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60 babysitters are listed in Waban, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Waban, MA
Leydi R.
Waban, MA
$25-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a 21 years old responsible and trustworthy with 2 years of paid experience, looking for a family I am a nonsmoker who is bilingual and has experience caring for infants/toddlers. I have the ability to adapt quickly to a family, with mutual loving affection for all of the cared-of children. I have worked with 1 family for 1...
Leydi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very efficient, she is carefully, fun, creative and bilingual "
Care member
I am a senior at the Winsor School in Boston and will attend Berklee College of Music in the fall. I have a car so I can run errands, and help with carpooling as well as light housekeeping, and laundry. I love hanging out with kids and adore crafting and doing little projects. If your child is interested in singing or basic...
Niko can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been babysitting children since I was 10 years old. I also worked in my high school's preschool 3 years in a row and worked in our high schools inclusion program where I worked with teenagers with disabilities. I also was a lifeguard at my local pool for 2 years, so I am CPR certified. I just graduated college this Spring...
Emme can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as responsible, caring, reliable.
I like working with kids because I genuinely like to be part of a kid's development and growth. I am confident that I do a great job taking care of kids.
I started working with kids when I was a teenager babysitting kids in the family. I have always babysat over...
Maya D.
Waban, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I love kids and I hope that I can be a mentor for young children as well if I watch them. I range from toddlers to middle schoolers.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lyra (Leer-ah). I have experience babysitting children of ages ranging from 3 weeks to 13 years old. I can cook, clean, help with homework, and teach them basic piano or voice! I am currently attending grad school in Chicago! Hope to hear from you soon -- let me know if you need any more information about me or my...
Lyra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"We took a chance with care.com for the first time and found this gem! Our 2 yo daughter immediately felt safe and comfortable with Lyra which helped my husband and I feel better about leaving her. In fact, when our daughter woke up this morning, the first thing she...
Chelsea K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.
Denzil can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Denzil was wonderful with our son. He came prepared with games and our son, who can be slow to warm up, was instantly drawn to his warm personality. I, the nervous parent, knew instantly that he was trustworthy and that our son would be in good hands. We would...
Jane P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated summa cum lade from Northeastern University and have a love for caring for kiddos! I'm available on weekends to provide childcare on weekdays, I'm unavailable due to my work schedule.
I have experience with children from ages 6 months to teenagers but I especially adore the younger ones! I've been a summer...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isabel is a fantastic caregiver and person. She has been a huge part of our daughters' lives over the last several years and took wonderful care of them. She is also a great role model for young girls. Isabel creates activities to enrich the children's time spent...
Brian S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Through my 10 years of experience in childcare as a nanny/babysitter, camp counselor, religious education teacher, and nursery worker, I have taught, nurtured, and cared for boys and girls as young as 6 weeks up through elementary school. My B. S. in Behavioral Neuroscience provided me with a strong understanding of child...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Emily to help us care for our infant twins several days a week over the last couple of months. We found her to be extraordinary with the kids. Not only was she able to care for our kids with little direction, she was very adaptive and attentive to their...
Joe Z.
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
"Britton is wonderful. She's totally dependable, fun, and down-to-earth. My son loves her. "
Leah B.
Elizabeth T.
South Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elizabeth, I am currently in graduate school to become a Nurse Practitioner, while holding a job as a registered nurse. I enjoy working with all age groups and have held jobs as a nanny, babysitter and home health nurse/caregiver, as well as a nurse within the hospital setting. I am CPR and first aid certified and I...
5.0
"Elizabeth is a wonderful sitter. Our son loved her and I loved that she was always on time and took great care of our son. I would recommend Elizabeth to a friend any day. "
Lauren K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Fully- Available Thursdays and Fridays!
Currently a 3rd Grade Teacher
BA Psychology with a Teaching Certification in Elementary Education 1-6
Babysitting 8 years, ages 1-13
Camp Counselor 7 years, ages 5-10
Daycare worker 2 years, ages 2-5
Nannying 2 years ages 1-3
Fully vaccinated as of 4/1
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.8
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am 21 years old and a senior at Boston College! I have been watching kids for 7 years, but I have loved them for longer than that. I am a certified Red Cross babysitter, and I'm also certified in first aid, infant/child CPR, and AED. I have watched kids from ages 6 weeks to 13 years old, and I enjoy all ages. I have experience...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren has been great with our number month old! She is easy to communicate with and is very trustworthy! Will definitely continue to use her when we can!"
Dara W.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sabrina! I live in Boston, MA. I have a Bachelors degree in Journalism & Business. I graduated from college with Honors and was Salutatorian of my high school class. I tutor children on mainly core subjects. I know ASL as well and have performed with the San Diego Symphony and have taught children's ASL classes...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Sabrina is friendly, caring, and professional. She is a wonderful teacher and my kids loved having her work with them. She is great at planning educational games and activities. I would highly recommend her for any position that she pursues. Thank you!"
Martha S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Registered Pediatric Nurse working at a Boston Hospital. I graduated from the the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science with my BSN in 2020 and recently completed my Masters in Public Health in May 2023. I love working with kids and have experience with newborns -teenagers. I am good for long term...
Ekaterina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"If I could give more stars I would. I have to say, I'm am really impressed with this young woman! I have always been scared to use the Internet to find a babysitter, but I was at my wits end & needed some time to myself!
I decided to take a chance.
From the...
Megan R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Allison and I am a public school elementary music teacher. Let me know if you're looking for a night out or date night that you need child care for! I love arts and crafts, playing board games, water balloons, playing outside, exercising, and making music.
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allison was prompt, friendly and so helpful. She handled bedtime with our autistic son with consideration, gentleness and he loved her.
She was also kind enough to clear up after both children and is generally an amazing care-giver. We would most definitely...
Joseph S.
Victoria L.
Medford, MA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a former flight attendant but also have been working as a babysitter for the past 6 years.
I'm a very responsible and caring person and when i'm not flying I love doing outdoorsy activities such as hiking, biking and I also enjoy reading, baking and coloring.
In my longest experience as a babysitter, I worked for the...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was punctual, communicative and honest! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 25-year-old living in Boston. During the school year I am a second grade special education teacher. I have my masters in teaching reading. I love working with children. I have spent most my summers nannying for children from newborn to 14.
Nora can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nisha. I am a 24-year-old Boston University Grad Student. Although I am working on my education.
I have worked as a caregiver since my early teen years (8+ yrs strong). I've also worked in many childcare settings: private daycares, in-home nannying, babysitting, summer camps, and after-school. I enjoy what I do when...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nisha was an amazing nanny for my child...we worked together for about 4-5 months, she took the place of another nanny who was moving out of state, and lasted until we moved my baby into daycare full-time... otherwise she'd still be helping us out!
Nisha's...
Alexandria P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
***Hello, I am currently only available in the fall of 2022 and beyond for occasional date night sitting. Please feel free to reach out if this applies to you- thanks!
I have had many experiences in various settings with children of all ages. I was a babysitter for one family with their 10-month-old daughter until she was 3...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Danielle is a true blessing. She was kind enough to watch our 1 yr old on NYE so my wife and I could get a night out.
1. Easy to communicate with during initial job posting
2. Showed up early to get to know us and our son before we were scheduled to leave
3....
Steve V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waban, MA
Leydi R.
5.0
Very efficient, she is carefully, fun, creative and bilingual
- Care member
Lyra J.
5.0
Lyra was my first babysitter ever with my 2 month old. She understood my anxiety of leaving him for the first time and was super supportive and understanding. I received regular updates with photos showing me he was having a great time during my time away which meant the world to me. My dog Tuca...
- Larissa S.
Denzil P.
5.0
Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our son to the local park and I always felt confident that no matter what came up, Denzil could handle it. I should add that our son (then nine) could...
- Alysia A.
Isabel R.
5.0
Isabel is a fantastic caregiver and person. She has been a huge part of our daughters' lives over the last several years and took wonderful care of them. She is also a great role model for young girls. Isabel creates activities to enrich the children's time spent with her. She also has a way of...
- Brian S.
Emily M.
5.0
We hired Emily to help us care for our infant twins several days a week over the last couple of months. We found her to be extraordinary with the kids. Not only was she able to care for our kids with little direction, she was very adaptive and attentive to their ever changing needs. Though we only...
- Joe Z.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waban, MA:
How can I find a Waban babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Waban, 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 5 babysitters in Waban, 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 Waban, MA?
The average rate for Waban, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.60 per hour as of January 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 Waban, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Waban, 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.