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60 babysitters are listed in Wakefield, MA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Wakefield, MA
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.
I enjoy a variety of activities with children, including outdoor sports, board...
Casey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marivic was a delight to work with. She always showed up ready to care for my kids and would always go above and beyond, doing extra cleaning and other things around my house! Would recommend this babysitter to my friends."
Maria P.
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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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...
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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
"Luciana has been taking care of my daughter since she was 9 months old, and she's now 18 months. Luciana has always been very sweet and patient with her, and my daughter is always so happy to see her! "
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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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexa is very flexible. Very reliable. I have a newborn son and she handles and cares for him very responsibly and with compassion. I feel that my son is safe around her and she makes my husband and I feel at ease. Alexa is now my go to Nanny whenever I need her....
Amadelyne S.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Manu was great! On time , flexible and sweet. Would definitely hire again!"
Chelsea M.
Maria S.
Cambridge, MA
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I am María , a Psych Major, premed student a Boston College! I love working with children, I have volunteered and worked at Children's Hospitals and Camps at Day Care Summer back home! I am fluent in both English and Spanish, feel free to reach out to me. I am available for interviews, phone calls, and whatever...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria is very responsible and gets along very well with kids. She is a very charismatic and caring person who will make sure the kids are always well. I would definitely recommend her!"
Lourdes 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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have previously babysat a 9-month-old baby, 2 years old and 7-year-old children. I have also tutored 3 children between 3rd grade through 6th grade. I am very caring, responsible/reliable, patient, active and attentive. I enjoy playing with kids and am good at taking initiative when needed.
Melisa can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Melissa is great! Highly recommend. She took wonderful care of my son and kept him entertained with fun and books and overall fantastic caretaker."
Phillip M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
First, let me thank you for considering me. I have had the pleasure of working with & caring for children since I started employment as a teenager. I spent my summers as a nanny/babysitter. I still maintain a relationship with the families and children even though they are grown. I went to school and obtained credentials in...
Rachelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Rachelle is amazing. She is extremely patient, kind, and thoughtful. She started watching our kids when our daughter was 4 months old and our son was 4 years old. She drove our son to-and-from preschool while also caring for our then infant. Our kids adore her. Our...
Lisa W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Natalie. I recently completed my degree in Early Childhood Education at Framingham State University (May 2021). I have experience with toddler, kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade age children. I have spent two years working as a teacher's assistant. It has helped me develop communication with children at different...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie was a wonderful nanny to my toddler (and often to my preschooler after school). She has a degree in early education, is incredibly creative (she does all kinds of art projects with the kids!), thoughtful, reliable, and very knowledgeable about children's...
Katharine M.
5.0
(1)
Lovely, patient, responsible, funny and respectful. Family M. Part time nanny of 2 boys (7 and 9 years) Pick it up from school bus Feed them and assist them with homework Engaged children in stimulating, puzzles, games indoor and outdoor Promoted positive behavior Family D. 1 girl 6 6 years old and a boy 18 months weekends night...
5.0
"Kika was a wonderful person to invite into our home and help watch our son (between 8-12 months of age). She followed our requests and interacted well with him. She was always on time. We felt completely comfortable and felt sad to say goodbye!"
Lannie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Emily and I am a third grade teacher in Vermont! I have been teaching for five years. Prior to teaching in Vermont, I taught in Massachusetts for three years. I recently completed my masters in education this past May. Due to my teaching schedule, I have a lot of flexibility and availability in the summer...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My children love Emily! She was the first babysitter I hired to watch my kids after school and I was really nervous about it. But she was amazing. She babysat during her senior year of high school and my kids ask if she can babysit during every college break. She...
Rebecca G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 25-year-old Associate Analyst who is looking for weekend and date night coverage. I worked as a full-time nanny for a beautiful family, for four years before graduating from college in 2021 and entering the finance industry. I adore kids and am thankful for the chance to work with them at every stage of growth. I also...
Gloria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We are first time parents with a 1 year old baby. Finding the right caregiver was very important to us and Gloria checks all the boxes. She is an amazing caregiver for our child! She's extremely professional and always arrives on time. She's great with the baby, is...
Laura V.
Lauren S.
North Reading, MA
$30-32/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lauren! I have nannied and worked at a daycare for about 6 years now. I have both the teacher cert. and lead teacher cert. As well as my CPR and first aid certifications. I enjoy helping/caring for children and help with there development skills to meet there milestones!
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is an amazing nanny! My two girls took to her right away and love her! She is considerate of any needs or desires and shows up early. She helped teach my toddler and keep her engaged all while keeping my infant happy too! She loves to incorporate the...
Kassi R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wakefield, MA
Danielle A.
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 while having fun. She is very engaged...
- Alison F.
Lindsay F.
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.
Marivic P.
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 great personality to match. I highly...
- Kelly B.
Maya H.
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 Maya had just the right approach-...
- Care member
Jessica M.
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! Schedules changed and she has been...
- Jessica G.
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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 28 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 $23.43 per hour as of March 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 42 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.