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60 babysitters are listed in Wakefield, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Wakefield, MA
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, craft assistance, travel, 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
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...
I started working with kids when I was 15. I volunteered at a summer care program. I worked there for a couple years and even this past summer. I remain active working with kids and youth at my Church
EEC certified
CPR certified
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Taylor S.
Wakefield, MA
$30-35/hr • 7 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:
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & 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 27 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Olga M.
Woburn, MA
$33-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Olga and I have been babysitting/nannying for about 12 years. I absolutely love caring for children. I am a patient, trustworthy, responsible and dependable person. I've been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I have experience with children ages 3months to 10 years old. I worked at a daycare for...
Olga can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have known Olga for over 5 years and she is the most dependable nanny I know. She is able to connects with my kids right away and genuinely loves the company of children. She has a great understanding of child development and is able to provide developmentally...
Selam R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Wendy. I am 37 years old, I am from Billerica and mom of two sweetie kids girl and boy and I have been babysitting/nannying since I was a teenager, I have been a nanny to 3+ wonderful families before, I have experience with infants and kids of all ages, I'm very comfortable helping with: lighthouse keeping,...
Wendy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Wendy had been very dependable and my boys loved Wendy. She has become a member of my family!!!"
Daphney H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have recently moved to the Boston area and am looking for a Nanny position, either part time or full time, while I continue my education in Behavioral Therapy. For the past two years I have worked at a Montessori School in Connecticut and am trained as an Assistant Primary Montessori School Teacher. I graduated from...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Isabel is amazing with my 3 kids ages 9, 7, and 5. I met Bell three years ago and my kids have loved her ever since. She is kind, reliable, and genuinely likes kids. She keeps my kids engaged through outside play, read aloud, and games. Bell has always been...
Viviana T.
5.0
(2)
I have been doing childcare off and on since I was a teenager. Young people are amazing and it is a joy to get to connect with and support them. I have experience taking care of 3-month-olds to teenagers within my own family, as a babysitter and as a professional group facilitator for teenagers. It is important for me to help...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel is dependable, kind and patient! Amazing with my son who is 10 months! Have seen her with older kids and just as great! My go to whenon date nights! "
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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.
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.
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.
Olga M.
5.0
I have known Olga for over 5 years and she is the most dependable nanny I know. She is able to connects with my kids right away and genuinely loves the company of children. She has a great understanding of child development and is able to provide developmentally appropriate experience. She is...
- Selam R.
Wendy S.
5.0
Wendy had been very dependable and my boys loved Wendy. She has become a member of my family!!!
- Daphney 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 $22.32 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 Wakefield, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Wakefield, 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 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.