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205 babysitters are listed in Medford, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Medford, MA
5.0
(14)
Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a working business professional who enjoys babysitting when I have some free time! I have experience in childcare as a childcare provider at the YMCA, a summer camp counselor, a lead program manager for an after-school program, and a babysitter. I have worked with children ages 1 month to 12 years old. I am currently...
Kara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Kara last minute for overnight care when a work trip came up. She arrived early and got to know our 4 year old and then easily finished his bedtime routine for us. He went to bed on time and in the morning was a happy kid!"
Derek M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I just recently moved to the North End and am looking for a babysitting position. I'm originally from the North Shore. I'm looking for a part-time position and occasional date nights! I've been babysitting since I was 13 and I've babysat kids of all ages. I'm an excellent cook, very active, outgoing, nature-loving...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa was great, we were in town for a wedding and reached out to her last minute to babysit our 4yr old daughter. Prior to arriving Melissa took the time to ask questions about our daughter what she likes, schedule, and routine so that she could be prepared....
Harlan L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I currently live in Medford, MA. I have over eight years childcare experienced as a Nanny, working as a Teacher's Assistant for a cooperative in Virginia Beach, or working as an RBT in Hawaii. I worked with children diagnosed with ASD while working as a Teacher's Assistant and RBT. I am trained in deescalating procedures as well...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was our summer nanny last year and was absolutely wonderful. She was very engaging with my two boys and planned out activities for them to do every day. She was great about spending some one on one time with each of them daily as their interests are...
Lee V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christina and I am an experienced personal Nanny/Child care professional. When I started working for a home daycare in 2009, I realized that working with infants and young children is something I had a calling for. With 5 years at the daycare as the Main Assistant, I developed a strong passion to grow and learn with...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christina babysat our son once this summer and was a delight to work with. She was punctual and arrived full of energy with ideas of what to do with him, having scoped out a local park. She had a great rapport with our son and he had a great time."
Kate L.
Karina M.
Medford, MA
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families,
I'm Karina, a professional nanny with 7+ years experience with children from newborn to 13 years old.
I'm looking for side gigs as a babysitter since I have my own full time job.
I'm available for date nights mostly weekdays but could also be available on weekends if requested in advance.
I can also do dog and cat...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karina is a very hard working, lovely and responsible person. I had her working for me as a part time nanny for months, and our family always loved, enjoyed and appreciated her help. She's a great nanny, I know I can always trust and count on her! I'm sure she'll...
Lais M.
Caitlyn M.
Medford, MA
$27-32/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlyn, I'm 23 years old with roughly five years of babysitting experience! Most recently I was a preschool teacher working mainly in the toddler classroom for about one year. As well as my experience with toddler aged children, I have also worked with a wide variety of ages from just 3 months old up to 10 years...
Caitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caitlyn is wonderful! She took care of our son from about 7 months to 12 months of age. She was so sweet with him. Played lots of games, took him on strolls and to the park, and sang to him. Our son was always excited to see Caitlyn when she arrived- they...
Stephanie R.
Leticia F.
Medford, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Bilingual Nanny With Experience And References Working With Newborns And Toddlers. :)
4.4
(15)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Detail-oriented, versatile and committed nanny available.
Hello families,
My name is Leticia and I've been working as a professional bilingual nanny (Portuguese-English) for the last 8 years.
Providing care for newborns and toddlers.
- Into a Montessori Philosophy and positive discipline method.
Pediatric CPR, AED and First...
Leticia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leticia was wonderful with my toddler! Attentive and fun, they had a blast playing together. She was always on time and and reliable."
Molly C.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Sofia! I live in Medford. I love to babysit and have been babysitting for 7 years. I have a bunch of experience with kids and doing things around the house. I also have experience pet sitting. Dogs and Cats. I have two loving dogs of my own.
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sofía is wonderful with children and pets. She will take the time to get to know them and is fun, energetic and extremely responsible. She has a lot of experience with children of all ages."
Maja D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophia! I'm a current college student returning to Baltimore for my junior year:) I am pursuing a double major in clinical psychology and photography. While I'm at school, I love staying busy! Care. com has connected me with so many amazing families in the area! While I have mainly stuck to babysitting through...
Sophia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Sophia was amazing with Paisley! She was very communicative and sent me a bunch of cute pictures. She took care to make sure Paisley didn't overheat and had lots of water on her walk since it was a very hot day. She also was good company for Paisley when was she...
Jena P.
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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Taylor was with our young boys part-time for three months before the pandemic and the boys loved her. We are sad that our time was cut short due to the rules of our living situation. She did a great job of keeping the boys occupied, taking them outside, and...
Brian H.
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again."
Chase M.
Medha M.
Medford, MA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking forward to potentially care for your children. I am a rising senior in college seeking part-time work (approximately 12-20 hrs) during the Summer. I have cared for infants, toddlers, and have some school-age experience; and I completed the American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course and have basic CPR and...
Medha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Medha was great with our children, ages 1 and 3. She babysat them several mornings a week for about 6 months. They were always excited to see her and a little disappointed when it was time for her to go home. In addition to outdoor time, Medha was great at...
Caroline C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping.
I am liable, patient, creative and energetic. I am also happy to provide glowing references from my past experiences!
Fun- loving and responsible babysitter with 3+ years.
Hope to hear from you soon
Carla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Totally trust worthy & great with the animals! 10/10 would recommend "
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Brittany H.
Medford, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the last 15 years, I have helped many family's as a nanny, babysitter, and tutor. I have a masters in Elementary Education and have been a teacher for the last 11 years. I am patient, caring, and active caregiver that makes sure children feel safe!
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Brittany was an amazing fit for our family. She came in with experience and a great attitude. She planned educational and fun activities for our 4 yr old. Brittany was also very willing to go on field trips for further learning and to break up the week which was...
Megan A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
***CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FOR CARE POSITIONS***
Hi there-I haven been a nanny in the Greater Boston area for about three years now. Before moving here I was a summer camp leader for three years in top of long-term babysitting gigs on the weekends. I starting caring for a family full time for two years when I moved out here and...
Justine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so happy to have found Justine! She is very kind and professional and also has a great playful attitude! Our 3 year old son absolutely loves her and talks about 'his friend Justine' for days after she watches him."
Taylor W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi There! I am an energetic animal lover seeking part-time doggie/kitty babysitting jobs. I occasionally cat & dog sit for regular clients and would be happy to share them as a reference! My vet would also happily be a reference. Please check out my kitty reference on care. com!
I am also very comfortable with dogs. I have had...
Sabrina can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking & more
5.0
"Sabrina cared for our cats for a week while we were on vacation. This was our first time having anyone care for our cats for such an extended period of time. We tend to spoil our cats and we wanted to make sure that the cat sitter would be able to spoil them and...
Laurie K.
Madeline L.
Medford, MA
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Adaptable, Creative, And Responsible Sitter, Mentor, Tutor, And Playmate All In One!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Madeline! I live in Riverview FL. I am completing a BS degree in biopsychosocial studies at UMASS Amherst online next year, so I am looking to nanny and care for pets for extra income to support me through school. have been babysitting all ages for over 12 years, have nannied for multiple families ( some of...
Madeline can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"She was available and reliable and helped me tremendously with my 3 kids at home daytime and after work."
Heather C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents! My name is Joanna, I am 23 years old and have 6 years of experience in babysitting, nannying and working in daycares. Preferred Age range would be 2-6 years old. I absolutely love working with kids and can also help with Travel assistance to and from school. I am currently in school studying animation and love art,...
Joanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Joanna has been wonderful taking care of our toddler and now our infant for the past 9 months. With our toddler she would take her to playgrounds, the library, neighborhood classes, read to her, and made tons of arts and crafts projects. She is herself very good...
Joyce S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gerline. I love working with children. Their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around. I am responsible, dependable, but also fun and energetic. I am originally from Haiti where I grew up.
I studied Early Childhood Education as part of my University Education in Haiti and have an...
Gerline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Gerline took care of our little guy from 3 months - 9 months. She came into our lives when we were pretty confused about what to even do with a baby and she was not only a fantastic nanny but taught us a great deal about how to best care for him! Our son loves her...
Rebekah P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Proud Auntie and Cat Mom with four years experience working in daycare settings. Five years experience teaching undergraduates at the University of Michigan and 2 years experience working as a nanny during the covid-19 pandemic. Studied American Sign Language (ASL) for two years and experience teaching signs to children....
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin has been absolutely wonderful with our son and so attentive! We credit his expanded vocab to her working with him and all the sign language he has learned. He has not been the best on the bottle and she has done a great job earning his trust and successful in...
Lauren T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Medford, MA
Kara G.
5.0
Kara is great and reliable babysitter, she arrived on time and very responsive. She's super sweet and kind to my baby girl , I felt comfortable to work with Kara. We would definitely hire her again for next date night! :)
- Gunes G.
Melissa L.
5.0
Melissa is great!! My three toddlers had a blast with her. She is on time, a phenomenal communicator and has a lot of energy to keep up with the kids. We recommend Melissa.
- Kelley S.
Jessica F.
5.0
Jessica was a wonderful babysitter. Our separation was only due to a move. I have three boys with a very active schedule and she handled sports, dinner, bedtime, etc. like a champ. She is calm, organized, a great listener and from my boys perspective she is fun, always liked playing games/sports...
- Maryann S.
Christina T.
5.0
Our daughters, 4 and 10 years, are always happy to see Christina! Christina is kind, fun, easy-going and thoughtful. She is a great communicator, flexible and reliable. Christina is a confident and experienced caregiver who has no worries or judgement for a child who is shy or needs extra gentleness...
- Genevieve W.
Karina M.
5.0
Karina is a very hard working, lovely and responsible person. I had her working for me as a part time nanny for months, and our family always loved, enjoyed and appreciated her help. She's a great nanny, I know I can always trust and count on her! I'm sure she'll do great for your family as well.
- Lais M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Medford, MA:
How can I find a Medford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Medford, 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 205 babysitters in Medford, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Medford, MA?
The average rate for Medford, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.28 per hour as of May 2024. 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 Medford, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Medford, MA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Medford, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Medford, MA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 113 reviews of the 205 listed babysitters.