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60 babysitters are listed in Newton Highlands, MA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 9 years
Babysitters in Newton Highlands, MA
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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) "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature and responsible professional nanny with over 20 years of childcare experience. I looking for a new job nanny position, my previous family move to another state , I really miss them, but now it's time to find another great family:
I have excellent references, my own car, and I follow the protocols about COVID.
If...
Nuvia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I spoke with Nuvia when I was looking to hire a nanny. Our unique childcare needs didn't fit her schedule, but she was wonderful in helping us find our nanny - just to help out. We met with her as she accompanied our nanny and she seemed really fantastic. If you...
Pnina F.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been working with children for 25 years. I am currently working at the Global Montessori School in Belmont. I am the Lead teacher for 9 toddlers with an assistant. I also do the after Care program for the parents that have to work late. I am very musical and I enjoy singing with the children. I also enjoy reading...
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Oct 2024. We hired Susan for a school drop off errand . I want to leave a honest review if any family is looking to hire her. Susan is truly a honest kind person. She is a hard worker. She is always right on time to pick up my daughter to school . She drove to...
Care member
Emily G.
Newton Highlands, MA
$22-36/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a full time special education teacher. I have been working with kids for about 9 years as a babysitter, nanny, teacher, tutor, life guard, and swim instructor. I have experience working with children ages 3 months-13 years, but have the most experience with infants and toddlers. When babysitting I enjoy playing...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachel N.
Newton Highlands, MA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Rachel! I've been working as a special education teacher for the past two years in Newton and Brookline. I graduated from UMass in 2022 with a degree in Elementary Education (K-6) and a minor in Special Education. I've been working with kids as a babysitter since I was 13. I've worked with kids ages 3 months to 13 years....
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Brittany S.
Newton Highlands, MA
$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
RN To Help You Transition To Life With Your Newest Little Ones.
I'm a registered nurse and a mother to a 9yo boy as well as a fur baby. I'm hoping to find a family who needs me to care for and play with your little ones while my big one goes to school. My area of expertise as a nurse and caregiver is with the initial postpartum time and infant care. I'd love to be the one who can help you...
I have raised two wonderful daughters. I have also babysat for others. I am fun, energetic, caring and thoughtful. I understand the importance of the job and respect that. I can help with homework, meal prep and many other needs your family might have. I am very easy to get along with and trouble free.
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello - I'm Molly! I have 15 years of experience with children ranging from infant to early teens. I love to craft, go for nature walks, and play outside. I am happy to help with light house work, meal prep, homework help, after school activities and carpools.
At the moment, I'm looking for short term needs. I typically work a...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jandi S.
Newton Highlands, MA
$35-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sitter With Over 18 Years of Experience Teaching and Learning
Experienced Babysitter, available for Weekdays/Nights and After School. I work for the Public Schools as a Liaison & special Ed assistant teacher. Prior to working for BPS I worked for the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of cruelty to Children as a Clinician. I have a degree in Early childhood education and a Masters in...
Jandi can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how our pets were doing. She was very caring and responsive which gave us a peace of mind since this was our first...
Alysia M.
Jenna A.
South Boston, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jenna, I am 24 years old! I am a registered nurse and work 3 days a week at a hospital in Boston! I am looking for a babysitting job on the side! My schedule is very flexible as I work 3 days a week! I have a wide variety of experience working with children as I have babysat, lifeguarded and worked as a camp...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Jenna! She watched our 1 year old son during the summer months and was excellent with him. Took him to the park, to library story hours and always made sure he was having fun. He loved her and we'll miss her very much!"
Chelsea V.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ben, a young professional working & living in Boston. I am not the regular, cliche male babysitter who sits in front of the TV with the kids. I truly enjoy babysitting and playing board games, going outside being active, and having fun with the kids I babysit. I am available to babysit during the weekends and on...
Bennett can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have had Kimia over to watch our toddler on several occasions and she is always dependable and on time. She interacts well with our son, comfortable with eating/bathing etc. Best of all, since we ask her to help sporadically and often last minute, she sends us...
Anupam D.
Oksana S.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$25-30/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Weekdays
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Oksana worked with our family for 4 years. She took care of my son, and was amazing at it. I knew I can trust her for pickup, dinner, bath and bedtime.
She is a reliable, positive, warm and caring person and I recommend her warmly!"
Naama K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an empty-nester with two grown daughters and was a stay at home mom and loved it. I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother in the future but enjoy being around children as I miss it. I have been an occasional babysitter for various families after school and evenings. Last year, I took care of a 10-month-old boy twice a...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Linda has been an amazing first babysitter for our son! She is loving, proactive, and brings fun ideas for our baby and family every time she is here. Last time she even brought books she had rented from the library specifically for our son. She is extremely easy...
Katie A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I grew up in Boston, MA and currently reside in the South End. I have a ton of experience in childcare not just as a babysitter and nanny but also as a camp counselor, softball coach to kids between the ages of 4 and 6, and an assistant teacher at an on-campus daycare. I have been a Red Cross certified babysitter for...
Virginia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Virginia is very attentive and caring with our 18 month old. We'd hire her again for occasional babysitting."
Genevieve L.
Breia B.
Hyde Park, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Breia! I am currently looking for a part time position 3-4 days a week. Time and day can be a bit flexible. I do have another part time job on weekends but mainly in the evening. I am 27 years old, graduated with a degree in human development and human services from Merrimack College. I have 8 years of experience...
Breia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Breia was our nanny for 2 years, starting when our son was age 2 months. She also helped watch our older girls during non school days. Breia is flexible, fun, affectionate, and caring. She is familiar with infant care and will follow the parents' requests about...
Elise R.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Kelsey. I am a full time high school teacher and coach at a Boston boarding school who nannies during the summer. Last summer I was a full time summer nanny for a new family in South Boston. I helped with sleep training, food integration, developmental activities, light housework, and overall care and safety of a...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsey has been an amazing set of extra hands when a tired mom needed it most. She’s taken my big kid (6) hiking and swimming and is so patient and understanding. Kelsey was even able to keep a grumpy infant laughing and happy! She keeps my kiddos outside and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking to do after school/date nights/weekend babysitting. I graduated from the University of Maine where I majored in communications and minored in childhood development. I have 10+ years of childcare ranging from the ages of 1 to 12.
I have always enjoyed spending time, looking after and working with kids. After I...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Gabby has recently come aboard to assist our family with after school childcare for our two elementary school aged children. She has proven to be a terrific help - engaging with our children, helpful with related errands and tasks, reliable, responsible, mature,...
Heather J.
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
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Newton Highlands, MA
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren is reliable and a great babysitter. She usually plays with our toddler, feeds him and puts him to bed. She sends pictures of these activities while we are out which we really appreciate.
Highly recommend Lauren!
- Care member
Nuvia L.
5.0
Nuvia is wonderful with my toddler. He loves playing and singing with her every time she comes over. She clearly understands children and loves them. It's been a huge relief to have someone help with childcare who I can trust.
- Julie B.
Susan M.
5.0
Oct 2024. We hired Susan for a school drop off errand . I want to leave a honest review if any family is looking to hire her. Susan is truly a honest kind person. She is a hard worker. She is always right on time to pick up my daughter to school . She drove to brookline where my daughter goes to...
- Care member
Maria V.
5.0
Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how our pets were doing. She was very caring and responsive which gave us a peace of mind since this was our first time leaving them. I would...
- Alysia M.
Jenna A.
5.0
We love Jenna! She watched our 1 year old son during the summer months and was excellent with him. Took him to the park, to library story hours and always made sure he was having fun. He loved her and we'll miss her very much!
- Chelsea V.
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How can I find a Newton Highlands babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Newton Highlands, MA?
The average rate for Newton Highlands, MA babysitters on Care.com is $25.22 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 Highlands, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Newton Highlands, 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 Newton Highlands, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Newton Highlands, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.