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Marlene G.
Roslindale, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Attentive and responsible 33-year-old part time babysitter with over 12 years of paid experience. Prioritizes reading and educational activities such as arts and crafts. Enjoys cooking and outdoor activities. Fluent in Spanish and English. Keeps busy during nap times with some light house keeping. Adult, child and infant CPR...
Marlene can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marlene watched our 2 kids (5 and 4 years old - girl and boy) on several occasions and even for overnights and was absolutely fabulous ... Kind, flexible, punctual and trust-worthy. The kids loved her and I would highly recommend her!"
Federica C.
Amy B.
Norwood, MA
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind, and loving
I started working with kids when I had three of my own!
In my spare time, I like to garden, spend time with my children and grandchild, and cook
5.0
"Finding Amy was the best thing that happened to us! We needed someone to watch our 1 year old son while my parents spent the winter in Florida. Amy was calm, loving, and and had an amazing level of patience and responsiveness with our son. He always felt safe and...
Emily L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families!
My name is Itzel, I'm Mexican, I'm 25 Years old,
, I have experience with all ages, I've worked for over 5 years.
I have a great ability to adapt quickly to families. I also have knowledge of languages such as English and Spanish. I collaborate in schools of children with special abilities and I have a deep...
Itzel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We would hire Itzel forever if we could :) She is an exceptional human being. Itzel is friendly, loving, happy, and extremely energetic. She took care of our 3 y.o. and 5 y.o. full-time, driving them to school, making them meals, playing with them, doing arts &...
Sadie E.
Tia Z.
West Roxbury, MA
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am from Glenburn, Maine, and I just graduated from Stonehill College. I went to John Bapst High School in Bangor, where I participated in basketball, soccer, and track. At Stonehill, I was the captain of the club soccer team, and I majored in biology. I will be moving to the Boston area in august and looking to babysit....
Tia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Tia is great, and I hope I have the opportunity to hire her again! She babysat my two girls (6 and 3) full-time for two weeks while my husband and I worked from my parents' home over the summer. She was punctual, kind, and very attentive to the girls. They're...
Kristina P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
When I was 13 and allowed to start babysitting, I already had a waiting list of parents who recognized my gift with young children. After 20 years of providing care, I have not lost my silly charm, only gained the experience necessary to help raise children safely and teach boundaries. My favorite part of working with young...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah was a nanny for my daughter E. from 3 months to 2 years of age. She was exceptionally good at taking care of her and very well organized. E. is now 5 and still asks about her to this day. I would recommend Sarah to any parents who are seeking childcare."
David J.
5.0
(1)
Available on the week of FEBRUARY 19th! available full time, part time or occasional. I'm currently working for a family but they will be away the week of Feb 19th. I have more than 5 years of experience, with all ages and can provide strong references upon request. Please feel free to message me with any question you might...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is flexible, super affectionate and kind with kids, an amazing nanny for your kid"
Thalita R.
Mea S.
Norwood, MA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Mea, and I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job!
I am a 21-year-old graduating Senior at Suffolk University majoring in psychology and theatre, planning to pursue a Master's in Social Work
I have a lot of experience working with children. Babysitting, nannying, and managing a children's theater production at...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love being around/taking care of kids and have a good amount of experience! I have a big family and have grown up taking care of a lot of my younger cousins. I have also worked at a sports and recreation summer camp the past six years with kids ranging from eight to 13. I worked at a daycare/preschool for three years, with...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia has a wonderful way of interacting with children of all ages! The safety of children she is responsible for is her top priority, with fun being a close second! She is very dependable and takes her work commitments very seriously."
Tricia K.
Brittany R.
Natick, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Weeknight/Weekend Sitter (more Availability In Summer Months!)
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Brittany I am a licensed mental health counselor working in a high school and have a small private practice. I graduated from Providence College in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2016 with a master's degree in mental health...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our son enjoyed his day with Brittany. Everything went great. We look forward to her babysitting again in the future."
Cecilia O.
5.0
(1)
I have a cat at home, used to have a bull dog, and ride horses! I am comfortable taking care of all of these animals depending on your needs.
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation, pet walking, daily feeding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love children!
My sitting experience started in 5th grade through college.
I am nurturing and engaging in encouraging growth and development. Trustworthy, reliable, and gentle with an outgoing and upbeat personality. I have lots of energy, will get on the floor to play, read books, do crafts, go for walks to the playground,...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Mary's pizzazz and wonderful personality have led to my son encouraging me to go out so Mary can come babysit for him! I have complete confidence in Mary's care; there's nothing like a Mother caring for your child. I highly recommend Mary!"
Lisa L.
Daniela W.
Ashland, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Currently Unavailable.
Hi, I am a mother of two (19yo girl and 9yo boy), I am Brazilian born and Naturalized American Citizen. I have a reliable car and I can give you references. I have experience taking care of infants, twins and multiple kids at the same time. I'm CPR/First aid certified. I'm comfortable with pets.
Covid...
Daniela can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dani, is a kind, caring, loving, trustworthy and amazing caregiver who we enjoyed having work with our children - and still will use her for weekends or evenings. The only reason we no longer have her working with us as a full time nanny was due to family...
Tara C.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 30 years of experience working with children of all ages in a variety of settings including camps, schools, and private homes. I am infant and child first aid/CPR certified and am vaccinated and boosted. I enjoy activities like sports, baking, art, and utilizing my Spanish-speaking skills through educational songs and...
Maryanne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Maryanne was a pleasure to speak with and we did an in-person interview with her and our two kids. She was punctual, engaged, and attentive. We ended up going with a different candidate, but would absolutely recommend her."
David S.
Charlotte M.
Weston, MA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Charlotte! I have been babysitting kids of all ages from newborn to teen for about 6 years now. I am a rising sophomore at Boston College. I have a clean driving record (with my own transportation) and I am CPR/First aid certified. Please reach out if your family needs a nanny or babysitter for the summer!
Charlotte can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Charlotte watched our 2 kids (2.5 and 5) during our vacation on Nantucket. She was amazing! The kids loved her - she played games with them in the backyard, read books, and pulled off the full bedtime routine (an impressive feat with our 2year old who is often a...
Rachel B.
Samantha L.
Natick, MA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Samantha! I have experience working as a certified infant- Pre-K teacher at daycare centers for over 4 years. I also have over 8 years of experience babysitting and nannying for multiple family's long term. I am super outgoing a like to keep kids off of devices and screens as much as I can or what the parents prefer. I...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha is great and our boys love her. They ask to have her come even when we don't have plans to do something. Highly recommend."
Athena B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Stefani. I am 25 years old and I'm a part time graduate student. I am looking for occasional weekend date nights currently. As for experience, I have given care for several families in Newton Center, Wellesley, Watertown, and Waban, Ma. I also have other non-babysitting references and I'm an avid dog-sitter as...
Stefani can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Stefani is great with kids and our daughter adores her. She is very responsible and stays on top of things.
Her family is super supportive and helpful. Stefani's mom and relatives are always like to help out whenever you need extra help when she is not...
Mike C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20+ years in this field of providing care for children. I have worked for many families over the years, taking care of newborn children until they are school age.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heather was the full-time caregiver for our family starting when our daughter was 18 months until 4 years old and has been an integral part of her life as she has developed into an adventurous, talkative and curious toddler. Heather is professional. She has never...
Stephanie M.
Lucinda H.
Norwood, MA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Pet Sitting, Walking, All Around Caregiver For Hire. Don't Look Any Further.
5.0
(3)
I have had a lifetime of animal care giving. I have had dogs, cats, Guinea pigs, gerbils, fish, rabbits and even turtles. I love animals and enjoy walking them outdoors and even just curling up on the couch with a kitty or three.
Lucinda can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Outstanding! My girls love her. I leave and don't worry they are well taken care of.
"
Robin M.
Ingris B.
Framingham, MA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families!
My name is Ingris, I am from Colombia and I am a graduate student from Framingham State University. I currently serve as a teacher resident at Fuller middle school. I have been working with children for more than 8 years, including almost two years a live in nanny in France and 1 year in the United States. This...
Ingris can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ingris is kind, helpful, and very responsible with her work!"
Paola R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently attending Babson College and I'm looking to help out with some nannying near by! I'm available to help out during weekdays at night and weekends at night too preferably. But please feel free to reach out if you need help during other times of the day because my schedule varies with classes and athletics. I also have a...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren was a life saver when my regular sitter cancelled! She was quick to respond, friendly, punctual and trustworthy. I came home a very happy and safe baby and my three year old took an instant liking to her when he met her. As a bonus, she's awesome with dogs...
Emily B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dover, MA
Marlene G.
5.0
Marlene is so wonderful with our four month old! She babysits for us on occasional weekend nights so my husband and I can get out together! Our baby loves her so much, she is super sweet and extremely attentive!
- Alexandra M.
Amy B.
5.0
Finding Amy was the best thing that happened to us! We needed someone to watch our 1 year old son while my parents spent the winter in Florida. Amy was calm, loving, and and had an amazing level of patience and responsiveness with our son. He always felt safe and secure in her presence which gave us...
- Emily L.
Itzel R.
5.0
We would hire Itzel forever if we could :) She is an exceptional human being. Itzel is friendly, loving, happy, and extremely energetic. She took care of our 3 y.o. and 5 y.o. full-time, driving them to school, making them meals, playing with them, doing arts & crafts, and taking them to activities....
- Sadie E.
Tia Z.
5.0
Tia is great, and I hope I have the opportunity to hire her again! She babysat my two girls (6 and 3) full-time for two weeks while my husband and I worked from my parents' home over the summer. She was punctual, kind, and very attentive to the girls. They're beyond the baby stage but still require...
- Kristina P.
Sarah R.
5.0
Sarah has been the nanny for our two children since they were babies. They are now 4 and 7, and since they both go to school, Sarah only needs to take care of them in the PM. We hope she is able to find another family to work for in the morning.
Sarah is 100% dependable, punctual, and organized....
- Amber K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dover, MA:
How can I find a Dover babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dover, 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 6 babysitters in Dover, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Dover, MA?
The average rate for Dover, MA babysitters on Care.com is $19.33 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 Dover, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dover, 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.