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Elizabeth O.


Newton Center, MA

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Fun, Thoughtful, And Creative Caretaker

Aside from past babysitting, I have spent a lot of time watching my little cousins, as well as coaching both youth gymnastics and lacrosse. In teaching sports, I focused on helping kids overcome fears and believe in themselves. I took two years off of school to save money for school and intern at a non-profit that provides...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I earned my BA in English, Psychology and Early Childhood Education. I have 20+ years of experience as a teacher, tutor and baby-sitter. I'm also a very proud and happy mom to our wonderful 2yr old son! I have homes in Providence RI and Newton MA, a very safe car and excellent references. I'm glad to baby-sit, help with homework...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jessica O.


South Boston, MA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jessica! I have been working with children for over 7 years now! Currently, I am a 4th grade teacher at a catholic school in South Boston. I am looking for a after school jobs! I am also able to provide tutoring and any help with distance learning that may be needed this coming year! I look forward to hearing...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My daughter loves Jessica! She babysat for us over the summer and is sweet, kind, and attentive! Thank you, Jess! "

Sarah C.

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Elena L.


Somerville, MA

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Care-giver

I worked at the daycare after school, and I helped take care of babies from 2 months old to kids 10 years old. I also worked at the SPCA with the humane education program, so I was working with young kids from all kinds of different backgrounds each day.
Elena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Elena was fantastic with my child! She kept her active and outside! My child always came home happy and tired!"

Isabella V.

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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: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Ashley R.


Somerville, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"We’ve loved having Ashley as a date-night sitter for our 3 yo son! She is responsive, reliable, calm, and skilled at positively engaging our son, who does not always warm-up to new caretakers easily! "

Care member

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Malaysia C.


Roxbury, MA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Malaysia. I am a dependable and passionate individual. I have a flexible schedule and I am able drive the child if needed. I also have a solid background in babysitting and working with children. I have experience as an intern at a middle school as a teacher assistant. In addition , I tutored students at a...
5.0
"I hired Malaysia to work childcare at an event I was hosting! She was very responsive to messages, prompt and so friendly! She immediately greeted my one year old and was so engaging, warm and playful with her. I knew right away this was someone who genuinely loves...

Danielle J.

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Michaela W.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced College Bound, Searching For Summer And After-School Babysitting Job

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Gabrielle N.


South Boston, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter - Date Nights/Weekends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am looking to do after school/date nights/weekend babysitting. I graduated from the University of Maine where I majored in communications and minored in childhood development. I have 10+ years of childcare ranging from the ages of 1 to 12. I have always enjoyed spending time, looking after and working with kids. After I...
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Gabby has recently come aboard to assist our family with after school childcare for our two elementary school aged children. She has proven to be a terrific help - engaging with our children, helpful with related errands and tasks, reliable, responsible, mature,...

Heather J.

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Kate G.


Somerville, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available For Spring 2022 Semester

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kate is one of the most caring people I know. She is an absolute natural with children. My daughters (ages 4, 3, & 1) liked from the moment they met her, and they look forward to every time Kate comes over. Kate is responsible and trustworthy, and I know she would...

Angelina W.

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Elena D.


Everett, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Active Caregiver

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, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elena is an amazing care taker for children and teens. I’ve trusted her wholeheartedly with my children over the course of many years. She chaperoned my older boys when they no longer needed sitters but really just rides and supervision. She took exceptional care...

Care member

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Eva G.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$23-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Babysitting

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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Jessica G.


Natick, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun For Kids!

I am 44 years old and have been taking care of children for 20+ years. I have dedicated my life to making a difference in the lives of children. I love them, and love doing all the things that children love to do (play, games, crafts, etc) My biggest goal is to give children the opportunity to grow and learn at their own pace,...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica was amazing in all areas, especially in supporting my son who displayed some behavioral challenges. Jessica helped to create an incentive program to help promote his pro-social behavior. She is also simply great with children - always energetic, creative...

Kelli P.

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Amber V.


Milton, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was about 14. When I was 14, I babysat a set of twins (3) and their baby sister (11 months). I babysat for a family friend from the ages of 2-8. I also babysat for two boys, ages 3 and 5, for the past few years. I babysat three boys, ages 5, 7 and 10, daily after school. In the summer of 2017, I...
Amber can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amber is amazing with all 4 of my children! She is great with engaging them at all their different ages! "

Terasa B.

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Carolyn W.


Needham, MA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi families, my name is Carolyn! I am a rising sophomore college. I am looking to do some nannying while at school because, unfortunately, all of my classes have been moved into a remote setting for at least the fall semester. I have extensive experience in working with children of all ages ranging from infants to older children...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Carolyn is great! Smart, sweet, dependable, goes out of her way to help out. Safe driver. Great communicator. Highly recommended."

Matthew F.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Linda has been an amazing first babysitter for our son! She is loving, proactive, and brings fun ideas for our baby and family every time she is here. Last time she even brought books she had rented from the library specifically for our son. She is extremely easy...

Katie A.

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Gabriela O.


West Roxbury, MA

$28-40/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My son is 10 years old, and I work full-time. I have 7 years of experience as a nanny in Boston, and I currently have some days available. Please check my calendar to see my availability. I love children, and being a nanny and a mother has been a fantastic opportunity for personal growth. I am fluent in English and familiar...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Our experience with our nanny has been truly exceptional. She consistently demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and care for our children. We appreciate her dedication and the positive impact she has on our family. Highly recommended!"

Care member

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Michelle P.


Cambridge, MA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experience, Caring Sitter

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.

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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Olivia T.


Boston, MA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

My name is Olivia and I am 22 years old. I just completed my BFA degree at Emerson College! I have experience working with pre-K - middle school aged children in nannying, tutoring, and after-school programs. I love creative activities, especially anything art and writing! I enjoy reading aloud and I also love helping kids learn...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in enrichment activities each week, encouraging creativity, physical activity and academic interests. Olivia...

Maureen D.

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Newton Center, MA

Jessica O.

5.0

My daughter loves Jessica! She babysat for us over the summer and is sweet, kind, and attentive! Thank you, Jess!

- Sarah C.

Elena L.

5.0

Elena was fantastic with my child! She kept her active and outside! My child always came home happy and tired!

- Isabella V.

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.

Ashley R.

5.0

Ashley is very consistent and reliable. She’s communicative and always runs on-time. She’s very flexible with our unique schedule requirements and I feel great knowing that my daughter is in good hands!

- Care member

Malaysia C.

5.0

We started working with her through the book now feature on care.com to provide short term care while waiting for a full time nanny. When things didn't work out with our full time nanny, she stepped into the role with ease for a summer. She gave full time care to our 6 month old daughter and did...

- Care member

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