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Find babysitters in Newton Center, MA that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Newton Center, MA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Newton Center, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brenna. I am 30 years old and recently moved to Massachusetts. I have both a Bachelors and Masters degree specializing in Autism and related disorders. I am currently a special education preschool teacher and I'm looking for some extra work to help increase my limited teacher budget! I am willing to fill any role...
Brenna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Yvedithe, ! I am finishing my education studying early childhood edu. I am very passionate about teaching children and helping with every developmental stage. I have worked with all age groups. I gravitate more towards toddlers to kindergarten. I am infant and toddler certified working on preschool certifications. I...
Yvedithe can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yve is wonderful!! We were looking for a babysitter when the pandemic started and got matched with Yve and we were so fortunate for this match! She was great with our 2-year old daughter, really cared for her. Yve would take her out to the parks, go on walks, give...
Ankita J.
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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.
Julianne M.
Waltham, MA
$25-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
Teacher With Tons Of Experience Looking To Care For A Family :)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Julianne , and I'm 24 years old, currently working as a Special Education Teaching Assistant at an elementary school in Wellesley. I live in South Boston and am also pursuing graduate school, so I'm looking for part-time work that fits with my schedule. I have years of experience nannying, babysitting, and working...
Julianne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julie is great! She watched our daughter a few months this summer during the day while we worked from home and also a few nights. She is reliable, engaging, trustworthy and easy-going. We still use her as a babysitter to this day when she is available during her...
Heather C.
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Katie and I am 24 years old! I love being around kids. I have my own transportation. I graduated from Bryant University with both my undergrad and graduate degrees and began working as an Accountant in September 2022. and I babysat kids during my high school years and throughout summers in between my college...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is great! She was such a great addition to our family before we moved to Ohio. She is dependable, flexible and my kids absolutely loved her. I would have taken her with us if we could!"
Sydney G.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Leslie P.
Hyde Park, MA
$25-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Full Time Opportunity.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Leslie. I am a responsible babysitter with CPR and FIRST AID certification with experience with children between 12 months to 12 years of age. I have the skills to create fun and educational activities with a priority on the safety and well-being of children. Trusted by parents, full of love and caring affection....
Leslie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I very strongly recommend Leslie and want to express how qualified and experienced Leslie is in her work as a nanny and childcare provider.
Leslie worked with our daughter who is now 17 months old and cared for her on a full-time basis. Leslie is very...
Amanda G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
***Hello, I am currently only available in the fall of 2022 and beyond for occasional date night sitting. Please feel free to reach out if this applies to you- thanks!
I have had many experiences in various settings with children of all ages. I was a babysitter for one family with their 10-month-old daughter until she was 3...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Danielle is a true blessing. She was kind enough to watch our 1 yr old on NYE so my wife and I could get a night out.
1. Easy to communicate with during initial job posting
2. Showed up early to get to know us and our son before we were scheduled to leave
3....
Steve V.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and currently work at a private practice in Hingham, MA. I have experience as both a part time babysitter and full-time nanny for infants to school-aged children.
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maddie is the best! My girls love her and so do we. Professional, kind, dependable and makes our girls feel safe and cared for."
Susan R.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
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.
Leticia F.
Medford, MA
$28-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Bilingual Nanny With Experience And References Working With Newborns And Toddlers. :)
4.5
(17)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Detail-oriented, versatile and committed nanny available.
Hello families,
My name is Leticia and I've been working as a professional bilingual nanny (Portuguese-English) for the last 8 years.
Providing care for newborns and toddlers.
- Into a Montessori Philosophy and positive discipline method.
Pediatric CPR, AED and First...
Leticia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Leticia initially due to a coverage crisis and we were really glad we found her, she became a quick favorite of our child. She is punctual, professional, but also incredibly warm and loving to our child. She is always thinking of new activities to do with...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kimia. I am a 26-year-old fourth-year medical student at Tufts. I love working with kids and I am looking for part-time and occasional babysitting jobs to help pay for medical school expenses (mostly evenings and weekends). I currently live in Portland Maine. I have a car that is up to inspection and a valid...
Kimia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thank you, Kimia for the fantastic care you took of my daughters each morning! Kimia is incredibly trustworthy, organized, reliable and caring. I knew my daughters couldn't be safer or better tended than when they were with Kimia. "
Sheryl W.
Francesca D.
Somerville, MA
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a 23-year-old theatre teacher and lighting designer living in Somerville, MA. I graduated from Tulane University in May 2021 with my BFA in Theatre Performance and Design. I am a former foster parent so I have thousands of hours of experience with 1-9year olds. I also have experience as a youth gymnastics coach and...
Francesca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Both my son and daughter adore Francesca! They both feel comfortable with her, feel she gives them attention, is interactive with them vs just sitting while babysitting, is a tom if fun, and my daughter has also taken a dance lesson now! Francesca is a favorite in...
Julie H.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
Having passion in early childhood education, I strive to help children to grow healthy, in a safe environment, and be disciplined and conscious enough to become a full member of their families, communities, and their own countries. With extensive years in the field, I do my best to teach them my knowledge of things and at the...
Ani can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ani has been with our family for over a year now and is an absolute dream! She watches my 2 daughters ages 6 & 4 who adore her. She is punctual, responsible, and always coming up with fun crafts/activities to do on a daily basis. Ani is never late and always...
Jillian B.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Miruna, I'm 28 years old, originally from Romania. I attended at West University of Economics and earned a bachelor degree in Accounting and Audit. I speak four languages:English , Romanian, Spanish and little French.
I've been lucky enough to grow up in a large family so I've been always surround by children....
Miruna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"MIruna is extremely professional, hardworking, responsible and lovely.As soon as I met her in person I felt at ease and we were able to go out and have a super time!
She cared for my kids in accordance with our wishers and went the extra mile to comfort them when...
Andrea H.
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
(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
"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...
Meagan O.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with kids as a camp counselor, Kindergarten teaching assistant and as a babysitter. I get along very well with them and love learning from them. In previous experience, I often had to attend to many kids at a time, so therefore deal well under pressure in those types of instances.
I feel I have found a good...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Molly was my son's assistant kindergarten teacher. She was always excited to see him and he loved her energy and enthusiasm. She always gave detailed accounts of his day and it was clear she really enjoys being around kids! She is super responsible and I would...
Nadja M.
Sally H.
West Newton, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Nurse, Mother of Two Grown Children and Grandmother Seeks Babysitting Position
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sally and I adore working with children! As a mother of two grown children, a grandmother and a professional LPN, I have many years of experience working with all types of children. If you'd like to hear more about my professional experience, please feel free to contact me with any further questions. Looking...
Sally can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have always said that Sally saved me. From her first day working for us, she made a strong connection with our entire family. She is caring, kind and patient and quickly bonded with both my 5-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son. She understood their differing...
Nicky C.
Brenda E.
Everett, MA
$25-55/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Brenda and I absolutely love kids!
A little about me:
I am a Boston College graduate. I am currently taking a CNA course so that I can get my patient care hours for PA school which I intend to apply to in 2024. I am happily married with my high school sweetheart. On my time off I love being outdoors, traveling,...
Brenda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Brenda. She is great with our daughter E. and we would highly recommend her. She is punctual and reliable."
Elise A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Newton Center, MA
Yvedithe A.
5.0
Yvedithe was amazing with my baby . She is really great with helping with development and the milestones . She is so patient and was flexible. She would be a great asset to any family !
- Anchella B.
Allison R.
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 hire her again.
- Joseph S.
Julianne M.
5.0
Julie is great! She watched our daughter a few months this summer during the day while we worked from home and also a few nights. She is reliable, engaging, trustworthy and easy-going. We still use her as a babysitter to this day when she is available during her school year!
- Heather C.
Katie O.
5.0
Katie is great! She was such a great addition to our family before we moved to Ohio. She is dependable, flexible and my kids absolutely loved her. I would have taken her with us if we could!
- Sydney G.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Newton Center, MA:
How can I find a Newton Center babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Newton Center, 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 15 babysitters in Newton Center, 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 Newton Center, MA?
The average rate for Newton Center, MA babysitters on Care.com is $26.14 per hour as of March 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 Newton Center, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Newton Center, 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.