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60 babysitters are listed in West Newton, MA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in West Newton, MA
Kenison W.
West Newton, MA
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been working with kids since I was 15 years old and I love it! During the summer, I am normally a camp counselor and during the school year, I worked at a daycare. I will enthusiastically help with any rides, crafts, errands, etc and I love to see a smile on a kid's face:)
Kenison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Abigail H.
West Newton, MA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because I have 2 younger sisters that I grew up helping take care of. I started working with kids when I was 14. I have experience as a camp counselor and experience nannying ages ranging from 2-12. I have transportation and a clean record.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For companion and caretaking roles. Prior to my roles as Executive/Personal assistant. I suddenly became full-time caretaker to a stage 4 hi risk cancer family member for 5 plus years 24/7. It makes you look at life and our loved ones a lot more preciously. I am seeking a part time companion role to supplement income and...
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Hi, I have been an Executive/Personal Assistant and I am available to work doing this for seniors. I look forward to hearing from you. Colleen
I have worked with children between the ages of 6 months-15 years old. I have been a babysitter, camp counselor, NICU worker, and am currently studying for medical school.
Melina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as caring, fun and engaging.
I like working with kids because I love teaching them new things and watching them grow. I also have a lot of patience, which is needed when working with children.
I'm looking for a job that respects my profession and allows me to educate children.
I started working...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I'm an elementary school teacher in Watertown who happens to be a real animal lover.
I take care of dogs and cats for single days or overnight. As I have a cat at home, I don't board animals at my house. I can come to your house and mind your home while taking care of your pets. I'm very active and love long...
Judy can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting
Judy H.
West Newton, MA
$55/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Tutoring For Lower Elementary Students. Orton-Gillingham Certified
I am an elementary teacher in West Newton. I have been privately tutoring for over 15 years. My masters degree is through Teachers College, Columbia University. I am certified as an Orton Gillingham tutor but enjoy all subject areas. I have an amazing amount of resources.
Love to work with children in grades k- 4 mostly.
I...
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi families!
I am a very experienced elementary school teacher seeking part time childcare work over the summer. I live in West Newton with my cat named Margaret. In addition to being very dependable, I am very friendly and outdoorsy. I am an active sitter(no tv watching) who loves cooking, playing, swimming and reading with...
Judy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 54-year-old woman. I have lived in the United States, specifically the Boston area for the past 21 years and I have been employed as a babysitter for 15 years, and I am also a mother of a 35 yrs. old. I have excellent references from all the families that I have worked for. I love to be around children, and I feel...
Bethania can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bethania is a wonderful person and great with the kids. She is very affectionate and loving. I would recommend her."
Divya K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Extensive experience babysitting and nannying over the past 8+ years. Now living in Allston full time and working in the Financial District in Boston. I have a car and am willing to drive anywhere in the area. Available any time during the weekends for date nights, tutoring, or help with sports. I grew up 30 minutes outside...
Nicholas can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Couldn't ask for anyone better! Nick did a terrific job. Would recommend him to any family. Rare find, great personality, very punctual and extremely trustworthy. "
Stephanie B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nisha. I am a 24-year-old Boston University Grad Student. Although I am working on my education, I am currently in my gap year before returning to university in Fall 2023. My hope is to enter the medical field in order to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.
A little bit more about myself, I'm a local resident in...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nisha looked after our infant son full time starting when he was about 7 months old. I loved that she went outside with him daily to get plenty of fresh air, whenever possible. She also helped introduce and give solids, which was a huge help for us. Apart from...
Magdalena A.
Jennifer B.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom Of 3 Teenagers Who LOVES Babies And Infants :)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a mom to 3 wonderful teenagers and have always loved babies and toddlers. Before we had our own kids, I volunteered in a hospital NICU so I could cuddle the babies! :) Would love to find a family or two to help and develop a relationship. If asked, I'd be happy to share our children's experiences, but will respectfully...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Jenn was great! Very reliable, so friendly and very patient with our 4 month old."
Leslie S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Manal! I have been babysitting for the past five years. I'm CPR certified and I'm pretty flexible with hours and days. I usually help with kids laundry, dishwasher, and kids meal prep!
I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Manal can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was wonderful with Zorro and a pleasure to work with! She sent updates and photos. I would recommend her highly."
Jean L.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caitlyn cared for our infant daughter until we moved out of state. She is sweet, dependable, and always on time. We would have loved to keep working with her!"
Amy 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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,...
Maryann S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
**Public school art teacher, only available Mondays, school vacations, and summer**
VACCINATED FOR COVID-19 AND FLU
My qualifications include: -teaching licensure -providing childcare since 2008 -work experience with over 100 children and 20 families (references gladly provided upon request) -certified babysitter by American...
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Theresa was absolutely amazing with my two girls. They love her so much!"
Samantha A.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
*On maternity leave, not currently taking jobs :)*
I began babysitting with CARE during college, where I obtained a B. S in Exercise Science from Ithaca College. Shortly after, I relocated to NC to attended Duke University and UNCG for graduate school, where I became a full-time nanny and continued to babysit occasionally. I...
Auvonnie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Auvonnie cared for our two boys (1 and 3) and did a great job jumping right in and getting them to feel comfortable with her. She asked great questions around needs and routines and the boys really enjoyed spending time with her. She was engaged and thoughtful...
Mary Beth M.
Alieshka C.
Hyde Park, MA
$15-16/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am currently in the process of becoming certified for working with kids on the Autism spectrum. I've worked with children before through the AmeriCorps Jumpstart program implementing early childhood curriculum by promoting children's literacy and language skills. I worked along with corps members to plan and implement...
Alieshka can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"She has baby sat for me several times. I currently have a 6 year old son and 11 year old daughter. That's their aunt and they ask for her all the time. They enjoy spending time with her. She always listens to them and their needs, she goes above and beyond and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with 11 ESL students at a summer school in order to strengthen their English skills. I have done over 150 hours of volunteering to tutor children in library programs and at schools. I am fluent in Spanish and will be going into Honors Spanish 4 in the high school level next year. Recently, I won a gold award for...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Newton, MA
Bethania G.
5.0
Bethania has been taking care of my 3 children (ages 14, 12 and 9) for over 9 years. She is a wonderful part of our family and has always done a great job caring for my kids. She has experience with toddlers through teenagers and can handle all of them. She is good with the kids and helps around the...
- Jennifer R.
Nicholas D.
5.0
Couldn't ask for anyone better! Nick did a terrific job. Would recommend him to any family. Rare find, great personality, very punctual and extremely trustworthy.
- Stephanie B.
Nisha D.
5.0
Nisha looked after our infant son full time starting when he was about 7 months old. I loved that she went outside with him daily to get plenty of fresh air, whenever possible. She also helped introduce and give solids, which was a huge help for us. Apart from doing a great job keeping our little...
- Magdalena A.
Jennifer B.
5.0
Jenn was great! Very reliable, so friendly and very patient with our 4 month old.
- Leslie S.
Manal J.
5.0
She was wonderful with Zorro and a pleasure to work with! She sent updates and photos. I would recommend her highly.
- Jean L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Newton, MA:
How can I find a West Newton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Newton, 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 49 babysitters in West Newton, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 West Newton, MA?
The average rate for West Newton, MA babysitters on Care.com is $22.20 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 West Newton, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Newton, 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 West Newton, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in West Newton, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.