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60 babysitters are listed in Mattapan, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Mattapan, MA
Cailin R.
Boston, MA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Cailin Graduate From SUNY New Paltz Northeastern University Graduate School M.S. SLP
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cailin and I just graduated from Northeastern University with my Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. I have a lot of experience taking care of more than one child at a time between working at The Center for Spectrum Services in Kingston, NY where I worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cailin did a fantastic job. She showed up on time and both my four year old and two year old loved her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
During December of 2016, I volunteered to help out nursery school class at Mount Saint Mary Academy. Duties included helping the children with various projects/activities, aided Ms. D with dressing the children in snow gear for recess, and supervised the class during lunchtime and whenever Ms. D needed to leave the room for a...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We love Abby! I have been working with Abby for several months now. She worked as a reading tutor and babysitter for my 6 year old. My 6 year old's reading needed a lot of work so she tutored my daughter and as a result, my daughter's reading skills vastly...
Nicole L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Stefani. I am 25 years old and I'm a part time graduate student. I am looking for occasional weekend date nights currently. As for experience, I have given care for several families in Newton Center, Wellesley, Watertown, and Waban, Ma. I also have other non-babysitting references and I'm an avid dog-sitter as...
Stefani can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Stefani is great with kids and our daughter adores her. She is very responsible and stays on top of things.
Her family is super supportive and helpful. Stefani's mom and relatives are always like to help out whenever you need extra help when she is not...
Mike C.
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old when I started off as a mothers-helper for families in my neighborhood. In addition to working at a small gift shop through high school, I babysat on average one day a week during the school year, and three days a week over the summer. Additionally, my sister, brother and I ran a...
Eliza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Eliza is the complete package! We needed help with our three young children (7, 5 and 2) when our oldest were at home remote learning and she was super flexible switching between "teacher" for our children in 2nd and Kindergarten or taking care of our 2 year old....
Kristen E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Friendly and energetic college grad working in sales looking for part time babysitting! Available nights, & weekends Offering 10 years babysitting experience from infants to middle school. Skilled in maintaining routines and following commitments. Punctual and prompt with the flexibility to provide quality childcare to busy...
Gabrielle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle is very responsible, reliable and is great with children. She has been caring for children for over 7 years. She has helped me with my three children (young twins) and is able to multi-task and stick to a routine. She is very organized and a self-starter....
Daniele R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Shreece & I hold a BA degree in Early Childhood Education.
My background in childcare ranges from taking care of my nieces and nephews, professional settings (infant toddler teacher) and nannying with occasional babysitting. (6+years).
The age range I've cared for started as young as 3 months and as old...
Shreece can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Shreece did an excellent job taking care of our toddler. She was very professional and friendly and seemed very at ease with the logistics of taking care of a toddler. She checked in and maintained good communication. We're looking forward to working with Shreece...
Sarah G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sara and I love working with kids. I am available at short notice and will respond to any queries and questions quickly. I have eight years of childcare experience with children of all ages, from newborns to 15-years-old. I am also CPR and first-aid certified and can provide references upon request. If you have...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 plus years experience as a babysitter, during which I was also working as an after school and summer counselor for the Dorchester YMCA, for children starting from infant age up to the 6th grade. I helped raise my brother while home from college, and children of my mothers friends when ever school is on break for them....
Alani can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alani babysat for us once thus far and was very sweet with our kids. She followed all the things I asked of her and arrived early. She communicated while we were gone. I would hire her again.
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Alison M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Allison and I am a public school elementary music teacher. Let me know if you're looking for a night out or date night that you need child care for! I love arts and crafts, playing board games, water balloons, playing outside, exercising, and making music.
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Allison was prompt, friendly and so helpful. She handled bedtime with our autistic son with consideration, gentleness and he loved her.
She was also kind enough to clear up after both children and is generally an amazing care-giver. We would most definitely...
Joseph S.
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Jenn I am the mom of 2 girls 22 and 20 and a dog Mom to a 5yr old golden doodle. I work full time but am a task master! I have been where you have been and I am looking to lighten your load. I am available for
Date Nights
Overnights
Organizing and household strategies
Errands
Laundry
Weekend help.
Jenn can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Jenn is the best. If she would be available i would hire her again in a heartbeat. With her i never had to worry, she went above and beyond. She made my life easy and organized."
Parul A.
5.0
(3)
I am currently enrolled in the school of education at Boston College. I have a lot of experience in working with children, through the numerous courses I have taken. I am the oldest of three girls. I have spend the majority of my life babysitting my sisters and neighbors! I run for the Women's cross country and track team at...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kat's dedication to athletic and academic endeavors, as well as her compassion, make her the perfect nanny or baby-sitter candidate. Kat and I met at college through the varsity track team, where she sets a brilliant example. Daily, Kat practices caring for younger...
Jillian S.
5.0
(1)
My name is Olivia and I am 26 years old. I completed my BFA degree at Emerson College and work in marketing from M-F. I have experience working with pre-K - middle school aged children in nannying, tutoring, and after-school programs. I love creative activities, especially anything art and writing! I am CPR and AED certified as...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in enrichment activities each week, encouraging creativity, physical activity and academic interests. Olivia...
Maureen D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mariana and I am a recent graduate from Simmons University in Boston where I earned my Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I am looking for a summer position before I start my full time job in August. I am a certified babysitter and I am also a certified EMT and worked for my town EMS squad. My experience includes...
Mariana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Mariana did an amazing job of taking care of my son (9-11mos) as a nanny during her summer break from school. She was extremely patient and kind with him, and hung in there on some tough days! During his naps she helped with light housework and was always very...
Siobhan B.
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.
Ceilidh S.
Brighton, MA
$20-45/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ceilidh (pronounced Kaylie) and I'm a graduate from Macalester College where I was on a pre-med track. I am now located in Boston. I have been taking care of children for most of my life because it is my favorite thing to do! I love playing games like chess or doing crafts with children and I am also willing to do...
Ceilidh can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Ceilidh! She has been great to work with - very responsible and professional."
Bethany K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I love playing board games and doing crafts. At home I knit and make my own jewelry. I have a lot of experience with groups from
Being a camp Counselor and helping out at birthday parties, including one that was princess themed. My own interests include reading, music, dance, and outdoor...
Annie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Annie worked for us for about a year as an afternoon and night sitter several times a month. She was fantastic! Our kids (8 and 4, a boy and a girl) loved playing with her. She was incredible with making up fun, creative activity with them. The kids were always in...
Michelle T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a graduate of Syracuse University where I graduated with a BFA degree in Acting. Through my major I have acquired a variety of skills that help me to quickly form strong relationships with children of all ages. While at school, I volunteered at a children's hospital, where I engaged groups of children in many activities,...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Madie for 3 weeks when our regular care was unavailable and couldn't recommend her more highly. Our son absolutely loved her and we did too. She is caring, nurturing, thoughtful, and incredibly reliable. She had so many fun ideas for our toddler--from...
Katie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny/household manager for a family with 3 children.... twin 7-year-old boys and sister 10 years old.... I have been with them for 9 years.
I was with my previous nanny family for 10 years... and had a few families before them... lasted 2/3 years :)
I'm currently looking for weekend date night hours.
I also cat and...
Ty can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Ty was a wonderful applicant. My childcare situation is a bit out of the norm buts Ty took the time to ask questions and be really thoughtful about whether my needs fit her schedule. In the end it did not work out but she offered her service for the weekend and I...
Sheina P.
Elizabeth H.
Cambridge, MA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth! I'm 26 years old and I've been a nanny for 7 years. Here is a little bit of my history. I worked as a part time morning nanny in Griffith for three years, part time afternoon nanny in Schererville for three years and I just completed my third year with an amazing family. Currently I am home (Highland)...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth is super dependable, communicative, and sweet. She works very well with us the parents and also has developed a close relationship with our children and their grandmother. She is very flexible with us and we are with her. You will be very pleasantly...
Demetra G.
5.0
(2)
Highly dedicated, caring, and trustworthy professional nanny with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional childcare services. Seeking a long-term, full-time position in early childhood care and education, where I can use my strong nurturing, developmental, and educational skills to contribute to the growth and...
Adela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Adela started working with our son at 3 months old. She has been with us for the last year and has done a great job building a loving, safe, and fun relationship with our baby. Our son absolutely adores her. She brings a lot of joy and energy to her work with him-...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mattapan, MA
Cailin R.
5.0
Cailin did a fantastic job. She showed up on time and both my four year old and two year old loved her.
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Abigail S.
5.0
We love Abby! I have been working with Abby for several months now. She worked as a reading tutor and babysitter for my 6 year old. My 6 year old's reading needed a lot of work so she tutored my daughter and as a result, my daughter's reading skills vastly improved. My daughter's reading test scores...
- Nicole L.
Stefani S.
5.0
She took care of my two children then - 7 and 9 year old, from picking them up from school, driving them to their after school activities, homework help, simple meal preparation and getting them to bed.
I've really enjoyed working with her. She has a good balance of fun and firmness, and applies...
- Cheryl A.
Eliza K.
5.0
Finding Eliza was one of the best things to happen to our family during the pandemic. She became an important part of our family for the 3+ months our daughter's school was closed. Eliza is mature, responsible, kind, high energy and fun!!! She was an amazing caregiver for our 3.5 year old daughter....
- Meagan O.
Gabrielle S.
5.0
Gabrielle is very responsible, reliable and is great with children. She has been caring for children for over 7 years. She has helped me with my three children (young twins) and is able to multi-task and stick to a routine. She is very organized and a self-starter. I only have positive things to say...
- Daniele R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Mattapan, MA:
How can I find a Mattapan babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Mattapan, 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 16 babysitters in Mattapan, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Mattapan, MA?
The average rate for Mattapan, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.44 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 Mattapan, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Mattapan, 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 Mattapan, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Mattapan, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.