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60 after school babysitters are listed in Arlington, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Arlington, MA
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My passion for working with kids came naturally at a young age babysitting for my little cousins, neighborhood families and family friends. Growing up I would go to work with my mother, who worked in the Winthrop Public school systems as an occupational, and through this, I found that I had a strong passion for...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
5.0
"We love Eva! She is in her second year working with our family and we are so grateful for her. She is responsible, dependable, and a good communicator! She is great with our son who can be very slow to warm and her instincts are amazing. She gets along well...
Dana L.
5.0
(1)
Lovely, patient, responsible, funny and respectful. Family M. Part time nanny of 2 boys (7 and 9 years) Pick it up from school bus Feed them and assist them with homework Engaged children in stimulating, puzzles, games indoor and outdoor Promoted positive behavior Family D. 1 girl 6 6 years old and a boy 18 months weekends night...
5.0
"Kika was a wonderful person to invite into our home and help watch our son (between 8-12 months of age). She followed our requests and interacted well with him. She was always on time. We felt completely comfortable and felt sad to say goodbye!"
Lannie L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brittany (she/hers), and I am a 24-year-old nanny relocating to MA after living in CA for two years. I absolutely love working with and caring for children of all ages, and I have been lucky to do so since I was 10 years old. My caregiving experience includes working at an elementary school, as an overnight...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"I was on the Cape for the week after the 4th staying with my parents. My husband had to go back for work but I stayed and hired Brittany to be a mother's helper but also take the kids solo so I could run errands, have a long over due catch up with. my best friend,...
Lisa J.
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 watched our toddler for us a number of times. She is always super responsive, and she is great with our son! Some specific highlights:
- She's used an app to share her schedule, which makes booking super easy
- A couple times, when we left, our son...
Parker L.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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
(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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nisha was an amazing nanny for my child...we worked together for about 4-5 months, she took the place of another nanny who was moving out of state, and lasted until we moved my baby into daycare full-time... otherwise she'd still be helping us out!
Nisha's...
Alexandria P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Hannah and I love taking care of kids. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have babysat since I was in high school. I also have experience as a Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard, managing groups of young children and helping them learn. I enjoy watching and helping kids explore, learn and have fun!
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is the best caregiver we could have hoped for our son. She joined our family when he was 10 months old and was with us until we moved away when he was 18 months old. Hannah deeply engaged with our son and encouraged his ever-changing development while making...
Dan P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate and a current nursing student with lots of childcare experience. I am the eldest of 5 kids and have been babysitting since I was 16 (now 23)! I am also a patient care technician (PCT/CNA) at a hospital in Boston and have been for the past 1. 5 years. I am a nonsmoker, love pets, am CPR certified, and have...
Lilyana can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Lily watched our children for a number of weeks and was absolutely fantastic. She can handle 4 or more kids with wide age range with confidence and is very attentive to their needs and safety. We would hire her again in a heart beat!"
Vera A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience and reliable sitter with over eight years providing exceptional care to children as young as 3 months to 10 years.
Maria Belen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria was so great with our kids. Wife and I are traveling with 3 kids under 7 and we wanted to go out in a great city without our kids and enjoy and evening. Maria was on time and very communicative leading up to the appointment and during. We would definitely...
Jonathan E.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Tania and I love kids. I worked in an elementary school for 4 years as an after school coordinator for Pre-K 3&4. I've also worked as a camp counselor for 2 years and done some tutoring on the side. I have a BA in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing and I currently work as a buyer for an...
Tania can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tania is very reliable and always went the extra mile for J. She would complete tasks and help with his homework. I am super appreciative of her and bummed she left the Washington DC area. Best of luck in Boston!"
Maria G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the years, I have cared for children of all ages, during evenings parents had to be elsewhere, assisting in managing after school programs, and tutoring and mentoring students.
Marianna can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families! I am Pakavadee. My nickname is Kaning. I am from Thailand. I am looking for full time or part time position. Start in September, 2023. I graduated of nursing from Thailand. I have experienced about 2 years of newborn, baby and experienced over 5 years of kids (age 1-12).
I am very kind and patient. I love doing...
Pakavadee can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our go-to nanny is an absolute blessing. She was incredibly reliable, always accommodating our last-minute plans and ensuring we could enjoy our evenings worry-free. Her punctuality and dedication to her role were truly impressive, and we knew we could count on her...
Ronald P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alexa and I have been babysitting & nannying for about 9 years. I have experience with the ages of 4 months to 16 years old and find each age so fun in its own unique way.
I currently work at Perkins School for the Blind as a Teaching Assistant in the Deafblind program! I am open to work after I get off of...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Alexa is mature and works well with children of all ages. She has an innate ability to teach children in a way that they understand. "
Care member
Sevda N.
Malden, MA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
"Date Night Babysitter-Always Available For Evenings And Weekends"
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as friendly, responsible, careful.
I have experience working with infants and toddlers, and I also spent 1 year babysitting a6-year-old girl on the autism spectrum. Then I've been babysitting for a family with two children, ages three and five, for the past year. I'm currently doing my postdoctoral...
Sevda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our timeline didn't work out but I will continue to work with her in the future should our schedules align."
Joelle S.
Ashley R.
Somerville, MA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have my degree in elementary education and over 10 years of experience working with children. Between being an elementary classroom teacher, assistant teacher in a K-1 classroom, volunteering at schools, babysitting, working at a summer program, and working with an after school enrichment program, I have many great...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have had Ashley come babysit for our four month old boy on numerous occasions. She is timely and very responsible. We’ve always felt comfortable leaving our son with her. I recommend hiring her to care for your child."
Care member
Nicole G.
Allston, MA
$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Nicole and I currently attend Boston University's DPT program. I graduated from Stonehill in 2020 and worked as a babysitter (experience with ages 6 months- 8 years old) throughout undergrad. I have my own car in Boston right now and I am also CPR certified. I have always enjoyed my previous babysitting jobs and would...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole was great at communicating and was punctual! She was great at problem solving when our food plan didn’t turn out as expected. She also didn’t complain even though she was just in a small hotel room. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gina and I am a mother of four boys, with my youngest being 14. I am a fun, loving, active and experienced child caregiver. I owned and operated a daycare for seven years in my own home. Shortly after I started a program with the Saugus Police Department where I worked with children who had disabilities. I...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gina has worked for us since my oldest daughter was 6 months old and she is now 4.5 years old. We added another baby girl to the family, who is currently 2.5 years old and Gina was instrumental in providing care for my children. I think of her as part of our...
Rachel B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching kids since I was a preteen. I have watched children of all ages through babysitting and being a camp counselor during the summers. Additionally, I have experience watching children with disabilities.
I am flexible and am always willing to lend a helping hand.
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Megan is great! Super personable, engaged with the kids, and as a date-night sitter, she makes sure the "flow" of the nighttime routine sticks.
She's punctual and gives ample notice too!
Our kids often ask "is it a Megan R. night?!?!""
Stephanie C.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Arlington, MA
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.
Ericka M.
5.0
Kika was a wonderful person to invite into our home and help watch our son (between 8-12 months of age). She followed our requests and interacted well with him. She was always on time. We felt completely comfortable and felt sad to say goodbye!
- Lannie L.
Brittany M.
5.0
I was on the Cape for the week after the 4th staying with my parents. My husband had to go back for work but I stayed and hired Brittany to be a mother's helper but also take the kids solo so I could run errands, have a long over due catch up with. my best friend, etc. Let me say this..at the end of...
- Lisa J.
Shinelle M.
5.0
Shinelle is a highly professional nanny. We hired her for two months to watch our 1yo while our regular nanny was on medical leave. Shinelle did a great job seamlessly fitting into our household, from keeping the baby on his schedule to making sure to take him outside, feed him, and encourage him to...
- Jenna T.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Arlington, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Arlington, MA?
You can review 17 after school babysitter profiles near you in Arlington, MA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Arlington, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Arlington, MA is $21.29. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Arlington, MA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Arlington, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Arlington, MA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Arlington, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Arlington, MA?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Arlington, MA.
Ratings for Arlington, MA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Arlington, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.