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60 weekend nannies are listed in Acton, MA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 7 years
Weekend nannies in Acton, MA
Celina B.
Hudson, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Celina! I am currently employed at a well known daycare in Marlborough Ma. I am currently looking for an afternoon nanny position and to pick up some extra work during the weekends. I am first aid, AED, and infant/adult CPR certified. I've been a private nanny for a hand full of families in the middlesex area. I've been...
Celina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Celina to care for our four children. She has been very dependable. Celina is open to feedback and happily follows through with whatever she is asked to do for the day, be it helping to prepare lunch for school or take our little one for a visit to the...
Allison P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Friendly and energetic college grad working in sales looking for part time babysitting! Available nights, & weekends Offering 10 years babysitting experience from infants to middle school. Skilled in maintaining routines and following commitments. Punctual and prompt with the flexibility to provide quality childcare to busy...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle is very responsible, reliable and is great with children. She has been caring for children for over 7 years. She has helped me with my three children (young twins) and is able to multi-task and stick to a routine. She is very organized and a self-starter....
Daniele R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have my bachelor degree in early childhood education. I have over 30 years experience caring for young children. I was a infant and toddler teacher , a full time nanny for a few families. I have three teenage sons. I am very patient and calm. I follow the parents schedule, beliefs and enjoy communicating daily news to be sure...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Erin helped us out with sitting our two young ones (1st grade and under). She was very prompt in responding and our kids had a good time."
Joe M.
Ava F.
Belmont, MA
$18-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Meet Your New Go-to Date Night Sitter! (College Grad W/car, CPR + First Aid Certified)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ava, and I can't wait to meet you! I recently graduated from Smith College, and will be working full-time developing STEM curriculum, so I'd love to help you out with date nights or weekend care! I have 5+ years in professional childcare settings, including private nannying/tutoring and working at both overnight...
Ava can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ava was great! She took care of my 4-year-old last minute when her daycare was closed. Ava kept her busy and happy and got her down for a nap! Would definitely hire again."
Sarah F.
Joao S.
Stoneham, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Joao (John in Portuguese). I am 29 years old. I have 9+ years experience with a wide variety of kids. I am also a father to a 3-year-old son. I am currently attending an online fully remote program to obtain my Master degree in Social work. I currently have my Bachelors Degree. My experience ranges from Infants...
Joao can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joao was fantastic and showed up right when I needed him. He was very punctual and my son enjoyed playing with him at the park. Joao's experienced showed through his play at the park, and I caught myself learning from him when I interviewed him.
Good luck with...
Robert P.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
With over 13 years of professional childcare experience in both London, UK, and Boston. I have a solid foundation in caring for children and infants across all age groups. I hold a childcare degree from Barnet and Southgate College in London, UK. I am also a mother of two who have earned their PhD degrees in engineering and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Esmat took care of our baby from when she was a few weeks old. She has always treated her with so much affection and care that she felt like part of the family. We would definitely recommend her as a nanny or babysitter."
Sahar S.
Estefani S.
Lynnfield, MA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a date night or some moment to take care of yourself, I'm here to help to care for your little one. I'm currently working with twins since their 4 months during the week until 5:30 p.m. We spend our days reading, singing, discovering new things, teaching Portuguese, and going to the park. I have...
Estefani can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Estefani is a very good friend of mine that I had the pleasure to work with and see how caring and loving she is! She is the best nanny that you could think of- very patient, caring, creative and is a very enthusiastic nanny who loves childcare. You can either call...
Isabela M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jackie and I'm a fun and reliable babysitter with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My priority is providing a safe and supportive environment for children to play, learn, and engage with their surroundings. I've worked extensively with newborns and infants, in addition to watching...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It was such a pleasure having Jacquelyn looking after our 1-year old son. She was attentive, managed my son's meals (which is tough for someone who has reflux) and was always energetic and playful anytime he went to the park to play!"
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Danielle G.
Sterling, MA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Available After School And Weekends
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 24 years old and have experience in the Child care field. I just received my bachelors in educational studies. I love working with kids and previously worked in a daycare, and as a nanny for the past four years. I have worked with Infants, as well as children ages 2-12. I also have experience working as a behavioral...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Danielle fit seamlessly into our daily lives. She is caring, kind and patient. Her care of baby J was akin to my own. She met him at his daily needs, gave him all the cuddles and love.
Without a doubt, I will have Danielle back to care for him as needed. She is...
Jen W.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Hannah, and I recently graduated from Boston College with a degree in elementary education. I spent the last five months working as a third grade long term substitute teacher, and am now in search of a new position. I am an outgoing and energetic caregiver who really enjoys spending her days working with...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah was absolutely great! We had her over to watch our 17mo daughter so we could go to an event. She came earlier to get to know our daughter and more about her routine. We also needed to stay in the event beyond the agreed time and Hannah was very...
Ian V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I think my nannying days are over, but I'm happy to help with date nights and/or short shifts on the weekends. My experience is as follows:
I recently left a position for a family of 3 children (13, 11, 8) I was with them for almost 3 years. Pre-COVID, I worked at a local Preschool. I mostly taught and loved working with...
Kriya can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Nathalia B.
Cambridge, MA
$35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Professional Offering A Blend Of Childcare Expertise And Household Management Skills!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there,
I'm Nathalia, originally from Brazil, living in Cambridge for over 7 years now. I hold an associate's degree in Early Childhood Development and a bachelor's degree in Journalism. With 8+ years of experience providing dedicated care to families, I offer a wide range of services, including newborn care, overnight care,...
Nathalia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nathalia took care of our twins for the past 2 years (starting when they were 2.5 years old). It's been truly wonderful having her: she's very sweet, caring, fun, and dependable (punctual and responsible). She established very quickly great bonds with our children,...
Candice D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work for Lexington High School as an Office Manager for the world language and math department. Before the high school I worked as an aide for one of the elementary schools in town. I have 4 children two college girls and 15-year-old twins. I love children and I'm interested in nights and/or weekends. If you need a...
Heather can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"One of the references I spoke to about Heather said that she's the kind of woman who will become forever-family. This couldn't be truer! We have known Heather almost a year now (working with us both full-time and part-time throughout the year) and she could not be...
Lena S.
Cassandra R.
Marlborough, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Cassandra. I attended college with a focus in child psychology. My 26 years of experience with children include FT nanny, PT live in, before/after school caregiver, and 7 yrs as a FT OCCS certified lead infant/preschool teacher. I have experience with special needs w/very basic ASL. As a mother of 4, my oldest...
Cassandra can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Cassandra has been with my two boys for almost 2 years (now 10 and 8) and has always done a great job. I would highly recommend her as a caretaker. She was constantly on the go driving them to their practices and events. She would play games with them as well as...
Carrie P.
Lucy F.
Brookline, MA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I graduated from Curry College in 2016 with a degree in early education and care. Since graduating, I have been a preschool teacher and nannied for multiple families with kids ranging from 3 months - 5 years. Most recently I have been a nanny for two infants (starting at age 3 months). I am CPR/First Aid Certified, and have...
Lucy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Lucy is a warm, caring, and very experienced child care provider. I was immediately comfortable leaving my children with her (then 10 months and 4 years) after our first meeting! She asked all the right questions and had solutions for those tricky situations that...
Megan H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 20 years of experience as a teacher and a mother I would love to help support other busy families. I'm comfortable with young infants, children of all ages and love dogs and cats. I would love to be of help for any household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, errands, child care, driving to and from activities, and...
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We reached out to Michelle after being left in a tight spot because another sitter bailed on us last minute. Michelle was easy to coordinate with, did a video chat with us, and took time to answer our questions before we had her over to watch on infant. She also...
Valerie M.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello All ! My name is Dreonna and I'm currently a Early Education Center Director ! I have 10 years worth of experience with working with children and families . I have a 4-year-old son who is my little joy :) I'm currently available for only available for weekend care. In full transparency , I would have to bring my son with...
Dreonna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Dreonna is very kind, friendly, and responsive, and she took excellent care of Mochi. My cat is usually very shy, but he warmed up to her after a few visits, which was a great relief during my travels. Additionally, Dreonna frequently sent pictures of Mochi, which...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I live in Newburyport and am looking to build long term relationships with families looking for occasional weeknight or weekend babysitting! I graduated from Boston University with a degree in marketing in May 2021 and currently work full time doing marketing at a law firm. I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10...
Katrena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Brittany R.
Natick, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Weeknight/Weekend Sitter (more Availability In Summer Months!)
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Brittany I am a licensed mental health counselor working in a high school and have a small private practice. I graduated from Providence College in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2016 with a master's degree in mental health...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our son enjoyed his day with Brittany. Everything went great. We look forward to her babysitting again in the future."
Cecilia O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience as a nanny. I am looking for a long term position. I love children, and love watching them grow. I love caring for children and teaching them., I love being outside. Watching children learn and grow and master life just leaves me in awe of the unlimited possibilities each individual child can reach...
Patti can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Patti was amazing! She totally saved me when my other sitter didn't show up. She will be our new favorite sitter. My 6 year old daughter couldn't have had more fun with her. She even checked for ticks after playing outside ....which she even found one!! Super...
Megan S.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Acton, MA
Celina B.
5.0
We hired Celina to care for our four children. She has been very dependable. Celina is open to feedback and happily follows through with whatever she is asked to do for the day, be it helping to prepare lunch for school or take our little one for a visit to the farm. She communicates in detail how...
- Allison P.
Gabrielle S.
5.0
Gabrielle is very responsible, reliable and is great with children. She has been caring for children for over 7 years. She has helped me with my three children (young twins) and is able to multi-task and stick to a routine. She is very organized and a self-starter. I only have positive things to say...
- Daniele R.
Erin K.
5.0
Erin helped us out with sitting our two young ones (1st grade and under). She was very prompt in responding and our kids had a good time.
- Joe M.
Ava F.
5.0
Ava was great! She took care of my 4-year-old last minute when her daycare was closed. Ava kept her busy and happy and got her down for a nap! Would definitely hire again.
- Sarah F.
Joao S.
5.0
Joao was fantastic and showed up right when I needed him. He was very punctual and my son enjoyed playing with him at the park. Joao's experienced showed through his play at the park, and I caught myself learning from him when I interviewed him.
Good luck with your future endeavors Joao, and...
- Robert P.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Acton, MA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Acton, MA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Acton, MA, you can search through 3 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Acton, MA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Acton, MA depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $25.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Acton, MA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Acton, MA, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Acton, MA take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 3 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Acton, MA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Acton, MA?
All weekend nannies near you in Acton, MA found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.