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60 babysitters are listed in Acton, MA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Acton, MA
Maria K.
Littleton, MA
$26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi there! My name is Maria!! I am 21 years old. my car is super safe and reliable.
I love kids! They surprise me everyday with the funny things they say or just how smart they actually are. I would love to be another addition to your family.
I have 5 years of babysitting experience. And 4years of preschool experience. I have...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I thoroughly recommend Maria for a nanny position. Her attentive, compassionate, and analytical nature have afforded her to have exceptional work ethics and tremendous responsibility. Maria is someone who embodies the ideals of professionalism, adaptability, and...
Annie M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thanks for reading my profile! I am 44 years old. My first language is Spanish and my second is English. I have been working with kids for the last 15 years. I love to work with kids. I'm fun, very responsible and enthusiastic. I am always willing to teach new things and enjoy all their activities. I have excellent references...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Diana has been helping me for many years and is very reliable."
Tricia H.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a seasoned mom with 3 grown children. I have spent most of my years using my Early Childhood Degree providing early childhood care for families in large daycare centers, as well as my own home daycare. For the past 10 years I have taken on a new role as a Postpartum Doula. I am available to offer assistance to new moms and...
Denise can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Denise is absolutely incredible. She was a gift for our family! She helped us with childcare for our son when he was a few months old, and occasionally helped with our 2.5yr old daughter as well. Due to her tremendous experience as a post partum doula as well as...
Samantha K.
Madison S.
Stow, MA
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as sweet, caring, and energetic.
I love working with kids because we can do creative activities and make memorable experiences.
I started working with kids when I was 15, as I started watching family friends. Summer of 2021, I worked at a kids summer camp for 3 months. I worked with a variety of...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We recently had Madison take care of our 5 month old baby. She is very reliable and a quick learner. She was on time every time and seemed to truly care about our little one who also enjoyed having her around! Very professional and we would absolutely rehire her...
Tanvi K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jessica! I am 23 years old. I love kids!! I have a 2019 Ford Fusion hybrid. Super safe car. Willing to do anything you ask of me!! I would love to become another piece of your family!
I have most recently been working with the best family. However, they decided to send their little girl back to day care for more...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Kathy, I have a job that I truly enjoy! I am starting my 9th year working in a classroom with early, elementary students with various learning and physical challenges. *(Autism, CVI, Down Syndrome, Global learning delays, Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, feeding tubes, just to li, non verbal, feeding issuesst...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mother of one daughter, stepson and 3 grandchildren. I enjoy being outdoors and watching children and elderly of all ages. I have one dog and two cats of my own so I'm pet friendly.
I'm available Monday - Friday after 3:30 p.m. until whenever. I'm also open to occasional overnights and weekends.
Please send me a private...
Cherie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Cherie has been a wonderful help to our family. She's great with kids, and the house is always tidy when she leaves. She's an easy going person, collaborative, and a joy to work with."
Carroll B.
Stephanie D.
Billerica, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-time Nanny Available In Manchester, NH And Surrounding Areas
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an upbeat, caring, and intelligent woman with a passion for caring for kids. Since the age of 12, I have spent several years babysitting for various neighbors, friends, and family members. After graduating college in 2010, I've spent the last few years working for various corporations in the field of customer and public...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Stephanie is the most amazing, caring, kind compassionate young woman. My children have had the pleasure of her caring for them and they adore her!! She is completely full of good moral character and comes very highly recommended!!"
Tina E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Karlysha, I most comfortably go by Karly. I am an experienced baby sitter for more than 4 years with children of all ages. I was a camp volunteer and then moved on to a part-time summer job at a day care in my hometown. I work extremely well with kids as well as enjoy spending time with them. I am very...
Karlysha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Karly has been sitting for us overnight fir 6 months. She is very mature, reliable, punctual and responsible. She is great with my boys 8 and 12 and they love her. She comes highly recommended!"
Mary D.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am Covid-19 vaccinated and have worked as a nanny for the last 10 years and, prior to that, I had a career in accounting. During my time as a nanny I have worked for four families, including caring for three children under 7 at a time.
Jayne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"To whom it may concern:
We were privileged to have Jayne as our Nanny especially during the Pandemic Year. Jayne has been reliable and fun. She was with us for half day mostly watching my 4 year old son, for a year and half from Jan 2020 till July of 2021 in La...
Brijesh R.
5.0
(2)
Experienced Educator and College Professor. Available for Essay Writing and Editing, History and Social Studies, English as a Second Language, and Tutoring for Students with Special Needs, and Reading Instruction. I speak four languages fluently and I have a Master's Degree from the University of Massachusetts Lowell as well as...
5.0
"Alessia helped my son tremendously, she's caring,patient,knowledgeable"
Vik R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a warm and super organized female looking to provide household help (senior care, child care and pet care).
I can prepare simple meals, do laundry, light housekeeping and run errands.
I have my own car and a non-smoker.
Cherie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, visiting physician, personal care
5.0
"Cherie is amazing! She is caring, dedicated, and very reliable! We hired Cherie and have been so very happy with her! Cherie is compassionate, organized and brings happiness as well as companionship. She is the best!"
Robin F.
Jayne D.
North Billerica, MA
$28/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Have Been A Single Mom For 11 Years And Raised My Daughter. I Have Child Care Experience As Well As Housekeeping Experience
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
First and foremost I like to be of service to others. I have 20 years of housekeeping experience. I also have great references.
Jayne can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Kaitlynn, I am very interested in your position. I am a 29 years old and have 7 combined years of both nannying and babysitting off and on. I am a mother of one beautiful 3-year-old. Girl. I have a background in the medical field as well, I am a licensed nursing assistant.
Let me tell you a little about my...
Kaitlynn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Had a wonderful experience with Kaitlynn yesterday. Kids loved her, arrived on time, would definitely do this again. "
Allan G.
Aaliyah S.
Chelmsford, MA
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone,
I am a online college student who loves to travel, read and listen to music
I've been nannying and babysitting for 5+ years and I love it so much! I really enjoy watching the kids learn and contributing to their growth. I love doing fun activities both inside and outside! I love:
- crafts
-puzzles
-creating...
Aaliyah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"That she is very dependable and is a very good person"
Alexis S.
Elaine L.
Lowell, MA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Elaine I have 6 years of experience working with kids! I'm very reliable, patient, fun, I can be energetic when needed. I don't drink or smoke, won't mind to help with laundry and I'm also a very good cooker!! I'm a safe and good driver too, in case there is a need for rides, I have my own car. Would love to...
Elaine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Elaine nannied for our son and was part of our family for the last 3 years! Alex has grown so big and is now in preschool. We are so sad to see her go but it was time for him. In addition to watching our son, Elaine took on a lot of the daily chores in our home...
Sarah D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sierra!
I am a special education teacher whom has a masters degree in early childhood and am also working on my severe disabilities degree! I currently work as a severe special needs teacher for a school that focuses primarily on kids with Autism. I absolutely love teaching and can't picture myself working in any other...
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sierra was a blessing for our family. She worked for us over the summer of 2017 for about two months, and was very professional and dependable.
She was very punctual, and arrived to work early every single day. Wow! Sierra is a very good communicator -...
Henry E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a lifelong dog-lover who wants to make sure your fluffy family member is well taken care of when you can't be there! I grew up with a Portuguese Water Dog named Max, who passed a few years ago but who left paw prints forever on my heart. In his old age, he became difficult to walk and temperamental. He also started having...
Elana can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I just can't say enough good things about Elana!! My husband and I were going on a cruise, and it was so incredibly important to us to have someone we could trust with our baby. When Elana met our dog, Attie, it was love at first sight for Attie! Attie is a 100...
Richard H.
Aletha D.
Maynard, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early Childhood Educator Available For Various Babysitting Needs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, reliable, and passionate early-childhood educator with 25+ years paid experience in the field, and have 3 teenage children of my own. My favorite activities to do with children are exploring the outdoors, playing games (both indoor and out!), reading, cooking and crafts. I am able to assist with homework,...
Aletha can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Aletha is an amazing caregiver! I cannot say enough positive things about her. She has been working with our family for over a year and my son, now 4, adores her. She keeps up with his imagination and insatiable questioning and desire to learn. She always goes...
Branwen C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified teacher who has been working the past 20 years as a reading intervention teacher/reading teacher grades K-5. I delight in helping children learn phonics, become confident readers, and enjoy literature. I'm trained in the Fontis and Pinnel reading program (Fundations phonics program) used by most schools. My...
5.0
"I cannot say enough positive things about Mrs. W. My 7 year old son was struggling with reading. He would cry every time we tried to help. Now 6 months later, he is reading fluently. He always has his nose in a book and he looks forward to his time with Mrs. W. If...
Hayden B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Acton, MA
Maria K.
5.0
Maria has worked for me for a couple of years. She has been a tremendous help with my two boys. Ever since we hired her our boys fell in love with reading, nature and the outdoors. They don't sit in front of the TV anymore bout would rather read a book or go to the park. Maria goes above and beyond...
- Maria K.
Diana A.
5.0
Diana is a very dependable, caring and experienced nanny. She is great about running the household and caring for our kids as if they were her own. We have had Diana with us for almost 3 years and she was flexible with adjusting her schedule to accommodate our work schedules, help with homework,...
- Tage S.
Denise O.
5.0
Denise was incredible in providing care for my infant and for myself postpartum. She was knowledgeable, resourceful and always warm and kind. We hadn’t gotten a doula with our first child because we had family coming to help but with our second child we thought the extra hands would be helpful. Even...
- Elizabeth C.
Madison S.
5.0
We recently had Madison take care of our 5 month old baby. She is very reliable and a quick learner. She was on time every time and seemed to truly care about our little one who also enjoyed having her around! Very professional and we would absolutely rehire her anytime without a doubt.
- Tanvi K.
Cherie P.
5.0
Cherie has been a wonderful help to our family. She's great with kids, and the house is always tidy when she leaves. She's an easy going person, collaborative, and a joy to work with.
- Carroll B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Acton, MA:
How can I find a Acton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Acton, MA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 38 babysitters in Acton, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Acton, MA?
The average rate for Acton, MA babysitters on Care.com is $23.22 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Acton, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Acton, MA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Acton, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Acton, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.