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60 babysitters are listed in Newton, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Newton, MA
I work full-time for the YMCA and love keeping myself busy earning a little extra while making a busy family's life a little easier! I am ideally looking for a couple of afternoons a week. My previous job was a family of 4 with a dog. I took kids to and from various activities and practices, walked the dog, made sure homework...
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ella B.
Newton, MA
$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
My name is Ella and I'm a part-time tutor and sitter based in Manhattan.
My approach centers around hands-on crafting, music and the outdoors; I'm an avid lover of the outdoors and know how important it is for kids to get out and stay active.
I'm a second-year college student majoring in Media Studies and Art with experience...
Ella can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am creative, thoughtful, nurturing, and effective, which enables both parent and nanny to work together as a team. When I was in my 20s I decided to study child care because of my own three children and job at the time. I love planning play dates and fun activities. I have tons of experience from camp coordinator, bus driver,...
Natalia L.
Newton, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with 2 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I've always loved children and find their world to be magical. Supporting families and providing reliable care is what motivated me to become a caregiver.
I'm a patient, calm, creative, and imaginative person, and I love playing outdoor sports,...
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jennifer L.
Newton, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked in child care 10 plus years. I was a Lead Preschool Teacher and a Kindergarten Prep Teacher. I was also a nanny for 4 years while finishing my Masters in Education. I am a stay at home mom and have three beautiful children. I have a son who has Autism and is primarily non verbal. I am looking for an evening job.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I'm a 25-year-old nurse in Boston. I work 3 days a week leaving me some extra times to help out with child care! My schedule varies week to week, but I get my schedule a month in advance. I have a ton of childcare experience of all ages and can provide references if needed! I live in the city so I can...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily is an absolute delight. She took care of my baby (starting around 4 1/2 mos) on a weekly basis. She was relaxed and confident with him, kind, soothing, and gentle. Any little fits or fussiness never seemed to phase her, and I always felt comfortable leaving...
Lauren H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lilly and I am an ocean lifeguard certified in CPR and first-aid. I currently work in clinical research at a pediatric hospital. Previously, I have taught swim lessons and have life guarded on the ocean beaches on Cape Cod for the five summers.
I'm a graduate of the honors college at UMass Amherst where I...
Lillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls loved Lilly! She was on time both times she sat for us. My 2 girls (5 and 7) had a great time with her and are still talking about her days later. She seemed relaxed and made us feel like our kids were in good hands. Thanks so much, Lilly!"
Rosalind G.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
Anila P.
Winchester, MA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Anila and I currently live in Winchester, MA. I have been babysitting since 14 years old for family. I have worked with multiple families around the neighboring towns with kids ranging from 4 months to 9 years old. I have a car with a clean driving record. I am patience, organized, honest, reliable, punctual,...
Anila can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My son and daughter had a wonderful time with Anila and she was able to get my son to sleep which even we have trouble doing! She also left our house very neat which is always nice to come home to. Very highly recommend! "
Sheila E.
5.0
(2)
I have been doing childcare off and on since I was a teenager. Young people are amazing and it is a joy to get to connect with and support them. I have experience taking care of 3-month-olds to teenagers within my own family, as a babysitter and as a professional group facilitator for teenagers. It is important for me to help...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel was incredible with our 2 year old. It was our first time leaving him with a sitter and he was happily engaged in play with her right away. She was very patient, kind and communicative both with our child and with us and we feel so lucky to have found her....
Care member
Britton H.
Charlestown, MA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a recent college graduate with a degree in English. I have 4 younger siblings, ages 13, 11, 7, and a baby brother born in February 2019. I have experience babysitting kids as young as newborns. I'm originally from Albuquerque and am way familiar with the city. I'm super comfortable going to places like the zoo but can...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Britton is wonderful!!! She is incredibly thoughtful, kind and bright. She is very easy/comfortable to spend time with, and integrated with our family with ease. We have been nothing but impressed with her natural ability to understand and work with our son, and...
Minnie J.
Sheying C.
West Newton, MA
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a babysitter for 10 years. I love kids, and caring for kids is one of my passions. I am a mature, patient, loving, honest, and detail oriented person, love outdoors and sports. I have experiences with different age group children from 4-month-old to middle school aged.
For the past two years, I had watched a...
Sheying can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sheying watched my three kids for a year. She was wonderful with each of them, two elementary schoolers and a preschooler and was always on time and dependable. We were so lucky to have that time with her and my children all remember it fondly."
Rory D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Hart!
As the oldest of 4 children and MA certified teacher, I am very comfortable and knowledgeable when it comes to children's needs and communication styles. I have over 5 years of babysitting experience and my own vehicle, and am an excellent cook and baker (especially vegetarian, vegan & gluten free meals). I can...
Hart can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"We have worked with Hart for almost a year. We hired her to nanny our daughter last summer and then extended her position to manage home schooling for our daughter and 4 friends in pre-K, K, and 2nd grade. Her relationship with the kids has been so special and a...
Maggie G.
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
(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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maddie is fantastic! She was our nanny last summer for our 4 & 6 year old and we are thrilled to have her back again this summer! She is professional, hard working, energetic, and reliable. She always comes prepared with ideas and fun craft projects for the kids...
Kara M.
Nantanat B.
Watertown, MA
$28-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Natty I live in Watertown
I'm a highly motivated, creative, flexible, and patient babysitter with over 7 years of experience working with children in the US and experience from Thailand for 2 years with children ( Yes !! I'm a teacher:) )I have excellent oral communication skills , English, Thai.
I simply love...
Nantanat can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natty was the nanny of our one-year-old son for a year. She also took care of our five-year-old daughter when her school was closed during the pandemic. Natty has always been thoughtful, helpful, dependable, and wonderful with the children. I especially...
Hannah C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Shreece & I hold a BA degree in Early Childhood Education.
My background in childcare ranges from taking care of my nieces and nephews, professional settings (infant toddler teacher) and nannying with occasional babysitting. (6+years).
The age range I've cared for started as young as 3 months and as old...
Shreece can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Shreece did an excellent job taking care of our toddler. She was very professional and friendly and seemed very at ease with the logistics of taking care of a toddler. She checked in and maintained good communication. We're looking forward to working with Shreece...
Sarah G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katie and I love working with kiddos. My initial career choice was to become a teacher, but I ultimately ended up choosing music business instead. I would love to help with whatever you need help with (errands, pick up, drop off, housekeeping, etc). I have roughly 3 years of experience: my most recent being...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was a great caretaker for my two year old son. She is vaccinated, has a car, and is very communicative. She was very gentle, patient, and thoughtful with my son and enjoyed spending time with him. Katie is a great person all around!"
Nicole L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Stefani. I am 25 years old and I'm a part time graduate student. I am looking for occasional weekend date nights currently. As for experience, I have given care for several families in Newton Center, Wellesley, Watertown, and Waban, Ma. I also have other non-babysitting references and I'm an avid dog-sitter as...
Stefani can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Stefani is great with kids and our daughter adores her. She is very responsible and stays on top of things.
Her family is super supportive and helpful. Stefani's mom and relatives are always like to help out whenever you need extra help when she is not...
Mike C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Chelsey. I've been caring for children for over 10 years, and I welcomed my own little one August of 2016! I have experience with all ages.
I would love to find a new family for long term care, part time care or even just a date night.
If you are at all interested, please contact me at your earliest...
Chelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"We have been working with Chelsey since the end of the summer and it has been a great experience so far. The kids really enjoy spending time with her because she is willing to play with them and learn new games. She is patient and knows how to diffuse situations...
Allison B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Newton, MA
Emily R.
5.0
Emily is an absolute delight. She took care of my baby (starting around 4 1/2 mos) on a weekly basis. She was relaxed and confident with him, kind, soothing, and gentle. Any little fits or fussiness never seemed to phase her, and I always felt comfortable leaving him in her care. If I hadn't moved...
- Lauren H.
Lillian V.
5.0
My girls loved Lilly! She was on time both times she sat for us. My 2 girls (5 and 7) had a great time with her and are still talking about her days later. She seemed relaxed and made us feel like our kids were in good hands. Thanks so much, Lilly!
- Rosalind G.
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.
Anila P.
5.0
My son and daughter had a wonderful time with Anila and she was able to get my son to sleep which even we have trouble doing! She also left our house very neat which is always nice to come home to. Very highly recommend!
- Sheila E.
Rachel K.
5.0
Rachel was incredible with our 2 year old. It was our first time leaving him with a sitter and he was happily engaged in play with her right away. She was very patient, kind and communicative both with our child and with us and we feel so lucky to have found her. She is our first choice when
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How can I find a Newton babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Newton, MA?
The average rate for Newton, MA babysitters on Care.com is $22.32 per hour as of January 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, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Newton, 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.