. I also have other non-babysitting references and I'm an avid dog-sitter as...
Stefani can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Stefani is great with kids and our daughter adores her. She is very responsible and stays on top of things.
Her family is super supportive and helpful. Stefani's mom and relatives are always like to help out whenever you need extra help when she is not...
Mike C.
5.0
(1)
I was a kindegarten teacher have a plenty of experience working with children different ages reliable fun , experience good driver with own car, fully vaccinate also have a medical backround also have experience work with speciál need children
Alena can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bedford, MA
Brianna W.
5.0
Amazing caretaker!! Brianna is patient and fun and makes my son feel excited to start his morning. She shows great interest in my son, she's very creative in getting him to talk and this has given him confidence!
- Sondra M.
Natalie C.
5.0
Natalie was a wonderful nanny to my toddler (and often to my preschooler after school). She has a degree in early education, is incredibly creative (she does all kinds of art projects with the kids!), thoughtful, reliable, and very knowledgeable about children's development and learning. She kept my...
- Katharine M.
Samah T.
5.0
We've worked with Samah several times already and she has been wonderful with our son. She is loving and warm and very comfortable and confident in all aspects of caring for children. We plan to work with her again and definitely recommend her care!
- Care member
Kelsey L.
5.0
Kelsey is the BEST nanny ever! I had Kelsey watch my 21 month old daughter a couple days a week for the summer while she was off from her teaching job. Not only was she engaging, loving and nurturing, but she truly taught my daughter so many things! I was so comfortable leaving my daughter with...
- Michelle B.
Sierra N.
5.0
Sierra was a blessing for our family. She worked for us over the summer of 2017 for about two months, and was very professional and dependable.
She was very punctual, and arrived to work early every single day. Wow! Sierra is a very good communicator - which is very important to us - and...
- Henry E.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Bedford, MA:
How can I find a Bedford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Bedford, MA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 13 babysitters in Bedford, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Bedford, MA?
The average rate for Bedford, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.08 per hour as of January 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 Bedford, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Bedford, 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.