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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I left a successful sales career to become a full-time mom at home, followed by part-time work in a number of different industries over the years.
I have three amazing children. A daughter who is 22 and boy/girl twins who are 21. I understand how important it is to find a trustworthy, reliable babysitter. For the past three...
Jodie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Hi there,
I'm Sevval and 22 years old. I'm from Germany with a Turkish descent. Back in Germany I've taken care to children with different diseases (8-15 years) , twins and a 5-year-old girl. I've also experience with a family of 6 (4 children ages 5-11). To my tasks to support the parents; laundry, light housekeeping and...
Sevval can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I have my own car and I am a very safe driver. I love kids and am very comfortable with taking them to activitys or supervising playdates or whatever summer activity they are involved with.
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Laundry. As a former au pair, I have had the privilege of working closely with children in a unique and rewarding setting. Through my experience as an au pair, I have honed my skills in childcare, building strong relationships with children and their families, and creating a...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
nurturing, fun loving, clean, and energetic woman. I would love to help care for your little ones on a part time basis. I stopped flying in 2010 and have been providing both childcare and senior care since that time. Most recently, I provided care for a 14-month-old and prior to that, I was caring for 5-year-old twins - picking...
Faith can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Faith is a very sweet and loving caregiver. She was always on time and did everything I asked while proving loving care for my infant son. She was like family to us!"
Christina R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am looking for part time babysitting jobs while I complete my masters in speech pathology at Boston University. I love children, and am looking to work with them after graduation. I am a creative, fun, and active sitter, and babysitting/nannying for the past 12 years has made me an expert in child care. I am also...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan is amazing! She was hired to help take the twins to their pediatrician visit, but ended up doing so much more in the short time that she was at our place. She is willing to step up and help out with any aspect of child care. It really took a load off of us...
Regine B.
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate with a Bachelors in International Affairs and public health and a current accelerated bachelors of nursing student with lots of childcare experience. I am the eldest of 5 kids and have been babysitting since I was 16 (now 24)! I am also a patient care technician (PCT/CNA) in an intensive care unit in...
Lilyana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Lily watched our children for a number of weeks and was absolutely fantastic. She can handle 4 or more kids with wide age range with confidence and is very attentive to their needs and safety. We would hire her again in a heart beat!"
Vera A.
Anna Z.
Dorchester Center, MA
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
As a sitter, your child's safety and joy are my top priorities. I want to develop relationships with your kids. I want to see them laugh, smile and have fun. It would be such a privilege to be able to share these moments with your children.
I have experience babysitting step siblings and family friends, being a live-in...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Anna has been a huge help. She is always on time and willing to help any way she can."
Elizabeth S.
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Hope B.
Boston, MA
$21-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Hope and I am a Junior at Northeastern University. I have always found working with kids to be a blast and began babysitting when I was 14. Since then I have babysat and nannied for kids aged 8 months to 8 years. I have been responsible for school pick ups, making dinner, day trips to the zoo, bed times, and overnight...
Hope can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Hope is our absolute favorite babysitter! She took amazing care of my 4 and 7 year old boys every Thursday night last year and was always totally responsible - picked them up from school, brought them home, made dinner, played with them and got them to bed. She’s...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jen! I currently am a part time student at Simmons university getting my Masters in Dietetics to Ken day become a dietitian. I love kids and working with kids and hope to work in a Childrens hospital as a dietitian! I have a lot of experience working with kids of all ages and value kindness and patience when...
Jen can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jen was our nanny for the summer of 2024. She was very attentive with our little baby girl, always making sure that she was happy and safe. Jen got to see her grow up from 6 months to 10 months old: a lot changed in that timeframe and Jen adapted with ease to all...
Danielle B.
5.0
(2)
I love taking care of children. I have 2 children of my own. I've taken care of newborns to 12 years old. I've had experience and I also have volunteered in my children's school as a teacher classroom's helper. I'm responsible, caring and a hardworking woman.
Karlis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I was her CPR AND FIRST TRAINER and she was able to complete the training without difficulty."
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Oksana S.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$25-30/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Weekdays
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was taking care of three kids for 10 years. I enjoy taking care of kids, playing with them and reading to them.
Oksana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Oksana was a wonderful caregiver for our cat, Suzie. She provided photos, videos and continuous feedback about how she was going while we were away.
When our return was unexpectedly delayed, Oksana went above and beyond to continue looking after our cat. We...
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Karyn L.
Waltham, MA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Karyn. I've been helping my sister raise my niece who is now 15, and my nephew who is 12, ever since they were born. I babysat for neighborhood children all the time as a teenager. I took child care in high school for 3 years. At my previous position, I was a certified Preschool Teacher at a school in Weston, where I was...
Karyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Karyn was a prompt communication and did a great job engaging our 1 year old. Would use again! "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a medical student at New York Tech College of Medicine '27. I grew up with four siblings and three dogs. I have babysat for many of my church families and church functions.
I'd describe my personality as calm, nice, adventurous
I like working with kids because
In my spare time, I LOVE to cook. I have also been told...
5.0
"Grace has been babysitting/nannying for us since our daughter was 18 months and she is now almost 5! Our daughter absolutely loves when Grace comes over who is kind fun and respectful of our space. Would definitely recommend her!"
Adlai C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am available for after school child care, preferably driving to activities, errands, and very willing to help with homework. I am a retired software engineer who seeks a part time role helping busy parents a few times a week. Beyond having teaching credentials, I have extensive experience in helping my family drive my...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Susan has provided driving assistance to our family. Now that my son is older he does not need a babysitter but does need transportation to and from activities, camps and various appointments. Susan has been an incredibly reliable driver. She is very safety...
Krista R.
5.0
(1)
I am currently seeking work in Summer 2022 near Lyme or East Lyme CT!! I am available for babysitting, pet care (sitting), and dog walking. I've grown up around many cats and dogs (shelter dog + golden retriever) and have had many short term pet-sitting gigs. Since I am getting married this summer I am looking for short term...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"In her work with us, Elizabeth was consistently reliable, mature, and trustworthy. Her kind spirit and love of children came through in her patient and engaged interactions with our two energetic boys. She was also proactive and resourceful in the challenging...
Alejandra N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, families. I am a college student in Boston who is looking for baby sitting jobs! I enjoy working with kids. I have been babysitting for about 4 years. I'm fully vaccinated. I have a clean driving record, and I am comfortable with driving with kids (if necessary); however, during the school year I won't have my car with...
Raggi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Responsive, punctual, and flexible. She takes initiative and problem solving comes naturally for her. She has been a breath of fresh air in caring for our daughter!"
Sara L.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm fully vaccinated and have my own transportation.
I have many years of experience nannying all ages and special experience with infants and toddlers. Committed to early development of skills. My priorities are to make sure the children are safe, happy, and learning as well as providing a safe and clean environment for the...
5.0
"Ananda has babysat our 2 children, 6 and 7 months old a few times now. They absolutely love her. She’s has experience and very good instincts with infants. Our 6 year old really enjoys playing with her. Shes able to engage with him on his level, encourage him and...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Needham, MA
Faith G.
5.0
She is amazing and wonderful children. She watched my two daughters (age 9 and 12) at the time. She was absolutely wonderful with them and was like a part of the family. We now consider her family.
- Terie B.
Morgan K.
5.0
Morgan is amazing! She was hired to help take the twins to their pediatrician visit, but ended up doing so much more in the short time that she was at our place. She is willing to step up and help out with any aspect of child care. It really took a load off of us with our 25 week premature infants....
- Regine B.
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.
Lilyana I.
5.0
Lily watched our children for a number of weeks and was absolutely fantastic. She can handle 4 or more kids with wide age range with confidence and is very attentive to their needs and safety. We would hire her again in a heart beat!
- Vera A.
Anna Z.
5.0
Our one-year-old had a great time with Anna! She was caring and conscientious with him, a total natural. She was also reliable and responsive to our communications. I highly recommend working with her!
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Needham, MA:
How can I find a Needham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Needham, 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 Needham, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Needham, MA?
The average rate for Needham, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.04 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 Needham, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Needham, 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.