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Babysitters in Dover, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Sofia and I am currently living in Dedham, MA.
I'm 20 years old and have been a babysitter since I was about 14. I've babysat for people whether they be family friends, neighbors, or people from other babysitting websites.
I am a fun, responsible, caring babysitter. I make sure we're having fun but also safe...
Sofia Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Very reliable, attentive and caring. She shows initiative in being creative and even cooks and bakes with the kids"
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4.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Celia, an experienced tutor and nanny. I have been tutoring since high school and currently attend Brandeis University double majoring and minoring in Social Policy and Psychology. This summer, I will have full availability as most of my current students are on summer break.
I am very organized, can whip up a meal...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As the eldest child in my family, I've been watching children since my younger siblings were born. Now with over 10 years of childcare experience, I've worked as a babysitter, nanny, after school-program leader, youth center staff and camp counselor, connecting with children from various backgrounds and ages. Something I deeply...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danielle was wonderful, professional, and it took all of 2 minutes for both of my kids to open up to her! She came on time and literally I had 3 hours of happy children playing in and out of the house. Wonderful experience, will gladly work with her again!"
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5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a second year graduate student studying to obtain my Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I would like to specifically specialize in child psychology. I currently work at a Community College as a clinical intern, supporting students who are experiencing mental health challenges. Previously, I worked at a...
Mei can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mei worked great with my two boys - 6 and 7 y/o. She has a good balance of assertiveness and compassion. They enjoyed playing activities together like ice skating. "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brianna! I am looking forward to meeting new families & continuing my career with children! I nannied other families for 4 years then these last couple years I have been a Lead Teacher for Infants and Toddlers at centers including Montessori daycares, and KinderCare locations. I am very well trained experienced...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Brianna is lovely and we are lucky to come across her! My kids always ask for her and get so excited when they know she’s coming over!"
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Traci M.
Medway, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I am the mother of 3 grown children. I have a 26-year-old daughter and 24-year-old twins (boy, girl]. I was a nanny for a great family in Medfield and was with them for 11 years, I am currently a nanny for 2 different families in Franklin, both of which will be ending this summer. I have experience with children of all ages and...
Traci can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Traci is a trusted, responsible babysitter/nanny with lots of experience with children of all ages. Traci always focuses on fun and engaging activities, including trips to playgrounds. In addition, Traci plays games and puzzles and helps with educational projects....
Patti K.
Sally H.
West Newton, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Nurse, Mother of Two Grown Children and Grandmother Seeks Babysitting Position
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sally and I adore working with children! As a mother of two grown children, a grandmother and a professional LPN, I have many years of experience working with all types of children. If you'd like to hear more about my professional experience, please feel free to contact me with any further questions. Looking...
Sally can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I have always said that Sally saved me. From her first day working for us, she made a strong connection with our entire family. She is caring, kind and patient and quickly bonded with both my 5-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son. She understood their differing...
Nicky C.
Alyssa B.
Waltham, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 26 years old living in Waltham, MA. I currently work as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. I have two Bachelors degree from Stonehill College and Northeastern University. While an undergraduate student, I played on the Stonehill women's lacrosse team. I...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"I have known Alyssa and her family for many years. She is a kind, caring and responsible young lady. She often takes care of her two younger brothers. Alyssa would be a great asset to any family in need of child care."
Dina D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sabrina. I am 20 years old, about to be 21 in a few days. I have a reliable car and am comfortable driving your kids around. I have been working as a babysitter for 2 year now. I have a current Red Cross babysitting certificate. I am really good at following parents instructions and following through with...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was very helpful. She knew what she was doing and i definitely would hire her again if i did not have another babysitter. i keep her in mind just in case my babysitter quits"
Marie G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone,
My name is Theresa and I have an over 37years of experience with newborn, infant, school kids for through till high school students cares driving and management.
I also worked for pediatrician's office for 11yrs.
I can do mostly your expectations with my professional experience and knowledge. I used worked over...
Theresa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We loved having Theresa help our family. She is responsible, always on time, kind and goes the extra mile. I know she is totally dependable. She is very caring! My little one loves her and I trust that he is safe in her care. "
Ingrid S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
**Please note I'm only available evenings and weekends at the moment.**
Are you seeking a reliable & experienced babysitter for your children? Look no further!
Hi, I'm Maddie, a seasoned babysitter with 10 years of experience. As a compassionate, patient & attentive caregiver, I prioritize the safety, well-being, & happiness...
Maddie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie is wonderful! She has babysat our 15 month old several times and is great with her. She’s patient and has a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend her!"
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Katherine P.
Natick, MA
$34-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For a Long Term Nanny Position and Occasional Babysitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with children newborn and up, I also have twin experience. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am also ECC teacher certified infant/toddler/preschool. I have background in Early Childhood and Special Education. I have been working in the child care setting since I was 16 years old. I started babysitting when I...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Katherine has been working with our 3 year-old twin boys since they were about 4 months old. Our boys have benefited from her wealth of experience as an infant/toddler/preschool teacher and full-time nanny. We've been very happy with the care she provides, and...
Cyndi S.
Khadeja R.
Norwood, MA
$31-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I hold a degree in early childhood education and possess a deep-seated passion for delivering exceptional care to infants and toddlers. With experience as a lead teacher for infants and toddlers, I subsequently sought to expand my knowledge and skills by working with children facing autism and behavioral health challenges....
Khadeja can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Khadeja is wonderful with children, and has a lovely way of connecting with them, and creating a calm and orderly environment. She is also very punctual and organized!"
Bonnie H.
Giselle G.
Ashland, MA
$45/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'm Available For A House Keeping And House Cleaning And Baby Sitter
4.8
(17)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Giselle' s Cleaning MA provides a variety of cleaning services that you can customize to fit your needs, whether it is residential house cleaning, maid service, office cleaning, construction clean up or other commercial cleaning.
I guarantee to leave you feeling satisfied with the quality of my service. Over the years I have...
Giselle can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
3.0
"Giselle is very nice and tries to set up time aside for each of her families. She unfortunately changed her schedule with me and my husband several times and then when she arrived didn't want to clean because there was dishes and she was not hired for that. I made...
Mariuxi V.
Mckayla W.
Framingham, MA
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm McKayla, I am 21 years old and just graduated with my Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at Salem State University. I have worked with kids for about 9 years, taken Child Care and Development courses, and cared for kids on vacations and house-sat. I will be in the Middlesex area this summer and am looking for a...
Mckayla can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Mckayla was super awesome with my 2 boys!"
Michele K.
Leslie P.
Hyde Park, MA
$25-45/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Full Time Opportunity.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Leslie. I am a responsible babysitter with CPR and FIRST AID certification with experience with children between 12 months to 12 years of age. I have the skills to create fun and educational activities with a priority on the safety and well-being of children. Trusted by parents, full of love and caring affection....
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I very strongly recommend Leslie and want to express how qualified and experienced Leslie is in her work as a nanny and childcare provider.
Leslie worked with our daughter who is now 17 months old and cared for her on a full-time basis. Leslie is very...
Amanda G.
Monica B.
Hyde Park, MA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the last 6 years, I have worked with different individuals with all types of disabilities, from mental health, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, elderly care, etc. All were residing in nursing homes, residential and hospitals. I have a strong passion for caring for people who are in need. I love to know that I can...
5.0
"Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings.
Monica takes an individualized approach working with each person, is a diligent and respectful...
Anne C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been watching over and caring for kids after school and on the weekends for 6 years. All kids ranging from 3 to 11. I'm a current college student pursuing a degree in Interior Design. I am taking the semester to work to pay for my tuition! I can play multiple instruments and do so in my spare time. I love to paint and make...
Domonique can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We've been using Domonique as our primary babysitter for our two children, aged 5 and almost 2 for the past 2 years. She is fantastic with my kids and they always look forward to seeing her! She is compassionate, dependable and hardworking and I look forward to...
Danielle T.
Emely E.
West Roxbury, MA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have five years of experience being a caregiver to both children and pets. I would describe myself as being reliable, patient, and caring. I love helping others and thrive doing so.
Emely can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emely is amazing and I’m sad her availability is changing but I’m proud that she’s prioritizing school. She has been instrumental in my daughter’s growth from 6 months to age 1. She’s caring, a great communicator about the baby’s schedule, reminders if food items...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello,
I am a special needs paraprofessional at a school in Hyde Park. I'm looking for some afternoon, evening and weekend work.
I have worked with moderate to severe special needs, Autism spectrum disorder, mental health disorders, Down syndrome, MR, PDD, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, light housekeeping, food allergies,...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dover, MA
Sofia Danielle J.
5.0
Very reliable, attentive and caring. She shows initiative in being creative and even cooks and bakes with the kids
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Danielle W.
5.0
Danielle was wonderful, professional, and it took all of 2 minutes for both of my kids to open up to her! She came on time and literally I had 3 hours of happy children playing in and out of the house. Wonderful experience, will gladly work with her again!
- Care member
Mei S.
5.0
Mei worked great with my two boys - 6 and 7 y/o. She has a good balance of assertiveness and compassion. They enjoyed playing activities together like ice skating.
- Care member
Brianna H.
5.0
Brianna is lovely and we are lucky to come across her! My kids always ask for her and get so excited when they know she’s coming over!
- Care member
Traci M.
5.0
Traci has been an amazing caregiver for our family. She started with us just before the pandemic when my twins were 18 months and has been with us for the last 3-1/2 years until my kids started kindergarten. There are so many laughs when Traci is around and she brings great ideas and activities with...
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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.