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60 babysitters are listed in Newton, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Newton, MA
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, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
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,...
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:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily was very attentive to my infant and followed all of my instructions to a T. She was incredibly personable and knowledgeable in terms of child development/health/etc. She made me feel so comfortable trusting my son with her!"
Kathryn S.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is friendly and kind lots of patience"
ricardo M.
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
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
(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 23)! I am also a patient care technician (PCT/CNA) in an intensive care unit in...
Lilyana can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel has been such a delight to work with and is so gentle, playful, and attuned to our baby and family’s needs! They are always on time and easy to communicate with, highly recommend!!"
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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids are always excited to see Anila! She is patient, caring, and fun, and they have a great time with her. She's always on time, dependable, and follows our instructions carefully in terms of bed time, etc."
Annie B.
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's totally dependable, fun, and down-to-earth. My son loves her. "
Leah B.
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sheying worked with us for nearly 2 years l, from the time our son was 5 months to when he started daycare at 2 years 3 months. My son loved playing with her and still asks for her routinely! She would take him on walks to the park, to the library, and around the...
Care member
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, 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, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Hart cared for our children throughout most of the pandemic, first facilitating their remote schooling and then providing care in the afternoons when in-person school resumed. First and foremost, she's caring. She's also a lifelong learner and always looking for...
Bevin C.
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, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maddie is a wonderful girl and very knowledgeable babysitter. She cared for our girls the way we do. She brings a lot to the table because of all of her prior experiences. She is very friendly, sweet, playful, cautious, and strict - in a good way! Our girls loved...
Johanna E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Julia. I have worked as a nanny to toddlers and young children for 2 years. I have attended some college, am getting CPR re-certified, and can speak/teach basic ASL. I can work with kids of all ages, but my recent experience has been with toddlers.
My approach to guiding children is letting them lead activities, by...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was so great with my 4 yr old. I will definitely use her again. "
Melissa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've babysat children between the ages of 2 and 13. I'm a mature, energetic, and a caring individual. I've driven children to activities, played tons of games, watched movies, done arts and crafts, and baked cookies and other treats. I also have three years of experience tutoring middle school children, as well as teens in high...
Arielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Nantanat B.
Watertown, MA
$25-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Natty I live in (Brighton)
I'm a highly motivated, creative, flexible, and patient babysitter with over 4 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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
(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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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
(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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Newton, MA:
How can I find a Newton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Newton, 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 23 babysitters in Newton, 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, MA?
The average rate for Newton, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.22 per hour as of November 2024. 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 2024, 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.