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109 babysitters are listed in Brookline, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Brookline, MA
Claire is amazing! She helped us as a full-time nanny through the pandemic and we couldn't have asked for a better nanny for the kiddos. She…
Review for Claire S. by Care member
In her work with us, Elizabeth was consistently reliable, mature, and trustworthy. Her kind spirit and love of children came through in her…
Review for Elizabeth H. by Alejandra N.
Thank you, Kimia for the fantastic care you took of my daughters each morning! Kimia is incredibly trustworthy, organized, reliable and…
Review for Kimia K. by Sheryl W.
Babysitters in Brookline, MA
4.9
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Claire and I am 25 years old. I have been a full time nanny for 9 years and a household manager for 2. I am originally from Tennessee and have just recently relocated to Massachusetts! I am currently looking for a morning nanny position and can provide excellent references.
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Clair is a natural with children. I have watched her with our three grandchildren and she knows all of their individual personalities and is able to provide appropriate activities and discipline when needed to match their needs. When they are with her, I feel that...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am currently seeking work in Summer 2022 near Lyme or East Lyme CT!! I am available for babysitting, pet care (sitting), and dog walking. I've grown up around many cats and dogs (shelter dog + golden retriever) and have had many short term pet-sitting gigs. Since I am getting married this summer I am looking for short term...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"In her work with us, Elizabeth was consistently reliable, mature, and trustworthy. Her kind spirit and love of children came through in her patient and engaged interactions with our two energetic boys. She was also proactive and resourceful in the challenging...
Alejandra N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kimia. I am a 26-year-old fourth-year medical student at Tufts. I love working with kids and I am looking for part-time and occasional babysitting jobs to help pay for medical school expenses (mostly evenings and weekends). I currently live in Portland Maine. I have a car that is up to inspection and a valid...
Kimia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We have had Kimia over to watch our toddler on several occasions and she is always dependable and on time. She interacts well with our son, comfortable with eating/bathing etc. Best of all, since we ask her to help sporadically and often last minute, she sends us...
Anupam D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a physical therapist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, looking to take childcare jobs on my off days for some extra income and because I love spending time with children so much! I love children and the joy, imagination, and curiosity that they have. It is my absolute favorite to play games that the kiddos...
Portia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Portia was confident, fun, reliable, and calm. I would 100% hire her again and recommend her to others."
Jeana A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting children of ages ranging from 3 weeks to 13 years old. I can cook, clean, help with homework, and teach them basic piano or voice! Hope to hear from you soon -- let me know if you need any more information about me or my past babysitting experience.
Lyra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We took a chance with care.com for the first time and found this gem! Our 2 yo daughter immediately felt safe and comfortable with Lyra which helped my husband and I feel better about leaving her. In fact, when our daughter woke up this morning, the first thing she...
Chelsea K.
Rachel K.
Brookline, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care Professional With A Degree In Social Work, And 4 Years Of Child Development Education!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Rachel! I am an elementary school librarian looking for a summer nanny positions and occasionally or one time babysitting opportunities. I have an experience with children birth- high school aged working as a teacher, social worker, and nanny. I have a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Library Science in...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is a wonderful sitter. My two younger children love the activities she plans for them. We always look forward to her coming over. "
Eleanor R.
Adriana A.
Brookline, MA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm and nurturing caregiver. I am patient, responsible, caring, fun, and energetic. I have been babysitting and nannying for approximately 10 years, beginning in high school. I have cared for children ranging from 8 months to 12 years of age. I have experience with children with disabilities as well. I am now a law...
Adriana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"We love having Adriana take care of our baby girl. She is always dependable, she loves taking our baby girl out for walks, and so patient with her when she does not want to take a nap. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Brian S.
Catherine S.
Brookline, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Catherine, I'm from a town called Stow, MA and I am a sophomore in college. I grew up with six other siblings and I started babysitting at a very young age. I will be balancing classes as well as a night time job though I can be very flexible with my schedule!
Amelia E.
Brookline, MA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since 12 years old, and really enjoying spend time with kids. I love their carefree energy and attitudes. I started my first babysitting job when I was 12, and have continued to see clients ever since. I have been with kids all ages, and a willing to watch a child any age! I've gone through CIT training...
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
4.0
"Amelia interviewed with me and I found her to be nice, punctual and presented herself well. I am giving 4 out of 5 stars only because I have not actually worked with her."
Anca M.
Mikaela Z.
Brookline, MA
$24-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a Masters of Social Work student at Simmons University, and I am looking for some part-time work to balance while I am in school. I have nannied for years and received my BS in Human Development and Family Studies where I focused on child development, so I am very knowledgeable on best practices with children,...
Mikaela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Mikaela was a great summer nanny to our daughter who was 4mo old to 8mo old. We would have kept Mikaela forever if we had the chance. She was so kind and fun. She loved on our baby and took great care of her. She was still at university at the time and I’m sure has...
Megan B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Elena, and I'm a compassionate, energetic, and experienced nanny with a deep love for working with children. I've spent the last few years caring for children during my college and post-grad years, and I'm now looking to transition into full-time nannying. Although I currently work at a consulting firm in...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Elena did an excellent job taking care of our 3 kids. She was fun and thoughtful and always responsible. She is very responsive and easy to communicate with. She comes highly recommended from our family!"
Emily W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Midori. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, kind, intellectual.
I started working with kids for as long as I can remember; I have 7 nieces and nephews from the ages of 1-13 y/o.
5.0
"Midori was great with our almost 4y son, during a morning that our daycare was closed. They had a lot of fun, playing reading books and drawing. During our screening communication, she was quick to respond and very thoughtful. Overall, we were very happy we found...
Nikolaos P.
I have 8+ years of experience within all fields of childcare from nannying to daycare! I most recently was an infant teacher at a Primrose School. I moved out here recently from Boulder and just want to be back around kiddos!
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
With a deep-rooted passion for child care inspired by my mother, a child development specialist for children on the autism spectrum, and my own childhood nanny, Ms. A, I bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to babysitting. I have extensive experience in caring for children and am dedicated to making a positive impact on...
Hello families! I am Jupiter and I have been teaching and babysitting children for seven years. I am a current music education student in Boston and am a current part time teacher of students ages 3-12 years old. I have also babysat and nannied for kids ages 7 months to 4 years old. I am a creative person and love doing arts and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Stefany G.
Brookline, MA
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Stefany And I'm Looking For A Job As Babysitter
Dear parents, my name is Stefany, I'm Brazilian and I am 23 years old. I am a nanny and babysitter, I have 4 years of experience with children and I am looking for weekend jobs or during the night during the week.
I'd describe my personality as determined, patient and responsible
I like working with kids because their joy and...
I have 3 young cousins that I look after regularly. I also previously worked at a church and did childcare during the service. I love working with younger children and entertaining them. Additionally, I regularly babysit for families in town. I am currently a student at UNC so I have classes everyday but am available WF...
Allie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Emily H.
Brookline, MA
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Recent Graduate Of Boston College, Experienced Babysitter And Nanny, Sports Enthusiast
I'd describe my personality as organized, creative, and kind.
I like working with kids because I had awesome opportunities when I was growing up with a nanny or babysitter to play games, spend time outside. I'm happy that I can now step into that role.
I'm looking for a job that allows me the flexibility to work alongside my...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm new to the area & am interested in connecting with families who are looking for a sitter on an as needed basis on the weekends. I'm a surgical PA working at Newton Wellesley Hospital. I love kids & have been babysitting since I was in high school, but since moving here and starting work, I don't get to interact with kids...
Lexi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Quincy R.
Brookline, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
On-call Weekend/weeknight Babysitter, And Full-time Summer Nanny
I am a lead preK (K1) teacher in Boston Public Schools, with additional experience working up to 2nd grade in public school settings. I am certified in early childhood education and elementary education, with an undergraduate degree in early childhood education and early childhood special education and a graduate degree in...
Quincy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Brookline, MA:
How can I find a Brookline babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Brookline, 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 109 babysitters in Brookline, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Brookline, MA?
The average rate for Brookline, MA babysitters on Care.com is $22.00 per hour as of May 2025. 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 Brookline, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Brookline, MA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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 Brookline, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Brookline, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 109 listed babysitters.