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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
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, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & 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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer took care of our 9-month old daughter at the time. She is kind, caring, and responsible. She occasionally helped taking care of my 5-year old son too. My kids absolutely ADORED her, she plays and entertains them while takes good care of them. She's also...
Nayyra F.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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
(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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
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:
First Aid
CPR
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, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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.
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
(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
(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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Natalie is simply fantastic. We hired her as a part-time nanny for our 2-year-old from September through December. From their first meeting, she quickly established rapport with our toddler, who had previously shied away from strangers. Natalie was kind and patient...
Ichiro L.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wakefield, MA
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.
Alice A.
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.
Arlene C.
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.
Jennifer H.
5.0
Jennifer took care of our 9-month old daughter at the time. She is kind, caring, and responsible. She occasionally helped taking care of my 5-year old son too. My kids absolutely ADORED her, she plays and entertains them while takes good care of them. She's also great in communication, when I get...
- Nayyra F.
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.
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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.