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60 babysitters are listed in West Roxbury, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in West Roxbury, MA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am teacher certified! No longer working at a preschool! I love the kiddies. Incorporating art and outdoor play is my favorite thing to do. I also love to listen to music and sensory play! I'm the big sister in the family so I've had childcare experience my whole life! But professionally- I've worked with children 6 months-...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Sarah C.
West Roxbury, MA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Comfortable With Young-Middle Age Children - Available Most Evenings And Weekends
I have much volunteer and work experience in preschool classrooms. Student teaching experience in kindergarten and 2nd grade classrooms. I hold a bachelors in education and psychology from Bridgewater State University and 3 years experience teaching in a kindergarten classroom. In addition, I have worked 4 summers in a summer...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Caitlin G.
West Roxbury, MA
$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Caitlin, I am a senior at Lasell University back for the fall semester. I have a lot of experience with toddlers and elementary-age children through teaching Sunday school and swimming lessons as well as volunteering at a summer camp. I have been caring for children for 6+ years and have been certified in CPR and...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Shana M.
West Roxbury, MA
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have extensive experience in childcare and house cleaning. I have worked with babies and toddlers, although I prefer to care for infants. My active participation in the care of my nephews has strengthened my skills and understanding of children's needs. In addition, I worked in the cleaning area between 2022 and 2023, where I...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I am a personable, patient, and empathetic 23-year-old sitter and Registered Nurse. I have 7 years of experience and have worked with kids of all ages. I have all of my vaccinations/certifications and can provide references.
My job at Boston Children's Hospital doesn't start until Nov. 1 so I am looking for a family ASAP...
Meabh can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love children!
I raised my children in Needham.
They're on their own and have great partners.
About me.
I am nurturing and engaging in encouraging growth and development. Trustworthy, reliable, and gentle with an outgoing and upbeat personality. I have lots of energy, will get on the floor to play, read books, do crafts, go...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Mary sat for my two boys and was terrific! She is punctual, responsible and lots of fun. I would absolutely have her come to take care of my children again."
Liza H.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 23-year-old registered nurse starting my first full-time RN job in November. I have been babysitting for about 10 years and I have experience with all age groups as well as special needs children. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy watching children of all ages!
Audrey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm in my early fifties, young energetic, active, and easygoing Mom. My personal experience with kids started with raising my own two and babysitting for several families and friends kids. For the past 3 years, I was witnessed growing up with two girls and two boys as their Nanny. I can assist with light housekeeping for kids,...
Sima can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Sima is very trustworthy, caring and reliable. My family (including our dog) loves her. We had a wonderful experience getting to work with her! "
Care member
Annemarie T.
West Roxbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a substitute teacher 5yrs for grades, pre-k through 6 at ch. hill school. I then baby sat 10yrs. and covid hit. I have excellent references from the families I worked for.
I retired from Harvard university where I worked for 28 yrs as the director of risk strategy under the financial v. p. I have a b. a., lld and m. b....
Annemarie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elizabeth T.
South Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elizabeth, I am currently in graduate school to become a Nurse Practitioner, while holding a job as a registered nurse. I enjoy working with all age groups and have held jobs as a nanny, babysitter and home health nurse/caregiver, as well as a nurse within the hospital setting. I am CPR and first aid certified and I...
5.0
"Elizabeth is a wonderful sitter. Our son loved her and I loved that she was always on time and took great care of our son. I would recommend Elizabeth to a friend any day. "
Lauren K.
Sheying C.
West Newton, MA
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a babysitter for 10 years. I love kids, and caring for kids is one of my passions. I am a mature, patient, loving, honest, and detail oriented person, love outdoors and sports. I have experiences with different age group children from 4-month-old to middle school aged.
For the past two years, I had watched a...
Sheying can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sheying was amazing with my kids (boy and girl- both five and under). As a parent leaving the house it was reassuring knowing that Sheying was there and watching them. It's been a couple of months since she moved and my daughter still asks for her. She was warm,...
Daniella R.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with kids as a camp counselor, Kindergarten teaching assistant and as a babysitter. I get along very well with them and love learning from them. In previous experience, I often had to attend to many kids at a time, so therefore deal well under pressure in those types of instances.
I feel I have found a good...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Molly was my son's assistant kindergarten teacher. She was always excited to see him and he loved her energy and enthusiasm. She always gave detailed accounts of his day and it was clear she really enjoys being around kids! She is super responsible and I would...
Nadja M.
Rainer H.
Newton, MA
$15-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting off and on since I was about 14 or 15, and have been a full time Nanny since 2023. Prior to nannying I worked at and ran a Mathnasium tutoring center, and still enjoy tutoring math on the side as time allows.
Rainer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Rainer looked after our daughter while I was transitioning back to work after a move. He watched her daily for a few weeks to ease the transition and was always so good with her. She was super fussy and his calming and attentive energy kept her happy. Would highly...
Grace C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've loved kids ever since I can remember! Growing up I knew my passion was to work with children and got to live out that dream by working as a Clinical Research Assistant in Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) for four years. At BCH I got to work with newborns (as young as 12 days old!), toddlers, and children on a regular basis....
Clarisa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Clarisa worked for my family while she was living in Puerto Rico. She took care of my two young boys, 2 and 5 years-old. Clarisa is a very energetic, caring, and responsible babysitter; and, honestly, the best we have ever had. During her time with my family she...
Lorena V.
Renuka S.
Somerville, MA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Renuka. I have 4 years of babysitting experience. I speak Hindi, Nepali and some English. I'm currently babysitting two kids (4 years and 2 years old).
Renuka can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Renuka worked for us for almost 5 years. She started with us when my older son was 4 months old ( he is now 5 and my little one is 3). She is very loving, kind, thoughtful and extremely punctual. She became an extended part of our family. We moved homes to the...
Navaneeth C.
5.0
(1)
I am Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified; I love being creative and singing, exploring nature, things like that. I have years of experience providing exceptional care to children aged infant to 15; I am proficient in communicating with children at different developmental stages, ability to assist children with school...
Moya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Rana K.
Quincy, MA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rana, I am currently enrolled at the university of Massachusetts Boston. I've been babysitting for 5 years now. I started out babysitting for my neighbors around me then found out about care. com. I am CPR certified, and I am very happy to say I love working with baby's, infants and children. I volunteer at a...
Rana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"As a busy parent, I needed a baby sitter that was reliable and trust worthy, Rana was all of that and more she was amazing. My kids were always excited to have her around, she took really good care of them from doing the actives they loved to watching movies and...
Dana A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jen! I currently am a part time student at Simmons university getting my Masters in Dietetics to Ken day become a dietitian. I love kids and working with kids and hope to work in a Childrens hospital as a dietitian! I have a lot of experience working with kids of all ages and value kindness and patience when...
Jen can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have had Jen sit for our son on a couple of occasions and she has proved to be quite able and willing to work with his special needs."
Zain M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator with a passion for working with children of all ages. With eight years of experience teaching young children and 5 years working with middle and high school students, I thrive in creating engaging and interactive activities that spark joy and learning. I bring energy and...
Tanya can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Tanya for any job working with children. She has been an excellent role model for my kids and a kind, nurturing babysitter. Tanya is not only excellent with children, she is also a responsible babysitter who remains calm in a crisis situations....
Elizabeth C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families!
My name is Itzel, I'm Mexican, I'm 25 Years old,
, I have experience with all ages, I've worked for over 5 years.
I have a great ability to adapt quickly to families. I also have knowledge of languages such as English and Spanish. I collaborate in schools of children with special abilities and I have a deep...
Itzel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We would hire Itzel forever if we could :) She is an exceptional human being. Itzel is friendly, loving, happy, and extremely energetic. She took care of our 3 y.o. and 5 y.o. full-time, driving them to school, making them meals, playing with them, doing arts &...
Sadie E.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Roxbury, MA
Mary C.
5.0
Mary sat for my two boys and was terrific! She is punctual, responsible and lots of fun. I would absolutely have her come to take care of my children again.
- Liza H.
Sima M.
5.0
Sima is very trustworthy, caring and reliable. My family (including our dog) loves her. We had a wonderful experience getting to work with her!
- Care member
Elizabeth T.
5.0
Elizabeth was wonderful! My two children took to her right away, and we heard all about their evening the next day. We will definitely be hiring her again!
- Jennifer S.
Sheying C.
5.0
Sheying worked with us for nearly 2 years l, from the time our son was 5 months to when he started daycare at 2 years 3 months. My son loved playing with her and still asks for her routinely! She would take him on walks to the park, to the library, and around the block; read to him at home; and...
- Care member
Molly K.
5.0
Molly was my son's assistant kindergarten teacher. She was always excited to see him and he loved her energy and enthusiasm. She always gave detailed accounts of his day and it was clear she really enjoys being around kids! She is super responsible and I would highly recommend her!!
- Nadja M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Roxbury, MA:
How can I find a West Roxbury babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Roxbury, 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 49 babysitters in West Roxbury, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Roxbury, MA?
The average rate for West Roxbury, MA babysitters on Care.com is $22.78 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 West Roxbury, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Roxbury, 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 Roxbury, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in West Roxbury, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.