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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Hart!
As the oldest of 4 children and MA certified teacher, I am very comfortable and knowledgeable when it comes to children's needs and communication styles. I have over 5 years of babysitting experience and my own vehicle, and am an excellent cook and baker (especially vegetarian, vegan & gluten free meals). I can...
Hart can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Hart took care of my two children (ages 5 and 8) and three other children (ages 5, 6, and 8) in my home every day during the pandemic. She facilitated online learning, took the children on day trips to farms, playgrounds, and other outdoor adventures, and provided...
Jessica M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone,
My name is Theresa and I have an over 37years of experience with newborn, infant, school kids for through till high school students cares driving and management.
I also worked for pediatrician's office for 11yrs.
I can do mostly your expectations with my professional experience and knowledge. I used worked over...
Theresa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved having Theresa help our family. She is responsible, always on time, kind and goes the extra mile. I know she is totally dependable. She is very caring! My little one loves her and I trust that he is safe in her care. "
Ingrid S.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been working with children for 25 years. I am currently working at the Global Montessori School in Belmont. I am the Lead teacher for 9 toddlers with an assistant. I also do the after Care program for the parents that have to work late. I am very musical and I enjoy singing with the children. I also enjoy reading...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We picked Susan to babysit for our kids on one of our rare date nights. The kids 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 had a great time. Susan brought her music talents and singing skills and kept them engaged. Many Thanks Susan!"
David G.
Elizabeth S.
Canton, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 14. I have experience with multiple kids! I have been hired by several families on care. Tasks that were included in these jobs were transportation, Cooking, shopping, nap schedules, changing and laundry! I would also make a good fit for your family because I love to be on a personal level...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Liz was very welcoming and open with communication. Very engaging with the children, and their activities. Would rehire again"
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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with my BS in Health Science in 2020 and am currently getting my masters in nursing at Simmons. I recently had a baby so I'm taking a year off from my studies so I can spend time with my child, but will be returning to my nursing program next Summer. During my time as an undergraduate student I gained extensive...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Emma many times to watch my daughter when she was an infant and still use her on occasion now that my daughter is older. Emma is very responsible, trustworthy and comes with experience. I would highly recommend Emma to anyone in need of a nanny or has child...
Kelly C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have three younger siblings and several young cousins and I love kids! I have been a gymnastics instructor to young children for two years. I am CPR certified.
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mandy was nice and friendly. We will rehire Mandy."
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Vanessa V.
West Roxbury, MA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience working with children. I am fluent in Spanish and love making children smile and have a fun time.
Vanessa can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa has been an amazing caregiver to our 14 month old since the day we brought her home from the hospital. She is excellent with our little one, very patient and loving and I never had any doubts that she was in great, careful hands. Vanessa has always been...
Cassandra R.
Katie K.
West Roxbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Boston and working at an advertising agency Monday - Friday. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free!
I swam and rowed Varsity at IC, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and...
Katie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly went above and beyond with caring for our son, and we are so grateful. We are going to miss her so much when we...
Ashley D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sammy and I am a recent graduate from the College of the Holy Cross, where I double majored in Biology and Spanish on the "pre-med" track. I am currently available as a regular part time or occasional date night sitter. I have years of experience, and can provide references from previous/current families!...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Samantha picks up my children once per week currently. She is reliable and always punctual. "
Jesse L.
5.0
(2)
I graduated from Sacred Heart University, with a major in Exercise Science.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristin has baby sat my son since he was about 6 months old and he is now 18 months old! He lights up when she walks in the room. She is super attentive and engaging. She takes him to the playground, on walks, to the library and keeps his day filled with fun! She...
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Stephanie F.
Hyde Park, MA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been raising my own child since 2003 and I have several years experience as a nanny/babysitter/assistant teacher in family homes, commercial daycare and home daycare settings. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages and my own son is on the autism spectrum so I have that experience as well. In addition to being a...
5.0
"We were so thrilled to find Stephanie. She helps our son and one other classmate guide through the remote learning for Kindergarten. We found her to be very loving, patient, fun, punctual and professional. Her personality was a great match for the kids and we...
Esel S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for reading this.
My name is Darya. And I... love kids!
I finished a year of teaching Math classes at UMass Boston. I worked in the kids entertainment center for 1, 5 year. After that I worked at Russian School of Mathematics as a teacher. I can easily help kids with their educational tasks.
I love drawing...
Darya can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Darya is extremely creative and energetic. She always finds new ways to keep my son engaged, and he truly loves seeing her and playing with her. She's also very good with my dog, and with teaching the baby and the dog to treat eachother nicely.
Darya communicates...
Valya B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am available for after school child care, preferably driving to activities, errands, and very willing to help with homework. I am a retired software engineer who seeks a part time role helping busy parents a few times a week. Beyond having teaching credentials, I have extensive experience in helping my family drive my...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Susan has provided driving assistance to our family. Now that my son is older he does not need a babysitter but does need transportation to and from activities, camps and various appointments. Susan has been an incredibly reliable driver. She is very safety...
Krista R.
5.0
(1)
My experience includes me working as a nanny for a family's three beautiful children for over 10 years. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts,...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maria is absolutely wonderful! I used to call her Maria Poppins because my children loved her so much and my house was so clean! She clearly loves working with children. She is kind, patient, fun, and caring. Any family would be so lucky to work with her!"
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Mayara V.
Ashland, MA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello ,
My name is Mayara, I'm 29 years old, and I'm from Brazil. I would like to introduce myself as a smiley, open minded, independent person, and always good about life. I speak fluent Portuguese &English, and very little Spanish.
I am currently working full time, but I still use babysitting opportunities as a way to...
Mayara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mayara has babysat for my three children for several years. She is always dependable and skilled at handling a household with multiple kids and activities going on simultaneously. Mayara talks to my kids about what is going on in their lives, and is genuinely...
Lisa P.
Leslie P.
Hyde Park, MA
$25-45/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Full Time Opportunity.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Leslie. I am a responsible babysitter with CPR and FIRST AID certification with experience with children between 12 months to 12 years of age. I have the skills to create fun and educational activities with a priority on the safety and well-being of children. Trusted by parents, full of love and caring affection....
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I very strongly recommend Leslie and want to express how qualified and experienced Leslie is in her work as a nanny and childcare provider.
Leslie worked with our daughter who is now 17 months old and cared for her on a full-time basis. Leslie is very...
Amanda G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Michela and I have a lot of experience with caring for children. I've been babysitting since I was 15 years old and have experience with all ages. I have a full time Monday - Friday job, so I am looking for evening or weekend jobs. I love kids and animals!
Michela can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Michela has been watching our boys (8 & 5) one day a week after school and does a great job. She's responsible: gets the boys off the bus, does homework with them, makes dinner and even takes them to after school activities. She's fun and positive: playing...
Christine S.
Nawal Z.
Walpole, MA
$15-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(14)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Nawal I'm a mother of 2 girls my oldest is 23 and youngest 20. I have been taking care of children for a very long time. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I am CPR certified and fully vaccinated.
Nawal can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nawal is great with kids. In a single day, she was able to establish a good connection with my daughter. "
Amit S.
Rachel F.
Holliston, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Pet sitter, House sitter With Part-Time Availability
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting formally since I was 15, and I am now 27. Over the years, I've worked with several families, so I can offer plenty of references.
I have had my license since February 2014, and have a clean driving record, as well as experience in providing transportation for kids. I am also certified in CPR and have...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We used Rachel for the first time for a few hours as a date night sitter for our 7 month old son and our 4 year old daughter. As soon as I met her, I felt confident and comfortable leaving our children in her care. Our 4 year old loved her, and our 7 month old who...
Hana R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dover, MA
Hart R.
5.0
Hart cared for our children throughout most of the pandemic, first facilitating their remote schooling and then providing care in the afternoons when in-person school resumed. First and foremost, she's caring. She's also a lifelong learner and always looking for new ways to keep the kids engaged and...
- Bevin C.
Theresa O.
5.0
We loved having Theresa help our family. She is responsible, always on time, kind and goes the extra mile. I know she is totally dependable. She is very caring! My little one loves her and I trust that he is safe in her care.
- Ingrid S.
Susan M.
5.0
Oct 2024. We hired Susan for a school drop off errand . I want to leave a honest review if any family is looking to hire her. Susan is truly a honest kind person. She is a hard worker. She is always right on time to pick up my daughter to school . She drove to brookline where my daughter goes to...
- Care member
Elizabeth S.
5.0
Liz was very welcoming and open with communication. Very engaging with the children, and their activities. Would rehire again
- Care member
Andrea R.
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 demeanor, and she was very warm...
- Desiree S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dover, MA:
How can I find a Dover babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dover, 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 4 babysitters in Dover, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Dover, MA?
The average rate for Dover, MA babysitters on Care.com is $16.00 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 Dover, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dover, 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.