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60 babysitters are listed in Melrose, MA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Melrose, MA
Lisa M.
Melrose, MA
$20-25/hr
I worked as a pediatric nurse in Boston for 10 years and have been teaching Irish Dance for the last 20 years with children age 4 up to college.
I also have taken care of several elderly family member through the years.
I love being around children and elderly people.
I am available Monday through Friday's morning until 130 p.m.
Lisa can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
I am have lived in Melrose most of my life. I live here now with my husband and college age daughter.
After college I worked for 10 years as a pediatric nurse in Boston and for the last 20 years I have taught Irish dancing to children age 4 up to college.
I am responsible , reliable and hard working .
I love spending time with...
Lisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Aisha V.
Melrose, MA
$15-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have a lifetime of pet experience, having cared for my 2 pet cats, my pet hamster, and my dog over the course of my life. I also worked at a doggie day care since March 2020, taking care of, walking, feeding, and cleaning up after the dogs. I love animals and am extremely passionate about caring for them!
Aisha can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, dog training, pet walking, pet sitting
I'm an English teacher at Northeast Metro Tech in Wakefield. I have tons of experience with all different age groups. I have babysat and worked at a summer camp before.
Amanda F.
Melrose, MA
$15-50/hr
Hello! I have a lot of experience with working with children, i'm currently a paraprofessional at an elementary school! :) I have a car and plenty of references. I'm very reliable, patient, creative and kind hearted, and flexible for last minute things. I look forward to hearing from you!
Amanda can also help with: Boarding, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I have a dog and cat at home that I love spending time with, and I would love to do the same with your pet!
Grace can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I took care of a Old Lady for almost one year. It was a great experience to help and get knowledge of her, I love to help people.
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation
Serena D.
Melrose, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
School Psychologist Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting
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Serena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Alicia V.
Melrose, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was a freshman in high school. Also while in high school I worked at a local daycare as an assistant teacher. I also babysat a family throughout those years and the past three summers I nannied them. I have also worked at a Kinder Care Learning Center as a teacher. I love playing with kids and...
Alicia can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I work full time as a school psychologist. I am available to help with errands on some weeknights! I am a reliable and positive person.
I am a mom of three. My oldest is 28. I have years experience in care-giving. References available.
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
I have experience caring for my friends' pets and also have pets of my own (2 cats and a dog). I'll care for your cats as if they are my own!
Serena can also help with: Pet sitting
Malaysia C.
Roxbury, MA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Malaysia. I am a dependable and passionate individual. I have a flexible schedule and I am able drive the child if needed. I also have a solid background in babysitting and working with children. I have experience as an intern at a middle school as a teacher assistant. In addition , I tutored students at a...
5.0
"We hired Malaysia to watch our 10 month old while we were in Boston on vacation. I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable, knowledgeable and caring babysitter. She was great with our baby and next time we are in Boston we will definitely use...
Danielle G.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Dalitza can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"Dalitza is a joy to work with! Very caring person who take pride in everything she does."
Diva A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I loved raising my children (now age 21 and 24) and can't believe how quickly they grew up! I miss reading stories, playing outside, doing art projects and teaching them to bake! I started babysitting when I was 11 years old and continued as a teen. I have cared for my neighbor's children. From 2016 to 2018, I worked alongside...
5.0
"Rena is sweet, kind and wonderful! our children loved her company! we were very reassured to leave our 2 kids with Rena. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an enthusiastic and outgoing elementary school teacher with a Masters Degree in elementary education, and a BA in child development. I am looking for childcare or tutoring opportunities over the summer. I have always had a passion for working with children, and I thoroughly enjoy spending time with them. My experience in...
Brett can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with 11 ESL students at a summer school in order to strengthen their English skills. I have done over 150 hours of volunteering to tutor children in library programs and at schools. I am fluent in Spanish and will be going into Honors Spanish 4 in the high school level next year. Recently, I won a gold award for...
Clarise M.
Malden, MA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Clarise and I work as a full-time teacher at Head Start. I am relocating to the Boston area and seeking a full-time position as a nanny. I am a creative person who enjoys crafts, educational activities, and the outdoors. I have 5 years experience working with children of all ages and abilities. I think it is important...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Clarise is dependable and big-hearted. She is consistent and cares deeply about the children in her care. She babysat my nephews on multiple occasions and they still ask to see her all the time! I love Clarise and highly recommend her to anyone in need of a loving...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I currently work full-time as a Population Health Manager at a community health center. I previously worked full-time in an AmeriCorps program as a tutor, specializing in Math and English tutoring interventions and mentoring of a 9th grade class at High School. Previously, I also tutored part-time for about 2 years in English,...
5.0
"Camryn has worked with our family for an average of 3 months. She tutored our 9 year old in math. She is creative and at the same time very methodical with her lessons and has been very resourceful. She was able to assess our son's needs, create a lesson plan...
Oyku B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Harper and I am a 25-year-old transgender male (I am including this piece of information because I feel it is necessary to be completely honest with those putting me in charge of their children). I have 10 years of child care experience and seven years of experience working with people of all ages with...
Harper can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Harper is an extremely dependable, thoughtful caregiver who has been helping us take care of our three kids (two boys and a girl, ages 6, 3 and 3) for about a year now. He picks them up a school/daycare, plays with them, makes their lunches, folds their laundry,...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA
Malaysia C.
5.0
We started working with her through the book now feature on care.com to provide short term care while waiting for a full time nanny. When things didn't work out with our full time nanny, she stepped into the role with ease for a summer. She gave full time care to our 6 month old daughter and did...
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Dalitza A.
4.0
Dalitza is a joy to work with! Very caring person who take pride in everything she does.
- Diva A.
Rena M.
5.0
Rena is sweet, kind and wonderful! our children loved her company! we were very reassured to leave our 2 kids with Rena.
- Care member
Clarise M.
5.0
Clarise is dependable and big-hearted. She is consistent and cares deeply about the children in her care. She babysat my nephews on multiple occasions and they still ask to see her all the time! I love Clarise and highly recommend her to anyone in need of a loving babysitter they can trust.
- Care member
Camryn R.
5.0
Camryn has worked with our family for an average of 3 months. She tutored our 9 year old in math. She is creative and at the same time very methodical with her lessons and has been very resourceful. She was able to assess our son's needs, create a lesson plan for him and was able to think out of...
- Oyku B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Melrose, MA:
How can I find a Melrose babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Melrose, 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 52 babysitters in Melrose, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Melrose, MA?
The average rate for Melrose, MA babysitters on Care.com is $18.92 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 Melrose, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.