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60 babysitters are listed in Scituate, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Scituate, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have approx. 10 years of childcare experience. In addition to caring for your child/children (5 months-14 years of age), I can help with almost all household chores. I am active and can run around outside, kick a ball, bike ride, etc. I look forward to connecting with you so we can learn more about each other.
I have a...
Deryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Deryn came to babysit for my 2 girls (5 and 3 YO). The girls LOVED her and cannot wait for her to come back. She left the house spotless and we came back from dinner with two fed, sleeping babies. Great night out! Can't wait to hire her again!"
Hilary G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sally. I am the mother of two young adults
. I have babysat since I was a teenager. I am patient, loving, responsible and very caring. I enjoy the outdoors, arts &crafts, animals and Sports. I truly enjoy being with children, laughing, dancing, singing, playing and learning new and exciting things.
I have paid...
Sally can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sally is a wonderful, caring, reliable nanny, I cannot recommend her enough. She was with our family for almost 2 years and my son absolutely loved his time with her. She had fun with him while also teaching him new things (like counting to 10!) and helping around...
Care member
Hannah G.
Marshfield, MA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.3
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old native working as a clinical research specialist at Children's Hospital. I also volunteer as a youth soccer coach.
I have 10+ years of experience babysitting toddlers, children, and preteens. Additionally, I was a mental health associate at Pembroke Hospital for 2 years. In that position, I managed...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah has been a lifesaver for our family. She has watched our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 12 months old. She is reliable, flexible, kind, thoughtful, highly communicative, and caring. She sends us pictures of our daughter throughout the day doing...
Saadon D.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm based in the South Shore area and work remotely for the state of Massachusetts. I'm extremely passionate about childcare and as a graduate of UMass Amherst with a background in Public Health, I understand the complex needs and emotional capacity of children. Naturally, as an older sister, I view myself as a second mom...
Lynh can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lynh has been a great babysitter for our family. She's extremely flexible and extremely easy to work with which was our number one concern when hiring a babysitter. She is super reliable and has always made us & our child feel at ease."
Stephanie C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Mariana. I am a Mom to a 5-year-old who is in Kindergarten full-time! I have 5+ years experience working with children. I am also working towards my teaching license in Severe Special Education K-8. I have worked with many ages from infants - school aged children. I am Bilingual (Spanish & English). I have...
Mariana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariana is a wonderful nanny!! She watches my 2-month-old daughter 3 days a week. She's extremely polite, dependable, great with babies/kids, and seems to really enjoy being with them. She's also knowledgeable when it comes to caring for babies and has given some...
Kathleen N.
Jenna N.
Rockland, MA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have recently graduated from Regis College in May 2019 with a degree in psychology and early childhood education. I have experience babysitting kids ages 3-7, taking them swimming and to other activities. I have experience substitute teaching, have worked in the preschool on my college campus, and have taught in a summer...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I was Jenna's high school English teacher and Student Council adviser. She is a kind, loyal hard worker. She is responsible and trustworthy, and I would completely feel comfortable letting her watch my children."
Kristen W.
Sara M.
East Weymouth, MA
$32/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I just graduated from Worcester state with a degree in Public Health. My plan is to go onto an accelerated nursing program in the next year and a half or so. I have experience working with children from ages of 3 months to 14 years old. I worked at a day care for two years, have nanny experience, and volunteered at the boys and...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Sara was THE BEST babysitter to our 2 year old daughter. I had incredibly high standards and didn't think the perfect sitter existed. She does and her name is Sara!
Sara was always punctual. She was flexible on her scheduling. She was fun, she kept her...
Lauren B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
My name is Lisa and I am a stay-at-home mother of three "grown" kids! My oldest daughter is 22 years old and an R.N. My son is 19 and in the police academy. I have a 14-year-old daughter in 8th grade.
I have been within the field of child care for over 20 years, and completed a year in college majoring in Early...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I have decided to move back to Arizona. If I were going to stay, Lisa would be watching my son forever probably.
She took care of him since 6 months until now, 2 years. My biggest fear, similar to all mothers with their first child going to daycare, is that...
Tiffany M.
Teresa W.
Hingham, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 2018 University of Maine graduate with a child development and family relations major and nutrition food science minor. I graduated the University of Alabama in 2021 with a Nutrition Dietetics Food Science major and just completed my internship to become a clinical pediatric RDN. I grew up in Hingham, MA and just moved...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Teresa is great! My children loved spending time with her and she is attentive to their needs."
Monica S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Kerry and I am a 25 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and got a certification five years ago. I have nannied for a couple of families for years at a time. After graduating business school at Babson College in 2020, I went on to start my corporate career in the mental health space. This lead me...
Kerry can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kerry is great. She has watched my kids a few times. She is very sweet and my kids (1 & 3) really liked her. Although she is young, I felt that my kids were safe with her. I would hire her again."
Kate B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Nathalia! I am a graduate student pursuing my Masters in social work. I have been a babysitter for about 3 years now. I consider myself responsible, reliable, and patient. I will start my full-time employment in August, therefore, currently looking for summer jobs until then. Look forward to meet you all for a fun...
Nathalia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nathalia is very reliable and sweet with my girls. Has the responsibility and maturity all parents look for in sitters would definitely recommend!"
Paola R.
5.0
(1)
Hello there, my name is Ayla and I am 21. I'm looking for a part time nanny job this summer. I grew up with 4 sibling and love being around kids. I love to go on adventures and doing fun things
Ayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"I've had Ayla watch my 4 children ages 6,7,8,9 many times. She is caring and loves to engage the kids in outdoor play. I trust Ayla to drive my kids to parks and she has taken them to restaurants for lunch."
Kathryn J.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Grace, I am from the Greater Boston Area, but I am wrapping up my senior year at The University of Vermont! I have been babysitting and nannying for as long as I can remember. My most recent experience has been with the same family for 3 years, taking care of their two boys (started when they were 1 and 2 years...
Grace can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Great with kids of all ages!! Very interactive and will make you & your kids feel comfortable. Highly recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lee M. I am a mother of 2 grown children. I work for the town of Easton for the past 17 years and enjoy working with children. I enjoy working with children of all ages, but have the most experience with infants to middle school age. I am looking for a part time/ full time babysitting/nanny job. I am responsible...
Lee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are so lucky that we found Lee. She took best care of our baby for 1st year of his life until he was a toddler. She is very reliable, punctual, and hard working. She is so kind and nurturing. She gave our son the best care and always took care of him as her own....
Parul K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I live in Marshfield and as a Mom of 2 boys was also very active in the community and volunteered in the schools. I am a former pre-school teacher who also was a substitute elementary school teacher. More recently, I worked in my sister's home day care with children ages 3 months to 4 years old. I work full time now as an...
Maureen can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My children (two boys 5 and 2) absolutely loved Maureen! She was sweet, responsible, fun, really the perfect sitter! Would hire her again in a heartbeat. Thanks Maureen!"
Danielle D.
Tara F.
Pembroke, MA
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Tara! Graduated 2021 from the University of Maine with a bachelors in Child Development & Family Relations and minors in Disability Studies, Studio Art, and education. 2 years of paid professional Nanny experience as well as 10 years of babysitting and summer camp work. Experience with all ages and multiples!
Tara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Tara is incredible. She worked for me for 6 summers. She is creative, reliable, flexible and simply the best! She is unbelievable with kids, sets boundaries and expectations but is super fun and engaging! The kids absolutely adore her!"
Amy C.
5.0
(3)
My name is Susan.
40 years old, married, Mom to 2. 75 y. o. son, J.
Seeking FT (or 25+ hrs/wk), M-F, payroll, contract, long term position.
Looking for a family that doesn't mind me bringing J. with me. He's a generally happy kid, is finding his toddler stride, talking up a storm, entering his imaginative play stage and...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I find peace and serenity in the innocence of infants and children. Their sweetness, happiness and fresh look at this whole new world they have to enjoy and explore at the tips of their fingers never ceases to amaze me!
At the age of 10, I began babysitting the newborn across the street every day after school and on weekends,...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kristen was our nanny before we decided to enroll our son in daycare. She was wonderful with him doing all sorts of activities, teaching him sign language, and bringing him to baby/toddler social events in town. We would highly recommend her to any new family as...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Julie and I live in Weymouth, Ma. I am currently a Speech-Language Pathologist at North Attleborough Middle School. I have over 15 years experience of babysitting children newborn to 16 years. I have references and a resume available upon request. I also have my own car. I have taken a CPR class in the past but I am...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Julie was very good taking care of our toddler and infant. "
Srivatsan V.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Meghan and I absolutely adore spending time and building meaningful relationships with children of all ages. During the academic year I am a full time Spanish teacher in a local Catholic grades 7-12 school. I completed my M. Ed. at Boston College in Curriculum and Instruction in 2019 after graduating in 2017...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My children adored Meghan. She is kind, respectful, professional, and everything my husband and I were looking for. I couldn't recommend her more highly!"
Lauren P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Scituate, MA
Deryn B.
5.0
Deryn came to babysit for my 2 girls (5 and 3 YO). The girls LOVED her and cannot wait for her to come back. She left the house spotless and we came back from dinner with two fed, sleeping babies. Great night out! Can't wait to hire her again!
- Hilary G.
Sally P.
5.0
I wholeheartedly recommend Sally to any family in search of an expert caregiver! Sally is absolutely incredible! When I was going back to work after having my first baby, I was a little nervous about leaving my daughter with someone else. That was before I met Sally! Just after one day, I could...
- Care member
Hannah G.
5.0
Hannah has been a lifesaver for our family. She has watched our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 12 months old. She is reliable, flexible, kind, thoughtful, highly communicative, and caring. She sends us pictures of our daughter throughout the day doing activities and is very open to feedback...
- Saadon D.
Lynh C.
5.0
Lynh has been a great babysitter for our family. She's extremely flexible and extremely easy to work with which was our number one concern when hiring a babysitter. She is super reliable and has always made us & our child feel at ease.
- Stephanie C.
Mariana T.
5.0
Mariana is the absolute best!!!! She loves my kids like her own, The only person I trust with my babies!!
- Cara D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Scituate, MA:
How can I find a Scituate babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Scituate, 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 25 babysitters in Scituate, 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 Scituate, MA?
The average rate for Scituate, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.88 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 Scituate, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Scituate, 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.