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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
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: Meal prep, travel, 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 35 years old, I am from Billerica and 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, meal preparing, transporting. I love arts,...
Wendy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Wendy helped us take care of our son part time and was very punctual. She made our lives easier. She cleaned the house, prepped snack/lunch, entertained my son, helped with laundry and did dishes etc when she was here. We will hire her again when needed. "
Bartholomew N.
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:
Early Education
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel was incredible with our 2 year old. It was our first time leaving him with a sitter and he was happily engaged in play with her right away. She was very patient, kind and communicative both with our child and with us and we feel so lucky to have found her....
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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 1 family 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, meal prep, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
My name is Danielle, I am 30 years old, I am from Woburn, MA. I have flexible availability & my own transportation. I have experience in private childcare and in daycare settings. I got certified at North Shore Community College in Early Childhood & Development. I've been helping my sister with my nieces since they were born,...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle is a wonderful caregiver and amazing with children. We had her as a nanny over the summer, to watch our 1.5 yr old daughter and occasionally, our 4.5 yr old son. She attentive to each child's individual needs and passionate about helping children grow...
Alison F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Lindsay and I am currently living in Boston and working as a paralegal in Malden! I have been working with kids for years and have been able to create great relationships with the families I work with. While I love my position as a paralegal, I miss working with kids and would love to squeeze in some weeknight/weekend...
5.0
"Lindsay is absolutely fantastic! She's dependable and my girls LOVE her. We will miss her very much and plan to use her as babysitter in the future!"
Kathy G.
5.0
(3)
I am currently entering my second year at the University. I've had experience caring for young children ranging from newborn babies to middle school children. I'm experienced with feeding, changing diapers, giving baths, and reading to children. I am also licensed so I can also offer transportation services. I always make sure...
Marivic can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marivic is amazing. Not only can she provide dependable childcare but she is also an experienced tutor. My children adore her and respect her eager desire to help them learn and grow in a comprehensive, nurturing environment. She is extremely reliable and has a...
Kelly B.
5.0
(3)
Hi! I am a 24-year-old Toddler Montessori Teacher, looking to Nanny while taking time off to go back to school online. I love working with kids, and believe they are incredibly capable- they can be very independent when given the opportunity and proper environment! I have experience working with students ranging in ages 6 months...
Maya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maya built an amazing relationship with our 2-year-old daughter over the past school year (my husband and I are both elementary educators). She nannied our daughter at our home for 2 full work days per week. Our daughter is slow to warm up to other caregivers but...
Care member
Jessica M.
Saugus, MA
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jessica and I have 7 years experience with infants and children. I worked at KinderCare as an infant teacher for 2 years and then I babysat for families for 5 years. I have a lot of experience caring for multiple infants and children at once. I have my own transportation, I'm vaccinated, and I am CPR/First Aid...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was an amazing asset to our family for childcare! She watched our our 6, 5, and 2 year old for ~ 8 hours 1 day a week. She was not only professional and punctual, she was kind, thoughtful and always went above and beyond to really make the kids day nice!...
Jessica G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because it keeps connected with my inner child. Also I enjoy the development of children and they're very funny!
In my spare time, I like to workout, play basketball, bowl, hang with my niece, hang with family!
One thing you should know about me is I'm 6'5 and I wear glasses. I'm very kind hearted and...
5.0
"He is great! Outgoing! Creative! Awesome! Amazing, literally all of the above. My kids love having him around, they always enjoy the time they have with him! They're always talking highly about him, they learn a lot from him as well. He loves taking my kids on...
Angela H.
4.3
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 17 years experience caring for all ages of kids. I really like what I do, because for me children are not a job they are a blessing to take care of.
Luciana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is very responsible and we can really count on her."
Viviane G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alexa I am 23 years old majoring in early education I currently have over 8 years of experience working with children ages 12weeks - 10 years old , I also have experience taking care of children with autism. I'm very fun & understanding and believe in treating kids with respect, love and redirect them in times...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She has so much experience with kids, all kids love Miss Alexa! Super fun and smart girl, knows how to speak to children and understand them. She knows how to handle all situations and always makes sure to take precautions."
Nana G.
Sydney G.
Cambridge, MA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am Sydney, a recent graduate from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelors in Dietetics. I am looking for a full time nannying job in the Boston area. I have been babysitting for approximately 6 years, have a safe driving record, am CPR certified, and am adventurous and encouraging. I am comfortable with any age- from...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney was with my family, watching my two young children (toddler and infant) regularly for almost 2 years. She’s incredibly reliable, caring, fun, responsible, attentive, and truly one of the kindest people we know. Our family was sad to lose her, but we know...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A babysitter that has cared for kids ages 3-18 for over 11 years. I have ample experience working with children at different stages of development and/or from a wide variety of cultures.
Marla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We initially hired Marla to help with our child with autism and adhd. He can be pretty challenging to provide care for, and we had been through a number of child care providers in an attempt to find a positive solution. Marla provided that! She came with kindness,...
Lia T.
Manuela V.
Revere, MA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Manuela, Your Children's Next Best Friend. I Love Fashion, Art And Dancing!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone. My name is Manuela. I'm someone who believes in the importance of strong family values and ethical principles because it's the way I grew up. I'm kind, respectful, loving and very responsible. I speak two different languages; English and Spanish, I have 5 years of experience caring for children ranging from 6 months...
Manuela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Manuela was amazing!! She took care of my niece and she got me out of trouble. I had an important work appointment, she is super flexible and punctual, I definitely hire her again!"
Jenny J.
5.0
(1)
I was a kindegarten teacher have a plenty of experience working with children different ages reliable fun , experience good driver with own car, fully vaccinate also have a medical backround also have experience work with speciál need children
Alena can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wakefield, MA
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.
Isabel D.
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 attentive to my 3 kids and she is a great...
- Viviana T.
Rachel K.
5.0
Rachel was incredible with our 2 year old. It was our first time leaving him with a sitter and he was happily engaged in play with her right away. She was very patient, kind and communicative both with our child and with us and we feel so lucky to have found her. She is our first choice when
- Care member
Annabelle D.
5.0
Annabelle is a responsible, motivated, patient and fun-loving young lady that would be an excellent babysitter for your children. I recommend Annabelle without reservation.
- Stacy F.
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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.