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60 babysitters are listed in Melrose, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Melrose, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Harper and I am a 26-year-old transgender male (I am including this piece of information because I feel it is necessary to be completely honest with those putting me in charge of their children). I have 10 years of child care experience and seven years of experience working with people of all ages with...
Harper can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Harper is an extremely dependable, thoughtful caregiver who has been helping us take care of our three kids (two boys and a girl, ages 6, 3 and 3) for about a year now. He picks them up a school/daycare, plays with them, makes their lunches, folds their laundry,...
Joshua G.
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A babysitter that has cared for kids ages 3-18 for over 11 years. I have ample experience working with children at different stages of development and/or from a wide variety of cultures.
Marla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We initially hired Marla to help with our child with autism and adhd. He can be pretty challenging to provide care for, and we had been through a number of child care providers in an attempt to find a positive solution. Marla provided that! She came with kindness,...
Lia T.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always enjoyed taking care of children. I have been doing it for 15 years. Kids love to be around me, I love watching them learn and their way of thinking. I have experience with newborns through preteens and have enjoyed every minute of it. I can handle up to 4 children. I have flawless references and a professional but...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Meghan helps our family with childcare 2 afternoons per week and sometimes other days/times if something comes up and I need last minute help. We have 5 kids between the ages of 5-13 and she's handled them even at their worst. She's been able to keep them occupied...
Laura M.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I recently moved to the area with my husband, but previously worked with a family for three years (2018 to 2021) picking up and watching the kids (ages started: 4 and 7, ended 7 and 11) after school. I also have extensive experience caring for infants and toddlers from caring for my niece, now 2. 5, most Saturdays since she...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Michelle for a full-time position on short notice. She is a sweet and smart young lady. I felt assured that my baby would be safe and well looked after in her care. She was very accommodating and asked questions that showed her genuine desire to have...
Priya M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm Ana ,
Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ana was with us for a few months and helped care for our 3 girls under 6 years old. She was very patient with our kids and helped ensure their needs were met. She drove them to their after school activities and is an excellent driver. Would hire again."
Chizoba U.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Jennifer. I'm 26 years old and I'm originally from Colombia. I have a degree on chemical engineering in Colombia, I'm attending to Bunker Hill for biomedical engineering. I have experience with kids of all ages. I have babysat since I was 15 years old. I am very active and responsible person. I do speak...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jennifer took care of our 9-month old daughter at the time. She is kind, caring, and responsible. She occasionally helped taking care of my 5-year old son too. My kids absolutely ADORED her, she plays and entertains them while takes good care of them. She's also...
Nayyra F.
Julia F.
Malden, MA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a professional who is committed to my job. I love children, I am always willing to help a family in the best way possible. I would love the opportunity to come into your home and be an extension of your family, helping and carrying for your children in any way I can.
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia is amazing!!! She watches our two daughters, ages 3 and 1. I know they are in excellent care every time she comes over. She plays with them, gives them dinner, and does their nighttime routine including putting them to bed. When I come home, they are asleep...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have recently moved to the Boston area and am looking for a Nanny position, either part time or full time, while I continue my education in Behavioral Therapy. For the past two years I have worked at a Montessori School in Connecticut and am trained as an Assistant Primary Montessori School Teacher. I graduated from...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Isabel is amazing with my 3 kids ages 9, 7, and 5. I met Bell three years ago and my kids have loved her ever since. She is kind, reliable, and genuinely likes kids. She keeps my kids engaged through outside play, read aloud, and games. Bell has always been...
Viviana T.
5.0
(3)
I have been babysitting for 4 years now. I am certified in first aid, CPR, special needs education. I have my CDA and 5 years of teaching experience. I bring a wealth of knowledge to ensure the well-being and growth of your children. I prioritize safety above all else, and I am responsible, understanding, and determined to take...
Esterlin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Iam giving Esterlin 5 stars because of the hard work and dedication she puts into caring for our little ones. She’s very detailed oriented, compassionate, nurturing, and goes above and beyond in all areas of her workforce. "
Care member
Faith D.
Cambridge, MA
$25-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have had ample experience working as a caregiver in the Greater Boston Area. I have worked with care. com's backup care service since the summer of 2016 and have subsequently provided care for numerous families during my winter and summer breaks in Boston. I have experience babysitting children ages 8 months to 13...
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Faith has cared for our 2.5-year-old son for about a week when we were supposed to work but was almost at the last days of covid in January. She was so nice, very punctual, always calm, and always entertaining overall. She has extensive childcare experience and she...
Tugce K.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an experienced nanny, seeking 2-3 days/week infant care (5/1 on). I have a wide range of experience including as a nanny with infants and toddlers, in infant/toddler daycares, and after school programs, but my main specialty is infants. My most recent positions include working with infants (4 - 13 mos, 6 - 14 mos, 5 - 18...
Jacqueline can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie has been helping us with our 3 month old before she transitions to daycare. She’s wonderful and makes us feel comfortable leaving our young baby with her. Highly recommend Jackie to any family, especially with infant! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced educator, tutor, nanny and mother of three successful grown children. I ONLY PROVIDE CHILDCARE/TUTOR CHILDREN AGE 3+. I have a B. A. in English (Smith and Dartmouth Colleges), and MA in Education (Boston College and Harvard Graduate School of Education) and have completed all coursework to be a certified MA...
Nan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nan is a very dedicated, creative and passionate caregiver. Our children adore her. She always shows up with a plan for the day with books, projects and meets the kids where they are. She plays and engages them in sports, music, art, nature, reading, etc."
Karen M.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 17 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am an assistant teacher for Boston Public School, and I also have worked in Montessori for 4 years. I am pretty flexible and understanding of parents'/kid's necessities. I can adapt to schedule changes as well as different kids'...
Norma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
" Norma was on time and got my sons ready for bed before we arrived back. Good communication beforehand as well. Would hire again!"
Rachael S.
Lauren S.
North Reading, MA
$30-32/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lauren! I have nannied and worked at a daycare for about 6 years now. I have both the teacher cert. and lead teacher cert. As well as my CPR and first aid certifications. I enjoy helping/caring for children and help with there development skills to meet there milestones!
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is an amazing nanny! My two girls took to her right away and love her! She is considerate of any needs or desires and shows up early. She helped teach my toddler and keep her engaged all while keeping my infant happy too! She loves to incorporate the...
Kassi R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! It's Alexandra, I have 5 years of experience taking care of children from their first months to 15 years. I can help with light housekeeping too.
I'm also pet friendly, I can help with pet care.
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Alexandra was a pleasure. My two boys said they liked her very much. I will happily hire her again. "
Erin A.
Christine N.
Watertown, MA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm called Christine N a 25yrs old. Am a professional minded, humble and down to earth individual, who loves children and loves to work with people from different backgrounds. Further, I am able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work under minimal supervision. Am a loving, caring, jolly, funny making, kind and...
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Christine was our nanny for nearly 1 year (until our needs for the family changed). She is happy and pleasant and eager to please! Christine helped us with our 3 young boys and managed things like driving to school and activities, ensuring homework and chores were...
Melissa Y.
Alanna S.
East Boston, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Alanna!
I am currently a student double majoring in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. My most rewarding experience working with children would have to be working with the G. family. My responsibilities were to care for two children ages 1 and 6, making sure they first safe and happy. My favorite things to...
Alanna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alanna took great care of my kids (ages 2 and 4) over 1 year a few times per week, before and/or after school. She is punctual and returns my requests for work promptly. She is very professional, treats everyone with respect. When she is with the kids, I know that...
Vesela K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kayla and I am currently a first grade teacher in Newton, Massachusetts.
I have experiencing teaching grades K-5 and nannying children of all ages - from infants to teenagers! I also hold my Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Northeastern University.
I'm seeking tutoring opportunities for K-2...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla was a wonderful nanny to our daughter. She cared for our daughter when was 4 months old until nearly 8 months old, and still babysits for us today (daughter is now 14 months). Kayla was always on time, cheerful, engaging, and responsible with our daughter....
Lindsay T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA
Harper B.
5.0
Harper is an extremely dependable, thoughtful caregiver who has been helping us take care of our three kids (two boys and a girl, ages 6, 3 and 3) for about a year now. He picks them up a school/daycare, plays with them, makes their lunches, folds their laundry, bathes them, dresses them for bed,...
- Joshua G.
Elizabeth H.
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 surprised at her maturity for someone...
- Demetra G.
Marla M.
5.0
We initially hired Marla to help with our child with autism and adhd. He can be pretty challenging to provide care for, and we had been through a number of child care providers in an attempt to find a positive solution. Marla provided that! She came with kindness, curiosity, respect, charisma and a...
- Lia T.
Meghan L.
5.0
I am a young adult with a physical disability. Meghan was wonderful! She follows directions, respects guidelines, and is very careful. She is lovely to talk to and lots of fun! Highly recommend her.
- Care member
Michelle P.
5.0
I interviewed Michelle for a full-time position on short notice. She is a sweet and smart young lady. I felt assured that my baby would be safe and well looked after in her care. She was very accommodating and asked questions that showed her genuine desire to have baby's best interest in mind....
- Priya M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Melrose, MA:
How can I find a Melrose babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Melrose, 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 24 babysitters in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA?
The average rate for Melrose, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.79 per hour as of April 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 Melrose, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.