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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
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie is a very responsible and likeable babysitter. She can manage multiple young children and is very conscientious about getting the kids to bed on time and making sure they have a great time. My girls look forward to her visits and I will definitely hire her...
Laura S.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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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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: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Evelyn and I am a very friendly, trustworthy, and loving person. I have taught sewing to kids ages 6+ for five years. I have experience babysitting children as young as 6 months old. I have babysat siblings, boys, girls, and all ages. I am great with pets, changing diapers, homework help, and making meals. My...
Evelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great with children! My kids truly enjoyed her! She was very responsible, respectful and reliable!!"
Kristen G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have taken on various babysitting jobs with children ranging from 3 months old to middle school aged as well as tutoring students at my school through National Honor Society. I have also been a camp counselor for middle school aged students and worked with the Big Brother Big Sister program. I am a college graduate with a...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Megan worked for us as a summer nanny starting when our girl was 3 months old. We have crazy hours and she was flexible and accommodating when things changed last minute. She was always on time which was a must for us. She is fantastic with our baby and does a...
Megan M.
5.0
(2)
Hi everyone!! I'm Sara, I'm a neurophysiologist in the Boston area! I would love to offer an extra set of hands to you and your family when you need it! I do work full time but I have days off and I'd love to help out, whether you need me to pick up/drop off, help with homework, or you need a night out! I have experience with...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sara has regularly babysat our 2 boys for the past 3 years. She is always full of energy, and our children always enjoy spending time with her. Sara has always been punctual, responsible and interactive. Highly Recommend!"
Brian F.
4.7
(15)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
I am a Chinese woman and can speak fluent in Cantonese and English. I do not speak mandarin. I'm happily married with two daughters and both are graduated from Harvard and Boston university.
I'm currently working as a nanny/ household assistant for one boy age 7 in Brookline. Part of my duties are wake him up in the morning,...
Ginny can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Ginny to take care of our 6 month old. Ginny was very professional, caring and easily bonded with our child. She was always punctual and took care of our child in the way we wanted. It was really nice to get to know her."
Sameer H.
5.0
(1)
My name is Carla, I'm 32 years old, I'm married, I'm from Brazil, I've been working with children for 5 years and have been continually enhancing my skills through Montessori method courses. Over the years, I've gained experience with three different families, each for an extended period.
I'm a highly responsible person with...
Carla can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She took good care of my children a good person. "
Ricardo M.
Lauren G.
Newton Highlands, MA
$30-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am originally from Colombia. I'm a career nanny, a little about me: I'm CPR/First Aid certified, fully COVID vaccinated (plus boosters), non-smoker and I have a car (two car-seat capable), I'm willing to drive if needed. I have easy access to public transportation. I have over 7 years of professional nanny experience,...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Greetings parents! Lauren is a great babysitter and I just want the world to know she’s reliable, caring, and just awesome! My little boy loved spending time with Lauren. Best of luck!
Yulia (mom) "
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Amy B.
Norwood, MA
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind, and loving
I started working with kids when I had three of my own!
In my spare time, I like to garden, spend time with my children and grandchild, and cook
5.0
"Finding Amy was the best thing that happened to us! We needed someone to watch our 1 year old son while my parents spent the winter in Florida. Amy was calm, loving, and and had an amazing level of patience and responsiveness with our son. He always felt safe and...
Emily L.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Relative to my 30 years of professional experience, I have been exposed to varied family structures. I believe it is important to understand and respect the philosophy of how each individual family wants their children to be raised. Within each framework for me, above all else, the idea of creating a safe and loving environment...
Kimberley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"MODERN DAY MARY POPPINS!
Kimberley is a wonderful nanny with extensive experience. This fairy godmother has an amazing skill set that knows how to run a household while brightening your child's day with her exuberant nature. She definitely captured my child...
Alyssa T.
Maria R.
Needham Heights, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am mature, dependable, responsible, and organized. I am also attentive and nurturing. I have many years of experience providing exceptional care to children aged 3 months to 13 years old. I can effectively help children reach age appropriate developmental stages through interactive play. I am able to organize, guide, and...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria has been a wonderful caretaker for our two children. She's creative, fun, nurturing, and kind. She brings crafts for the kids and thinks of new ways to engage them and keep them interested, which is so helpful. She gets on their level and plays with them...
Bethany S.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Serena! I am a certified teacher and also a college student obtaining my degree in Early Education. I have been working in child care for over 6 years in settings such as babysitting and child care centers as an infant/toddler teacher. I have always naturally had a passion for working with children. The field has...
Serena can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"Serena has a real love for little ones! She was our nanny for a little over 2 months for our daughter, who was around 6 months at the time. She was so great about coming up with new activities for our daughter to do. She organized the materials and the activity...
Whitney R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kaytomah and I am an experienced babysitter! I have cared for newborn twins up until 3 years! I love children and make a great long lasting bond with them!
Kaytomah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kaytomah is wonderful! Reliable, dependable, kind and loving to my 3 1/2 year old. They had a great time together when Kaytomah was sitting. She was very communicative, which I appreciated very much as she was doing daycare drop offs and pickups. My job changed so...
Joanna M.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dear families, I'm Monica. I'm 33 years old and I'm from Colombia. I love kids and I have a lot of experience with them, I've been working for different families in the past years so far. And I was a teacher assistant in Colombia. I love to teach Spanish to the babies also I feel comfortable with all ages. I'm responsible,...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Monica is seriously so reliable and treats the boys as if they were her own. They are always out at the playground, museums, aquarium, library, music class, etc. and she also loves to sing, dance, and do little crafts with them. She's so kind and thoughtful, and...
Christina T.
Katherine S.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun Sitter With EMT, First Aid, And CPR Certification.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Kat, currently applying to medical school to become a pediatrician. I am a certified EMT and have always loved kids. I have spent three summers working as a playgroup counselor for children 3-4 years olds. I love crafts and dance parties and am happy to watch children of all ages!
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kat was amazing. She jumped right in with my 3 kids last night, and they took to her right away. The kids woke up this morning asking if they could play with their new friend Kat again today."
Devon J.
Desiree R.
Boston, MA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Providing Your Kids With A Safe And Fun Experience Away From Home!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, caring, and outgoing
I started working with kids in 8th grade.
I like working with kids because l've always been able to easily connect with them, even if they're not warmed up at first yet. I also love the ongoing energy they have most of the time, and their desire to do all things...
Desiree can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Desiree was on time, kind, knowledgeable, has a very caring energy and was a great sitter for our 2.5 year old. We hired Desiree for date night & she followed our bedtime routine and got our daughter in bed on time. I would certainly hire Desiree again!"
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Chanagarn S.
Watertown, MA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents, My name is Chanagarn (Mind). I'm 29 years old. I live in Watertown. I have excellent communication skills (English and Thai) I'm highly motivated, creative, patient babysitter, friendly, safety, kind, smile and flexible. I have 5 years of experiences with kids in the US.
Skills
- MA drive's license (driving...
Chanagarn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chanagarn is an absolute pleasure to work with. Our little guy lights up when he sees her, her style is sunny, warm, and energetic. She is very experienced and makes the time together fun, active, and safe. Chanagarn has always been professional and easy to work...
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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Lucy, and I just moved to Bed-Stuy in May after graduating from Barnard College with a degree in English and creative writing. I have 10 years of babysitting experience from toddlers to pre-teens and have also spent several summers as a performing and visual arts camp counselor for ages 7-15. I'm a creative and...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lucy was great to work with and our son really enjoyed his time with her. She worked with us for a few weeks helping with camp pick up and bringing him home 2 miles away. She was excellent at communicating with us, checking in and giving us updates, talking through...
Sarah H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mattapan, MA
Maddie W.
5.0
We had Maddie watch our 1.5yo during the day and we really liked her. She was very good at communicating and I appreciated that she was reliable. My little guy had fun with her!
- Megan I.
Adela V.
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- much more than we can often offer...
- Care member
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.
Evelyn R.
5.0
Great with children! My kids truly enjoyed her! She was very responsible, respectful and reliable!!
- Kristen G.
Megan C.
5.0
Megan worked for us as a summer nanny starting when our son was 6 months old. She was very punctual and flexible if hours changed. She was truly wonderful with our very active little guy and our furry family member as well. Overall Megan was a pleasure to have around, she is really great with...
- Athena S.
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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.