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132 babysitters are listed in Jamaica Plain, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Jamaica Plain, MA
Ruddy R.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-time And Weekends
4.4
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Reliable, loving, nurturing, mature, dedicated, and patient nanny with many hours of experience and a high interest in children's developmental milestones at their own pace of course. Keeping children safe and sound is my priority!
Ruddy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
She stepped in at short notice and did a wonderful job with our 2 year old for the night.
Matthew S.
Jeany M.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$24-225/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays/Weeknights 9-10+ Years Of Experience.
5.0
(1)
As an experienced caregiver I have worked in the babysitting industry for about 9-10+ years. I've worked for a family owned daycare since I was at a young age. Growing up I helped my aunt care for babies, toddlers, and youth aged children. I was sure to provide them with everything possible in their daily needs. Helped prepare...
Jeany can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Oksana S.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$25-30/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Weekdays
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was taking care of three kids for 10 years. I enjoy taking care of kids, playing with them and reading to them.
Oksana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
I don't even know where to start with Oksana! She is by far the best housekeeper/babysitter/pet sitter we have ever worked with. She loved us like family, and we loved her right back! If it hadn't been for a move further from the city, we'd have her here right now...
Kelly K.
Michaela W.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced College Bound, Searching For Summer And After-School Babysitting Job
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and childcare experience. As my profile shows, I have experience with infants, toddlers and school-aged children. I really enjoy working with children and keeping their experiences exciting and safe.
I am a lifelong MA resident and a proud member of a military family who...
Michaela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Michaela babysat my 2 girls, ages 2 and 4, for 15 hours a week for the last 3 months. She spent the mornings with my 2 year old while my oldest attended school. After picking up my older daughter from school, she watched both children through the afternoon. She...
Caitlin B.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Eva. I'm a 2018 graduate from Bates College, and currently work as a server. I have a real passion for working with children of all ages. I admire their unfiltered truths and love of life. I'm filled with energy and empathy. My goofball nature and ability to be quiet/calm when called for makes me a real toddler...
Eva can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Eva is awesome! She has been a wonderful babysitter for our ~1 year old daughter. Eva was her first babysitter, and it took time and patience to get over her stranger anxiety and build trust. Eva is now a dear friend for both our younger child and her older brother...
Shantanu J.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm fully vaccinated and have my own transportation.
I have many years of experience nannying all ages and special experience with infants and toddlers. Committed to early development of skills. My priorities are to make sure the children are safe, happy, and learning as well as providing a safe and clean environment for the...
Recent review:
5.0
Ananda has provided excellent care to my 3-year-old. She is energetic, kind, and thoughtful. She planned developmentally appropriate and engaging activities. She is an excellent communicator, reliable, and prompt. I enthusiastically recommend her to any family...
Anne B.
4.4
(12)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full or part-time position in which I might support your family with both childcare/teaching and cooking, or just one or the other. I have a Masters in Education with 30 years experience teaching 4-10-year-old children in schools and summer programs; I spent many years as well caring for toddlers in...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
We worked with Susan for a year when she took care of our three children two days a week for before and after school care. Susi was wonderful with our kids - my kids have very different personalities and she was able to adapt and tune her interaction with each...
Lydia S.
Tzipora G.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an Ithaca, NY native, and recently moved to Boston. I work in Boston Public Schools, and enjoy yoga, puzzles, and ceramics in my free time.
I have bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Arts & Education, a master's degree in teaching, a a dual NYS teaching certification in Childhood Education and Students with...
Tzipora can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Tzipora is amazing. She's caring and extremely punctual. She also works with the baby to keep on a proper developmental track. We'll miss her while she's on vacation.
Chriss E.
Rebecca P.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Rebecca and I'm looking to babysit this coming fall. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and small children, but I am happy to babysit kids older than that too. I just started an online master's program at Tulane University after spending the last year babysitting and nannying on and off. In my final...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Becky is an absolute gem and I would recommend her to literally anyone.
Here's what you should know.
1) Becky is extremely professional. She responded to my messages promptly and had excellent answers for all of my hard questions, include those about her...
Katherine C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have been babysitting for the past 10 years and have developed a love for childcare. have worked with kids of all ages ranging from 2 months- 12 years, with newborns being my favorite age group. I am patient, kind, responsible, and CPR trained.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Emma is an absolute rock star. Our family was so lucky to have her as the childcare provider for our 10 month old daughter. Any family that is fortunate enough to hire her will be beyond happy and will not want her to leave!
Sam K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at MCPHS with extensive babysitting and EMT experience. Originally from Chicago, I came to Boston for graduate school. Prior to that, I went to Iowa State University where I received a Bachelors of Science in Genetics. After graduating, I worked in an Emergency Department where I...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Emily was a phenomenal, energetic, kind and imaginative babysitter for my silly 8yo boy. She also helped around the house, with the laundry, organizing his room, getting him to reach and be interested in all kinds of topics from whales to electric circuits and...
Olga S.
Evelyn J.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$17-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Outside of babysitting family members (toddlers+), I have volunteered at various nurseries, daycares, and child care centers. The last family I regularly babysat for had three children (5, 8, and 11), so I am well versed in simultaneously entertaining children of diverse ages. Typical activities include: playing games...
Evelyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Evelyn is bright and considerate. Whether it's a game of hide and seek, puzzle building, or reading books, her temperament is steady.
Julie A.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Serena! I am a certified teacher and also a college student obtaining my degree in Early Education. I have been working in child care for over 6 years in settings such as babysitting and child care centers as an infant/toddler teacher. I have always naturally had a passion for working with children. The field has...
Serena can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
4.0
Serena has a real love for little ones! She was our nanny for a little over 2 months for our daughter, who was around 6 months at the time. She was so great about coming up with new activities for our daughter to do. She organized the materials and the activity...
Whitney R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Diana and I specialize in newborn to 2 care. I have worked as a FT/PT/occasional nanny for 15 years, unable to stop even as a FT student/employee. I believe I have a gift for taking care of children because I genuinely enjoy it and I think they can sense that.
I have taken courses and certifications to help with...
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Diana is one of the best things to happen to our family. She has taken care of my three kids (2 months, 3, 6) like they were her own. The kids absolutely adore her, she encourages them, plans fun activities for the older kids and makes sure they are always safe and...
Ameth A.
5.0
(4)
Experienced and loving nanny with approximately 15 years of experience guiding children through daily routines. I am exceptional at initiating activities that align with their developmental levels, while also encouraging them to be curious and active. With a strong background in first aid, emotional development, chore...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Abby is a dream nanny. Not only is she the most dependable nanny we're hired, but she also has an exceptional way with children and is a role model to many. There are few I'd trust to care for my children and Abby is certainly one of those people.
Michelle F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I'm an experience sitter with 10 and plus years of experience. I love animals. I have a cat on my own.
Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Oksana can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Recent review:
5.0
Oksana has been taking care of my senior cat over the last few months, when I travel. She is amazing! She bonded with my cat right away and take great care of him while I'm away. She is a lovely person and I enjoy every interaction with her. My cat is a moody one...
Teodora T.
4.3
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love what I do in both childcare and housekeeping. I am very patient, organized, reliable, and responsible.
Millacent can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Millie is such a lovely and sweet child care provider. The previous person I hired gave up on my 18-month old after 2 days because she was having trouble being away from me. Millie totally understood and remained patient with her. She was great with my daughter and...
Annie S.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dear families, I'm Monica. I'm 33 years old and I'm from Colombia. I love kids and I have a lot of experience with them, I've been working for different families in the past years so far. And I was a teacher assistant in Colombia. I love to teach Spanish to the babies also I feel comfortable with all ages. I'm responsible,...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Monica has taken care of our 4-month old child. She is energetic and capable to work with multiple kids at the same time (we saw her handling three kids under 2 without any problem). The kids with her were always clean, happy, and well rested. She plans every day...
Andrea C.
Barbara R.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Warm And Compassionate Elder Care Expert Looking To Care For Your Loved One
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun-loving, warm and compassionate woman with more than 20 years experience of working closely with seniors and their loved ones. As a retired executive director of New Bridge on the Charles' assisted living community in Dedham, I have a true passion and understanding of what it takes to care for and support elders and...
Barbara can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Recent review:
5.0
I can't speak highly enough of Barbara and how she enriched my Mother's and my life. I was so fortunate to find her on this website. I consider her a complete Godsend since I had been looking for someone to keep my Mother company for a long time. My Mother has...
Joanna D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a position in which I might support your family with childcare, tutoring and/or cooking. I have a Masters in Education with 30 years experience teaching 5-12-year-old children in schools and summer programs. My particular areas of skill are the language and visual arts. I spent many years as well caring...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Jamaica Plain, MA
Ruddy R.
5.0
She stepped in at short notice and did a wonderful job with our 2 year old for the night.
- Matthew S.
Oksana S.
5.0
I don't even know where to start with Oksana! She is by far the best housekeeper/babysitter/pet sitter we have ever worked with. She loved us like family, and we loved her right back! If it hadn't been for a move further from the city, we'd have her here right now helping us out! She cares very...
- Kelly K.
Michaela W.
5.0
Michaela babysat my 2 girls, ages 2 and 4, for 15 hours a week for the last 3 months. She spent the mornings with my 2 year old while my oldest attended school. After picking up my older daughter from school, she watched both children through the afternoon. She was extremely reliable and always...
- Caitlin B.
Eva G.
5.0
Eva is awesome! She has been a wonderful babysitter for our ~1 year old daughter. Eva was her first babysitter, and it took time and patience to get over her stranger anxiety and build trust. Eva is now a dear friend for both our younger child and her older brother who loves to take every...
- Shantanu J.
Ananda N.
5.0
Ananda has provided excellent care to my 3-year-old. She is energetic, kind, and thoughtful. She planned developmentally appropriate and engaging activities. She is an excellent communicator, reliable, and prompt. I enthusiastically recommend her to any family seeking a babysitter / nanny!
- Anne B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Jamaica Plain, MA:
How can I find a Jamaica Plain babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Jamaica Plain, 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 132 babysitters in Jamaica Plain, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Jamaica Plain, MA?
The average rate for Jamaica Plain, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.94 per hour as of April 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 Jamaica Plain, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Jamaica Plain, 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 Jamaica Plain, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Jamaica Plain, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 87 reviews of the 132 listed babysitters.