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82 after school babysitters are listed in Somerville, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Somerville, MA
Jacklyn G.
Somerville, MA
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Master Of Education In Mental Health, School Counselor In Lynn. I Prioritize Mental Health.
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, sincere and super silly!
I like working with kids because kids can remind us to embrace our inner child and love people for who they are.
I'm looking for a job that is consistent, and one that I can foster a connection with the family.
I started working with kids when I was in...
Hello! I am a third grade teacher in Cambridge Public Schools and looking for a summer care position. I currently have my masters in elementary education and am certified to teach grades 1-6, while seeking an additional certification for junior k and kindergarten. I am teaching virtual summer school until 12 p.m. from Monday -...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Hello! My name is Kelley, I'm from Asheville, NC and now I attend Harvard Divinity School where I study religion in the south. I've been babysitting and nannying for almost 7 years, watching kids from 4 months old to 11 years, and pretty much everywhere in between. I love to craft and be active so anything that your kids like...
Kelley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Travel, craft assistance
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.
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 very caring, detail-oriented and full of good ideas. She has been wonderful with our infant."
Andrew S.
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, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Esther is an amazing babysitter for our three kids, ages 4 - 9. She has cared for our kids for three three-hour stretches so far, and we hope Esther continues to be available for date nights for the foreseeable future!
Esther shows up on time and is always...
Care member
Tayriangely S.
Somerville, MA
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Tay, I would describe myself as a loving and caring babysitter. I have 7 years of experience in childcare with children ranging from infants to school age. I enjoy creating new memories, board games, outside activities, crafts and imaginative play. I can provide my own transportation and ton of flexibility. CPR &...
Tayriangely can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tay was great and super sweet! When our 3 year old wanted to bake a cake she rose to the challenge and they had a ton of fun baking a cake together! The two of them had a blast together. They played pillow fort and all kinds of things together. She was very sweet...
Greta H.
Amber B.
Somerville, MA
$26-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position Starting Immediatley
I am currently working as a barista in Cambridge and am looking to get back into the nanny world for the summer.
A little about my prior experience working with children;
I have been working with children, in some sort of capacity, since I was 13. I started out as a neighborhood mothers helper then transitioned into babysitting...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Natalie O.
Somerville, MA
$18-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Meet Natalie, A Nurturing, Caring & Fun 26y/o Happy To Help!
I am a responsible, caring young tech professional working 9-5 during the weekdays. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was just 11 years old, and have cared for sweet kiddos and families all across my home town (SF Bay Area) and my college town (Santa Barbara).
I've also worked with kids professionally through a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been professionally nannying children for 14 years, varying from infants to preteens, and would love to get to know your kiddos! I have experience with nanny shares (two toddlers), and have had multiple positions caring for 2 kids at the same time. I also have experience with house managing, meal prep, driving kids,...
Katalina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Alexa S.
Somerville, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I am a creative and experienced care giver for children of all ages and previously worked in the ER after college up until January of this year. I am entering law school in the Fall and decided to do something I really enjoy beforehand! I have been a camp counselor for five summers and in the winter I volunteer as an...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Patricia M.
Somerville, MA
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am very good with children! I spent a majority of my teen to early adult life working at sleep away camps (ages 5-16) and day camps (mainly working with late elementary school and early middle school age children). During my early college career, I was focusing on education until I wanted to focus more on mental health. I also...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have worked in the past as a sub in the infant room and absolutely loved it. I loved watching the children grow and helping them everyday.
Hayley can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting my neighbors and family friends' children since the day I was old enough to take the Red Cross Babysitting course. Since then, I have worked at the YMCA as a school age child care aide for two years. I worked in a before and after school program that provided care for children from kindergarten to fifth...
Alexia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, 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 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mattea. I am 25 years old! I am energetic, fun, and love helping children learn and grow!
I have worked with kids for over 10 years! I was a preschool teacher for three years and was passionate about encouraging my students in their creativity. I have worked with children with special needs as well and love to...
Mattea can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mattea is an overall gem of a babysitter. The kids love hanging out with her and she is really good about bedtimes and any other parental rules. We also knew her as a preschool teacher and she was great in that role as well. She knew all the kids individually and...
Yashoda D.
Tanisha J.
Somerville, MA
$23-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as optimistic, outgoing, adventurous
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old through an after school program at the middle school that I attended
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family
One thing you should know about me is that I am very family oriented
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lina S.
Somerville, MA
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Lina ^.^ , Your Child's New Favorite Caregiver.
1.) Patience: One of my top child care skills is patience. I understand that children may not always behave as expected or follow instructions immediately. I approach challenging situations with calmness and composure, taking the time to address the child's needs and concerns with patience and understanding.
2.) Communication:...
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Somerville, MA
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.
Nicole B.
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.
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 patient and upbeat demeanor. She also...
- Care member
Tayriangely S.
5.0
Tay was wonderful!! She arrived on time and was very communicative. She was very interactive with my 2 year old son and his friend (also 2). She kept them busy and they had a great time with her! I would highly recommend Tay!
- Laura G.
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.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Somerville, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Somerville, MA?
You can review 82 after school babysitter profiles near you in Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Somerville, MA is $20.74. 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Somerville, MA?
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Ratings for Somerville, MA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
After School Babysitters in Somerville, MA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 117 reviews of the 82 listed after school babysitters.