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60 babysitters are listed in West Newton, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in West Newton, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a freshman in college, I have been babysitting for about 5 years now in cities in the Boston area, such as Medford, Winchester, Woburn, and Arlington. I have babysat children ranging from infants to middle-schoolers, and everything in between. I am very friendly and bond extremely well with young children. I have babysat...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again."
Chase M.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am 21 years old and a senior at Boston College! I have been watching kids for 7 years, but I have loved them for longer than that. I am a certified Red Cross babysitter, and I'm also certified in first aid, infant/child CPR, and AED. I have watched kids from ages 6 weeks to 13 years old, and I enjoy all ages. I have experience...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren helped me in a big pinch, I cannot explain how helpful she was and how she helped us out! She saved us! I will keep her number for future dates! Thank you Lauren! "
Alex R.
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.
Emily M.
Medford, MA
$27-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Kind, Fun, Experienced Babysitter Available Always After 3 P.m To 9 P.m Every Day. Available Anytime
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Emily M and I am 24 years old. My first experience with childcare was taking care of my nephews and niece starting at a young age. My passion and love for kids continued to grow as I continued gaining more experience in the field. The past 8 years of my life I have experienced different opportunities while working...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Emily did an amazing job of taking care of our twin 4 y/o girls. If she did not go off to college, we would have been very happy to have her continue to be our children's caretaker. Emily is young but very mature for her age. She was reliable, punctual, friendly,...
Robert L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in child development and trauma looking to provide babysitting services throughout the summer and into the school year. I have babysat for 3families through Care. com and multiple others outside of the service. I am comfortable babysitting multiple children at a time and...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sofia is very dedicated and helpful. She is funny and loves to be outdoors and play with the children she babysits. She is always on time and is a very reliable person."
Adriana O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elizabeth, I am 25 and I graduated from Lasell University with a degree in Psychology. During my time there, I also pursued and completed double minors in Childhood and Adolescent Studies, as well as Human Resources.
I have several years of experience in various childcare roles, including babysitting, early childhood...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liz has been great with my kids from diapers to pre-teen! Never had an issue and my children really enjoy spending time with her. Very trustworthy as well. You will not be disappointed. "
Janna Z.
Grace S.
Brighton, MA
$29-44/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I began babysitting when I turned 16 and got my own car. I've always love to work with kids and have continued working with them when I went to school in Boston. I've babysat for multiple families where there are two children and I've never had any kind of issues arise. I get along great with children and love to spend time with...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace is always on time & always ready to entertain the kids. My kids always love when she babysits! "
Jody R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I'm a 25-year-old nurse in Boston. I work 3 days a week leaving me some extra times to help out with child care! My schedule varies week to week, but I get my schedule a month in advance. I have a ton of childcare experience of all ages and can provide references if needed! I live in the city so I can...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We've used Emily multiple times for our two kids (3 and 5). They have a great time with her, she's very responsible, and we'll definitely use her more in the future. Great choice if you're looking for a babysitter!"
Care member
Nair R.
Belmont, MA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with kids, keeping them entertained and happy, and love pets as well. I am a mom of 2 boys who are in college. I have happily worked as babysitter and nanny, taking care of babies and kids from different ages. I am able to help preparing your kid's meal, light housekeeping, errands and grocery shopping. I am...
Nair can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nair is a wonderful caregiver for our 16-month-old! Nair brings so much joy to our 16-month-old's day! She gets so excited when Nair arrives, and I can hear them giggling together all day (even from my home office!).
Nair goes above and beyond! Not only is she...
Jiaqi X.
Brittney F.
Somerville, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Brittney, I am a recent graduate of Bridgewater State University and hold a degree in Psychology. I have worked in many camp settings ranging from the Boys and Girls Club to overnight sleep away camps as both a volunteer and paid counselor. Outside of that I have dedicated much part time work to...
Brittney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was very impressed with Brittney from the initial phone interview to the face to face meeting. She was taking notes to make sure that she was able to meet my families needs. Brittney was early on her first day. Her mannerism with my daughter was great. She...
Denice M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have taken on various babysitting jobs with children ranging from 3 months old to middle school aged as well as tutoring students at my school through National Honor Society. I have also been a camp counselor for middle school aged students and worked with the Big Brother Big Sister program. I am a college graduate with a...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Megan worked for us as a summer nanny starting when our son was 6 months old. She was very punctual and flexible if hours changed. She was truly wonderful with our very active little guy and our furry family member as well. Overall Megan was a pleasure to have...
Athena S.
Amelia E.
Brookline, MA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since 12 years old, and really enjoying spend time with kids. I love their carefree energy and attitudes. I started my first babysitting job when I was 12, and have continued to see clients ever since. I have been with kids all ages, and a willing to watch a child any age! I've gone through CIT training...
Amelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
4.0
"Amelia interviewed with me and I found her to be nice, punctual and presented herself well. I am giving 4 out of 5 stars only because I have not actually worked with her."
Anca M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
***Hello, I am currently only available in the fall of 2022 and beyond for occasional date night sitting. Please feel free to reach out if this applies to you- thanks!
I have had many experiences in various settings with children of all ages. I was a babysitter for one family with their 10-month-old daughter until she was 3...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Danielle is a true blessing. She was kind enough to watch our 1 yr old on NYE so my wife and I could get a night out.
1. Easy to communicate with during initial job posting
2. Showed up early to get to know us and our son before we were scheduled to leave
3....
Steve V.
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, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brooke and I live in the Waltham area. I have experience watching young kids, and am happy to help with tasks like: meal prep, feeding, laundry, housekeeping, petcare, etc. I am excited for a new opportunity and hope to hear from you soon!
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Working with Brooke was great - she was punctual and the kids loved her! Would recommend to other families."
Brooke C.
5.0
(1)
My name is Olivia and I am 26 years old. I completed my BFA degree at Emerson College and work in marketing from M-F. I have experience working with pre-K - middle school aged children in nannying, tutoring, and after-school programs. I love creative activities, especially anything art and writing! I am CPR and AED certified as...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in enrichment activities each week, encouraging creativity, physical activity and academic interests. Olivia...
Maureen D.
Randi R.
Dorchester, MA
$23/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a very energetic and responsible babysitter/nanny. I have roughly 10 years of childcare experience. I'm very punctual and enthusiastic. Don't mind pets, the more the merrier. Looking forward to meeting you and your family :)
Randi can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kind compassionate and great with kids. My kids asked for her exclusively"
Bart R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience.
As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day!
I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of nannying experience including the family I'm employed with currently. I'm looking to pick up some additional hours while I'm off from school for the summer.
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sam was wonderful with my girls and was always doing creative things with them. She is warm and caring and it always made my girls happy to have Sam with them. And she was a wonderful dance teacher as well :)"
Megan D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Newton, MA
Sophia R.
5.0
Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again.
- Chase M.
Lauren V.
5.0
Lauren helped me in a big pinch, I cannot explain how helpful she was and how she helped us out! She saved us! I will keep her number for future dates! Thank you Lauren!
- Alex R.
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.
Emily M.
5.0
Emily did an amazing job of taking care of our twin 4 y/o girls. If she did not go off to college, we would have been very happy to have her continue to be our children's caretaker. Emily is young but very mature for her age. She was reliable, punctual, friendly, and caring. My girls loved her and...
- Robert L.
Sofia L.
5.0
Sofia has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Happy, positive, motivated, fun and mature, she has been a great fit with our older kids (10 and 12) while also being responsible and reliable. She is an amazing problem solver and can take care of issues proactively and independently. We were very...
- Jane M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Newton, MA:
How can I find a West Newton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Newton, 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 19 babysitters in West Newton, 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 West Newton, MA?
The average rate for West Newton, MA babysitters on Care.com is $19.47 per hour as of December 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 West Newton, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Newton, 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 West Newton, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in West Newton, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.