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Find babysitters in Somerville, MA that you’ll love
145 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
Emma O.
Somerville, MA
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Babysat for friends and family throughout high school. Babysat my cousin since she was born, she is now 14. Would change her, feed her, bathe, and get ready for bed. The other family I would babysit for were two young boys, would help with homework, make dinner and get ready for bed.
Emma can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hannah P.
Somerville, MA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm an incoming Tufts occupational therapy grad student seeking employment during my studies. I have always loved working with kids and hope to use my degree to help children of all abilities succeed in activities of daily living. This past school year I was a teaching assistant, working primarily with preschool-aged children....
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Sarah P.
Somerville, MA
$23-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sarah! I am 27 years old & currently living in Somerville. I work full time at Boston Children's Hospital as a Behavioral Health Counselor in Inpatient Psychiatry. I recently relocated back north for work after 10 years in Charleston, SC. I am so excited to establish solid relationships with families here in Boston &...
Mary B.
Somerville, MA
$18-23/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-Time Summer Work On The Cape
I have 9 years worth of experience babysitting, working as a summer camp counselor, and volunteering in educational settings with children of all ages.
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
After graduating from my undergraduate degree, I worked for a company that provides in-home care for special needs children. Once I started graduate school, I worked full time as a nanny for two families while I was getting my degree. I now work as a sixth grade English teacher, and I still babysit for several families in the...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Weroika T.
Somerville, MA
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Weronika I'm 24 years old and I'm from Poland. I'm currently studying at Bunker Hill Community College. I'm taking summer semester off and I'm currently looking for a part time/ full time job. Taking care of kids been always a huge part of my life. I'm coming from a big family so I was always helping my mom to...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
My name is Kelsey and I absolutely love working with children. I have worked as a babysitter and nanny since I was 15. I now work as an elementary school music teacher during the school year, and an early childhood counselor and music specialist during the summer. I love making music, doing arts and crafts, baking, and playing...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elizabeth L.
Somerville, MA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Caring, Creative, And Flexible Sitter Seeking To Assist Local Families!
Hi! I'm Elizabeth, and I'm a designer in the Boston area looking to assist families in need. I have experience working with young children from volunteering at my church daycare, watching my younger cousins, and babysitting for local families. My graduate thesis involved conceptualizing a line of toys designed to encourage...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sarah M.
Somerville, MA
$15-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was in high school, and frequently worked with children as a museum tour guide in college. I'm friendly, reasonable, and willing to help you with whatever you need.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Andre O.
Somerville, MA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello,
I am a 29-year-old male interested in part-time babysitting jobs with availability on weekends. I am comfortable with and have taken care of children of all ages, as well as children with mild disabilities. My pay rate is flexible. I also speak and read English, Portuguese, and Spanish fluently.
Feel free to contact me...
Andre can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Lyndsey J.
Somerville, MA
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I moved from Tampa, FL to Boston about a year ago to begin law school. I spend most of my free time either outdoors exploring, or inside cozied up reading a good book or watching a movie.
Over the years, I have babysat on and off, for babies as young as 3 months old to children as old as 12 years old. I have the sweetest...
Lyndsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Sarah B.
Somerville, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 13 years of experience, have provided care for all ages from infants to young teens and have cared for up to six children at once. I have provided child care for large events and have worked as a part-time nanny in the past. I am happy to offer light housekeeping, prepare meals, assist with homework, and bring...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Gail M.
Somerville, MA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am 30 years old living in Somerville, MA. I recently graduated from law school and am working full-time as a legal consultant. I have 15 years of experience babysitting children from 9 months old to teenagers. I have a car and am available to provide transportation. I am also available for tutoring, pet sitting, or house...
Gail can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi- I'm Alex! I am a social work student looking for full time work starting on April 28 through August 15th. I am currently pursuing licensure in social work at Lesley University but am transferring to Fordham University in the fall. I am looking for 36+ hours of work each week this spring/summer. Previously I was a behavioral...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Kayla and I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with babysitting, light housekeeping, carpooling, pet-sitting, etc. I have plenty of experience with child care and also assisting children with behavioral and mental health problems. I am a very patient, compassionate, and would love to talk more!
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Riva. I have over 15 years of experience working with babies, infants, children, and teens. I started babysitting when I was about 13 years old and continued to nanny and work with children well into my 20's. I am school social worker at an elementary school. I have experience working with children and teens...
Riva can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I graduated from Princeton University in 2021 with degrees in anthropology and global health, and then pursued a graduate degree in public health from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. I now work and live in the Boston area doing clinical research in women's health and psychiatry! Although I love research, I miss...
Doruntina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hello, my name is Kathleen! I'm a middle school paraprofessional, and I'm looking to babysit during school breaks and some occassional weekends. I have experience working with kids from infancy to high school. Some of my past positions include tutoring, nannying, and being a behavior technician.
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Amainaris S.
Somerville, MA
$22-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Dependable & Compassionate Care For Your Little One!
With over 10 years of experience working with children, I've developed a strong foundation in education, social services, summer camps, tutoring, and childcare. I've taught children of various ages, created engaging lesson plans, and provided emotional support. In social services, I assisted families in accessing resources and...
Amainaris can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Melanie N.
Somerville, MA
$24-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Fun Sitter, Caregiver And All Around Helper For Families In Need
I have 9 years of experience. I am currently an RN in Boston. I love to babysit/ was a nanny prior to nursing school. I also love to help out for those in need of a caregiver. I can help with every day needs, travel, remote learning and carpooling.
Melanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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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 145 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 $21.56 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 145 listed babysitters.