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60 babysitters are listed in Wakefield, MA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Wakefield, MA
I have 12 years of experience plus I'm a mom/grandmother. I can help with Swimming Supervision, transportation and Crafts. I'm from Guatemala, I'm 51 years old. I love work with kids, I'm very responsible, loving, careful, easygoing person with some much energy to spend time with the kids and have fun with them, I have...
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Taylor S.
Wakefield, MA
$30-35/hr • 8 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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:
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Marissa, I am a 30-year-old college graduate with a degree from Lesley University and over 15 years of experience working with children!
I have been passionate about childcare since I began babysitting as a teenager. Through Lesley, I received a degree in Elementary Education and have spent the years since my...
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"Ana worked for us for about a year and I cannot say enough great things about her . She was so awesome with my two boys, she will take them for walk, playground she will spend time reading stories to them . She is incredibly on time very honest! We have so enjoyed...
Mary V.
Cerra C.
Cambridge, MA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun-Loving Child Care Provider Available Full And Part Time
5.0
(3)
Hello! I'm an experienced and compassionate nanny who truly loves working with children. I believe that kids have a remarkable ability to bring out the best in us, and I am constantly inspired by their fresh, joyful perspective on the world. My love of being active and creative makes it easy for me to connect with children and...
Cerra can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cerra is an excellent caregiver. Experienced, joyful and playful but also respectful of parents’ wishes and expectations. Great mix of humor and professionalism. My children years later (21&25) still reach out to her for older sister like guidance and...
Care member
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: Travel, swimming supervision
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.
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(3)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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! "
Care member
Karen S.
Reading, MA
$30-33/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a special education preschool teacher for 17 years. Before I became a teacher I was a parapofessional at the integrated preschool where I currently work. I decided to go get my Masters degree at 42 years old - never too late for school! I love children of all ages and I have a 16-year-old daughter. I'm looking to...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very responsive to my inquiry! Our schedules didn’t align, but appreciated her communication. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Certified early childhood teacher, looking for a part time babysitting job while I complete my graduate coursework at Boston University! I have been working with children since I was in middle school and have been babysitting since I was 15 years old
Annabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annabelle has cared for my 2 sons for over several years and is an amazing young lady. She is driven, patient, and kind and would be an asset to any company."
Kerri B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am raising my four own children. I have taught at a daycare in the past and was the babysitter for a Mother's group several years ago.
Alice can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Alice is amazing. My son is always happy and chatty after being dropped off from school. He loves her, as does my daughter.
I am so grateful for her help and support. "
Joseph S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a babysitter in the Greater Boston area for five years while in college at Brandeis and then for two years in New York City, and while in Miami for Law School. I am now living in Belmont while my partner completes residency at BCH (which means I've got nights and weekends mostly free). And we have a wedding to save $...
Arlene can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Arline watched my son regularly and was very professional, reliable and a pleasure to have helping us out. She is very happy, energetic and loves kids. I would certainly hire her again. "
Dean W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brenna. I am 30 years old and recently moved to Massachusetts. I have both a Bachelors and Masters degree specializing in Autism and related disorders. I am currently a special education preschool teacher and I'm looking for some extra work to help increase my limited teacher budget! I am willing to fill any role...
Brenna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Jennifer. I'm 26 years old and I'm originally from Colombia. I have a degree on chemical engineering in Colombia, I'm attending to Bunker Hill for biomedical engineering. I have experience with kids of all ages. I have babysat since I was 15 years old. I am very active and responsible person. I do speak...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Excellent work Jennifer took care of our one year old daughter for four moths while we were in a business trip in Colombia. Overall it was a great experience my daughter really love spending time with Jennifer she was always on time and really enjoy her work. My...
carlos O.
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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.
Cerra C.
5.0
Cerra is an excellent caregiver. Experienced, joyful and playful but also respectful of parents’ wishes and expectations. Great mix of humor and professionalism. My children years later (21&25) still reach out to her for older sister like guidance and encouragement. She gets what needs to occur in...
- Care member
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 26 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 $23.88 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 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 40 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.