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60 after school babysitters are listed in Watertown, MA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Watertown, MA
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Alexa as our daughter Anna's nanny from the age of four months to ten months.
Alexa demonstrated a remarkable level of care and attentiveness. Her gentle approach with Anna was evident in every interaction. Whether it was...
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
*On maternity leave, not currently taking jobs :)*
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...
Auvonnie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Auvonnie was attentive to our 16 month old daughter and keep her happy while we were working from home. Would hire her again!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elena! I am a kind, compassionate and loving caregiver, born and raised in Massachusetts! I am the only girl out of my siblings, I had a handful with 3 brothers growing up! I am Italian and Irish with a huge family with over 30 cousins, so naturally born into my role as babysitter! I am CPR and First Aid...
Elena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Lucy, and I just moved to Bed-Stuy in May after graduating from Barnard College with a degree in English and creative writing. I have 10 years of babysitting experience from toddlers to pre-teens and have also spent several summers as a performing and visual arts camp counselor for ages 7-15. I'm a creative and...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lucy was great to work with and our son really enjoyed his time with her. She worked with us for a few weeks helping with camp pick up and bringing him home 2 miles away. She was excellent at communicating with us, checking in and giving us updates, talking through...
Sarah H.
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
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...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary is the best! When I had to leave my kitten home alone for the first time since I got her, I knew I needed to hire someone I completely trusted because this cat is practically my child. Mary took excellent care of my mischievous, playful, energetic cat while...
Arianna B.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, and creative!
I started working with kids when I was 15 at my local summer camp. I worked 8 hour days with kids aged 4-14. I planned and lead activities for the kids and spent a lots of time resolving conflicts between them and having some laughs! Since then I have also worked at an...
5.0
"Madla is great! Fun, smart, artistic, worldly, punctual. "
Care member
Sarah A.
Weston, MA
$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Early Childhood and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone!...
Amanda C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Throughout the past decade, I have had a variety of childcare jobs including after school programs, day camps, regular babysitting, and most recently as a nanny for a few different families. While I have experience with a range of ages, I especially enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & preschool age children.
When on the...
Kate can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and she is so sweet and patient with him, and my 4 year old daughter is obsessed with her. We have used Kate for lots of date...
Kate H.
Julia C.
Boston, MA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a 2019 honors graduate of the University of Connecticut and I am extremely hardworking. Furthermore, I am also First Aid and CPR certified. I have experience as a camp counselor for five summers and am great with kids of all ages! I am extremely responsible and have a great deal of experience babysitting my 2-year-old niece...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia babysat for my kids over the summer in the house and at the pool. She was on time and responded to notes promptly. The kids had a blast with her and she was also good at the light discipline that I expected with two kids aged 7 and 10. Just the right touch....
Christopher S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, I have 5 years of experience as a nanny and 1 year of experience as an Au pair. (3 months old baby).
I have experience working with twins. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am also available for date nights.
Thank you!!
:)
Ozge can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ozge was nanny for my son for 8 months this year (he is now 2 years old). She is an awesome nanny and the person! Ozge made sure their time together was both educative and fun! They read books, painted, played with dough, danced, went to playground together. Ozge...
Rustam H.
Gabrielle A.
Boston, MA
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
During high school, I babysat three different families in my spare time. The kids' ages ranging from 2-year-olds to 13 years old. I enjoy working and interacting with children. While in college, I volunteered at a children's hospital. I visited children in their hospital beds, made crafts with and for children, delivered food...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabby is very reliable and dependable. She has been helping us with after school care for my 2 year old and 8 year old. She picks them up and brings them home from school/daycare, makes them dinner, plays with them and keeps them getting along with one another. The...
Heather B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Izabella and I have been childcare provider for 9+ years. I have worked with children ages newborn to 17 years old. I have experience working in Pre-school/daycare, after school programs, performing arts programs, day/ overnight camps, as well as nannying and baby-sitting for different families throughout the...
Izabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly and helpful. Assisted with preparing meals, activity pick up, etc."
Maija G.
Tia Z.
West Roxbury, MA
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am from Glenburn, Maine, and I just graduated from Stonehill College. I went to John Bapst High School in Bangor, where I participated in basketball, soccer, and track. At Stonehill, I was the captain of the club soccer team, and I majored in biology. I will be moving to the Boston area in august and looking to babysit....
Tia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Tia is great, and I hope I have the opportunity to hire her again! She babysat my two girls (6 and 3) full-time for two weeks while my husband and I worked from my parents' home over the summer. She was punctual, kind, and very attentive to the girls. They're...
Kristina P.
Samantha H.
Boston, MA
$18-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun, Outgoing, Down-to-Earth Sitter With Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
I have 5 years of child-care experience, including 2 years of professional experience as Lead Counselor and Director of Curriculum for an outdoor-oriented day camp. My care philosophy is centered around humor, hands-on creativity, and spending quality time outdoors. I am comfortable with swimming supervision, beach trips,...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha (Sam) is my kids favorite babysitter. She is very personable, has always been on time, and her care for children is very apparent. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sabrina. I am 20 years old, about to be 21 in a few days. I have a reliable car and am comfortable driving your kids around. I have been working as a babysitter for 2 year now. I have a current Red Cross babysitting certificate. I am really good at following parents instructions and following through with...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was very helpful. She knew what she was doing and i definitely would hire her again if i did not have another babysitter. i keep her in mind just in case my babysitter quits"
Marie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Errands., pick it at School . wholesome fum
Pedro can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Pedro and his wife Vanessa are the parents of a son age 11, and two daughters who are young adults. All three children are delightful. Pedro's success as a parent and his values of respect, kindness, hard work, and being appreciative of what one has are the...
Catherine C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Working full time for a construction company in Boston, MA making me unavailable for full-time care jobs. Availability evenings and weekends. Happy to help with odds and ends jobs, driving kids to practice, etc.
I have experience teaching horse camp, working with people with disabilities, and with homework help. Clean driving...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Sarah! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare."
Elizabeth H.
5.0
(1)
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...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 looked after in her care. She was very accommodating and asked questions that showed her genuine desire to have...
Priya M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Prema and I'm a current architecture student. I love kids and I'll always make sure they're having fun by making art, cooking, or playing outside! I have about five years of experience with babysitting and summer camps. I've also always taken care of my younger cousins and sibling so babysitting is second...
5.0
"Prema was a fantastic sitter for my 3-year-old twin girls. I wish I could take her to Houston with us! She was on time, sweet, and immediately connected with the girls, who can be very hard to please sometimes! She texted with us while we were away and gave...
Wendy T.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Watertown, MA
Alexa M.
5.0
Great - trustworthy and sweet. My 3.5 y/o had a blast with Alexa
- Care member
Auvonnie D.
5.0
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 questions around needs and routines and the boys really enjoyed spending time with her. She was engaged and thoughtful and we will definitely hire her...
- Mary Beth M.
Elena D.
5.0
Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!
- Care member
Lucy N.
5.0
Lucy was great to work with and our son really enjoyed his time with her. She worked with us for a few weeks helping with camp pick up and bringing him home 2 miles away. She was excellent at communicating with us, checking in and giving us updates, talking through how his day went, and anything...
- Sarah H.
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 Watertown, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Watertown, MA?
You can review 25 after school babysitter profiles near you in Watertown, 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 Watertown, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Watertown, MA is $23.28. 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 Watertown, 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 Watertown, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Watertown, 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 Watertown, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Watertown, 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 Watertown, MA.
Ratings for Watertown, MA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
After School Babysitters in Watertown, MA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.