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60 babysitters are listed in Wakefield, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Wakefield, MA
I am a very active mom. I have 4 sons, 27, 25, 22, and almost 6 years old. I had my 3 older boys by age 30, and then planned and had my 5-year-old at age 45. I had my own daycare business years ago before having my own children. I have many years of experience with all ages, both boys and girls. I would provide a caring,...
Eileen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Hailey and I am 27 years old and currently live in Wakefield, MA. I work as the lead LASIK surgery assistant for a private Ophthalmologist in Wellesley, MA. I am currently looking for a weekend nanny job as I do work full-time Monday through Friday. I am very outgoing and always willing to do different...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Anna and I am from Wakefield, MA. I am currently a full time nanny in Bedford, MA for a 3. 5-year-old and a 16-month-old. I have over 15 years of experience working with children ranging from newborns to preteen/teen. I have my Bachelor's Degree in psychology as well as a minor in education. I love to be active...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Kayla and I'm an experienced dog walker/caretaker from Boston, MA. I worked for a small independently owned business called Peace & Paws for nearly 5 years and served countless pups in the Beacon Hill area. I love animals so much and it gives me pure joy to spend time with them and give them the best possible...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sadie! I am 28 years old and have my bachelors degree in communication science and disorders. I have years of experience with kids 0-18. I am very caring and great with younger children. I have professional experience as an ABA therapist /RBT working in both in home and early intervention settings, one on one with...
Sadie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
Leah W.
Wakefield, MA
$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Senior Care Giver. Available Monday Through Thursday And Occasional Weekends & Holidays
Experienced in Senior Care, specializing in Dementia and Oncology patients. I have also worked with 3 clients who have had knee replacements and 2 clients who had hip replacements.
References provided upon request.
I treat everyone like family.
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I started working with kids when I was 15. I volunteered at a summer care program. I worked for a couple years but still I remain active working with kids and youth at my Church
Samantha D.
Wakefield, MA
$28-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
I've been a childcare provider for 15 years, and I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and supporting families. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I know how to communicate effectively with parents about their child's day. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household rules.
I enjoy...
Taylor S.
Wakefield, MA
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been working with children since I was 16 both in and out of a school setting. I am CPR and first aid certified and have been working with young adults with ASD for the last five years.
Taylor can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello
I'm a mom of a 13 year old daughter. I'm looking for some part time work after school. I'm available to pickup/drop off. I can also run some errands and pickup around the house. With the nice weather approaching I enjoy being outdoors, walking, going to the park, and I don't mind pets. Looking forward to a safe and happy...
Melinda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 58-year-old, retired CPA. I now can add mothers helper, caring for infants to school aged Children, Senior Companion, personal assistant and a dog sitter. I love the families I assist with whatever their needs are, I am fun loving, up beat, dependable and kids and adults love me. I come with excellent references....
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Caitlin B.
Wakefield, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I absolutely love working with kids and have been babysitting for over 5 years. I'm now a freshman in college but am doing classes remotely this spring. I tutored middle schoolers both throughout high school and so far in college. Additionally, I was a teacher's assistant for a middle school and high school science class this...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Joelle M.
Wakefield, MA
$30-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Joelle. I've been babysitting for 8 years but I have been a nanny/house manger for past 5 years. I have experience with newborns to middle schoolers.
I have my own vehicle along with a clean driving record.
I am CPR & 10 hour OSHA certified.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
* my photo is with my...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kelsey F.
Wakefield, MA
$28-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Kelsey, I'm 29 years old. I'm originally from Boston but currently living in Mesa AZ. I went to Southern New Hampshire University and Northshore Community College. I graduated from Wakefield High in 2013. I have studied some Elementary Education as well as Psychology.
I have nannied for years, worked in the Boston...
Kelsey can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Hollie J.
Arlington, MA
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver, Babysitting, Special Needs, Senior Care, Family Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
For many years, I have cared for children, from infants to adolescents. Most recently I have been a nanny for two 1-year-old little boys, a 2-year-old little girl, and I continue to work with children and adolescents in my professional career. For several years, I have worked as a theater teacher and mental health clinician...
Hollie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Hollie was so helpful in caring for our cat. He has just moved here and is confused and upset by the new surroundings. He immediately took to Hollie, who not only provided basic care but also the attention he was craving while we were out of town. She provided...
Becky P.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caregiver with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession, and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, and friendly, and I follow the parents' preferred communication method to ensure all parties...
Casey can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Marissa, I am a 30-year-old college graduate with a degree in Elementary Education from Lesley University and over 15 years of experience working with kids.
Through Lesley, I student-taught in 3 classrooms in the Boston-area and went on to be a group leader at an aftercare program in Belmont for 3 years. From this, I...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love having Marissa babysit our two boys (ages 7 & 10 yrs). She plays games with them, takes them to park, takes them to get hot cocoa, etc. She is very dependable, easy to communicate with, and very pleasant."
Alia B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm Ana ,
Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ana is an excellent babysitter. Goes above and beyond in all her babysitting duties, whether its cleaning, food prepping, laundry, running errands, or taking the kids out the park my kids love her. Always on time, dependable and always with a big smile on her face....
Eric C.
Amanda C.
Woburn, MA
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring 4th Grade Teacher Available for Babysitting and Tutoring.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a 39-year-old fourth grade teacher. I have experience working with children of all ages, as well as children with autism. I love working with children, watching them learn, and planning fun activities for them!
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda was very caring and loving towards our toddler. She took care of his morning routine starting from his breakfast till his mid noon snacks. My kid also really enjoyed her company. She read him stories and also helped him with his naps. We highly recommend...
Ritika T.
5.0
(3)
Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit at Boston Children's Hospital.
I have experience in:
-prematurity
-tracheostomies
-ng tubes
-G tubes
-J tubes
-central lines
-changing
-feeding
-PN and lipids
-ostomies
-OEIS
-spit fistulas
-Straight catheterization...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shannon is an incredible pediatric nurse, and I enjoy being her coworker very much. She is great with children of all ages, especially infants and toddlers. She is experienced with standard child care as well as medical care including enteral tubes & feeds,...
Emily H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wakefield, MA
Hollie J.
5.0
Hollie was so helpful in caring for our cat. He has just moved here and is confused and upset by the new surroundings. He immediately took to Hollie, who not only provided basic care but also the attention he was craving while we were out of town. She provided updates and photos at every visit....
- Becky P.
Marissa W.
5.0
We love having Marissa babysit our two boys (ages 7 & 10 yrs). She plays games with them, takes them to park, takes them to get hot cocoa, etc. She is very dependable, easy to communicate with, and very pleasant.
- Alia B.
Ana M.
5.0
Ana was with us for a few months and helped care for our 3 girls under 6 years old. She was very patient with our kids and helped ensure their needs were met. She drove them to their after school activities and is an excellent driver. Would hire again.
- Chizoba U.
Amanda C.
5.0
Amanda was very caring and loving towards our toddler. She took care of his morning routine starting from his breakfast till his mid noon snacks. My kid also really enjoyed her company. She read him stories and also helped him with his naps. We highly recommend Amanda.
- Ritika T.
Shannon G.
5.0
Shannon is an incredible pediatric nurse, and I enjoy being her coworker very much. She is great with children of all ages, especially infants and toddlers. She is experienced with standard child care as well as medical care including enteral tubes & feeds, ostomies, trachs, and more. She is...
- Emily H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wakefield, MA:
How can I find a Wakefield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Wakefield, 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 34 babysitters in Wakefield, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Wakefield, MA?
The average rate for Wakefield, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.59 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Wakefield, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Wakefield, MA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Wakefield, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Wakefield, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 38 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.