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60 babysitters are listed in Swampscott, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Swampscott, MA
Ainsley M.
Wakefield, MA
$25-30/hr • 20 yrs exp
4.5
(32)
Hired by 53 families in your neighborhood
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with 20+ years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey in childcare was driven by a desire to make a positive impact on young lives and support families by providing a safe and reliable care option.
My natural creativity and...
Ainsley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ainsley came over to watch our 2.5 year old for two days and did wonderfully with her. She found a variety of games and activities to play with her, sang songs and fed her meals. We would definitely hire Ainsley again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Jayme and I am looking for a part-time summer babysitting or tutoring job. I am fully vaccinated. I currently work as a 2nd grade teacher at a charter school in Somerville. In the past, I worked for two years as a special education associate teacher grades 1-3. I have also worked as an instructional aide in a...
Jayme can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Katie and I have been working with children for 15 years now. I've worked with children of all ages and have experience with multiples as well! I enjoy reading and creating art projects, and of course being outside with the children.
I currently have my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Katie is amazing. She is kind, patient, reliable and loving to our 6 month old daughter. We were secretly hoping she didn't get a teaching job, because we would have kept her on as long as she would have us! She is a lovely person, and gets our highest...
Andrea P.
Tramia A.
Malden, MA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hi family's my name is Tramia A. I'm 22 years old. I'm a college student at Roxbury Community College. I am currently studying for my degree in associates of arts . I love kids an I love baby's I've watched plenty of kids before inside of family an outside. I hope to meet your family's soon. I am a very dependable person when it...
Tramia can also help with: Craft assistance
Ava C.
Beverly, MA
$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
My Name Is Ava And I'm 18 Years Old. I Love Kids And Am Hardworking
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ava. I'm 18 years old and have 3 younger siblings so I've had experience with child care my whole life, as well as with other families in the community. Safety is my number one priority and I can ensure that I will provide that for your children as well as a fun and stimulating environment. Since I'm a student I...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ava was very creative with my children and was hands on with crafts and activities. my kids keep asking for her to come back!"
Care member
Leah F.
Beverly, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Infant and Toddler and Preschool teacher experience. Gymnastics expertise. Aba experience and masters in education. I am very patient and enjoy reading and doing arts and crafts with children. I am also good at petsitting.
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah has been babysitting for us for years. She is great with kids, very responsible, punctual, and has good availability. She has incredible experience and training in early childhood education. She is a very kind person, and our son loves her! She's great...
Care member
5.0
(4)
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Heidi takes care of my 3 month old daughter several times a week. My baby is colicky and cries for hours at a time. Heidi has a lot of patience and is able to soothe and comfort her. She bathes her, feeds her, changes her, and takes care of her as well as I do. She...
Ynelissa R.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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
Ana Julie S.
Wakefield, MA
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hi there! I love interacting with and taking care of children! I learned by taking care of my niece and nephew since they were born. I have been taking care of children since I was 17 years old! I' m also most of the time teaching to children of my church! I' m a Christian dance teacher, graduated on 2015. Love pets! Like crafts...
Ana Julie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is absolutely dependable, reliable and trustworthy. She is sincere in her work and efforts. She loved my kids. She has a calm demeanor.She has great skills as a care giver. She is an asset when it comes to do things like clipping nails and making kids drink...
Ashwini K.
Tatiyana D.
Lynn, MA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As someone with a deep-rooted passion for nurturing children's growth and development, I'm thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced childcare provider. With four years of experience, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child.
My patient, creative, and...
Tatiyana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tatiyana has been sitting for us for 2 years and has been an absolute joy to work with! She jumped right in with our kids and made them feel so comfortable right off the bat. She is reliable and communicative, and I feel so confident leaving our kids with her."
Maryadair M.
5.0
(2)
I worked as a teacher at a daycare for two years. I'm infant/toddler and preschool certified. Before being a teacher I worked as a nanny and babysitter, I have 7 year of experience working with kids. I always loved working with children and seeing them grow into little humans is my favorite part. I can provide arts and crafts...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brenda is an amazing worker, a family member hired her and they loved her, she is so caring, patient, calm, love to play with the kids. The children loved her and is always asking their parents to call her."
Kevillin P.
5.0
(3)
I have been babysitting for 4 years now. I am certified in first aid, CPR, special needs education. I have my CDA and 5 years of teaching experience. I bring a wealth of knowledge to ensure the well-being and growth of your children. I prioritize safety above all else, and I am responsible, understanding, and determined to take...
Esterlin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Esterlin is an amazing help and brings a breathe of fresh air. She has a natural talent for talking care of kids and has always been helpful to me!"
Care member
Alexandra R.
Saugus, MA
$28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare for the past five years. I began working at the kids club in the YMCA located in Marblehead. This job enabled me to work with kids of all ages! Besides kids club, I have babysat for multiple families throughout the years. While I was interning at Salem Sound Coastwatch, I was a lead director of a...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra really helped us out of a jam recently . She was prompt and responsive, and our 9 year old son really enjoyed spending the evening with her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a speech pathologist who is currently working in a school and will have the summer off. I like to be busy and active, so I am looking to help out a family who is looking for a part time nanny/babysitter. I have been babysitting since I was 14-15 years old, so have 15 years of experience. I've been a nanny for...
Breanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Breanna watched my two young boys on many occasions. She is wonderful with them. Playful yet calm and always engaged in activities. She is trustworthy and my boys absolutely love her. She is missed now that she has moved away from us!"
Barb C.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Nicole S, and I am a senior at University with a major in Health Sciences. I am currently working at Partners in Rehab physical therapy for the summer and am looking for one- time jobs preferably in the afternoons/ evenings. I enjoy participating in all types of sports and I also enjoy helping children with...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Nicole helped care for my 4 month old daughter 5 days a week. She was a joy to have around. She is very responsible and trustworthy. My daughter loved their time together and was always happy to see Nicole every morning. She was great with our dog. We are going to...
Daphney P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Daniela. I have 6 years of childcare experience. I've had the opportunity to work full time with kids between 10 months and 6y/o. I am also a dancer and I have taught ballet for kids. Mostly for kids between 3 y/o - 11 y/o. I am currently looking for a position in the PM during the week days and I have full...
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Daniela was great with our 1.5yo toddler! We would definitely hire her again."
Marylauran H.
5.0
(1)
Main AVAILABILITY is for Date Night.
I have taken care of children from the ages of 0 months to 12 years old. Each age group has brought a great experience to my life as a private care taker. I enjoy each age group due to their unique perspective on life as I help them build upon the foundation their parents have already...
Crisniel can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miss D. is extremely pleasant, courteous and very outgoing. My children enjoy having her around, she plays, signs, reads and laughs with them. It's great to see such devotion from an individual towards children. "
Yajaira T.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Raquel! I'm originally from Brazil but have lived in Massachusetts with my family for nearly 20 years. During this time, I've had the privilege of working with many families and helping to raise their little ones, most often from birth right up until school enrollment.
As a former educator, I have lots of experience in...
Raquel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Raquel has been our full-time nanny caring for our two young girls for the last five years. She started with our family when my oldest was six months old. We unfortunately moved out of the area and have to part ways, but it wasn't for lack of trying to keep her on...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Joelle and I live in Peabody. I've been a stay-at-home mom for 24 years. I have 3 children; a son and twin daughters currently away at college. Prior to having children, I worked for 10 years as a paralegal in Wakefield.
After my kids left for college, I realized I wanted to continue in the childcare field....
Joelle can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Joelle is a very good friend of mine. She is honest, caring, and punctual. Joelle is my children's emergency contact and always has been. She is just great!"
Julie B.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Miruna, I'm 28 years old, originally from Romania. I attended at West University of Economics and earned a bachelor degree in Accounting and Audit. I speak four languages:English , Romanian, Spanish and little French.
I've been lucky enough to grow up in a large family so I've been always surround by children....
Miruna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"MIruna is extremely professional, hardworking, responsible and lovely.As soon as I met her in person I felt at ease and we were able to go out and have a super time!
She cared for my kids in accordance with our wishers and went the extra mile to comfort them when...
Andrea H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Swampscott, MA
Ainsley M.
5.0
Ainsley did great with our kid, put in the extra effort to engage him even though he was having a shy kind of day. Very flexible and easygoing with a withdrawn special needs kid, and he ended up having a really nice night. Thanks Ainsley!
- Care member
Katie S.
5.0
Katie is amazing. She is kind, patient, reliable and loving to our 6 month old daughter. We were secretly hoping she didn't get a teaching job, because we would have kept her on as long as she would have us! She is a lovely person, and gets our highest recommendation.
- Andrea P.
Ava C.
5.0
Ava was incredible. She was on time and very professional. We felt safe leaving her with our two year old. She was also so good with our 4 month old large dog. We will absolutely be using her again. Thanks Ava!!
- Care member
Leah F.
5.0
Leah has been babysitting for us for years. She is great with kids, very responsible, punctual, and has good availability. She has incredible experience and training in early childhood education. She is a very kind person, and our son loves her! She's great with pets, too.
- Care member
Heidi S.
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 be disappointed.
- Stephanie S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Swampscott, MA:
How can I find a Swampscott babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Swampscott, 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 15 babysitters in Swampscott, 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 Swampscott, MA?
The average rate for Swampscott, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.40 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 Swampscott, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Swampscott, 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 Swampscott, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Swampscott, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.