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60 part time child care are listed in Wakefield, MA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby part time child care is 7 years
Part time child care in Wakefield, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Full time availability for summers!
Currently a 3rd Grade Teacher (2 years)
BA Psychology with a Teaching Certification in Elementary Education 1-6
Currently getting M. Ed Elementary Education
Babysitting 10 years, ages 1-13
Camp Counselor 7 years, ages 5-10
Daycare worker 2 years, ages 2-5
Nannying 4 years ages 1-3
Fully...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lilia. I have 10+ years of experience as a nanny, a babysitter and an au pair. I also have 3 years of experience of teaching in Cambridge Public Schools. I speak Russian and English with bilingual proficiency. Additionally, I have knowledge about child development, attachment and nervous system regulation, and I...
Lilia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lilia took care of our 2-year-old for nearly a year, until we moved away this summer. She was very responsible, kind, caring, and super responsive and we always knew that our little one was safe and happy with her. She proactively and creatively provided a variety...
Therese S.
5.0
(1)
Hi!
I'm a professional nanny with 5 years experience in personal caregiving. I have cared for infants, toddlers, children, and adults with a wide range of needs and abilities! I'm fully-vaccinated, have my own vehicle and prioritize safety first.
I use gentle teaching, compassion, and focus on building your child's...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Molly is an amazing caregiver and has been working with my son who has significant autism for more than four years. She is patient, kind and compassionate and does an incredible job helping him with his daily activities as well as introduce new goals and...
Robin A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Throughout the last 15 years, I've worked for a variety of child-based organizations. I've worked collaboratively with several families containing a wide-base of ages as their personal caregiver. I graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Elementary Education in 2016 and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily cared for our children for 2 summers and became a part of our family. We will miss her terribly but wish her luck in her future en devours."
Jarred P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sara and I love working with kids. I am available at short notice and will respond to any queries and questions quickly. I have eight years of childcare experience with children of all ages, from newborns to 15-years-old. I am also CPR and first-aid certified and can provide references upon request. If you have...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Olivia and I teach 6th and 7th grade Humanities in Boston Public Schools. Yes... I voluntarily teach middle school... and I love it! I am looking for part time caregiving opportunities (and/or tutoring, if you're interested) over the summer.
I have been working in education for 6+ years, and have 14+ years of...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia babysat for our family for 6 years and was our #1 choice. She is reliable, trustworthy and incredibly bright young woman who really connects with both the children she cares for and the adults that hire her. She is extremely conscientious, creative and goes...
Melissa G.
Shauna P.
Everett, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Loving and highly experienced 27yr old nursing student in Medford looking for full or part time child care position. Over 8 years of childcare experience, experience as a household manager, experience with infants and multiples, experience working as an assistant day care teacher and early edu, CPR and First Aid, owns a safe and...
Shauna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We were looking for a morning nanny, and Shauna was extremely professional, friendly, and punctual during our nanny interview process. She was great at communicating with us. We ended up needing different hours, so we couldn't hire Shauna (completely our fault; our...
Ann Marie F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Throughout the past decade, I have had a variety of childcare jobs including after school programs, day camps, regular babysitting, and most recently as a nanny for a few different families. While I have experience with a range of ages, I especially enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & preschool age children.
When on the...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and she is so sweet and patient with him, and my 4 year old daughter is obsessed with her. We have used Kate for lots of date...
Kate H.
Taylor R.
Medford, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time And Full-time Child And Animal Care Giver-experienced!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in education since 2019, and I work as a high school special education counselor. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, and was a nanny for different families for about 6 years and can provide firm references. I have experience with all ages and abilities. I am CPR & first aid certified. I also...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My child really enjoyed spending time with Taylor and looked forward to seeing her during the summer months. Taylor was very polite, honest, and friendly. Would definitely hire again."
Genesis D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I currently live in the Lowell area. I want to start out by saying I currently am working for a wonderful family and have been with them for almost 11 years. Their jobs are changing, and they are cutting down to part time hours. I will still be working for them part-time. I am a nursing student so I will be looking for...
Brittany can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany has been our nanny for about 6 months. My twins are almost 3, so we are sending them to a full time preschool. My children love Brittany. She is patient, kind and loving. I highly recommend her."
Catherine K.
5.0
(1)
I am a licensed elementary school teacher who currently teaches second grade in the North Shore of Massachusetts. I graduated from Endicott College in 2019. I have both my elementary and special education licenses. I have tutoring experience in grades K-5. I have caregiving/babysitting experience in ages infant-13 years old. I...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Abigail is a very hard worker, honest, energetic, kind, and creative. She is punctual and reliable. Takes pride in her work. Takes on challenges with a positive attitude and is very helpful. "
Amy C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a responsible and adaptable sitter with 5 years of experience with children ranging from infants to teenagers. I have also tutored before, so homework duties are in good hands! I am an organized, fun-loving person and I enjoy working with children. I am looking for flexible jobs to work part-time while I complete my...
Lisber can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Lisber for after-school childcare for the last year+. She was great with the children, and highly reliable. We would absolutely rehire her."
Moritz A.
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a professional nanny with over 20 years of experience in the childcare field from babysitting to working in childcare centers to nannying. I am always learning. I am a fun loving nanny who loves arts 'n crafts, singing and dancing, going to playgrounds, museums. I believe kids learn best from first...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Hi, I have known Sarah for ~3 years and I have seen her do incredible work with the family she worked for. Sarah has an amazing ability to adapt to any family dynamic changes. I witnessed Sarah go from 1 child to 3 (mom had twins) with not one bump in the road....
Jill M.
Roberta S.
Woburn, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Loving, Caring Nanny Available Full-Time & Part-Time
3.0
(2)
I work in a public school as a lunch monitor. I am unavailable 11-3 until June24th. after that I am available anytime. I am a mom. My husband works from home. it makes it easier to work. I have a clean CORI. I'm energetic, able to multi-task with ease. I have twin and special needs experience, able to care for several children....
Roberta can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!"
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Socorro and I have a bachelor degree on Fashion Design and Pedagogy, in which I have 20+ years of experience in both fields. I have experience with Montessori Education. I love taking care of children and I have experience with different ages; newborn, infant and toddlers. Also, I'm interested on collaborating parents...
Socorro can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We recently interviewed Socorro by phone and in-person to nanny for our infant son. We were preparing to make an offer to Socorro when a family member unexpectedly voiced a desire to take care of our son, and we couldn't pass on that opportunity. When she visited...
Monet B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a previous Infant/Toddler teacher, I've worked with kids between the ages of 3 Months to 6 Years old, I was also a live in nanny for just under a year to a premature infant. I am available for pick ups and drop offs along with any other tasks or activity's needed. I love pets so pets will nEVER be a problem! I am caring and...
Nichole can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nichole was very kind and professional. We flew from out of state so she brought over some toys for us. Would recommend/hire again. "
Care member
Milla M.
Somerville, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi everyone My name is Milla, I am a 30 years-old. I am looking for a part time position but open to more hours for the right match.
14 years of experience in childcare.
Milla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Milla has been a great nanny for us! We hired Milla to care for our 5 year old son with mild developmental delays (who was in remote pre-k) and our 2 year old (now 3 year old) daughter, 3 days a week. Our son was really struggling with remote school this year, but...
Mary Ann F.
5.0
(2)
I am currently in Nursing School, dreaming of becoming a Midwife. I am CPR certified. I am looking for a part time position that can be flexible with my class schedule. I can also provide occasional sitting for parents looking to go out!
I started babysitting when I was 13, often working for families with kids under the age of...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy loves kids and pets! She was very good with our dog, who can be difficult. She meets kids at their level and is good at engaging them. She is very reliable with grocery shopping and is a good cook- she knows how to make healthy and delicious meals and snacks....
Sara G.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm Sura, a board-certified occupational therapist, who has a passion for working with kids. I have worked in both childcare and education for 4 years now. I was an after-school teacher and inclusion facilitator working 1:1 with children on the autism spectrum for the City of Cambridge. I have completed 3 full-time...
Sura can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sura is responsible and well educated when it comes to kids! She has a very calm demeanor, and is extremely patient. Very fun and creative as well!"
Samira E.
Lynn R.
Arlington, MA
$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature And Reliable Part-time Caregiver Available For Summer And Fall.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly experienced, educated, and caring provider. I prefer to work with children ages 2-12. I enjoy co-creating games with children, making music and being in nature. I am available to drive children to activities, prepare meals, and help with homework. I am extremely reliable, have a safe driving record, and can provide...
Lynn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lynn did after school pickup and stayed with my two elementary age kids until dinnertime three days a week for 9 months. She is kind, caring, has a sense of humor, and really puts in the effort to find items of interest to engage kids in her care. She routinely...
Julie H.
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Wakefield, MA
Lilia V.
5.0
Lilia took care of our 2-year-old for nearly a year, until we moved away this summer. She was very responsible, kind, caring, and super responsive and we always knew that our little one was safe and happy with her. She proactively and creatively provided a variety of activities tailored to his...
- Therese S.
Molly C.
5.0
Molly is an amazing caregiver and has been working with my son who has significant autism for more than four years. She is patient, kind and compassionate and does an incredible job helping him with his daily activities as well as introduce new goals and initiatives. She has the perfect, pleasant...
- Robin A.
Emily S.
5.0
Emily cared for our children for 2 summers and became a part of our family. We will miss her terribly but wish her luck in her future en devours.
- Jarred P.
Olivia D.
5.0
Olivia babysat for our family for 6 years and was our #1 choice. She is reliable, trustworthy and incredibly bright young woman who really connects with both the children she cares for and the adults that hire her. She is extremely conscientious, creative and goes above and beyond in her efforts to...
- Melissa G.
Shauna P.
5.0
We were looking for a morning nanny, and Shauna was extremely professional, friendly, and punctual during our nanny interview process. She was great at communicating with us. We ended up needing different hours, so we couldn't hire Shauna (completely our fault; our needs changed pretty drastically),...
- Ann Marie F.
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How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in Wakefield, MA?
Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in MA is $23.50.
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What types of part time child care services are available near me in Wakefield, MA?
The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Wakefield, MA who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for part time child care near me in Wakefield, MA?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Wakefield, MA, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.
How many hours a week can I hire part time child care near me in Wakefield, MA?
You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 12 part time child care providers near you in Wakefield, MA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.