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Auvonnie D.

Full Time Nanny/ Babysitter- Part-time Available!

Needham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
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 have experience caring for ages 2 mo - 14 yo, I am...

Mary Beth M. says "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...

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Alina A.

Needham, MA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
As a creative and friendly caregiver with seven years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a safe, stimulating environment for children to thrive. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my love for caring for children and making a positive impact...
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Anna J.

Needham, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Anna and I'm going into the Senior Year at Notre Dame, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Education. I have many years of camp and tutoring experience and am currently working as a Camp Counselor at a therapeutic summer camp in my hometown. I have babysit throughout high school and college, and now am looking...
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Kate J.

Sports Mom

Needham, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am the youngest girl of a large family (7 girls, 2 boys) raised in the Boston area. I babysat as a teen, married in my early 20's, and have raised 5 children in the Needham, MA area. I have been a hockey, lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, track Mom for several years and have loved it. Now that my own children are older I...
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Colleen C.

Experience Nanny/Babysitter

Needham, MA

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with homework, engaging with multiple children at once, meal prepping, laundry, bedtime, carpooling, etc. I am finishing up my masters in social work at Boston University. I currently work part time in the Community Violence Response Team. I also work part time at a healthcare software...
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Jodie K.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Needham, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I left a successful sales career to become a full-time mom at home, followed by part-time work in a number of different industries over the years. I have three amazing children. A daughter who is 22 and boy/girl twins who are 21. I understand how important it is to find a trustworthy, reliable babysitter. For the past three...
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Denzil P.

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.

Alysia A. says "Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our...

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Ava S.

Super Sitter.

Walpole, MA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Ava - a 22-year-old graduate from Emerson College. My love for kids comes from a variety of things: my decade long involvement with Children's Theatre, my 4 summers as a camp counselor, and my 9 years of babysitting. My goal as a babysitter is to foster growth while also having fun! I try to do creative activities -...

Suki L. says "I hired Ava for my two girls, 3 & 5 yrs old, and it was the best decision that I have made for my kids. Ava was our first nanny ever and I hesitated to...

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Mary P.

Mature And Very Energetic Lady

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I have been an RN for 36 years. I have recently retired, and I have a lot of availability and flexibility. I am CPR certified. My RN license is and spotless! I am very active and energetic! I am very attentive, reliable. I will pick up and drop off to after school activities. Their playtime is playtime for me too! I like to get...

Matt M. says "We hired Mary to look after our two cats and she was amazing. She took care of them well and we felt comfort knowing Mary was there for them. I know we will...

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Nicole G.

Allston, MA

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
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...

Care Member says "Nicole is a wonderful person and phenomenal babysitter. She connected immediately with my girls and was incredibly engaging throughout her whole time...

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Olivia D.

Attentive, Active, & Experienced Babysitter

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! My name is Olivia D. and I am a licensed History, Special Ed, and English as a Second Language teacher. I voluntarily teach middle school... and I love it! I am looking for part-time tutoring or caregiving opportunities over the summer. I have 9 years of working in education and 18+ years of caregiving experience with...

Melissa G. says "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...

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Megan R.

Fun Sitter

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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.

Stephanie C. says "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...

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Michelle P.

Experience, Caring Sitter

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I recently moved to the area with my husband, but previously worked with a family for three years (2018 to 2021) picking up and watching the kids (ages started: 4 and 7, ended 7 and 11) after school. I also have extensive experience caring for infants and toddlers from caring for my niece, now 2. 5, most Saturdays since she...

Priya M. says "I interviewed Michelle for a full-time position on short notice. She is a sweet and smart young lady. I felt assured that my baby would be safe and well...

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Andrea R.

Get To Know Me

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and meal prep. I have a son of my own who is 6 years old so the motherly instincts are definitely there. I love to spend time outdoors, going on walks, doing arts and crafts as well as cooking fun new meals. I have been vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 and take...

Desiree S. says "We were sad when we no longer needed childcare because we had really enjoyed working with Andrea. She picked our two sons up from school, prepared lunch,...

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Katherine D.

Avid Smiler, Loves People And Pets!

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am currently enrolled in the school of education at Boston College. I have a lot of experience in working with children, through the numerous courses I have taken. I am the oldest of three girls. I have spend the majority of my life babysitting my sisters and neighbors! I run for the Women's cross country and track team at...

Jessica C. says "Katherine has a lot of experience in working with children and is very good with kids. She has held many babysitting jobs before and has studied courses...

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Alina M.

Happy with a Big Heart Babysitter

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I love children. I raised two of my own. They are in college now. I was a Girl Scout leader for 6 years. I took children camping. I love to play games with them, do drawings, sing songs, create different art and crafts, make cookies, watch cartoons, do exercises, go to playgrounds, libraries, read story books, paintings, and...

Tina H. says "She was a great asset to my family, very energetic, positive and super reliable. At times I needed her to take my kids to the doctor and she was always...

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Maria S.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello parents! I am María , a Psych Major, premed student a Boston College! I love working with children, I have volunteered and worked at Children's Hospitals and Camps at Day Care Summer back home! I am fluent in both English and Spanish, feel free to reach out to me. I am available for interviews, phone calls, and whatever...

Lourdes J. says "Maria is very responsible and gets along very well with kids. She is a very charismatic and caring person who will make sure the kids are always well. I...

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Serena S.

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
I am a graduate of Brookline High School CO'19. After graduating I spent two years working for a non profit called City Year. After that I spent the past three years working at Brookline High School in special education. On top of having a little sister I have been working with kids for 8 years now ages starting at 4 months to...

Tiana L. says "Serena and I have worked alongside each other for many years. Kids have always been her top priority and making sure they are always happy and safe. Serena...

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Ashley S.

Dedicated And Caring Sitter

Watertown, MA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
School social work intern, also works at Mclean Hospital with teenagers. Grad student. A lot of childcare experience from all ages!
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Tatum S.

Friendly, Motivated, And Experienced Tutor

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello! My name is Tatum. I have been babysitting since age 13 and have extensive experience in working with youth. I graduated in 2024 from Boston College with a BA in English and Linguistics, and a minor in Secondary Education. I'm currently in grad school at Simmons University for Library and Information...

Care Member says "Tatum did a fantastic job of helping my daughter prepare for field hockey tryouts. She organized helpful drills and provided lots of encouragement...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Needham, MA

After School Babysitters in Needham, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Auvonnie D.

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...

- Mary Beth M.

Denzil P.

Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He...

- Alysia A.

Ava S.

I hired Ava for my two girls, 3 & 5 yrs old, and it was the best decision that I have made for my kids. Ava was our first nanny ever and...

- Suki L.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Needham, MA

You can review 6 after school babysitter profiles near you in Needham, 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.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Needham, MA is $21.50. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

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 Needham, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

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 Needham, MA can really come in handy.

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 Needham, MA.

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