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61 babysitters are listed in Salem, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Salem, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hey!!, my name is Patricia . I am 23 years old. I am a patient, caring, and creative person with experience working with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. My preferred age group to work with is 2 years old and older. I have 5 years of experience tutoring, babysitting, working with special needs children, and teaching...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Patricia to watch our 14 mo L. during our weekend weekend in Salem last minute and she was amazing! Our daughter loved her right away and she put her to bed two nights in a row with no problem and allowed us to enjoy our wedding weekend w/o any worries...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysitting experience for over 15 years. My experience ranges from working with children between infant toddlers- teenage years.
Although I have a full time finance job Monday-Friday, I still enjoy my occasional nights as a sitter as working with children was my true passion. I am mostly available on weekends/late...
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I can't say enough about Ida! We first met her when she was student teaching at our children's preschool and then were lucky enough to have her as a regular sitter. Our entire family adores her. She is amazing with the kids and even knows their favorite things from...
Kim D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very responsible, trusted, and kindhearted babysitter with over 4 years of experience babysitting/nannying and tutoring kids of every age, including children with special needs. I am fully vaccinated (booster too), speak 3 languages, have my own car, don't smoke, and am certified in CPR & First Aid. I love helping with...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia was so kind and jumped into playing and reading with our daughter right away! She had fun during her time with Sophia and I would definitely hire her again!"
Marissa V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sintia, I am currently a nursing student at Salem State! I am First Aid/CPR certified! I also have several years of experience in babysitting/nannying children ages 3 months to 12 yrs. I can provide my babysitting resume with references upon request. Thank you!
Sintia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sintia was prompt and took great care of our kids!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
*Availability starting end of July, as my current nanny kids are starting preschool*
Hello,
My name is Sabrina and I have over 5 years of paid childcare experience. I have mostly worked with school aged children in an after school setting and in a hospital setting (including children with cognitive and developmental...
Sabrina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Sabrina has been working with our family for nearly a year and I can't give her a high enough recommendation! She's punctual, professional, caring and works SO efficiently. She has helped us with tasks ranging from home organization & cleaning to childcare and pet...
Mia F.
Jennie C.
Salem, MA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Jennie and I am 34 years old. I have been an Oncology Nurse for over 10 years and now own my own wellness company working remotely. As far as my experience goes- I grew up caring for my younger brother as my mom worked most of the time. It was often just the two of us! During Nursing school, I cared for a...
Jennie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amazing amazing job! Super nice and experienced! Arrived early. Jennie watched my seven month old son for a couple hours while me and my wife went for dinner. Usually he can be pretty fussy and hard to put to see but she did it no problem! He usually needs to be...
Davonte C.
5.0
(1)
I have over 15 years of experience with all different ages, from 4 months old to teenagers. Mainly I've worked with infants, and have nannied for a family of 4 the past 10 years. I also currently babysit a 2-year-old that I began watching at 6 months old. Since the family of 4 are getting older they only need me a few hours a...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Excellent child care provider. Dependable, responsible, caring and warm-hearted."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a licensed elementary and special education teacher who is currently available for full-time work. I am an active and engaged caretaker who loves to make care-taking a fun and learning-filled experience for children and a calm and reliable one for adults! I have over 10 years of childcare experience looking after children...
Noelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Noelle is the best babysitter we've ever had. She really understands how children learn and she uses that knowledge to help children as they play. She is up for anything--playing pretend restaurant, playing dinosaur--and our children love being around her. If she...
Tunzel H.
Hello! My name is Cassandra and I am 28 years old. I have been babysitting for families since I was 12 years old. I currently work as a paraprofessional in a kindergarten classroom. In addition to working at the school, I have been coaching competitive cheerleading and gymnastics since 2017. I have worked with kids ages 3-19. I...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Now living in Dover NH
I'm a licenced school counselor looking for summer work as well as nights and weekends. I need to work outside of Dover as it is a conflict of interest. I've done ABA therapy as a behavior technician and I am comfortable working with kids with ASD. I can work with children of any age, and I have extensive...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
Marina W.
Salem, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Enthusiastic Pet sitter, Dogwalker, And Babysitter Looking For Work!
Hello! My name is Marina and I'm a recent college graduate looking for work as a pet-sitter, dogwalker, and babysitter. I love working with kids and pets and have over 10 years of experience pet-sitting and babysitting for family, friends, and professional clients. As a babysitter/nanny, I have worked with children of various...
Marina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Heather N.
Salem, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Preschool Teacher Available For In-Home Babysitting (All Ages)
Philosophy:
I love spending time with children of all ages, and I put a special emphasis on positive communication at their level. I enjoy fostering a sense of wonder for the way our world works, especially in the STEAM areas of learning. I think every activity has the potential to be educational!
Education & Qualifications:...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Nicole V.
Salem, MA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With three years of childcare experience and a graduate degree in Social Work, I'm confident in my ability to care for your children. My calm and friendly nature creates a safe and nurturing environment. I prioritize open communication with parents and follow...
Jillian K.
Salem, MA
$16-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I will be moving to Salem in August, and would love to get a job as a nanny! I have over 8 years of experience working with children. I have been babysitting (ages infant-10) since I was in middle school. I worked at a daycare center in high school, and have worked at a local preschool for the past 3 summers. I have been...
Jillian can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Kiele B.
Salem, MA
$27/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kiele(pronounced like Kylie) and I am 23 years old. I have 8 years of paid babysitting experience with ages ranging from 4yrs old to teens. I have my own reliable car with a clean driving record, am a non-smoker, and have no criminal record. I enjoy cooking and can do light chores such as laundry and dishes and...
Kiele can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tara S.
Salem, MA
$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Tara I am 22 and a psychology student at Salem State University. I have years of experience working with child. I have grown up babysitting. I also have experience with working with children with disabilities. My main goal as a babysitter is to provide your child with a caring environment!
Tara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Recently relocated to the North Shore from Brooklyn NY. Many years of nanny and babysitting services. I have reliable transportation and am a safe driver. Since I am not working elsewhere at the time I am very flexible with my schedule. I am confident with newborns as well as toddlers. I don't mind a bit of cleaning if...
Allison can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Hi! My name is Leah, I am a teacher and social work student, and I love caring for infant through elementary age kiddos. My summer availability is open to up to 25 hours weekly with occasional weekends. During the school year I have occasional one-time availability weeknights and weekends. I have experience with babysitting,...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kamryn. I am 25 years old and living in Salem MA. I recently moved to Massachusetts, in August of 2023. I am attending Salem State studying social work. I have been working in child care for years now, I babysat throughout high school and got my first nannying job soon after. Due to school, I had to find a new...
Kamryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Israa G.
Salem, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hello,
I am perfect for the job because I have so much babysitting experience about 8 years. I have dealt with all ages. I have my own transportation, a clean driving record, a very safe and reliable car . I am also is CPR/AED certified. I have tons of references as well.
Israa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Salem, MA
Patricia A.
5.0
We hired Patricia to watch our 14 mo L. during our weekend weekend in Salem last minute and she was amazing! Our daughter loved her right away and she put her to bed two nights in a row with no problem and allowed us to enjoy our wedding weekend w/o any worries about her care!! She was so...
- Care member
Ida K.
5.0
I can't say enough about Ida! We first met her when she was student teaching at our children's preschool and then were lucky enough to have her as a regular sitter. Our entire family adores her. She is amazing with the kids and even knows their favorite things from painting the girls' nails to...
- Kim D.
Sophia V.
5.0
Sophia was so kind and jumped into playing and reading with our daughter right away! She had fun during her time with Sophia and I would definitely hire her again!
- Marissa V.
Sintia N.
5.0
Sintia is professional, communicative, prompt, responsible, flexible, and our daughter loves spending time with her.
- Nicole S.
Sabrina W.
5.0
Sabrina is wonderful! Reliable, flexible and trustworthy, we really appreciated her help this weekend. Thank you Sabrina, hope to see you again soon.
- Maureen B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Salem, MA:
How can I find a Salem babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Salem, 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 61 babysitters in Salem, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Salem, MA?
The average rate for Salem, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.84 per hour as of December 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 Salem, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Salem, 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.
Ratings for Salem, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Salem, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 61 listed babysitters.