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122 babysitters are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Dorchester, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 54-year-old woman. I have lived in the United States, specifically the Boston area for the past 21 years and I have been employed as a babysitter for 15 years, and I am also a mother of a 35 yrs. old. I have excellent references from all the families that I have worked for. I love to be around children, and I feel...
Bethania can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bethania has been taking care of my 3 children (ages 14, 12 and 9) for over 9 years. She is a wonderful part of our family and has always done a great job caring for my kids. She has experience with toddlers through teenagers and can handle all of them. She is good...
Jennifer R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Casey, and I'm 29 years old. I'm originally from Boston, where I spent years babysitting for a variety of different families in the area. I absolutely love kids. I'm very cautious and responsible - safety is my first priority. Happy to chat at any time!
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Cannot recommend Casey enough! Our 12 month old took to her immediately and absolutely adored her. Would absolutely use her again if we didn't move out of state. "
Nicole H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat since I was 13 years old. I am 28 years old. I have been a registered nurse for almost five years. I am CPR certified. I am an energetic person who loves to play sports and be outside! I have tutored in the past for families and am prepared to help in any way possible!
Rae-Anna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rae-Anna was amazing to work with. Rae-Anna has such a huge bond with my family. She was very helpful during the process of my son being diagnosed with autism. She was very helpful, supportive, and caring during this difficult time. She was so flexible due to...
Christina S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and currently work at a private practice in Hingham, MA. I have experience as both a part time babysitter and full-time nanny for infants to school-aged children.
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddie is fantastic! She was our nanny last summer for our 4 & 6 year old and we are thrilled to have her back again this summer! She is professional, hard working, energetic, and reliable. She always comes prepared with ideas and fun craft projects for the kids...
Kara M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Rosa! I am a babysitter who adores children and will give the best care. I'm the most loving and energetic babysitter, along with being patient! I enjoy being outdoors as well as being creative to be occupied indoors! I am responsible, organized and on top when it comes down to communicating with any...
Rosa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Rosa was our family's nanny for over a year (June 2020 - August 2021); she started working with us in June 2020, taking care of our then 10 month old daughter while we worked from home. Rosa would play with our daughter, prepare her meals, handle all of the diaper...
Fred W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 9+ years experience with children. I have lots of one on one experience as well as experience with large families with lots of kids! I am willing to help with drop off-pick up and other errands as needed. I am a graduate of UMass Boston with my degree in Exercise and Health Science and work full time as a personal...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My four kids love Morgan! She plays whatever sport is the favorite of the day and engages them in all sorts of fun. She has driven to hockey practices and gets them in their gear. She leaves the house cleaner than I do! I also trust Morgan with the kids in the...
Mike D.
5.0
(1)
My name is Marley and I recently moved to Boston from Cincinnati, OH. I graduated from the University of Cincinnati in April with a degree in Nursing. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and have worked with kids since! I was a lifeguard and taught swim lessons for 3 summers so safety is and has always been very important to...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marley is a fantastic nanny/babysitter! She nannied for our three children (ages 4.5, 1.5, and infant) for a year and then did ancillary babysitting jobs for us as she finished nursing school the following year and a half. We trusted her fully driving our kids to...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Leika and I am excited to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter, with a passion for working with children. I am particularly proud of my ability to work with children on the autism spectrum, providing them with the care and attention they need
I take my responsibilities seriously and strive...
Suze Leika can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Suze has been my go to on the call baby sitter! She’s always been treating my lil man the best as well as baking my daughter’s favorite treat when I’m away. Everyone needs a suze in their lives ! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I love working with children and have been caring for and teaching children for over 10 years now. I am a licensed teacher in Massachusetts, licensed to teach elementary school, middle school science, and I'm currently working to earn my ESL license at graduate school part time (while working as a full time ESL teacher...
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Helen took care of our daughter of 11 months for two evenings in a row while we were in Boston for holidays. She is very careful and professional."
Lieselot V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Shreece & I hold a BA degree in Early Childhood Education.
My background in childcare ranges from taking care of my nieces and nephews, professional settings (infant toddler teacher) and nannying with occasional babysitting. (6+years).
The age range I've cared for started as young as 3 months and as old...
Shreece can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Shreece did an excellent job taking care of our toddler. She was very professional and friendly and seemed very at ease with the logistics of taking care of a toddler. She checked in and maintained good communication. We're looking forward to working with Shreece...
Sarah G.
Randi R.
Dorchester, MA
$23/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a very energetic and responsible babysitter/nanny. I have roughly 10 years of childcare experience. I'm very punctual and enthusiastic. Don't mind pets, the more the merrier. Looking forward to meeting you and your family :)
Randi can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Randi's nurturing care, creative engagement, and remarkable responsibility have made her an invaluable care giver for my 3-year-old. Overflowing with love, she ensures both a safe environment and joyful learning. I am grateful for her dedication and positive impact...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always had a passion for working with children, I have over 6 years experience in childcare including working in daycare centers, teaching preschool, and being a full time nanny. I worked as an assistant teacher for over 3 years, earning my CPR and First Aid certifications through them. Working as a floater in daycares made...
Jacirah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jacirah treated my daughter like she was her own. After I picked her up she couldn't stop talking about how much how fun they had together. My daughter even asked if Jacirah could come to Disney with us LOL! Will definitely be needing her services again. My little...
Kiana K.
Judith B.
Dorchester, MA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I'm currently working in an inclusion classroom at Boston Public schools. I have more than 17 years experiences in childhood education and mother of 3 beautiful children.
Judith can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Judith is an extraordinary person who took care of and taught our children throughout the 2020 pandemic. She is an excellent teacher, was observant and empathetic to the needs of each child and remains a special part of our family."
Katherine K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Rania and I'm currently in my last semester at Roxbury Community College majoring in Early Childhood Development. I have worked with children of all ages for the past seven years and find my experiences to be very rewarding. I started by volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club of Charlestown and becoming a Junior...
Rania can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rania is one the absolute best care providers for your children! She's so loving, she doesn't just watches your kids, she thoroughly attends and teaches them. My kids love her and think of her as an aunt and not a nanny, she's amazing."
Abdullah B.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Nicole, a 22-year-old psychology student at UMass Boston. I have worked with children of all ages, ranging from 1-month-old to 10 years old. I've taken multiple child psychology courses and understand the development of children's brains and am able to work in age-appropriate activities that best support their growing...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Nicole was outstanding. We hired Nicole last minute to help out with 3 kids while we had friends visiting us in the cape. She was flexible, reliable, patient, and had a calm confidence about her. We will absolutely use Nicole in the future and happy we found her! "
Stacie M.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my experience with children range from Newborns to pre-teen, I'm a mature responsible person. I worked at a family day care for over 1 year. I'm mother of 4 and they are my pride and joy, I have two 14-year-old teen, a 10-year-old and a 5-year-old. I am currently working at Boston children Hospital as a Medical Assistant,...
Anaitza can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Anaitza is very responsible and punctual. She's very kind and careful with my kids. She's able to do light house cleaning."
Katiria N.
Sharlette L.
Dorchester, MA
$27-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sharlette, I am 25 years old and I have been watching and working with kids since I was a kid! I have grown up caring for my nieces (one of which has Spina Bifida, so I have gotten much experience helping and caring for someone with disabilities and medical precautions). I have been a nanny to a 3-year-old and...
Jasselis L.
Dorchester, MA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with Care. com and friends and family for the past 6 years. Having the opportunity with a lot of different ages and number of children at a time. Aside from my full time job as Laboratory Tech, I enjoy spending time with children and being a trust worthy and responsible person for parents to rely...
Jasselis can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is the best babysitter I've ever had and I've used her twice now planning on using her this weekend again. My son is difficult he's 2 and in that tantrum stage, she knows how to deal with it and I completely trust her. She is absolutely amazing and even cleans...
Jennifer C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
What I offer: Consistency is key for me; I thrive on routines and structure. You may expect a reliable and open line of communication. I treat your child like they are my own. Every child I care for will always feel special and loved.
My vibrant personality shines around kids, complemented by excellent emotional intelligence....
Elizabel can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabel provided babysitting for our five-month-old boy. From our initial call to the interview to the actual babysitting, she was always professional and courteous. In the future, whenever we need a sitter, we will contact her first."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Speech-language pathologist. Have experience with children both with disabilities and typically developing children.
Marianna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We were very happy with Marianna as our summer nanny! She was excellent with our 11 month old baby and dog. We would 100% hire her again."
Holly N.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dorchester, MA
Bethania G.
5.0
Bethania has been taking care of my 3 children (ages 14, 12 and 9) for over 9 years. She is a wonderful part of our family and has always done a great job caring for my kids. She has experience with toddlers through teenagers and can handle all of them. She is good with the kids and helps around the...
- Jennifer R.
Casey G.
5.0
Cannot recommend Casey enough! Our 12 month old took to her immediately and absolutely adored her. Would absolutely use her again if we didn't move out of state.
- Nicole H.
Rae-Anna M.
5.0
Rae-Anna was amazing to work with. Rae-Anna has such a huge bond with my family. She was very helpful during the process of my son being diagnosed with autism. She was very helpful, supportive, and caring during this difficult time. She was so flexible due to doctors appointments, in-home learning...
- Christina S.
Madeline R.
5.0
Maddie is a wonderful girl and very knowledgeable babysitter. She cared for our girls the way we do. She brings a lot to the table because of all of her prior experiences. She is very friendly, sweet, playful, cautious, and strict - in a good way! Our girls loved her.
- Johanna E.
Rosa B.
5.0
Rosa was our family's nanny for over a year (June 2020 - August 2021); she started working with us in June 2020, taking care of our then 10 month old daughter while we worked from home. Rosa would play with our daughter, prepare her meals, handle all of the diaper changes, and make sure our daughter...
- Fred W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dorchester, MA:
How can I find a Dorchester babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dorchester, 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 122 babysitters in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, MA?
The average rate for Dorchester, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.65 per hour as of July 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 Dorchester, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Dorchester, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 55 reviews of the 122 listed babysitters.