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Babysitters in Stoneham, MA
Paula S.
Lexington, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
More Than 10 Years Taking Care Of Little Ones And Organizing! How Can I Help You?
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families!
My name is Paula, and I'm 28 years old.
I'm a former au pair here in the US, open for part time work, date nights and weekends as a babysitter/dogsitter. I offer childcare services and I'm open assisting with household tasks or other services related to kids. I love being a babysitter!
I graduated in Visual Arts...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Paula was great! She is responsible and my daughter loved her. I would definitely hire her again (and plan to)!"
Margo J.
Britton H.
Charlestown, MA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a recent college graduate with a degree in English. I have 4 younger siblings, ages 13, 11, 7, and a baby brother born in February 2019. I have experience babysitting kids as young as newborns. I'm originally from Albuquerque and am way familiar with the city. I'm super comfortable going to places like the zoo but can...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"So happy we found Britton. She is extremely dependable, always answers the phone/texts. We spent the weekend in Nola and needed a date night out.
She arrived on time and even brought books and stuffed animals to entertain our daughter. I just wish she could move...
Frederique L.
Brenda B.
Peabody, MA
$35-45/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brenda, I'm a mom of a toddler and and someone who has experience with infants (as little as newborns) and toddlers. Both from professional point and a personal point. My husband is a children's pastor and I am the nursery director, overseeing all the babies 0-1. After going through caring for my own baby full...
Brenda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brenda is amazing! She is great with my busy bunch and the whole family adores her. She's fun, professional, dependable and can keep up with my toddler, special needs son and daughter. She is going to make a great doctor."
Fawn A.
Roberta S.
Woburn, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Loving, Caring Nanny Available Full-Time & Part-Time
3.0
(2)
I work in a public school as a lunch monitor. I am unavailable 11-3 until June24th. after that I am available anytime. I am a mom. My husband works from home. it makes it easier to work. I have a clean CORI. I'm energetic, able to multi-task with ease. I have twin and special needs experience, able to care for several children....
Roberta can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a recurring nanny position with a Boston-local family. I have 8+ years of experience with children, from infants through middle school age. I love to craft, make music, and play outside with the kids I work with! I have a clean driving record, am a non-smoker, and have passed all of Care. com's background checks.
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"I interviewed Charlotte for a job to babysit my daughter, and though I had ended up filling the job the previous day I wanted to interview her for future possible opportunities. She was very responsive in her messages and punctual to the interview (via phone). I...
Amanda T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with young children from the ages of 7 months-11 years old. I assisted teachers as well as provided direct care in several different settings including volunteering, paid jobs and helping out with my own family members. My duties included supervising and monitoring the children for safety. Care for their basic...
Emma can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was hired to care for my 2 boys (9 & 11) after school. She was dependable, responsive, attentive to the kids needs, helped with homework and fun! Highly recommend! A+"
John C.
Audrey C.
Cambridge, MA
$24-32/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My babysitting experience includes caring for infants, toddlers, elementary, and multiples. Additionally, I worked for three years as a special education paraprofessional for autistic/neurodivergent youth. I hold current First Aid, CPR and BLS certifications and an up-to-date finger print through the Department of EEC....
Audrey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"very good! She is attentive, conscientious, reliable, and gets along well with my two children. She took the initiative to make dinner, delicious."
Chen W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an empty-nester with two grown daughters and was a stay at home mom and loved it. I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother in the future but enjoy being around children as I miss it. I have been an occasional babysitter for various families after school and evenings. Last year, I took care of a 10-month-old boy twice a...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Linda has been an amazing first babysitter for our son! She is loving, proactive, and brings fun ideas for our baby and family every time she is here. Last time she even brought books she had rented from the library specifically for our son. She is extremely easy...
Katie A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 25-year-old Associate Analyst who is looking for weekend and date night coverage. I worked as a full-time nanny for a beautiful family, for four years before graduating from college in 2021 and entering the finance industry. I adore kids and am thankful for the chance to work with them at every stage of growth. I also...
Gloria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We are first time parents with a 1 year old baby. Finding the right caregiver was very important to us and Gloria checks all the boxes. She is an amazing caregiver for our child! She's extremely professional and always arrives on time. She's great with the baby, is...
Laura V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katie and I love working with kiddos. My initial career choice was to become a teacher, but I ultimately ended up choosing music business instead. I would love to help with whatever you need help with (errands, pick up, drop off, housekeeping, etc). I have roughly 3 years of experience: my most recent being...
Katie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was a great caretaker for my two year old son. She is vaccinated, has a car, and is very communicative. She was very gentle, patient, and thoughtful with my son and enjoyed spending time with him. Katie is a great person all around!"
Nicole L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Heidi, I am 36 years old. I have a 14-year-old son and I'm currently working as an assistant manager for the public schools. I have been babysitting for families from care.com for over 10 years. I am available for date night babysitting. My responsibilities have been taking the children to the park, sports,...
Heidi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We highly recommend Heidi. If you are looking for a professional, attentive, caring, punctual and loving sitter, Heidi is the one for you. We wish she was still ours! The timing didn't work out one year so we went in another direction. Hire Heidi. You will not...
Stephanie S.
Hope B.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am journalism student at Northeastern who adores children and pets. I have been baby sitting since I was 14 and have always loved being creative and adventurous with the kids. I find them exciting and fascinating and we usually have a good time together! I also grew up on a farm and am very comfortable around animals. I have a...
Hope can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Hope is our absolute favorite babysitter! She took amazing care of my 4 and 7 year old boys every Thursday night last year and was always totally responsible - picked them up from school, brought them home, made dinner, played with them and got them to bed. She’s...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an enthusiastic and outgoing elementary school teacher with a Masters Degree in elementary education, and a BA in child development. I am looking for childcare or tutoring opportunities over the summer. I have always had a passion for working with children, and I thoroughly enjoy spending time with them. My experience in...
Brett can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emily W.
Boston, MA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Educator And Childcare Professional | Part-Time Nurturer And Home Organizer
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Passionate childcare professional and Early Childhood Education graduate with a decade of teaching at a Reggio-inspired preschool, currently on a hiatus from formal education settings to fully embrace the enriching experiences of raising my 8-month-old son. Eager to channel my expertise into part-time opportunities that align...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily is a reliable, trustworthy, caring, intelligent, fun and wonderful nanny. She has watched my four year old all summer long. She truly understands children, how to interact with them positively, how to play with them and engage them and is very serious about...
Marissa V.
Adriana A.
Brookline, MA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm and nurturing caregiver. I am patient, responsible, caring, fun, and energetic. I have been babysitting and nannying for approximately 10 years, beginning in high school. I have cared for children ranging from 8 months to 12 years of age. I have experience with children with disabilities as well. I am now a law...
Adriana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"We love having Adriana take care of our baby girl. She is always dependable, she loves taking our baby girl out for walks, and so patient with her when she does not want to take a nap. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Brian S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amy. I am a 28-year-old Melrose MA native and a seasoned, professional care taker. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2017 with a bachelors degree in the college of social and behavioral sciences with a concentration in sociology. I have worked in multiple facets of childcare for a...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy quickly integrated into our pandemic bubble very easily and seamlessly. Amy was reliable and accommodating to our work schedule and always helped my kids with their virtual schooling. Even with my son's Mandarin curriculum!! She patiently helped the kids adjust...
Moyura C.
Chanagarn S.
Watertown, MA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents, My name is Chanagarn (Mind). I'm 29 years old. I live in Watertown. I have excellent communication skills (English and Thai) I'm highly motivated, creative, patient babysitter, friendly, safety, kind, smile and flexible. I have 5 years of experiences with kids in the US.
Skills
- MA drive's license (driving...
Chanagarn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chanagarn is an absolute pleasure to work with. Our little guy lights up when he sees her, her style is sunny, warm, and energetic. She is very experienced and makes the time together fun, active, and safe. Chanagarn has always been professional and easy to work...
Care member
Ceilidh S.
Brighton, MA
$20-45/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ceilidh (pronounced Kaylie) and I'm a graduate from Macalester College where I was on a pre-med track. I am now located in Boston. I have been taking care of children for most of my life because it is my favorite thing to do! I love playing games like chess or doing crafts with children and I am also willing to do...
Ceilidh can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Ceilidh! She has been great to work with - very responsible and professional."
Bethany K.
Faith D.
Cambridge, MA
$25-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have had ample experience working as a caregiver in the Greater Boston Area. I have worked with care. com's backup care service since the summer of 2016 and have subsequently provided care for numerous families during my winter and summer breaks in Boston. I have experience babysitting children ages 8 months to 13...
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Faith has cared for our 2.5-year-old son for about a week when we were supposed to work but was almost at the last days of covid in January. She was so nice, very punctual, always calm, and always entertaining overall. She has extensive childcare experience and she...
Tugce K.
5.0
(2)
Hi- my name is Delaney! I am a passionate and responsible 24-year-old law school graduate with a genuine love for caretaking. Committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment while utilizing my strong communication and problem-solving skills. I am an avid reader, enthusiastic about sparking curiosity through literature,...
Delaney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Stoneham, MA
Paula S.
5.0
Paula was great! She is responsible and my daughter loved her. I would definitely hire her again (and plan to)!
- Margo J.
Britton H.
5.0
Britton is wonderful!!! She is incredibly thoughtful, kind and bright. She is very easy/comfortable to spend time with, and integrated with our family with ease. We have been nothing but impressed with her natural ability to understand and work with our son, and manage whatever behaviors a...
- Minnie J.
Brenda B.
5.0
Brenda has been unbelievable - I think she is truly the baby whisperer. Having newborn night help has been the singular biggest godsend after having our baby and I don’t think help comes in better forms then Brenda. She is warm, upbeat and so knowledgeable about baby care. The exhaustion and stress...
- Care member
Roberta S.
5.0
Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!
- Care member
Charlotte A.
5.0
I interviewed Charlotte for a job to babysit my daughter, and though I had ended up filling the job the previous day I wanted to interview her for future possible opportunities. She was very responsive in her messages and punctual to the interview (via phone). I plan to check in with her again in...
- Amanda T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Stoneham, MA:
How can I find a Stoneham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Stoneham, 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 27 babysitters in Stoneham, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Stoneham, MA?
The average rate for Stoneham, MA babysitters on Care.com is $23.70 per hour as of February 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 Stoneham, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Stoneham, 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.