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60 babysitters are listed in Lexington, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Lexington, MA
I have been caring for children since I have 16. I have 5 years experience as a full time nanny and additional experience in private daycare and public school. I love to be outside with the kids in my care and taking trips to the public library. I enjoy planning activities that meet your children's interests and developmental...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
I am a young and energetic individual with a kind and compassionate demeanor.
I am currently completing my senior year at Fitchburg State. I will graduate in May 2023 with a degree in early childhood education as well as my teaching license. I have over 9 years of experience working with children. My experience includes,...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there, I'm Abby! I'm an 18-year-old high school senior graduate from Lexington MA. I will be heading off to UC Davis September 13th 2024.
I'm incredibly capable of taking care of kids of all ages, personalities, and needs. I am very outgoing and love all types of sports, arts and crafts, and am the best night time book...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Caring for children is not just a job for me, it's a deep passion and a calling. I genuinely believe that taking care of children is one of the most important roles in the world, and I'm incredibly appreciative of the opportunity to be entrusted with the care of your children. Watching them grow, learn, and thrive brings me...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tessa M.
Lexington, MA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I love working with children! I have worked with children aging from 18 months to 12 years old. In addition to working with this age group, I have worked in a special education program at my school with high to low functioning students aging from 14 to 21. I also teach snowboarding to all age groups and ability levels. Helping...
Tessa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Domenica M.
Waltham, MA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Domenica, I have been babysitting for almost 5 years now. I love kids and I love to watch them, play, help them out. I am a very responsible person with a good car record. I am also very flexible with time.
Domenica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Domenica is great all around! We consider ourselves lucky to have found her. In addition to being super reliable she bonded quickly with our kids (10 and 13 years) and serves as a role model."
Birgit F.
Emily M.
Medford, MA
$27-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Kind, Fun, Experienced Babysitter Available Always After 3 P.m To 9 P.m Every Day. Available Anytime
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Emily M and I am 24 years old. My first experience with childcare was taking care of my nephews and niece starting at a young age. My passion and love for kids continued to grow as I continued gaining more experience in the field. The past 8 years of my life I have experienced different opportunities while working...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Emily did an amazing job of taking care of our twin 4 y/o girls. If she did not go off to college, we would have been very happy to have her continue to be our children's caretaker. Emily is young but very mature for her age. She was reliable, punctual, friendly,...
Robert L.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Sofia! I live in Medford. I love to babysit and have been babysitting for 7 years. I have a bunch of experience with kids and doing things around the house. I also have experience pet sitting. Dogs and Cats. I have two loving dogs of my own.
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is friendly and kind lots of patience"
ricardo M.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Angela am a very outgoing person love hanging out and meeting new people and very patient in general. I joined this app looking for a babysitting job full time I am 24years. I have worked with children with disabilities( autism, Down syndrome etc) love children in general and I am comfortable working with all...
Angella can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed her but her schedule didn't match with the days I wanted but I would 100% recommend her"
Jennifer P.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & 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.
Katherine M.
Brighton, MA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
5+ years of experience babysitting children ranging from 6 months-13 years old and 1-5 kids at a time. Have often done over nights and am comfortable driving children to and from their daily activities. I love animals and have no problem taking care of them. Activities such as sports or crafts are my go to pass times. Weekend...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I have three kids. 7-5-2. She was wonderful and attentive with all of them. I would definitely hire her again."
Megan C.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Marja H.
Bedford, MA
$10-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a college student looking for part time work as a nanny. I worked at a daycare for four years during high school, and I have worked as a nanny for a few different families since then. I am CPR certified and currently in school for early childhood education, hoping to become a daycare teacher. I love kids, and I am a...
5.0
"Marja is very sweet. We've had her watch our 11-month old daughter a good handful of times now for around 5hrs each visit. She's a great communicator and always follows directions. She is super reliable and is very interactive with our daughter. I would definitely...
Jenny S.
Sasha H.
Brighton, MA
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Caring Babysitter And Aspiring Doctor (Manhattan For The Summer!)
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sasha and I go to University and am a pre-med student. I am in NYC for the summer, where I grew up. I adore working with infants and I hope to work in the field of Neonatology. I have over 6 years of experience, with ages newborn (including preemies) - 12 years. I can help with light housekeeping, running...
Sasha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sasha is caring, gentle, and was absolutely wonderful with our baby. Sadly, our family moved states so we had to say goodbye."
Amanda J.
Margaret R.
Cambridge, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Mother Of Two, Looking For Family To Help Nurture
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
LOOKING FOR PART TIME : I am a fun, loving, playful, and experienced child care giver looking for part-time sitting! I have worked for several families - long term - during the last 10 plus years. My back ground includes life long involvement in childcare. I trained as a teacher, and even as a new mother I took in other children...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Margaret is the best sitter your family will ever hire. We were lucky to meet her several years ago and she has taken care of my two children, now 11 and 7 ever since. We all adore Margaret, it's impossible not to! She is one of the warmest, kindest, most...
Ruzanna Q.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone!
Just a little bit about me and my background. I have experience with children from the infant age to teenager. From 2005 to 2012, I worked as an Infant Toddler Teacher at Kinder-care, where I was the lead teacher and became EEC certified. After 2012 I decided to leave the daycare setting and work with a family....
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jen is so wonderful! My toddler and baby adored her. She is patient, kind, and fun!"
Vanessa C.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I my name is Sydney, I am a full time marketer from home, and part time babysitter! I live in Brookline and looking to do week night/weekend babysitting around the area. I would even be willing to babysit during the day as long as you're comfortable with me doing some work! I am dedicated, hardworking, and ready for...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney has been so great with my girls this summer! We are sad to lose her as she goes back to school! Sydney is punctual, responsible and has great communication. She helped us through this strange pandemic summer safely and with ease. I would recommend Sydney to...
Meaghan M.
Roberta S.
Woburn, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Loving, Caring Nanny Available Full-Time & Part-Time
3.0
(2)
I work in a public school as a lunch monitor. I am unavailable 11-3 until June24th. after that I am available anytime. I am a mom. My husband works from home. it makes it easier to work. I have a clean CORI. I'm energetic, able to multi-task with ease. I have twin and special needs experience, able to care for several children....
Roberta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am brand new to Care. com and am eager to get started :) I have always loved children and miss having them around in my life! I moved to NYC two years ago from Kansas City with the engineering company that I currently work for as a Civil Engineer. Back home, I had the kiddos of my friends and family to play with and watch...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Smart, fun and professional. My daughter liked her very much. My dog, too!"
Marybeth L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am mother of 8-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son. I am bilingual (Korean, English) and have been serving for Korean Language Schools since 2008. I love babies. If your kids are in school ages (~ 8 grades), I am willing to tutor their math while the caregiving.
Kyunghun can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lexington, MA
Domenica M.
5.0
Domenica has cared for my two daughters, 3 and 5. I can highly recommend her! She is caring, creative, and resourceful when things don't go according to plan. Would definitely hire her again!
- Angela H.
Emily M.
5.0
Emily did an amazing job of taking care of our twin 4 y/o girls. If she did not go off to college, we would have been very happy to have her continue to be our children's caretaker. Emily is young but very mature for her age. She was reliable, punctual, friendly, and caring. My girls loved her and...
- Robert L.
Sofia M.
5.0
Sofía is wonderful with children and pets. She will take the time to get to know them and is fun, energetic and extremely responsible. She has a lot of experience with children of all ages.
- Maja D.
Angella N.
5.0
I interviewed her but her schedule didn't match with the days I wanted but I would 100% recommend her
- Jennifer P.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lexington, MA:
How can I find a Lexington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lexington, 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 25 babysitters in Lexington, 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 Lexington, MA?
The average rate for Lexington, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.72 per hour as of February 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 Lexington, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lexington, 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 Lexington, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Lexington, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.