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85 babysitters are listed in Medford, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Medford, MA
4.3
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I live in Medford and have been working as a nanny for 15 years. I started as an Au pair taking care of 2 girls (3 and 7 years old) for a year. Afterward, I worked for a family with 6 kids, taking care of 2 of them (7 and 8 years old) and helping the other nanny with triplets babies (14 months old). I have also worked with...
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Claudia is wonderful, flexible, dependable and caring. Highly recommend!!!
I have a varying schedule week to week and she is willing and able to adapt. My son and dog adore her.
She helps me every morning getting my son off to school and we can't wait for her to...
Michelle H.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
Laila R.
Medford, MA
$25-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Laila a lovely babysitter. I'm flexible sitter and kids will love me. I'm fun, caring, and responsible, I have 10 years experience with child care. I've watched kids from ages 2 month-14 years
old including newborns e amp, twins/ multiples.. I do enjoy having fun with arts, and crafts, puzzles, yoga, baking, and doing...
Laila can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were visiting Boston for a work event and needed a sitter for one evening. Laila was very responsive to my messages and questions. She arrived on time, our almost 3 year old warmed up to her quickly which meant a lot to me because we don't leave her with anyone...
Candace H.
Victoria L.
Medford, MA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a former flight attendant but also have been working as a babysitter for the past 6 years.
I'm a very responsible and caring person and when i'm not flying I love doing outdoorsy activities such as hiking, biking and I also enjoy reading, baking and coloring.
In my longest experience as a babysitter, I worked for the...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Victoria was a great babysitter for our 4 year old son, she arrived on time and quickly connected with our son. We look forward to hiring Victoria again for upcoming evenings or weekends when we need a sitter, highly recommend!"
Renee P.
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Medha M.
Medford, MA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am looking forward to potentially care for your children. I am a rising senior in college seeking temporary work during the Summer. I have cared for infants, toddlers, and have some school-age experience; and I completed the American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course and have basic CPR and first-aid training.
I find it...
Medha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Medha was great with our children, ages 1 and 3. She babysat them several mornings a week for about 6 months. They were always excited to see her and a little disappointed when it was time for her to go home. In addition to outdoor time, Medha was great at...
Caroline C.
5.0
(1)
Lovely, patient, responsible, funny and respectful. Family M. Part time nanny of 2 boys (7 and 9 years) Pick it up from school bus Feed them and assist them with homework Engaged children in stimulating, puzzles, games indoor and outdoor Promoted positive behavior Family D. 1 girl 6 6 years old and a boy 18 months weekends night...
5.0
"Kika was a wonderful person to invite into our home and help watch our son (between 8-12 months of age). She followed our requests and interacted well with him. She was always on time. We felt completely comfortable and felt sad to say goodbye!"
Lannie L.
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again."
Chase M.
Taylor R.
Medford, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time And Full-time Child And Animal Care Giver-experienced!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in education since 2019, and I work as a high school special education counselor. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, and was a nanny for different families for about 6 years and can provide firm references. I have experience with all ages and abilities. I am CPR & first aid certified. I also...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Taylor was with our young boys part-time for three months before the pandemic and the boys loved her. We are sad that our time was cut short due to the rules of our living situation. She did a great job of keeping the boys occupied, taking them outside, and...
Brian H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a freshman in college, I have been babysitting for about 5 years now in cities in the Boston area, such as Medford, Winchester, Woburn, and Arlington. I have babysat children ranging from infants to middle-schoolers, and everything in between. I am very friendly and bond extremely well with young children. I have babysat...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Socorro and I have a bachelor degree on Fashion Design and Pedagogy, in which I have 20+ years of experience in both fields. I have experience with Montessori Education. I love taking care of children and I have experience with different ages; newborn, infant and toddlers. Also, I'm interested on collaborating parents...
Socorro can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She gave us regular updates about our son's health and development and kept grandparents in the loop. During lockdown, we lent her our car, and she used it responsibly.
She expressed a lot of physical affection to our son (which he loves). She regularly took him...
Punyashloka B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gerline. I love working with children. Their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around. I am responsible, dependable, but also fun and energetic. I am originally from Haiti where I grew up.
I studied Early Childhood Education as part of my University Education in Haiti and have an...
Gerline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Gerline is an outstanding nanny & educator who can handle anything and anyone coming her way. She is unflappable in the face of a tantrum child, and perfectly balanced between being playful and authoritative. Our two children did exactly as she said, and hated to...
Victoria D.
Valerie K.
Medford, MA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
1 Year Experience As A Preschool Teacher Available After 3:30 Monday-Friday Weekends Any Time
5.0
(2)
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have a lot of childcare experience ranging from infants to preteen! I am a former certified early education teacher where I specialized in infants and preschool. I am capable of ensuring a safe, fun and educational environment for all ages! Willing to do extra tasks such...
Valerie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My children love Valerie. When we bump in to her at the park on occasion it makes their day. She fit right in with our family"
Julie D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Proud Auntie and Cat Mom with four years experience working in daycare settings. Five years experience teaching undergraduates at the University of Michigan and 2 years experience working as a nanny during the covid-19 pandemic. Studied American Sign Language (ASL) for two years and experience teaching signs to children....
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erin has been absolutely wonderful with our son and so attentive! We credit his expanded vocab to her working with him and all the sign language he has learned. He has not been the best on the bottle and she has done a great job earning his trust and successful in...
Lauren T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable and experienced caregiver. I am currently finishing my senior year at UMass Amherst. I have been working with children since for about 7 years now. I have worked with children in a summer camp to privately caring for children. I have plenty of references. I love to provide a fun and upbeat environment as...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"We were so lucky to find Jenna to be the nanny to our infant this past summer. Our little one loved her and so did I! She not only helped out with our infant, but helped keep our apartment living space neat and clean. Would highly recommend Jenna!"
Jamie K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Samah and I'm excited to be working in the field of Early Childhood & Education. My goal is to join a family where I can provide support, guidance, & flexibility for families. In developing a partnership with families, I'm hoping to create a nurturing & loving environment that will support the development of...
Samah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Samah has been working with my family for over six years, since my daughters were babies. Through each stage of their lives, Samah has been an integral part of their development and growth, and I credit her for my children's openness, confidence and kindness. Samah...
Christine B.
Hi! I'm Anzhelika and im 27 yo. I've got some experience with kids working as an English teacher in my country with pre-schoolers and being an au pair 3 times in 3 different countries. So if you want to know some questions text me and I'll be very happy to answer them.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've spent most of my career in teaching. I worked with pre school age children for 5 years, then had my own Kindergarten classroom for two years. I am now in administration at a private school.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Medford, MA
Claudia R.
5.0
We hired Claudia to watch our 4-year-old during the pandemic while we worked from home. It was a hard choice for us to hire someone--we had never even used a babysitter for a date night before. However, upon meeting Claudia we found we were extremely comfortable with her and so was our child....
- Rima M.
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.
Laila R.
5.0
Wonderful experience with Laila. Laila came to watch our 4 year old and my 3 month old twins. Laila is very sweet I was very impressed she has a lot of experience , She is brilliant, polite, attentive and very communicative . Communication was easy, she is extremely professional . Our boy really...
- Care member
Victoria L.
5.0
Victoria is kind, considerate, responsible, dedicated, mature and professional - a pleasure in all aspects. We feel very lucky to work with her!
- Care member
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Medford, MA:
How can I find a Medford babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Medford, MA?
The average rate for Medford, MA babysitters on Care.com is $22.45 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Medford, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Medford, MA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Medford, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Medford, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews of the 85 listed babysitters.