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441 babysitters are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Cambridge, MA
My name is Clara and I am 19 years old. I am a Sophomore student at Tufts University. I am a positive, energetic, caring, responsible, flexible and funny girl who loves kids. I have a lot of experience working with kids as, when I was 15 years old, I worked in a summer camp as a counselor for 1 month each summer. I would work...
Clara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello there! My name is Maureen and I would love to help your family out with any one-time, or short term care you may need this summer! I have seven plus years of experience working with kids. During the school year I am a full time middle school drama teacher, and I have been a theater camp counselor for several years. When I...
Hi! My name is Eni and I am 24 years old. I have roughly 2 years experience taking care of children of extended family and children on the Autism spectrum. I am interested in transitioning from my current full-time job to a part time in order to full-fill prerequisites for nursing school. I am CPR (BLS) certified and am up to...
Eni can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Hello! My name is Olivia and I am a full-time high school Language Arts teacher serving students with language based learning disabilities. I am looking to pick up some tutoring on afternoons and weekends in or around the Boston/Cambridge area. I specialize in reading and writing, including test-prep and college essay services,...
Claire C.
Cambridge, MA
$26-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Claire, I graduated May 2020 with a degree in education and currently work at a preschool in Needham as a lead junior kindergarten teacher. I have loved working with kids for as long as I can remember, and have had various experiences working at summer camps, babysitting, and nannying, as well as working in both...
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I am a student at Northeastern University planning to attend medical school! I have experience tutoring from when I was in middle school all the way through college. I am well versed with all topics for elementary/middle school aged children. For high school or older aged students, I am more comfortable with science and...
My name is Ruthann, nice to meet you! I've been working in the caring professions my whole life in both volunteer and professional roles. I have my MS in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University and am working towards my PhD in the same field. I have worked professionally with adults and children with complex...
Ruthann can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
Ruthann H.
Cambridge, MA
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver For Elementary School Aged Children And Younger
I have extensive experience caring for children from ages 3 to 18, with particular interest in children with special physical/neurological/psychological needs. I have a graduate degree in Counseling Psychology and am working towards licensure.
Ruthann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I am a certified reading specialist and early childhood educator with over 10 years of classroom teaching experience. I am trained in multiple phonics and reading curriculums and provide explicit phonics instruction while building my students' spelling, fluency, sight word knowledge, and vocabulary skills so that they can become...
Shivani C.
Cambridge, MA
$18-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Shivani, currently completing my Master's in Occupational Therapy. With a background in Biology and extensive experience in pediatrics, I am passionate about helping children. I have worked with diverse populations, including youth with intellectual and physical disabilities. I provide compassionate care and create safe...
Shivani can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Justine S.
Cambridge, MA
$10-20/hr
Dual career couple seeking full time nanny for infant son in Dover MA. Ideal candidate with be a nurturer and educator and provide age-appropriate activities.
Justine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachel C.
Cambridge, MA
$18-23/hr
I love taking care of peoples homes! I'm tidy, respectful, and know the importance of being in someone's home.
Hannah P.
Cambridge, MA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Hannah, an experienced dog sitter and lover. I've worked with a range of different sized dogs and cats. I have 4+ years of experience as both a dog and cat owner/sitter. My experience ranges from administering oral medication, overnights to walks and transporting pets. I would love to assist you in caring for your fur...
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi, I'm Adriana! During the school year I attend New York University where I study Environmental Science. During the summers, I usually work as a camp counselor at Beaver Country Day or as a sitter. I have the most experience caring for children between ages 3 and 10. I am also willing to tutor in multiple subjects including...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Adriana M.
Cambridge, MA
$20-25/hr
I was tutoring a 5-year-old in English for the past 10 months. His primary language is Spanish and prior to our sessions, was not speaking English. We had weekly sessions together to expand his vocabulary and grow his confidence and he is now able to communicate in the two languages!
Adriana M.
Cambridge, MA
$15-20/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I have never had a pet dog but my friend does and I have sat for my neighbor's dog on several occasions.
Adriana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Rachel C.
Cambridge, MA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've been child / house / pet sitting for 7 years now. I've Nannied all throughout college and years after. I then became a home manager for work. I still work for the same company but now just work from home!
I also recently have been pet sitting. My last pet sit was for a dog in Brooklyn. Before then, I dog sat in CT for a...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Sophia V.
Cambridge, MA
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Sophia and I am currently attending graduate school at Lesley University. I am a part time social worker as well. I love kids and doing outdoor activities with them, as well as just about anything they like. I am a very energetic, responsible and outdoorsy person. I love going to the park, playing sports, and...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have 10 years of experience in several childcare settings including residential homes, group homes, public schools, therapeutic day schools, and daycares and have worked with children aged 1-18. During the school year I work as a Social Worker in the Arlington Public Schools and I am looking for child care positions during the...
Mollie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Jillian V.
Cambridge, MA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello Parents,
I'm an online teacher who teaches ESL to minors. I have over 10 years of childcare, house managing and housekeeping experience. My experience varies from tutoring in school, camp counselor, nanny, helping parents set up and maintain a structured/flexible routine for their home and cooking and cleaning for...
Jillian can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cambridge, MA:
How can I find a Cambridge babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cambridge, 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 441 babysitters in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA?
The average rate for Cambridge, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.03 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 Cambridge, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Cambridge, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 136 reviews of the 441 listed babysitters.