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368 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
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Olivia and I teach 6th and 7th grade Humanities in Boston Public Schools. Yes... I voluntarily teach middle school... and I love it! I am looking for part time caregiving opportunities (and/or tutoring, if you're interested) over the summer.
I have been working in education for 6+ years, and have 14+ years of...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia babysat for our family for 6 years and was our #1 choice. She is reliable, trustworthy and incredibly bright young woman who really connects with both the children she cares for and the adults that hire her. She is extremely conscientious, creative and goes...
Melissa G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In search of family who needs a full time patient and fun summer nanny
Currently a 3rd Grade Teacher
BA Psychology with a Teaching Certification in Elementary Education 1-6
Babysitting 8 years, ages 1-13
Camp Counselor 7 years, ages 5-10
Daycare worker 2 years, ages 2-5
Nannying 2 years ages 1-3
Fully vaccinated as of 4/1
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an English native speaker as well as Mandarin and French second/third language speaker and resident of Somerville, MA. I am a volunteer coach for Soccer (boys and girls). Most importantly, I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have cared for children as young as a few months, and as old as 14. I love to play...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was a long term babysitter for our family. She was exceptionally reliable, kind and patient with kids. I would highly recommend her as a babysitter! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lilly and I am an ocean lifeguard certified in CPR and first-aid. I currently work in clinical research at a pediatric hospital. Previously, I have taught swim lessons and have life guarded on the ocean beaches on Cape Cod for the five summers.
I'm a graduate of the honors college at UMass Amherst where I...
Lillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls loved Lilly! She was on time both times she sat for us. My 2 girls (5 and 7) had a great time with her and are still talking about her days later. She seemed relaxed and made us feel like our kids were in good hands. Thanks so much, Lilly!"
Rosalind G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have worked as a nanny with more than 10 families, with lots of experience with different ages, and twins added to my 8 nephews whom I helped my sisters to raise. I am educated and speak 3 languages: Arabic, French and English with some Spanish and Greek, and ready to teach your children any language you think you need...
Renee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Renee worked for me for a few months when I was first accepted to a PCA program. She is an exceptional housekeeper and goes above and beyond any duties expected of her. She also was kind enough to spend some time teaching me to speak Arabic and often brought in...
Sam R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for the past 17 years of my life including 5 summers working as a counselor at a children's circus camp. I worked at a day care center as a substitute teacher for one year and also in a babysitting room at a gym that could fill with up to 25 kids at once. I am currently a part/time nanny for two...
Nora can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My children ADORE Nora. Before she moved to California, we had the privilege of having her live across the street for us. She did occasional weekend and evening babysitting for us, much to the delight of my 6 year old daughter and 3 year old son. Nora is fun,...
Elisa V.
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...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lucia. I am 22 years old and currently going to Lesley University for a Bachelors in Fine Arts. I have 6 years of experience in babysitting/nannying and 3 years working at a summer camp. I am CPR certified. I am also a very spiffy cleaner if needed. I would do crafts, go to parks, have movie nights, go on...
Lucia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lucia was my son's nanny last summer when he was 21 months until she went back to school. Since then, she has watched him during her winter break and for date nights for us. If possible we would use her every day! She is extremely attentive to our son, cleans up...
Melissa S.
Sloane E.
Somerville, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CPR Certified Clinical Pharmacist Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Employment!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sloane! I'm a clinical pharmacist with active adult and children CPR certification. I love working with children and have been doing so on and off for over 10 years! I have experience working with all ages, both boys and girls. For some kids that I have watched I've also provided tutoring assistance in various...
Sloane can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sloane was wonderful! She was incredibly caring, calm and dependable with our 2.5 year old and 7 month old and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to other families! She was even able to get our 7 month old to fall asleep before his bedtime!"
Livia M.
4.9
(57)
Hired by 39 families in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Shinelle. I'm originally from the Caribbean but have reside in Somerville for the past 13 years. I am a part of a large extended family and have assisted in raising several nieces, nephews and cousins from birth all the way through elementary school. I have firsthand experience raising children from infancy...
Shinelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shinelle has been providing care for our family for over a year, and I cannot recommend her enough! I have a 2.5 year-old and a newborn, and she has a special gift with children. My husband and I call her the baby whisperer! Shinelle is a true professional and...
Les G.
Tatiana L.
Somerville, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Great Caregiver Ready To Start A Journey With Your Family And Kids!
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Tatiana. I'm looking for a babysitting job. I'm very positive, kind, thoughtful and hard working person. I have a very good sense of humor, engaging personality and genuine love of children. Lots of experience with children. In a past I took care of two beautiful boys at the age of 3 and 5 years old. I was...
Tatiana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Tatiana was wonderful with our 2 year old daughter while we were in town for a busy wedding weekend. We were so worried about some recent separation anxiety issues but Tatiana was professional, confident, reassuring and so kind with our little girl and made her...
Dan A.
Nicole B.
Somerville, MA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Nurturing, Fun-Loving, Imaginative Caregiver For Your Little Ones!
5.0
(18)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicole, and I am an experienced, nurturing, fun-loving, responsible, and imaginative caregiver of local little ones (especially infants/toddlers), focused on cultivating their cognitive, emotional, and physical growth and development while maintaining a safe environment for them to thrive. Are your little ones...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is fabulous! She is extremely responsible, thoughtful, caring, and communicates very well. She ably nurtured our son's development and communicated a warmth and tenderness that he responded to immediately. Highly recommend."
Louisa T.
Esther J.
Somerville, MA
$25-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.9
(13)
Hired by 34 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther. I love caring for children! I'm a Certified infant/toddler/preschool teacher. I am fluent in English and French & I'm conversational in Spanish. I currently work at a Daycare Center in Somerville. I'm very comfortable with caring for 4 children at a time (as I have up to 10 children at a time in my classroom)...
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Esther was great for our family! While we were visiting Boston, we needed babysitting for our 6, 5, 3.5, and 1.5 year old, and Esther stepped up to the occasion on 3 different days! Each time she came with activities ready to engage the kids and maintained a...
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bridget, I'm 22, and I'm looking for nanny/childcare jobs in Somerville!
I have a lot of childcare experience- I began babysitting when I was 13; I worked at a children's theatre throughout high school; and in college I have had a couple of nanny positions including the family I currently work for, who I have...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Bridget has been with my family for over 1.5 years. She is great, dependable, fun, outgoing. My 4.5 year old son loves her, and always looking forward to her days. I highly recommend her and cannot wait for when our schedules align and I can have her as main nanny...
Natalie D.
Abbie Anne T.
Somerville, MA
$18-33/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Looking for someone reliable to spend time with your kids for date nights or weekends? I would love to offer my services! I graduated college several years ago with a major in psychology, and coached middle school volleyball throughout my college years! I have experience with elementary, middle school, and high school kids. I am...
Abbie Anne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Naci M.
Somerville, MA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello There,
my name is Nacira. I've been working with kids since I was 15 years old and I love it. First time I started by watching my little cousins then I started babysitting for our neighbors at the age of 16. I used to babysit three children. The age range was: 1-year-old to 6 years old. Recently, I was babysitting two...
Naci can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Nacira looked after my 6 month old daughter and 3 year old son until we moved away from Boston and I wish we could have taken her with us! She's an absolute sweetheart and I always felt 100% confident leaving my babies with her. My son can be a handful and she...
Lydia H.
5.0
(1)
Hello!
My name is Kailey and I am looking for a part time babysitting position in downtown Boston or Cambridge area. I am 24 and graduated from the College of Charleston with a B. S in psychology in 2021. I am currently working at Boston Children's Hospital as a mental health counselor and absolutely love it! That being said, I...
Kailey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Brittney F.
Somerville, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Brittney, I am a recent graduate of Bridgewater State University and hold a degree in Psychology. I have worked in many camp settings ranging from the Boys and Girls Club to overnight sleep away camps as both a volunteer and paid counselor. Outside of that I have dedicated much part time work to...
Brittney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was very impressed with Brittney from the initial phone interview to the face to face meeting. She was taking notes to make sure that she was able to meet my families needs. Brittney was early on her first day. Her mannerism with my daughter was great. She...
Denice M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
My name is Kara, and I'm looking to help out with the occasional daytime or date night babysitting. I'm a Boston College graduate, am in my early 30s (responsible/reliable) and have experience with ages 2 and up. I would feel most comfortable with one to two children, although my predominant experience is with three...
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Kara cared for my two young children, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her - she’s wonderful! Kara instantly connected with my kids, soothed their worries, and came up with many creative ways to engage with them. She is kind, thoughtful, playful, and incredibly...
Care member
Sarah C.
Somerville, MA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a young professional located in the Boston area looking for an occasional babysitting job to fill my time. I am great with kids and sociable. I would describe myself as mature, outgoing, reliable, patient, and excellent with kids of all ages! I have years of experience babysitting multiple families as well as...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Sarah is an awesome sitter. We love her! She is reliable and great at communicating."
Corah H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Somerville, MA
Olivia D.
5.0
Olivia babysat for our family for 6 years and was our #1 choice. She is reliable, trustworthy and incredibly bright young woman who really connects with both the children she cares for and the adults that hire her. She is extremely conscientious, creative and goes above and beyond in her efforts to...
- Melissa G.
Emily H.
5.0
Emily was a long term babysitter for our family. She was exceptionally reliable, kind and patient with kids. I would highly recommend her as a babysitter!
- Care member
Lillian V.
5.0
My girls loved Lilly! She was on time both times she sat for us. My 2 girls (5 and 7) had a great time with her and are still talking about her days later. She seemed relaxed and made us feel like our kids were in good hands. Thanks so much, Lilly!
- Rosalind G.
Renee D.
5.0
Renee cared for our son for about 5 months starting when he was about 4 months old. From the very first week together he flourished in her care. She taught him new exercises, songs, and got him on a regular schedule. He was soon smiling and babbling whenever she arrived in the morning!
We could...
- Care member
Nora C.
5.0
I have 2 girls ages 7 and 3 that Nora used to watch. My girls loved her and she did such a great job taking care of them. I would definitely hire Nora again and strongly recommend her!
- Liz M.
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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 368 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 $20.27 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 203 reviews of the 368 listed babysitters.