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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, 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.
Mayara V.
Ashland, MA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello ,
My name is Mayara, I'm 30 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. I am currently working full time, but I still use babysitting opportunities as a way to accumulate extra income.
I have...
Mayara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She cares about the kids that she's working with, she will do an excellent job. She's good dealing with conflicts between the kids, she's a hard worker and very responsible."
Ayra B.
5.0
(4)
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maria cared for my daughter for short period of time but in that time she created a really strong bond with us and always went above and beyond to provide best care. She engaged with my daughter, took her to park and found something to do around the house when my...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I Have 4 years of child care experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. Cooking and errand ! I am available to sleep at work when necessary!
Vanessa can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Vanessa is wonderful with kids all ages,she has been wonderful for my family and I can't recommend her enough."
Yasmin H.
Traci M.
Medway, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
I am the mother of 3 grown children. I have a 27-year-old daughter and 25-year-old twins (boy, girl]. I was a nanny for a great family in Medfield and was with them for 11 years, I am currently a nanny for a great family in Franklin which will be ending in February 2025. I have experience with all ages and have also cared for...
Traci can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Traci has been an amazing caregiver for our family. She started with us just before the pandemic when my twins were 18 months and has been with us for the last 3-1/2 years until my kids started kindergarten. There are so many laughs when Traci is around and she...
Care member
Miguelina P.
West Roxbury, MA
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm 52 years old.
I'm looking for a nanny Job Monday- Friday full time.
I have over 17 years experience in childcare with kids around (1 months to 9 years old)
I'm responsible, mature and patient person who loves to take care of kids, I can even talk in Spanish to your kids, teach them Spanish, activities like paint/...
Miguelina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Miguelina was amazing with my son. She was always punctual with picking or dropping him off to school and communicated well throughout her time with us when she needed days off. Miguelina went above and beyond to make sure my son was taken care of. She treated my...
Christie J.
Nawal Z.
Walpole, MA
$22-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(14)
Hired by 19 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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
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.
Leslie P.
Hyde Park, MA
$25-45/hr • 5 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Jasselis L.
West Roxbury, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with Care. com and friends and family for the past 6 years. Having the opportunity with a lot of different ages and number of children at a time. Aside from my full time job as Laboratory Tech, I enjoy spending time with children and being a trust worthy and responsible person for parents to rely...
Jasselis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is the best babysitter I've ever had and I've used her twice now planning on using her this weekend again. My son is difficult he's 2 and in that tantrum stage, she knows how to deal with it and I completely trust her. She is absolutely amazing and even cleans...
Jennifer C.
Sarah A.
Weston, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback riding...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone!...
Amanda C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
**Please note I'm only available evenings and weekends at the moment.**
Are you seeking a reliable & experienced babysitter for your children? Look no further!
Hi, I'm Maddie, a seasoned babysitter with 10 years of experience. As a compassionate, patient & attentive caregiver, I prioritize the safety, well-being, & happiness...
Maddie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maddie is wonderful! She has babysat our 15 month old several times and is great with her. She’s patient and has a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As someone with a decade of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. I have a Graduate degree in [Your Degree], and I'm trained in First Aid, CPR, and Doula services. I'm also experienced in caring for children with special needs.
My calm,...
Dorothea can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dori has been fantastic at figuring out and taking care of our 1 month old's needs. In addition, she has helped with our 2 year old son. She proactively asks what she can do to help around the house and is so friendly. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have recently left the corporate world following a 30 year career and have been providing private transportation for children and adults. I'd welcome the chance to work with new families!
5.0
"Kerri drives our son to activities and appointments. She is lovely, trustworthy, very dependable and absolutely who we were looking for to help. We will definitely continue working with her!"
Julie H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Grace! I am a creative, patient, energetic and compassionate caregiver with approximately 7 years of experience on and off caring for children from ages 6 mos.- teenagers. I graduated from Salem State University with a BFA in Theatre Performance, with a flair and passion for the arts and creativity; Hence the Mary...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace worked with our family, caring for our toddler-aged daughter for a year. She became like part of the family and she would still be with us if we hadn't moved out of state! When Grace was watching our daughter, I always felt confident that she was safe, happy,...
Jessica J.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Cora, a 24-year-old recent college grad living in Canton, MA. I recently moved to Canton from Beverly! I work fully remote, full time until 4:30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, other than that I have an open schedule! I love kids and would love to babysit!
Cora can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cora is punctual and great with kids! Our daughter adores her! "
Martha B.
3.4
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
A mother myself to a very rambunctious toddler. I believe books and outdoor play are important parts of everyday life for a child, especially now in a world where screen time is unavoidable. Coloring, arts and crafts, engaging play - Big fan!
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, understanding, compassionate.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jessica is absolutely amazing. She is sweet, caring, punctual and such a wonderful helper. Jessica has watched my two boys ages 8 and 6 on numerous occasions. When thinking of a date night or needing to care for my boys I automatically think of Jessica. You won't...
Alheli O.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I have years of experience working with infants - teenagers through family, babysitting, and nannying. Additionally, working in a school district has allowed me to attend multiple professional development which provided me ample opportunities to continue to develop skills and learn new things in the childcare field!
Thayare can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Thay is an amazing babysitter; she took care of younger son when he was an infant, she was very good with developing routine with my baby. On top of that, she often took care both of my kids (toddler and infant), and she did it effortlessly. She is definitely have...
Dorinda W.
Laura Andrea Q.
West Newton, MA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a ex au pair driven by my passion for fostering the growth and development of children. With three years of experience caring for children of various ages, I have developed a patient, calm and imaginative approach to childcare. I ensure parents stay informed about their child's day through daily written reports and regular...
Laura Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miss Laura is an excellent nanny, she takes care my children for 2 years ago until we had to move to another country, I recommend her "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an warm and energetic person. I love playing with children be that with toys, at the park, or just singing and dancing in the living room. I like getting children outdoors be that a walk around the neighborhood, a visit to the library, or even a picnic in your backyard. I believe an important part of watching children is...
Rosana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was really a breath of fresh air for my family and I. She shows up on time, replies quickly to my emails, and my baby really seems to like her. She seemed knowledgable and was comfortable with my nanny cameras. "
Nicole C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dover, MA
Susan G.
5.0
Susan helped us tremendously, by driving our boys to soccer, music lessons, etc. She was punctual, active in communication with us and able to talk with and develop friendship with our kids. When COVID hit and everything got canceled, we stopped needing her all the time, but we would gladly re-hire.
- Karen A.
Mayara V.
5.0
Mayara put her heart in everything she does, she is responsible, creative, lovely and the kids are always excited to spend time with her. We truly trust her work and highly recommend her care.
- Barbara S.
Maria C.
5.0
Maria is an amazing person who I consider family. She was our nanny for a year and we only ended because we moved away. Yet she is still in our life, lived in our house caring for our toddler for a few days while we were at hospital with new baby …we trust her that much. She has also cared for my...
- Care member
Vanessa V.
5.0
Vanessa is wonderful with kids all ages,she has been wonderful for my family and I can't recommend her enough.
- Yasmin H.
Traci M.
5.0
I highly recommend Traci! We feel so fortunate to have Traci as part of our village. She began watching our daughter when she was 5 months old, when I returned to work. What could have been a really difficult time was made so much easier because we knew our baby was in great hands. Our daughter...
- Care member
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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 $17.50 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 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.