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60 babysitters are listed in Roxbury, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Roxbury, MA
5.0
(3)
Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit at Boston Children's Hospital.
I have experience in:
-prematurity
-tracheostomies
-ng tubes
-G tubes
-J tubes
-central lines
-changing
-feeding
-PN and lipids
-ostomies
-OEIS
-spit fistulas
-Straight catheterization...
Shannon can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shannon is an incredible pediatric nurse, and I enjoy being her coworker very much. She is great with children of all ages, especially infants and toddlers. She is experienced with standard child care as well as medical care including enteral tubes & feeds,...
Emily H.
Nicole G.
Allston, MA
$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Nicole and I currently attend Boston University's DPT program. I graduated from Stonehill in 2020 and worked as a babysitter (experience with ages 6 months- 8 years old) throughout undergrad. I have my own car in Boston right now and I am also CPR certified. I have always enjoyed my previous babysitting jobs and would...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole was great at communicating and was punctual! She was great at problem solving when our food plan didn’t turn out as expected. She also didn’t complain even though she was just in a small hotel room. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a...
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Kara G.
South Boston, MA
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Loving Babysitter Looking For Part Time Work!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A little bit about me. I am 28 years old currently living in South Boston, MA. I graduated from UMass Amherst with a public health degree in 2016. I have my own car in the city so I am open to helping with carpools and pick ups whenever needed. I have 10 years of experience of child care. I have watched children ranging from 3...
Kara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I hired Kara 2 years ago as a part time and date night sitter for my two young children. Kara was always punctual, dependable, and communicative in regards to anything related to our children. Our children loved her and getting to spend time with her. I would...
Jillian D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a babysitter in the Greater Boston area for five years while in college at Brandeis and then for two years in New York City, and while in Miami for Law School. I am now living in Belmont while my partner completes residency at BCH (which means I've got nights and weekends mostly free). And we have a wedding to save $...
Arlene can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Arline watched my son regularly and was very professional, reliable and a pleasure to have helping us out. She is very happy, energetic and loves kids. I would certainly hire her again. "
Dean W.
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.
Elizabeth H.
Boston, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a Physician Assistant student looking to do some occasional babysitting! I have 10+ years of experience.
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth cared for our newborn daughter while we were visiting Providence for a wedding. We spoke with her about a month in advance over a video call. I also spoke with her references who spoke highly of her and I found were consistent with our experience working...
Amanda S.
Marlene G.
Roslindale, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Attentive and responsible 34-year-old part time babysitter with over 12 years of paid experience. Prioritizes reading and educational activities such as arts and crafts. Enjoys cooking and outdoor activities. Fluent in Spanish and English. Keeps busy during nap times with some light house keeping. Adult, child and infant CPR...
Marlene can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marlene is wonderful! She sat my 6 and 8 year old while we enjoyed a date night. She was punctual, kind, responsible and fun! We look forward to having her again!"
Kara S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Through my 10 years of experience in childcare as a nanny/babysitter, camp counselor, religious education teacher, and nursery worker, I have taught, nurtured, and cared for boys and girls as young as 6 weeks up through elementary school. My B. S. in Behavioral Neuroscience provided me with a strong understanding of child...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Emily to help us care for our infant twins several days a week over the last couple of months. We found her to be extraordinary with the kids. Not only was she able to care for our kids with little direction, she was very adaptive and attentive to their...
Joe Z.
Katherine M.
Brighton, MA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
5+ years of experience babysitting children ranging from 6 months-13 years old and 1-5 kids at a time. Have often done over nights and am comfortable driving children to and from their daily activities. I love animals and have no problem taking care of them. Activities such as sports or crafts are my go to pass times. Weekend...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I have three kids. 7-5-2. She was wonderful and attentive with all of them. I would definitely hire her again."
Megan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the years, I have cared for children of all ages, during evenings parents had to be elsewhere, assisting in managing after school programs, and tutoring and mentoring students.
Marianna can also help with: Carpooling
Chanagarn S.
Watertown, MA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents, My name is Chanagarn (Mind). I'm 29 years old. I live in Watertown. I have excellent communication skills (English and Thai) I'm highly motivated, creative, patient babysitter, friendly, safety, kind, smile and flexible. I have 5 years of experiences with kids in the US.
Skills
- MA drive's license (driving...
Chanagarn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mind is absolutely wonderful! She takes such good care of my almost 2 year old. She's patient, kind, reliable. She finds meaningful activities to do with my daughter and she makes nutritious and delicious meals for her too. She's always on time, an excellent driver...
Crystal C.
Sabrina B.
Chelsea, MA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Thank You For Taking The Time To Look Through My Profile Please Feel Free To Reach Out !
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Caring for children is a passion of mine. Safety and happiness are my priorities. Creating a stimulating and educational environment where children feel comfortable is my goal. I can cook/clean all while being attentive to anyone in my care. Would be a pleasure to meet you!
I'd describe my personality as positive,...
5.0
"What can I say? This young woman is absolutely the best sitter ever!! Not that I have tons of experience but she is ridiculously amazing! My 9 yr old daughter absolutely loves Sabrina as do I. As a single mom who works full time, she is my miracle and I feel like...
Jennifer G.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families out there, I am a professional full-time nanny, and I am looking for my next full-time nanny/nannyshare job.
I have over 15+ years of experience working taking care of babies age(newborns, infants and babies under 2 years old). I have had the great opportunity to work for many single private families and also I...
Iris can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Iris loves working with children and is very attentive, caring, calm, and reliable. She has 15+ years of experience taking care of kids and it shows. She is used to looking after multiple babies in nanny-share arrangements and you can depend on her to show up on...
Joseph W.
Bruna C.
Malden, MA
$25-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Bruna, and I have been working with children since I arrived in the United States over four years ago. I am trustworthy, loving, and caring, and I ensure that my time with children is fun and engaging. As a 24-year-old professional and responsible woman, I am dedicated to providing wonderful moments for your...
Bruna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Bruna has been a wonderful short-term nanny for our 1 year old daughter. She is punctual and reliable, a joy to talk to and work with, and my daughter loves her. She offers creative activities to keep my daughter engaged and spends a lot of time at the park, which...
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Xarai R.
Dorchester, MA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
My Name Is Xarai And I Am A 19 Yr Old Female Who Has A Lot Of Experience In Child Care.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all!
My name is Xarai and I am a full
time college student in the nursing program who is looking a nanny job this summer! I've babysat many children & family members over the years all ages and am also the oldest child in my family who has cared for all my siblings ranging from 6mos - 14 years old.
I am very responsible,...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I love working with children and have been caring for and teaching children for over 10 years now. I am a licensed teacher in Massachusetts, licensed to teach elementary school, middle school science, and I'm currently working to earn my ESL license at graduate school part time (while working as a full time ESL teacher...
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Helen took care of our daughter of 11 months for two evenings in a row while we were in Boston for holidays. She is very careful and professional."
Lieselot V.
Anna Z.
Dorchester Center, MA
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Anna is great with children! She is kind, patient and fun. Always prompt and dependable. She is wonderful!"
Jessie L.
Laura Andrea Q.
West Newton, MA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a ex au pair driven by my passion for fostering the growth and development of children. With three years of experience caring for children of various ages, I have developed a patient, calm and imaginative approach to childcare. I ensure parents stay informed about their child's day through daily written reports and regular...
Laura Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Excelente niñera, cuidadosa, dedicada y muy cumplida. Muy recomendada para el cuidado de nuestros niños."
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because it keeps connected with my inner child. Also I enjoy the development of children and they're very funny!
In my spare time, I like to workout, play basketball, bowl, hang with my niece, hang with family!
One thing you should know about me is I'm 6'5 and I wear glasses. I'm very kind hearted and...
5.0
"He is great! Outgoing! Creative! Awesome! Amazing, literally all of the above. My kids love having him around, they always enjoy the time they have with him! They're always talking highly about him, they learn a lot from him as well. He loves taking my kids on...
Angela H.
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 8 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
"Sally has been a regular babysitter for our 5 year old for two years. Our daughter absolutely loves her. They sing and make music, color and do workbooks, share a snack, and visit the local playground. She is very reliable, always on time to help our daughter off...
Lara M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Roxbury, MA
Shannon G.
5.0
Shannon is an incredible pediatric nurse, and I enjoy being her coworker very much. She is great with children of all ages, especially infants and toddlers. She is experienced with standard child care as well as medical care including enteral tubes & feeds, ostomies, trachs, and more. She is...
- Emily H.
Nicole G.
5.0
Nicole was great at communicating and was punctual! She was great at problem solving when our food plan didn’t turn out as expected. She also didn’t complain even though she was just in a small hotel room. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great sitter!
- Care member
Kara G.
5.0
I hired Kara 2 years ago as a part time and date night sitter for my two young children. Kara was always punctual, dependable, and communicative in regards to anything related to our children. Our children loved her and getting to spend time with her. I would highly recommend Kara to any family who...
- Jillian D.
Arlene C.
5.0
Arline watched my son regularly and was very professional, reliable and a pleasure to have helping us out. She is very happy, energetic and loves kids. I would certainly hire her again.
- Dean W.
Elizabeth H.
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 situations that she encountered. We...
- Alejandra N.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Roxbury, MA:
How can I find a Roxbury babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Roxbury, 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 30 babysitters in Roxbury, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Roxbury, MA?
The average rate for Roxbury, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.37 per hour as of February 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 Roxbury, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Roxbury, 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 Roxbury, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Roxbury, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.