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60 babysitters are listed in Salem, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia is nothing short of amazing. She’s been welcomed into our family by my two young boys, ages 1 and 2 years old. She’s very patient with our toddler who is learning how to push boundaries. He asks when she’s coming back on days she is off duty. She is very...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sintia is professional, communicative, prompt, responsible, flexible, and our daughter loves spending time with her. "
Nicole S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karleen but I go by Kalina, I'm a full-time student at Salem State University, majoring in Psychology. Currently, I'm looking for any part-time babysitting and nanny opportunities. Last summer I worked as a youth mentor, caring for children ages 5 - 13 years old. Prior to this, during High school, I had the...
Karleen can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kralen was wonderful. She's super sweet and brings a calm energy into the house, which is great for high energy kiddos! We booked her last minute for a date night and she was super flexible and willing to work when we needed her. Our 9-month old seemed to really...
Jenny S.
Ali A.
Salem, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have two nephews and a niece that will tell you how awesome I am!
I nannied in college and also worked 6+ years at my local recreation department, doing everything from being a counselor for 3-5-year-olds and a special events coordinator for the whole city (with all of the children, aged 3-13).
I currently work strange...
Ali can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ali did a great job. We did a video call before she came over, which put us at ease. She was punctual and thoughtful. Her communication and updates were great. I would definitely hire her again!"
Audrey M.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 younger siblings which I often take care of while my parents are working. I try to do fun activities with them now that I can drive such as taking them to the movies, out for icecream and just overall making sure they are comfortable. They have made the realize that I like working with children. I am very dependable,...
Angie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
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
I have years of experience with children in Brazil, being a kindergarten teacher and a psychologist. Here I take care of children at church, I can help with the day to day and travel with children, I don't speak English well but I'm learning and I speak Portuguese and Spanish fluently, Thanks for the opportunity.
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Shederly R.
Salem, MA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a passionate childcare provider with two years of experience nurturing children and helping them grow. My love for fostering children's development and making a positive impact on their lives inspired me to become a caregiver. I am patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I believe in open communication with parents. I...
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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Melissa A.
Salem, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Melissa I have been working as a babysitter for 19 years now. I am currently looking to supplement my full time job with some babysitting work. I love spending time with kids and playing games. I am a monopoly expert and am available to help with homework and do some light cooking. I don't believe in leaving a...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Natalia D.
Salem, MA
$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi there! I am a preschool teacher with 6 years of previous babysitting experience. I'm punctual, responsible, and reliable. I have provided care for families with multiple children of varying ages. I'm patient, wacky, great with nonverbal communication, able to keep your child busy, safe, and entertained.
Natalia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Briahna P.
Salem, MA
$21-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Briahna, I am 21 years old and I been working with children for over 3 years. I normally work with kids ages 6-12 in at a program.
My passion for caring for children stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles like watching my little siblings, cousins and babysitting a child I grew a bond with...
Mikayla R.
Salem, MA
$23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I seen your post looking for a nanny and I'm interested. I've been working in childcare for 6+ years and have experience nannying, babysitting, center based care, vacation care, & overnight care! I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have tons of knowledge and experience for different age appropriate and stimulating...
Mikayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Erin M.
Salem, MA
$18-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Still Being A Kid At Heart Makes Working With Kids So Much Better.
I have 6 years of experience between growing up in a big family with many younger cousins, to babysitting and nannying when I was 16. I absolutely love kids, and I am a psychology major at Salem State University, focusing on early childhood development so i've been so excited to work with kids now, with a better understanding of...
Erin can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Long time babysitter who just got her first job officially in the childcare field as after school support. I have found in the many years of working with children that it is my greatest passion and purpose, whether that's a super fun day at the park or taking care of tears and a scraped knee. I am more than willing to work with...
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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.
Karleen J.
5.0
Kralen was wonderful. She's super sweet and brings a calm energy into the house, which is great for high energy kiddos! We booked her last minute for a date night and she was super flexible and willing to work when we needed her. Our 9-month old seemed to really enjoy playing with her and was...
- Jenny S.
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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 57 babysitters in Salem, 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 Salem, MA?
The average rate for Salem, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.46 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 Salem, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Salem, 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 Salem, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Salem, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.