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Find babysitters in Brookline, MA that you’ll love

223 babysitters are listed in Brookline, MA

The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Brookline, MA

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Xiangyang C.


Brookline, MA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Opportunity

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Responsible babysitter with experience in early childhood education. Fluent in Mandarin, willing to teach Mandarin and Chinese culture. Skilled in creating educational and engaging activities while prioritizing children's safety. Enjoys cooking healthy food. Trusted by parents, affectionate toward all cared-for...
Xiangyang can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
5.0
"Julie was wonderful! She took great care of our baby and was able to jump in immediately to help. She was attentive to our baby's needs and very caring. Thank you so much, Julie! We are happy to have you back anytime!"

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Carley D.


Brookline, MA

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Certified Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As an older sister, I am naturally a care giver and have spent countless hours helping around the house and caring for my brother's . My brother is on the Autism spectrum, giving me experience that most people my age haven't had. These skills that I have learned through my home have made me a well prepared and educated baby...
Carley can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very responsible, don't have to remind her when we set dates further out. Good role model for my daughters- they look forward to her visits and I know she won't be relying on TV. She also is good about not leaving things a mess!"

Kathryn M.

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Stephanie M.


Brookline, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Flexible Nanny/Babysitter 12+ Years Of Experience

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I'm 33 years old, I'm a responsible, dedicated, creative, reliable, flexible and passionate childcare professional. I have more than 17 years of experience with kids as babysitter, nanny, teacher assistant and entertainment monitor at hotels, from newborn to teenagers. I really love working with kids and we...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie has been our part-time nanny for our baby for the past year - she has been very reliable, flexible to adjust to our occasionally changing schedule, caring & fun. Our 1year old loves her, and she was always thoughtful to bring along fun activities when...

Barbara G.

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Elizabeth H.


Brookline, MA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available

I am currently seeking work in Summer 2022 near Lyme or East Lyme CT!! I am available for babysitting, pet care (sitting), and dog walking. I've grown up around many cats and dogs (shelter dog + golden retriever) and have had many short term pet-sitting gigs. Since I am getting married this summer I am looking for short term...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"In her work with us, Elizabeth was consistently reliable, mature, and trustworthy. Her kind spirit and love of children came through in her patient and engaged interactions with our two energetic boys. She was also proactive and resourceful in the challenging...

Alejandra N.

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Sydney F.


Brookline, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter You Can Trust

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I my name is Sydney, I am a full time marketer from home, and part time babysitter! I live in Brookline and looking to do week night/weekend babysitting around the area. I would even be willing to babysit during the day as long as you're comfortable with me doing some work! I am dedicated, hardworking, and ready for...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sydney has been so great with my girls this summer! We are sad to lose her as she goes back to school! Sydney is punctual, responsible and has great communication. She helped us through this strange pandemic summer safely and with ease. I would recommend Sydney to...

Meaghan M.

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Kimberly S.


Brookline, MA

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Available For Full Time For The Summer Or Part Time Year-round

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Babysitter Available date nights and weekends. I recently became certified as a children's yoga instructor and am very excited to teach little ones about expressing their creativity through movement and sound! I have pets of my own and would be more than happy to help with the daily household tasks that could make your life a...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kim is a wonderful nanny. She has been caring for my 2Nd grader and 4 year old since August 2020. She has been amazing helping with remote school and pre-k teaching but as we move on the summer camp and full time in-person school in the fall we no longer need a...

Anne G.

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Jacquelyn J.


Brookline, MA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Best Babysitter In Brookline!

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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Kathryn F.


Brookline, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Who Is Also A Trustworthy And Fun Babysitter/nanny With Experience With All Ages

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a Registered Nurse that graduated from Boston College in 2020 and I have 10 years of babysitting experience. I have babysat for kids ages 0-12. I also have experience tutoring. I am certified in both basic and advanced life support. I work hard to keep kids active and engaged, whether it be arts and crafts, games, or...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kathryn most importantly is reliable, she really knows how to connect with kids keep them happy entertained and busy! "

Kristyna L.

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Rachel H.


Brookline, MA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Recent College Graduate Looking For Babysitting On Weekday Evenings And Weekends.

I started working with kids when I was in high school. I began caring for a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old and babysat them weekly for three years. In my spare time, I like to paint, walk around boston, bake, and spend time with my friends. My skills include excellent communication, approachability, and flexibility.
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was responsible and kind. My kids loved when she was at our home. She was excellent with our dog too! "

Care member

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Portia J.


Brookline, MA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Graduate Student Available For Nannying Or Babysitting.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a physical therapist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, looking to take childcare jobs on my off days for some extra income and because I love spending time with children so much! I love children and the joy, imagination, and curiosity that they have. It is my absolute favorite to play games that the kiddos...
Portia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Portia was confident, fun, reliable, and calm. I would 100% hire her again and recommend her to others."

Jeana A.

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Sallie Ann B.


Brookline, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Ballet, and have been teaching dance to children for the past several years! Outside of babysitting, I teach a wide age range of students and have experience with all different stages of child development. I began babysitting other children in my neighborhood growing up, and have babysat ages 4...
Sallie Ann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Annie has babysat for us a few times now. We always feel comfortable leaving our girls (4yrs and 1.5yrs) with her. She is fun and energetic, always on time and able to do whatever we need her to do as far as dinner, bedtime, etc. She helps with clean up and takes...

Ashlie V.

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Douglas S.


Brookline, MA

$15-32/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a college student looking to babysit and pet sit for the summer in New York. While going to college I have been working as an afterschool care specialist at an elementary school nearby, helping third graders with homework and spending time with them. I really love spending time with kids and look forward to a potential...
Douglas can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"We met DJ when he worked in my son's after school program and he quickly became my son's favorite teacher. Since then he has become our go to baby sitter! He is great with our 8 y/o but I'm sure would be good with any other age as well, and I couldn't recommend him...

Jackson C.

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Catherine S.


Brookline, MA

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Catherine, I'm from a town called Stow, MA and I am a sophomore in college. I grew up with six other siblings and I started babysitting at a very young age. I will be balancing classes as well as a night time job though I can be very flexible with my schedule!
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Lucy N.


Brookline, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Thoughtful, & Creative Sitter!

Hi! My name is Lucy, and I just moved to Bed-Stuy in May after graduating from Barnard College with a degree in English and creative writing. I have 10 years of babysitting experience from toddlers to pre-teens and have also spent several summers as a performing and visual arts camp counselor for ages 7-15. I'm a creative and...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lucy was great to work with and our son really enjoyed his time with her. She worked with us for a few weeks helping with camp pick up and bringing him home 2 miles away. She was excellent at communicating with us, checking in and giving us updates, talking through...

Sarah H.

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Sarah C.


Brookline, MA

$75-125/hr3 yrs exp

Math Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sarah! I am currently a bioengineering PhD student at Harvard University. Prior to starting at Harvard, I received my MS in biomedical engineering from Brown University in 2021. Additionally, I received my BS in computational neuroscience with a mathematics minor from Fordham University in 2019. I am reliable,...
5.0
"My daughter had been struggling with Trigonometry for months which was adversely effecting her GPA. We found Sarah on Care.com and in a short 2 months my daughter's test scores went from failing to over 90% consistently. My daughter has greatly benefited from...

Stephanie N.

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Reilly K.


Brookline, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Reilly. I am a law student in the Boston area looking for part-time childcare or tutoring work. I hold a B. S. in Psychological and Brain Sciences from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst. During my time there, I concentrated my studies on developmental psychology, education, and disability policy. My...
Reilly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Reilly is an intelligent, kind, patient and creative tutor and care provider. She is professional, dependable, and also communicates well. Our kids have really enjoyed working with her and we would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Carrie N.

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Katerina Y.


Brookline, MA

$15-40/hr5 yrs exp

Middle School Teacher And Former Camp Counselor - Loves To Have Fun!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm excited to be in Wellfleet for the summer as a staff member at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theatre! During the year, I'm a middle school (6th - 8th grade) theatre teacher, and have also worked on national tours of children's shows (most recently, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus). I've been a camp counselor and enjoy...
Katerina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lauren H.


Brookline, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lauren and I am from a suburb of metro Detroit, where I have extensive experience with children of all ages, especially involving children with special needs. I have my bachelors and masters in social work. I love animals and have experience with multiple dog sitting jobs as well as having pets my entire life. I...
Lauren can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
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Lucy F.


Brookline, MA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Lucy has been caring for our two children (now 2 and 5) regularly for over a year. We're lucky to have her! She is a reliable, thoughtful, energetic care taker and we've recommended her to a number of friends."

Lisa W.

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Amelia E.


Brookline, MA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I have been babysitting since 12 years old, and really enjoying spend time with kids. I love their carefree energy and attitudes. I started my first babysitting job when I was 12, and have continued to see clients ever since. I have been with kids all ages, and a willing to watch a child any age! I've gone through CIT training...
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
4.0
"Amelia interviewed with me and I found her to be nice, punctual and presented herself well. I am giving 4 out of 5 stars only because I have not actually worked with her."

Anca M.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brookline, MA

Xiangyang C.

5.0

Xiangyang is really patient and she really loves playing with child. My son had a great time with her.

- Care member

Carley D.

5.0

Very responsible, don't have to remind her when we set dates further out. Good role model for my daughters- they look forward to her visits and I know she won't be relying on TV. She also is good about not leaving things a mess!

- Kathryn M.

Stephanie M.

4.0

Stephanie is amazing! She watched my daughter on weekends. She is fun, responsible and very patient. We are moving to another state and will miss her!

- Cristine M.

Elizabeth H.

5.0

In her work with us, Elizabeth was consistently reliable, mature, and trustworthy. Her kind spirit and love of children came through in her patient and engaged interactions with our two energetic boys. She was also proactive and resourceful in the challenging situations that she encountered. We...

- Alejandra N.

Sydney F.

5.0

Sydney was wonderful with my 11 month old, he immediately took to her. She was punctual, arriving on time and responsive to my check-ins. She was so friendly and had a very kind demeanor. I would definitely hire her again!!

- Christine C.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Brookline, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 59 reviews of the 223 listed babysitters.