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60 babysitters are listed in Lexington, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Lexington, MA
Hi my name is Sue, I have lived in Lexington for 63 years. For the last 35 years I have been doing child care and have loved every minute of it. I am looking to transition into a new type of care for seniors, which I am doing currently. My specialities include companionship, meal prep/cooking, light house keeping, and taking...
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Courtney W.
Lexington, MA
< $10/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. My experience includes two years of caring for children of various ages, during which I've developed a strong understanding of child development and how to create a safe and stimulating environment for kids. I'm known for being...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Ashley B.
Lexington, MA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, and energetic.
I like working with kids because they bring to light the simple pleasures in life, and it never feels like work.
I started working with children when I was 15. I babysat for family friends. Ever since, I have worked at a christian summer camp with children ages...
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
CPR
First Aid
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Maria S.
Lexington, MA
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Maria, And I've Been Working With Kids Full Time For Almost 3 Years Now!
I'd describe my personality as kind, easygoing and patient
I started working with kids when I was around 14 at church and it's my second year working full time with kids from 1yo to 12yo.
I'm a strong swimmer, pet friendly and non smoker
In my spare time, I like to go to the gym, play with my dogs, go to new restaurants and...
Skills:
First Aid
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, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Domenica is a very responsible and reliable babysitter. She is caring and fun and did a great job when babysitting my little brother. I would definitely recommend her!"
Valerie Z.
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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
(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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed her but her schedule didn't match with the days I wanted but I would 100% recommend her"
Jennifer P.
Olga M.
Woburn, MA
$33-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Olga and I have been babysitting/nannying for about 12 years. I absolutely love caring for children. I am a patient, trustworthy, responsible and dependable person. I've been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I have experience with children ages 3months to 10 years old. I worked at a daycare for...
Olga can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have known Olga for over 5 years and she is the most dependable nanny I know. She is able to connects with my kids right away and genuinely loves the company of children. She has a great understanding of child development and is able to provide developmentally...
Selam R.
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, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We have worked with Hart for almost a year. We hired her to nanny our daughter last summer and then extended her position to manage home schooling for our daughter and 4 friends in pre-K, K, and 2nd grade. Her relationship with the kids has been so special and a...
Maggie G.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily V.
Watertown, MA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Part-Time Babysitter Available. I have babysat my neighbors children for years and have spent a lot of time caring for my young cousins (all still under 6 years old!).
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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.
Margaret R.
Cambridge, MA
$28-30/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 SUMMER - 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...
Margaret can also help with: Travel, carpooling, 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Olga M.
5.0
I have known Olga for over 5 years and she is the most dependable nanny I know. She is able to connects with my kids right away and genuinely loves the company of children. She has a great understanding of child development and is able to provide developmentally appropriate experience. She is...
- Selam R.
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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 29 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 $19.41 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 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.