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Faith D.

Tutoring And Babysitting Services

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
I have an extensive background in tutoring. I peer tutored freshmen biology at the Winsor school in Boston for two years. I also tutored children ages K1-5th grade in reading and writing skills at the Mather School in Boston for four years. In addition to academic tutoring, I also served as head of a peer support group for lower...

Adora G. says "Faith is an amazing aspiring teacher who tutored my 7 year old daughter. She is punctual, communicative and kid friendly. She worked hard to always plan...

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Crystin M.

Best Cleaner In Town!

Boston, MA

3.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Crystin! and I owned and ran a successful cleaning business for 5 years, serving both residential and commercial clients. I bring years of hands-on experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to providing top-quality service every time. Whether it's routine housekeeping, deep cleaning, move-in/move-out...
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Gabrielle V.

Fun And Reliable Sitter

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I've worked with children ages 3 and over for over 5 years, whether that in homes or as a daycare employee. I have training as an Emergency Medical responder and in CPR, and can provide copies of the certifications ( although the Emergency Responder is currently expired). I have just finished my degree in Communication Sciences...
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Kristi M.

Certified Elementary And Early Childhood Teacher

Norwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Kristi and I am a kindergarten teacher. I have over 10 years of experience with babysitting and childcare. I am certified in the areas of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, First Aid and CPR certified and am happy to provide tutoring services in addition to babysitting.

Alexandra D. says "Kristi was just great! Professional and kind. She was the first babysitter for our 2-month old and made us feel at ease. We came home to a very happy...

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Ana S.

God And Honesty At First!

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
dusting
changing bed linens
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I believe that honesty comes first. I know how hard it is to open the house to a stranger, but with serious professionalism everything works out well. I really want to help. I like to clean and organize. I have a lot of experience and some good references too. Customized service! I am a mother and a housewife. Your...

Megan S. says "Ana is absolutely wonderful! She is punctual, reliable, and thorough. We view her as a part of our family and would highly recommend her!"

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Maria V.

About Me

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Maria. I have 2+ of pet care experience. I'm comfortable with small/big, young/older dogs. I'm also comfortable giving medication to cats and dogs as scheduled. My services range from dog walking and drop-ins to extended stays for pet sitting/housesitting (up to 2 weeks). Aside from dog/cat sitting, I also have...

Alysia M. says "Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her."

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Inglid D.

Cleaning Service

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
My name is Inglid. I have 10 + Years of experience in cleaning. It will be a pleasure to work with you!

Care Member says "Inglid does an exceptional job at our condo. She is professional, thorough, and very pleasant. She has worked with us for well over a year and we are...

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Katherine M.

Part-Time Caregiver

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
I graduated from Western New England University earning a doctoral degree in occupational therapy. I have over 10 years of experience with kids starting from infant to 15 years of age and am willing to provide numbers of reference if needed. I have worked in summer camps as a counselor and as a nanny for families since I was 15...

Care Member says "As our nanny, Katherine very quickly became a member of our family. Her expertise helped our daughter hit her development milestones and thrive in every...

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Walesha D.

Full- Time Nanny

Roxbury Crossing, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Walesha . I am 33 years old . I have a 10-year-old son. I have my Early Childhood Education certification. I was a infant/Toddler teacher for a company for two years. I am a certified Infant/Toddler teacher. I also have experience in preschool age as well. I am CPR and First aid certified. I have been babysitting...

Jessika S. says "She's an amazing woman, very strong, driven and caring. She is one of the most reliable people I know and she knows how to brighten up the room. Anyone...

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Hycell C.

My Experience

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Hycell Colmenares and I'm a caring, bilingual tutor and caregiver with a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences. I have a true passion for working with children whether it's helping with homework, teaching Spanish in fun and engaging ways, or simply spending quality time through play and creative activities. In...

Loretta W. says "Communicative and I appreciated that she brought activities along with her to entertain the kids."

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Diana S.

Jill-of-all-trades Available For Anything And Everything You Need

Stoughton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
I can offer you over 25 years experience in personal assisting, child care, home care (residential and commercial cleaning), cooking, and so much more. I am also a certified addiction counselor, and I have over 20 years experience in all things administrative (office management, bookkeeping, human resources, executive support,...

Emily W. says "Diana cleaned our house a couple times earlier this year and did a great job. She is very detail oriented and thorough, which I've not found to be the case...

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Domenica M.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Provided non-medical home care service to elderly/disabled patients. Focused on personal care, companionship, homemaking, and transportation. Assisted patients with bathing, clothing, feeding,...

Marc H. says "Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues."

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Lily G.

Caring And Enthusiastic Sitter

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Lily and I am soon to be a graduate at Umass Boston. I am an Exercise and Health Science major, and am enrolled into Physical Therapy school. I am willing to help you with anything needed. Specifically with light housekeeping, laundry, organization, crafts, light cooking and cleaning, and babysitting during...

Jennifer K. says "Lily is a lovely girl who took good care of my 21 month old toddler. My toddler quickly took a liking to Lily and got along very well with her. "

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Andrea S.

Needham Heights, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
I provide in- home, assisted living and nursing home health care services to clients with limited physical and cognitive abilities. I work closely with clients and their family on an individual care plan based on their needs and desires. I am a reliable, caring and compassionate woman who has approximately 20 years of...

Janet L. says "Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients"

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Moses S.

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Live-in home care
hospice services
respite care
personal care
home modification
+ 1 more
Home health aide services for seniors. Hi, my name is Moses, I am a Certified Home Health Aide and also posses Certification in CPR/First Aide. I have been working with families taking care of their loved ones for the last 12 yrs, I do this work with compassion, dignity, and I am pretty much friendly and tend to get along very...

Lucy D. says "We hired Moses to help our Dad with everyday tasks and hygiene, when he became no longer able to care for himself. Moses was patient, humorous, very...

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Denzil P.

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.

Alysia A. says "Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our...

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Maribeth S.

Wellesley Hills, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
respite care
personal care
home modification
+ 1 more
I have 20+years of Experience caring for Seniors. My Professional Experiences are caring for people with ALS, Dementia, Alzeimers, Parkinson's, Diabetic, and Cancer. I'm dependable, reliable, and honest. I'm very passionate about helping the Elders & Disabled and my purpose is to provide quality care in the manner that best...

Stuart G. says "Maribeth is very dependable/reliable, personable and caring. She cared for my spouse who has Alzheimer's and requires total care. "

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Maria V.

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello, my name is Maria, I am 33 years old, I am from Mexico and I graduated as a teacher in preschool education. I have experience taking care of children almost 10 years and working with them professionally 5 years; I have taken care of newborn babies up to 7-year-old. I am an active person, I like walking with children, doing...

Clementine F. says "Maria took care of our 5 month old daughter almost every day 9-4pm for about a month until we found a daycare. She was always punctual, reliable and...

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Adela V.

Nurturing & Experienced Child Care Specialist

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Highly dedicated, caring, and trustworthy professional nanny with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional childcare services. Seeking a long-term, full-time position in early childhood care and education, where I can use my strong nurturing, developmental, and educational skills to contribute to the growth and...

Care Member says "Adela started working with our son at 3 months old. She has been with us for the last year and has done a great job building a loving, safe, and fun...

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Nia J.

Cambridge, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello there! My name is Nia and I have loved animals since as long as I can remember! I have had cats, dogs, fish, etc and have cared for a variety of other animals. I would love to care for your fur babies while you are away - whether house/pet sitting, walks, trips to the park, I would treat your babies as my own because they...
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.73/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Dedham, MA

Therapy Dogs in Dedham, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Faith D.

Faith is an amazing aspiring teacher who tutored my 7 year old daughter. She is punctual, communicative and kid friendly. She worked hard to...

- Adora G.

Kristi M.

Kristi was just great! Professional and kind. She was the first babysitter for our 2-month old and made us feel at ease. We came home to a...

- Alexandra D.

Ana S.

Ana is absolutely wonderful! She is punctual, reliable, and thorough. We view her as a part of our family and would highly recommend her!

- Megan S.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Dedham, MA

To find a therapy dog near you in Dedham, MA, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Dedham, MA is $22.73 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Dedham, MA. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Dedham, MA, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Dedham, MA, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.

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