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379 babysitters are listed in Somerville, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Somerville, MA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Juliana. I have multiple years of experience with children, stemming from babysitting jobs, working as a lifeguard for nearly eight years, and my previous job at Boston Children's Hospital. I currently am a Public Relations Manager at Massachusetts General Hospital. I am looking for morning, evening, and...
Juliana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Christina I.
Somerville, MA
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Years Of Experience Under Her Belt With Different Aspects Of Care
Hi I'm Christina, a recent high school graduate from the Somerville/ Davis square area. I have great expertise in running errands, tutoring younger ones and of course babysitting. I started baby sitting when I was 12 for my next door neighbor and haven't stopped them. I have 5 1/2 years of babysitting and caring for toddles and...
Hello! I have had the opportunity to babysit for families for almost 10 years now which I feel so privileged to say! I have loved all if the connections I have made over the years and truly enjoy play. As I said, I have been babysitting almost 10 years now, and I also worked as a full time nanny for a few years for a set of...
Anabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Erica! I am a registered nurse and working in the city.
*Please message me for availability - my schedule as a RN varies week to week.*
I have a Jack Russell/Chihuahua mutt and have cared for him for the past 15 years. He's an old man now, so he enjoys most of his time sleeping. I love dogs of all breeds and have...
Erica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Emma Katherine H.
Somerville, MA
$20-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Emma! I graduated summa cum laude from Simmons University with a degree in psychology (and a focus in child development) and am currently working as a full-time research assistant at Harvard Medical School. I am looking for part-time babysitting to supplement my full-time job, ideally on the weekends or the...
Emma Katherine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Theresa S.
Somerville, MA
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I began babysitting for families in my local community at age 14. That is how I found my love for working with children and have continued to pursue it since. I have spent 4 summers serving as a camp counselor, worked at a daycare, volunteered with various organizations geared towards helping children with disabilities remain...
Theresa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Talia! I am 25 years old and currently a first year Master in Social Work student. For more than 7 years, I have gained valuable experience working with kids of all ages. In high school I worked at a local daycare for 3 years and also worked as a private nanny in the summers where I grew up in New Jersey and...
Talia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello everyone! My name is Hannah and I have around 1. 5 years of nannying/babysitting experience with toddlers. I am a very responsible and reliable person, and I am extremely passionate about children. During that time I had experience with school drop-off and pick-up, meal prepping, feeding, bathing, nap time, etc. I am...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rachel G.
Somerville, MA
$25-40/hr • 12 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as patient, accommodation, adventurous
I like working with kids because they teach me something new every time I'm around them
I'm looking for a job that is a nice compliment to my full time job at Harvard university
I started working with kids when I was a teenager babysitting and helping to...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Rileigh F.
Somerville, MA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I'm in my senior year at Tufts. I am an Economics major and I just finished up my last year of college volleyball. With this new extra time I am looking forward to babysitting when I can. I have plenty of experience and a car for transportation \n\nI'd describe my personality as kind, friendly, and creative. \n\nI started...
Rileigh can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
I have a lot of experience working with kids and have worked with children and adolescents as a mental counselor for the last 2 years. I am looking to babysit over the summer before I go to grad school to get my doctorate in psychology.
Kelli C can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Allison M.
Somerville, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Allison, I am a Somerville resident with a B. A. in Public and Community Service Study and Sociology from Providence College. I have worked with kids for over 10 years now, babysitting children ages ranging from infants to pre-teens. I worked as a high profile professional nanny for two years following my college...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello everyone! My name is Kattia.
I am looking for a full time job starting beginning of June.
I am CPR trained, fully vaccinated and boosted. I have a bachelors degree in education. I speak English and Spanish. I have experience working with newborn babies and kids as a daycare/ preschool teacher, nanny and babysitter. I...
Kattia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
My name is Kelsey and I absolutely love working with children. I have worked as a babysitter and nanny since I was 15. I now work as an elementary school music teacher during the school year, and an early childhood counselor and music specialist during the summer. I love making music, doing arts and crafts, baking, and playing...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Kelley, I'm from Asheville, NC and now I attend Harvard Divinity School where I study religion in the south. I've been babysitting and nannying for almost 7 years, watching kids from 4 months old to 11 years, and pretty much everywhere in between. I love to craft and be active so anything that your kids like...
Kelley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Kayla and I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with babysitting, light housekeeping, carpooling, pet-sitting, etc. I have plenty of experience with child care and also assisting children with behavioral and mental health problems. I am a very patient, compassionate, and would love to talk more!
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sarah M.
Somerville, MA
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was in high school, and frequently worked with children as a museum tour guide in college. I'm friendly, reasonable, and willing to help you with whatever you need.
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
I have been involved with the child care profession for 16 years now. I am an active babysitter, a current preschool instructor, camp supervisor (ages 5-13), and currently I teach a babysitting course to the teenagers of Somerville. I also see the value of children being able to express themselves through arts and crafts. I...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I have extensive experience babysitting children with type 1 diabetes. Very knowledgeable on carb counting, pumps, CGM's, etc.
Samantha R.
Somerville, MA
$35/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I love caring for children. I have experience babysitting infants through pre-teens. I am a 25-year-old professional woman and local to Somerville. I am available for date nights and weekend sitting to give a much needed break to you! I am happy to provide references upon request. I enjoy being outside (especially in the...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Somerville, MA:
How can I find a Somerville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Somerville, 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 379 babysitters in Somerville, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Somerville, MA?
The average rate for Somerville, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.32 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 Somerville, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Somerville, MA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 209 reviews of the 379 listed babysitters.