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60 babysitters are listed in Chelmsford, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Chelmsford, MA
Susan F.
Chelmsford, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
After School Child Care (including ASD Children) And Pet Sitting (including Boarding)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked in Special Ed for 10 years in three school districts (BA in Human Development) before moving on to a Corporate position for nine years. I left that job in August of 2023 in order to focus on my art work while working with children and pet-sitting! I have been working with a wonderful 5-year-old ASD child 2x a week since...
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Gabby V.
Chelmsford, MA
$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently attending online classes at Southern New Hampshire University majoring in Child and Adolescent Development. I have been nannying full time for 5+ years. Some of my favorite activities to do with children are playing outside, reading books, and working on arts and crafts.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Gina S.
Chelmsford, MA
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name's Gina I've been holding various childcare positions since I was about 12/13. I am CPR and first aid trained and always open to renewing these certifications. I am a new mom myself to a 1-year-old. Ideally I am looking for a position to take him along with me. I LOVE craft projects, being outside, and am quick to...
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I am a former elementary school teacher of 7 years, and a 34 year old mom of 2. Besides full time teaching, I have worked as a private tutor, substitute teacher, babysitter, preschool assistant teacher, camp counselor, and church nursery leader. I am loving, reliable, and fun!
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as caring, understanding and fun!
I have about six years of experience in a professional school setting as a behavioral therapist and years of experience nannying families with children that have special needs and children that do not from infants to young adults.
In my spare time, I like to listen...
Skylar can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Emily and I am a third grade teacher in Vermont! I have been teaching for five years. Prior to teaching in Vermont, I taught in Massachusetts for three years. I recently completed my masters in education this past May. Due to my teaching schedule, I have a lot of flexibility and availability in the summer...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My children love Emily! She was the first babysitter I hired to watch my kids after school and I was really nervous about it. But she was amazing. She babysat during her senior year of high school and my kids ask if she can babysit during every college break. She...
Rebecca G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kayla and I am a certified Early Education and Elementary Education teacher with my Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Northeastern University.
I recently taught kindergarten, first grade, and fifth grade in Newton, MA but have experience teaching and/or babysitting children of all ages - from...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla was a wonderful nanny to our daughter. She cared for our daughter when was 4 months old until nearly 8 months old, and still babysits for us today (daughter is now 14 months). Kayla was always on time, cheerful, engaging, and responsible with our daughter....
Lindsay T.
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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 52- years old mother of two beautiful daughters, a 31 and a 27 years old. Besides raising my daughters I have been a nanny for a little Girl for almost 4 years. Also I'm a CNA certified and have a great experience with golden age as well .
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jackie helped us out of a last minute sitter jam and ended up helping with a couple weekend overnights. She arrived on time, our 4 year old son took a shine to her quickly, and she managed his bedtime routine well. The house was still clean the next day and our son...
Derek M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mother of one daughter, stepson and 3 grandchildren. I enjoy being outdoors and watching children and elderly of all ages. I have one dog and two cats of my own so I'm pet friendly.
I'm available Monday - Friday after 3:30 p.m. until whenever. I'm also open to occasional overnights and weekends.
Please send me a private...
Cherie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Cherie has been a wonderful help to our family. She's great with kids, and the house is always tidy when she leaves. She's an easy going person, collaborative, and a joy to work with."
Carroll B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Kayla and I am interested in babysitting for you! I'm 24 years old. I have worked at a daycare facility with infants to school age children and have babysat for 2 different family's for decently long periods of time found through care. com. I am available
mon-fri any time! I would love to hear from you and...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Kayla watched my four children while I attended training for work. She arrived on time, she picked up my sons from school and shuttled my daughter to and from preschool for me. My daughter absolutely loves her. My sons also said they like her and that she is really...
Nicole S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of a 19 yr-old child. When she was young I provided daycare to children (ages infant to early-elementary) in my home for 3 years. Then I worked with a family as a personal assistant for 9 yrs, helping with various tasks including child care, driving to Dr appts & activities, running errands, grocery shopping, watching...
Diane can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diane watched our toddler for about a year. She was very reliable throughout and did not miss a single day. She was also extremely flexible which was much appreciated with evolving job conditions during the pandemic."
Luella S.
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, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was great! Very prompt, kind, and warm. She dove right in with our little one and left us at ease. Would highly recommend! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 12, and I am used to babysitting children 1 years old and up, and I have also had experience with even younger children so don't hesitate to get a hold of me if you need a babysitter for them! Looking for a full time job. A lot of the kids I usually babysit are getting older and don't need...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Allison took care of my 3 & 5 y/olds for several full days. They loved being with her. She came up with lots of fun things to do -- children's museums, apple picking, playgrounds -- as she knows the area here well. She was easy and pleasant to work with, honest and...
John O.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a nanny who will be available In September after my contract is over with my current family .
A little about me:
I have been a nanny for 10 years.
I'm certified in first aid and CPR.
I drive and have a car .
I have more than 5 references from my previous jobs and all long term relationships.
I have a passion for...
Juliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is amazing . She worked for me for 6 months and took care very well of my babies."
Cris T.
Johanna B.
Burlington, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Exceptional Child Care - Availability Beginning July Of 2022
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently caring for a 4-month-old 2-1/2 full days per week. I'm hoping to find another childcare position with part time (4 hrs) days on Tues/Thurs. This child is the sibling of the little girl I last cared for until she started preschool. I also cared for two sisters from 3 mos. of age until they each reached the age of 6...
Johanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Johanna was my guardian angel to my four kids, she gave me a peace of mind for 2 years taking care of my kids , driving each one to school, even during summer school. She was there when I needed help for last minute schedule changes. She is the best to have . Can’t...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated from Worcester State University in 2018 with a major in psychology. For the past year I have been working as a paraprofessional in both kindergarten and middle school settings while working on my masters in guidance counseling at Fitchburg State. During this summer I have been working at Marcus Lewis day camp with...
Ennis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Ennis W. for over 18 years (her entire life). It has been my pleasure to watch as she has grew from a sweet, young girl into a delightfully friendly, bright, and responsible young women. Her outgoing personality and compassionate demeanor would make...
Lori H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Wendy. I am 37 years old, I am from Billerica and mom of two sweetie kids girl and boy and I have been babysitting/nannying since I was a teenager, I have been a nanny to 3+ wonderful families before, I have experience with infants and kids of all ages, I'm very comfortable helping with: lighthouse keeping,...
Wendy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Wendy helped us take care of our son part time and was very punctual. She made our lives easier. She cleaned the house, prepped snack/lunch, entertained my son, helped with laundry and did dishes etc when she was here. We will hire her again when needed. "
Bartholomew N.
Laura J.
Billerica, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dual-licensed Elementary Educator Looking For Summer Odds + Ends!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi - I'm Laura! I'm a dual-licensed educator with a Masters degree in Integrated Elementary and Special Education. I've been working with children for over 10 years in a a variety of ways - teaching, Early Education director, nanny!
I'd describe my personality as easy going, flexible, and fun!
I like working with kids because...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Laura has worked for us for 5 months, taking care of our now 11-month-old son for 15 hours a week. She is always on time, arrives with a smile, and spreads that smile to the whole family while she is with us.
She is intuitive with young children - locks eyes...
Cate K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with children between the ages of 6 weeks and 9 years old over the last 13 years. I graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in Early and Elementary Education in 2015. I have worked as a babysitter (13 years), daycare teacher (6 years), and a nanny (7 years) in my career. Currently, I am a nanny...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Teresa has been an amazing babysitter for my son. She is always on time to pick him up and is extremely responsible. She has been very flexible and accommodating to my schedule and always so willing to help my family. Teresa is going back to school in September,...
Katie C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chelmsford, MA
Emily S.
5.0
My children love Emily! She was the first babysitter I hired to watch my kids after school and I was really nervous about it. But she was amazing. She babysat during her senior year of high school and my kids ask if she can babysit during every college break. She has been a huge help this summer...
- Rebecca G.
Kayla T.
5.0
Kayla cared for our 1 year old over the summer and was excellent with our child! She was extremely reliable and did a great job communicating with us always making us feel confident that our child was safe!
- Christopher V.
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.
Jackie P.
5.0
Jackie helped us out of a last minute sitter jam and ended up helping with a couple weekend overnights. She arrived on time, our 4 year old son took a shine to her quickly, and she managed his bedtime routine well. The house was still clean the next day and our son was a happy kid!
- Derek M.
Cherie P.
5.0
Cherie has been a wonderful help to our family. She's great with kids, and the house is always tidy when she leaves. She's an easy going person, collaborative, and a joy to work with.
- Carroll B.
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How can I find a Chelmsford babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Chelmsford, MA?
The average rate for Chelmsford, MA babysitters on Care.com is $22.08 per hour as of March 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 Chelmsford, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Chelmsford, 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.
Ratings for Chelmsford, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Chelmsford, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.