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146 babysitters are listed in Somerville, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Somerville, MA
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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)
Hello! My name is Olivia and I teach 6th and 7th grade Humanities in Boston Public Schools. Yes... I voluntarily teach middle school... and I love it! I am looking for part time caregiving opportunities (and/or tutoring, if you're interested) over the summer.
I have been working in education for 6+ years, and have 14+ years of...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia babysat for our family for 6 years and was our #1 choice. She is reliable, trustworthy and incredibly bright young woman who really connects with both the children she cares for and the adults that hire her. She is extremely conscientious, creative and goes...
Melissa G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Full time availability for summers!
Currently a 3rd Grade Teacher (2 years)
BA Psychology with a Teaching Certification in Elementary Education 1-6
Currently getting M. Ed Elementary Education
Babysitting 10 years, ages 1-13
Camp Counselor 7 years, ages 5-10
Daycare worker 2 years, ages 2-5
Nannying 4 years ages 1-3
Fully...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Arya K.
Somerville, MA
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Active And Enthusiastic Babysitter With 7 Years Of Experience!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone!
My name is Arya and I have been babysitting for the last 9 years (nannied and also worked in a childcare room at a fitness studio as well!). I have always loved working with kids. I recently moved back to my parents house before moving I move out of state and am looking for babysitting gigs in the area!
I...
Arya can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Arya is wonderful. She's kind, trustworthy, and loving. My little one immediately felt safe with her and is happy every time she returns. Her demeanor is positive & uplifting, while also calm & clear. She is exactly the type of person I want to help watch over my...
Zoe P.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Leah. I am a fun, patient, and creative individual. I am a non-smoker and love pets!
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Leah did such a great job caring for my dog Tillie. I really appreciated the pictures and videos she sent while she was watching her. I would definitely use Leah again in the future."
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5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Noelani. I am an experienced babysitter, having babysat from the ages 1-12 (and almost every age in between) for the past 8 years. I have also been a substitute teacher for middle and high school students. I am comfortable babysitting multiple children at a time. Whether it's playing outside, baking cookies, or...
Noelani can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Noelani is a top-notch babysitter! Both of our kids love her. Very creative and engaging. Consistently punctual and accommodating. Strongly recommended."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Certified early childhood teacher, looking for a part time babysitting job while I complete my graduate coursework at Boston University! I have been working with children since I was in middle school and have been babysitting since I was 15 years old
Annabelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Annabelle has cared for my 2 sons for over several years and is an amazing young lady. She is driven, patient, and kind and would be an asset to any company."
Kerri B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for the past 17 years of my life including 5 summers working as a counselor at a children's circus camp. I worked at a day care center as a substitute teacher for one year and also in a babysitting room at a gym that could fill with up to 25 kids at once. I am currently a part/time nanny for two...
Nora can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My children ADORE Nora. Before she moved to California, we had the privilege of having her live across the street for us. She did occasional weekend and evening babysitting for us, much to the delight of my 6 year old daughter and 3 year old son. Nora is fun,...
Elisa V.
Karen F.
Somerville, MA
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(27)
Hired by 38 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage children in imaginative play, while my calm and friendly demeanor puts them at ease. I believe in open communication with parents and provide daily written...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Karen was great! She was calm and knowledgeable, putting us at ease. Our daughter was in great spirits when we returned. We will definitely be hiring Karen again."
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Tatiana L.
Somerville, MA
$25-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Great Caregiver Ready To Start A Journey With Your Family And Kids!
4.1
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Tatiana. I'm looking for a nanny (or babysitter) job. I'm very positive, kind, thoughtful and hard working person. I have a very good sense of humor, engaging personality and genuine love of children. Lots of experience with children. In a past I took care of two beautiful boys at the age of 3 and 5 years old....
Tatiana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Tatiana was amazing with our 1 and 3-year-old boys! They lit up whenever they saw her, which says everything about how she connected with them. She'd send us photos throughout the day, which we really appreciated. What impressed us most was how she'd go the extra...
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Gabby P.
Somerville, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a nurturing, safety proactive , patient, reliable and trustworthy nanny currently working with 2 families, caring for two wonderful children part-time, and have been with them since 2021 and 2022. One will be attending preschool Part time and one will be going on to kindergarten in September, and I will be looking for a new...
Gabby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Gabby has been watching my 2yo daughter since last summer, and she is wonderful! I could tell right away that she has had lots of experience with infants and toddlers. She is very patient, kind, and engaging with my daughter, and my daughter loves her! Gabby also...
Carrie T.
Caitlyn M.
Somerville, MA
$30-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlyn, I'm 24 years old with roughly six years of nannying experience! Ive also worked as a preschool teacher mainly in the toddler classroom while also helping out in the infant room for about one year. As well as my long experience with toddler aged children, I have also worked with a wide variety of ages from...
Caitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlyn is terrific!! We are so glad that she was able to take such excellent care of our daughter from the time the baby was approximately 4 - 9 months old. Caitlyn's passion for children was evident from our first meeting. Working with Caitlyn was a breeze -- she...
Laurel Z.
Esther J.
Somerville, MA
$30-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.9
(18)
Hired by 44 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther and I am passionate about caring for children. I am a Certified infant/toddler/preschool teacher, fluent in English and French, and conversational in Spanish. Currently, I work as a Kindergarten Associate Teacher in Somerville, MA. I have experience caring for multiple children at once, having managed up to 10...
Esther can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Look no further, book Esther! She watched our 8 month old while we were visiting from out of town. She is everything you’d ever want and more in a babysitter — creative, kind, educational, thoughtful, present and sincere. She sent photo updates throughout the night...
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Brittney F.
Somerville, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Brittney, I am a recent graduate of Bridgewater State University and hold a degree in Psychology. I have worked in many camp settings ranging from the Boys and Girls Club to overnight sleep away camps as both a volunteer and paid counselor. Outside of that I have dedicated much part time work to...
Brittney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was very impressed with Brittney from the initial phone interview to the face to face meeting. She was taking notes to make sure that she was able to meet my families needs. Brittney was early on her first day. Her mannerism with my daughter was great. She...
Denice M.
Naci M.
Somerville, MA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello There,
my name is Nacira. I've been working with kids since I was 15 years old and I love it. First time I started by watching my little cousins then I started babysitting for our neighbors at the age of 16. I used to babysit three children. The age range was: 1-year-old to 6 years old. Recently, I was babysitting two...
Naci can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Nacira looked after my 6 month old daughter and 3 year old son until we moved away from Boston and I wish we could have taken her with us! She's an absolute sweetheart and I always felt 100% confident leaving my babies with her. My son can be a handful and she...
Lydia H.
Sarah C.
Somerville, MA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a young professional located in the Boston area looking for an occasional babysitting job to fill my time. I am great with kids and sociable. I would describe myself as mature, outgoing, reliable, patient, and excellent with kids of all ages! I have years of experience babysitting multiple families as well as...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Sarah is an awesome sitter. We love her! She is reliable and great at communicating."
Corah H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I recently came back to the Boston area after living in Tokyo for 2 years. I am working as a Program Coordinator / Tour Guide for Japanese high school students visiting Boston.
Since I was 13 I have been babysitting for kids around my hometown in Newton, MA which gave me an early interest in caring for kids. I have been a...
Evan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Evan was a fantastic sitter for my three kids (4 years old, 5 years old and 9 years old). He was very warm and set our heart at ease the minute he walked in the door. He immediately connected with all of my three kids. He was always prompt, very energetic and...
Yan Z.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Throughout the past decade, I have had a variety of childcare jobs including after school programs, day camps, regular babysitting, and most recently as a nanny for a few different families. While I have experience with a range of ages, I especially enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & preschool age children.
When on the...
Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate is one of the most caring people I know. She is an absolute natural with children. My daughters (ages 4, 3, & 1) liked from the moment they met her, and they look forward to every time Kate comes over. Kate is responsible and trustworthy, and I know she would...
Angelina W.
4.3
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting children for 8 years now. I have experience in student teaching, camp counseling and I am CPR certified. As well as being musically and linguistically inclined, I can cook, if that is needed.
I am currently a full-time administrator in the education sphere, and have several years of teaching experience,...
Maia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"We hired Maia as our date night sitter last weekend. She was great! Our boys said they had a lot of fun with her. She brought games to play with them, read them books and put them to bed. She asked us a lot of questions which showed me she was responsible and...
Julaine D.
Renuka S.
Somerville, MA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Renuka. I have 4 years of babysitting experience. I speak Hindi, Nepali and some English. I'm currently babysitting two kids (4 years and 2 years old).
Renuka can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Renuka worked for us for almost 5 years. She started with us when my older son was 4 months old ( he is now 5 and my little one is 3). She is very loving, kind, thoughtful and extremely punctual. She became an extended part of our family. We moved homes to the...
Navaneeth C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Somerville, MA
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.
Olivia D.
5.0
Olivia babysat for our family for 6 years and was our #1 choice. She is reliable, trustworthy and incredibly bright young woman who really connects with both the children she cares for and the adults that hire her. She is extremely conscientious, creative and goes above and beyond in her efforts to...
- Melissa G.
Arya K.
5.0
Arya is wonderful. She's kind, trustworthy, and loving. My little one immediately felt safe with her and is happy every time she returns. Her demeanor is positive & uplifting, while also calm & clear. She is exactly the type of person I want to help watch over my daughter. We have been fortunate to...
- Zoe P.
Leah M.
5.0
Leah did such a great job caring for my dog Tillie. I really appreciated the pictures and videos she sent while she was watching her. I would definitely use Leah again in the future.
- Care member
Noelani S.
5.0
Noelani is a top-notch babysitter! Both of our kids love her. Very creative and engaging. Consistently punctual and accommodating. Strongly recommended.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Somerville, MA:
How can I find a Somerville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Somerville, 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 146 babysitters in Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
The average rate for Somerville, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.51 per hour as of April 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 Somerville, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Somerville, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 131 reviews of the 146 listed babysitters.