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My name is Hayleigh, I am 18 years old, a senior in high school. I have been babysitting for 6 years now! I nanny in the summer but mainly looking for after school hours! I have worked with all different age groups of children!
My name is Julie and I'm 18 years old. I am a senior in high school. I love children and have been babysitting kids for a while now. Prior to babysitting, I was a lifeguard. Being a lifeguard was made me more observant and patience. I know how kids can get, I have been working with them my entire life. So, you have nothing to...
Julie's can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tania B.


Brighton, MA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Baby Sitter Available

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, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tania is extremely kind and really connects with the kids."

chanice D.

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Rebecca D.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time After After-school Babysitter!

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:

CPR

First Aid

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Linda G.


Watertown, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care/Pet Care/Senior Care/Shopping/Errands

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an empty-nester with two grown daughters and was a stay at home mom and loved it. I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother in the future but enjoy being around children as I miss it. I have been an occasional babysitter for various families after school and evenings. Last year, I took care of a 10-month-old boy twice a...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Linda was very engaged with our one year old child. She sang and played with him, and took him on long walks. He really enjoyed the time spent with her. His favorite book is one she got him for his birthday, which was really sweet of her. She is also good with...

Gilad S.

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Jenna D.


East Boston, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, College Educated Sitter/Tutor

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I work full time from home in Eastie and I'm looking for early morning weekday sitting, weeknight hours and weekend availability. I have ~ 18 years experience caring for children ages infant to high school level. I am the oldest of four children in my family and have several younger cousins whom I have always cared for. I...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Fantastic babysitter. Just wish she lived closer."

Emily D.

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Leigh N.


Boston, MA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nannying

Hi, My name is Leigh. I am a 4th grade teacher in Wellesley MA where I have worked for the past 4 years. Over the summers I run an aquatics program at a summer camp. I have dedicated my whole life to working with kids and I really love what I do. I graduated in 2018 from Northeastern University with a dual master's in Elementary...
Leigh can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Leigh babysat for us occasionally while she was in Boston and was always reliable, punctual and great with our 1.5 yr old daughter. We wish she still lived here! "

Alicia P.

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Sarah G.


Brighton, MA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate, Courteous Part Time Sitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a recent seminary graduate and Boston transplant seeking babysitting and tutoring work. I love reading to children, guiding them through arts and crafts, and taking them on trips to libraries, parks and museums. The nurture and formation of the whole child, socially, creatively, and academically, is my passion. I've...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah babysat my two kids, ages 7 and 9, and they had a wonderful time with her. She is punctual, responsible, and lots of fun. We will definitely hire her again! "

Melissa C.

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Felicia E.


Winthrop, MA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Felicia; I am 22 and from Winthrop, Massachusetts. I developed a passion for childcare about 8 years ago when my nephew was born. I would visit him after school on a daily basis to spend time with him and immediately became intrigued by early childhood development. I have about 2 years of experience working at...
Felicia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Felicia was super sweet and great with all my kids, ranging from infant to toddler. She was very comfortable caring for my infant and my older children really enjoyed playing with her."

Lori N.

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Laureen C.


Dorchester Center, MA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Engaged, Excited, And Easy-Going

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am excited to work with you. Here is a little about me. I have a degree in Biology from Northeastern University. I come with an extensive history of working with children of various ages. Specifically with infants as I was a Newborn Hearing Technician for quite some time. Throughout my career, I've worked at summer...
Laureen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Laureen was a delight to work with. She was able to help my family out in my time of need. She babysat my infant on a few occasions. Her expertise with newborns really helped out in caring for our baby. I would recommend Laureen as a reliable and helpful baby...

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Mary P.


West Newton, MA

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Mature And Very Energetic Lady

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"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 work with her again!"

Matt M.

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Julia B.


Arlington, MA

$27-31/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Nanny Looking For Summer Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Julia and I'm 26 years old. I live in Arlington & grew up here. I have a Bachelors degree in Communications and took early childhood education courses in high school. I've always loved kids and after taking several different administrative jobs after college, I realized childcare is always what I was meant to be doing! I...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Julia has been a wonderful addition to our family! She's been with us for more than a year. Her energy, enthusiasm, and warmth are unparalleled. Our toddler thrives under her care. Julia takes him on daily excursions to the park or the library, sets up play dates,...

Eva H.

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Julisa O.


Chelsea, MA

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Julisa and I am 33 years old. I have a variety of experience ranging from daycare centers, after-school programs and high school dorms. I've also nannied for several families, individual as well as nanny shares. I currently work as a co-teacher in a kindergarten class. I feel comfortable working with 2-3...
Julisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julisa is amazing with my five month old. She always arrives at work with projects in mind to do with him. My son loves being with her and gives her a big smile every time he sees her. When you're a working mom and can't be around your kid all day you really want...

Hayley B.

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Sara R.


Cambridge, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

After School

I have enjoyed being a career child care provider, for all ages, for 20+ years, in the roles of babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, after school teacher, teacher, and substitute teacher. As an artist I bring creativity, curiosity, flexibility, mindfulness, diligence, fun and a sense of humor to all of my interactions. I am...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah worked with us supervising children - as well as groups of up to 25 children - in addition to overseeing some of our other child care staff for approximately 10 years. She is among the most intelligent, kind, responsible, trustworthy, and wonderful people I...

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Sura H.


Cambridge, MA

$35-50/hr4 yrs exp

New Grad Occupational Therapist -- Part-Time Baby Sitter

Hello! I'm Sura, a board-certified occupational therapist, who has a passion for working with kids. I have worked in both childcare and education for 4 years now. I was an after-school teacher and inclusion facilitator working 1:1 with children on the autism spectrum for the City of Cambridge. I have completed 3 full-time...
Sura can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sura is responsible and well educated when it comes to kids! She has a very calm demeanor, and is extremely patient. Very fun and creative as well!"

Samira E.

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Joao S.


Stoneham, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Joao (John in Portuguese). I am 29 years old. I have 9+ years experience with a wide variety of kids. I am also a father to a 3-year-old son. I am currently attending an online fully remote program to obtain my Master degree in Social work. I currently have my Bachelors Degree. My experience ranges from Infants...
Joao can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Joao was fantastic and showed up right when I needed him. He was very punctual and my son enjoyed playing with him at the park. Joao's experienced showed through his play at the park, and I caught myself learning from him when I interviewed him. Good luck with...

Robert P.

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Katie S.


Wakefield, MA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Literacy Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Katie and I have been working with children for 15 years now. I've worked with children of all ages and have experience with multiples as well! I enjoy reading and creating art projects, and of course being outside with the children. I currently have my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Katie is amazing. She is kind, patient, reliable and loving to our 6 month old daughter. We were secretly hoping she didn't get a teaching job, because we would have kept her on as long as she would have us! She is a lovely person, and gets our highest...

Andrea P.

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Kimberly T.


Boston, MA

$23/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a recent graduate with a Bachelor's in Psychology and Education. Currently, I work as a part-time after school teacher for grades K2 - 4.
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kim worked with our family as a regular babysitter and house helper for over 3 years up until the pandemic. Our boys still talk about their trip to the aquarium with Kim."

Anna Z.

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Daphkar P.


Roxbury, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Cultivating An Environment Of Learning & Growth

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am an incredibly energetic, responsible, and happy 27-year-old currently living in Roxbury! Since 2010, I have taught school-age children in an academic summer program (that I directed for three years) through the Phillips Brooks House. I have taught World Cultures after school (students aged 6-12) at the Boys Girls Club in...
Daphkar can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Daphkar is just wonderful! She is fantastic with our son who is 2 years old, playing games and coming up with new ways to engage him. She is very skilled with children, and communicates so well with us. It was a joy to meet Daphkar and whenever we are in Boston...

Julie K.

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Meghan O.


Watertown, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet And Smart Part-Time Nanny/Sitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I worked as an elementary instructional assistant and after school teacher in Watertown from 2012-2014. I taught and cared for many students everyday, and had so much fun with them! I also have years of experience with babysitting children of all ages from infants to teenagers. I have many babysitting/nannying references that...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Meghan took care of my 2 boys aged 4 and 6. She is very dependable,punctual and my boys love her. I will definitely recommend her and would love to work with her again in the future."

Nandini V.

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Charlestown, MA

Tania B.

5.0

This is a very late review but Tania is awesome. She was great with my baby and a super good communicator. 100% would hire her again (and have, and have referred her to friends)

- Ariella S.

Linda G.

5.0

Linda was very engaged with our one year old child. She sang and played with him, and took him on long walks. He really enjoyed the time spent with her. His favorite book is one she got him for his birthday, which was really sweet of her. She is also good with pets in the house.

- Gilad S.

Jenna D.

5.0

Fantastic babysitter. Just wish she lived closer.

- Emily D.

Leigh N.

5.0

Leigh babysat for us occasionally while she was in Boston and was always reliable, punctual and great with our 1.5 yr old daughter. We wish she still lived here!

- Alicia P.

Sarah G.

5.0

Sarah was awesome with our 2.5 year old son. He loved her! Great communication. Will definitely ask Sarah to sit again!

- Amanda K.

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