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60 babysitters are listed in West Newton, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in West Newton, MA
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at MCPHS with extensive babysitting and EMT experience. Originally from Chicago, I came to Boston for graduate school. Prior to that, I went to Iowa State University where I received a Bachelors of Science in Genetics. After graduating, I worked in an Emergency Department where I...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Emily was a phenomenal, energetic, kind and imaginative babysitter for my silly 8yo boy. She also helped around the house, with the laundry, organizing his room, getting him to reach and be interested in all kinds of topics from whales to electric circuits and...
Olga S.
Nicole Z.
Belmont, MA
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families!
My name is Nicole. I am a 24-year-old who loves working with kids! I am energetic and passionate person who loves playing and creating lessons for children. I finish my Masters degree (Early Childhood Education) Fall of 2022! I pride myself on patience, kindness, and understanding. I am looking for a family that...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hillary C.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Elementary Teacher With Over 9 Years Experience Working With Children
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently an elementary teacher at a local public school. I graduated from Emmanuel College with a degree in Elementary Education and obtained my Masters of Education from Providence College. I have taught with students of various ages and needs. Prior to my educational experience, I nannied and babysat for multiple...
Hillary can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I could not be happier with the way things are working out with Hillary! The kids love her and she is a pleasure to work with!"
Helena P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 12! I am a middle school Special Education teacher and am looking for ways to spend my summer!
Carly can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Carly was wonderful! Let us have a great night out and was happy to respond when we texted! :)"
Katherine L.
Christine N.
Watertown, MA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm called Christine N a 25yrs old. Am a professional minded, humble and down to earth individual, who loves children and loves to work with people from different backgrounds. Further, I am able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work under minimal supervision. Am a loving, caring, jolly, funny making, kind and...
Christine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christine is the nanny of every parent's dream. Punctual, caring, patient, sweet, flexible, and most importantly, great with kids. We certainly hope that we will see her again when we come back to Boston."
Chie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and meal prep. I have a son of my own who is 6 years old so the motherly instincts are definitely there. I love to spend time outdoors, going on walks, doing arts and crafts as well as cooking fun new meals. I have been vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 and take...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"We were sad when we no longer needed childcare because we had really enjoyed working with Andrea. She picked our two sons up from school, prepared lunch, helped them with their online school, and kept them busy and active after school. Andrea has an excellent, calm...
Desiree S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Samah and I'm excited to be working in the field of Early Childhood & Education. My goal is to join a family where I can provide support, guidance, & flexibility for families. In developing a partnership with families, I'm hoping to create a nurturing & loving environment that will support the development of...
Samah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samah is an incredibly reliable nanny. She is fantastic at working with children. We hired Samah for a brief job and found her work ethic, compassion, and ability to care for children beyond any other nanny we've worked with before. We highly recommend Samah for...
Ashley J.
Lauren H.
Brookline, MA
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelors in social work. I am from a suburb of metro Detroit, where I have extensive experience with children of all ages, especially involving children with special needs. I will be moving to Boston in September and would love to nanny full...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend...
Marla S.
Lynne W.
Waltham, MA
$22-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a single mom of 2 girls, ages 7 and 4. I have had lots of experience caring for my own children and my two nephews from ages newborn to 8 years old. I have care giving experience with children newborn to 15 years old. I am a professional figure skater and also have 27 years experience teaching ice skating lessons to...
Lynne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lynne took great care of our toddler. She was punctual and communicated well before and while taking care of her. She tidied up the house before we got home, doing some dishes and putting away toys. Looking forward to working with her again."
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Nela L.
Natick, MA
$25-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I'm a nanny with over 6 years of experience with children all ages. I was also an au pair for 3 years.
I have completed both CPR training and early child development coursework. I love playing board games, swimming, and going for walks, and I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of all ages.
I'm happy to...
Nela can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I think Nela is very nice, responsible, punctual, fun and dependable when around other people and she has plenty of experiences with kids which will make her perfectly suitable for your needs."
Dominika J.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Lucy, and I just moved to Bed-Stuy in May after graduating from Barnard College with a degree in English and creative writing. I have 10 years of babysitting experience from toddlers to pre-teens and have also spent several summers as a performing and visual arts camp counselor for ages 7-15. I'm a creative and...
Lucy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lucy was great to work with and our son really enjoyed his time with her. She worked with us for a few weeks helping with camp pick up and bringing him home 2 miles away. She was excellent at communicating with us, checking in and giving us updates, talking through...
Sarah H.
Claire L.
Lexington, MA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Claire and I am a recent graduate of Connecticut College, in which I earned my BA in Biology and Dance, with a pre-med focus; I am also a Certified Nurse Aide and plan to apply to PA school this year. In high school I began working with kids through my job as an assistant/substitute dance teacher, and I worked...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claire has been a very dependable baby sitter for us this summer. She did fun activities with my 7 year old and kept him active and engaged. He adores her and would wait every morning for her. We can't wait to see her again soon!"
Surbhi S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently attending Babson College and I'm looking to help out with some nannying near by! I'm available to help out during weekdays at night and weekends at night too preferably. But please feel free to reach out if you need help during other times of the day because my schedule varies with classes and athletics. I also have a...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren was a life saver when my regular sitter cancelled! She was quick to respond, friendly, punctual and trustworthy. I came home a very happy and safe baby and my three year old took an instant liking to her when he met her. As a bonus, she's awesome with dogs...
Emily B.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Miruna, I'm 28 years old, originally from Romania. I attended at West University of Economics and earned a bachelor degree in Accounting and Audit. I speak four languages:English , Romanian, Spanish and little French.
I've been lucky enough to grow up in a large family so I've been always surround by children....
Miruna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"MIruna is extremely professional, hardworking, responsible and lovely.As soon as I met her in person I felt at ease and we were able to go out and have a super time!
She cared for my kids in accordance with our wishers and went the extra mile to comfort them when...
Andrea H.
5.0
(1)
My name is Carla, I'm 32 years old, I'm married, I'm from Brazil, I've been working with children for 5 years and have been continually enhancing my skills through Montessori method courses. Over the years, I've gained experience with three different families, each for an extended period.
I'm a highly responsible person with...
Carla can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She took good care of my children a good person. "
Ricardo M.
5.0
(4)
Experienced and loving nanny with approximately 15 years of experience guiding children through daily routines. I am exceptional at initiating activities that align with their developmental levels, while also encouraging them to be curious and active. With a strong background in first aid, emotional development, chore...
Abby can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby is thoughtful and smart, down to earth and funny and extremely kind and caring. I trust her completely and feel so fortunate that she came into our lives, first as a nanny to our daughter, and now as a treasured friend. My daughter always looked forward to her...
Sasha C.
5.0
(1)
I am 22 years old, and I am looking for a job with more hours as I do live on my own and need to pay bills. Feel free to reach out!
Ayramalys can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ayramalys is amazing! When I was in school she would help me once a week with my 3 kids. She would pick them up from school, make sure they change into their pajamas, do their homework, and make sure their fed and then she would put them to bed. Honestly if she...
Kiara L.
5.0
(2)
I graduated from Sacred Heart University, with a major in Exercise Science.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristin has baby sat my son since he was about 6 months old and he is now 18 months old! He lights up when she walks in the room. She is super attentive and engaging. She takes him to the playground, on walks, to the library and keeps his day filled with fun! She...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Ellie - a former middle school teacher based in the Salt Lake area. I am passionate about outdoor education, STEM learning, and athletics! I have experience nannying, tutoring, and coaching ages 2-18.
Elise can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elise or Ellie as we call her was an incredible caregiver to our 6 year old daughter. She is so fun and so loving and just a great time to be around in general! Don’t hesitate to hire her, i wish we lived closer so we could have her help us more often! "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Newton, MA
Samantha E.
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.
Emily M.
5.0
Emily was a phenomenal, energetic, kind and imaginative babysitter for my silly 8yo boy. She also helped around the house, with the laundry, organizing his room, getting him to reach and be interested in all kinds of topics from whales to electric circuits and always full of fun excursion ideas. We...
- Olga S.
Hillary C.
5.0
I could not be happier with the way things are working out with Hillary! The kids love her and she is a pleasure to work with!
- Helena P.
Carly B.
5.0
Carly was wonderful! Let us have a great night out and was happy to respond when we texted! :)
- Katherine L.
Christine N.
5.0
Christine is the nanny of every parent's dream. Punctual, caring, patient, sweet, flexible, and most importantly, great with kids. We certainly hope that we will see her again when we come back to Boston.
- Chie S.
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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 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 West Newton, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Newton, 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 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.