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Rosana B.

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Needham Heights, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an warm and energetic person. I love playing with children be that with toys, at the park, or just singing and dancing in the living room. I like getting children outdoors be that a walk around the neighborhood, a visit to the library, or even a picnic in your backyard. I believe an important part of watching children is...

Nicole C. says "She was really a breath of fresh air for my family and I. She shows up on time, replies quickly to my emails, and my baby really seems to like her. She...

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Maria R.

Needham Heights, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I am mature, dependable, responsible, and organized. I am also attentive and nurturing. I have many years of experience providing exceptional care to children aged 3 months to 13 years old. I can effectively help children reach age appropriate developmental stages through interactive play. I am able to organize, guide, and...

Matthew C. says "Maria was a tremendous help to our family during a challenging time. She was kind, caring, and dependable, building a strong bond with our daughter in a...

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Isabel S.

Full Time Babysitter For The Summer

Needham Heights, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am 25-year-old I. T professional who currently is living in South Boston. I graduated from Syracuse University in 2020. I have always had a great connection with children and always have loved taking care of them. I started working with children at the age of 13 as a mother's helper. After a year, I began at the age 14 to...
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Tracy S.

Needham Heights, MA

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$25/hr
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I have a background in babysitting ages 1+ as well as have worked as a camp counselor at a special needs camp. In addition, I have taught swim lesson and am CPR and first aid certified. I work full time and am available weekend and evenings.
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Rachel B.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Needham Heights, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I am a preschool speech language pathologist and am looking for flexible, part-time tutoring or babysitting positions. I graduated from MGH Institute of Health Professions' master's program for Speech and Language Pathology in 2020 and have worked in preschool, elementary, and middle schools. I began babysitting and...
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Kate C.

Second Grade Teacher, Wellesley, MA

Needham Heights, MA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
This summer I have weeknight and some weekend availability to babysit. I have my BA in Psychology, and Masters in Elementary Ed from Boston College. I have been babysitting for 10+ years, and love working with children and families from all backgrounds. I am excited to learn more about your family!
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Jessica W.

Experienced Educator And Mom Of Two.

Needham Heights, MA

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$27/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Jessica, and I'm a dedicated caregiver and teacher with a passion for helping families. As a mom of two boys and an experienced educator with 13 years in the field, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to my work. I hold a bachelor's and a master's degree in special education (ages birth...
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Emma P.

Enthusiastic Sitter!

Needham Heights, MA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Emma, I'm a recent graduate of NYU and am living at home in the Boston suburbs for a few months before my full time job starts. I have over 8 years of babysitting experience with children ages 1-13 and 2 years of lifeguarding experience. I also volunteered at an elementary school for a semester while studying...
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Elisabeth A.

Needham Heights, MA

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$19/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
My name is Beth! I am a senior at Bates College and am a member of the Women's Varsity Cross Country and Track and Field teams! Beyond sports, I am also a teaching assistant in a Lewiston Public Elementary school and will have completed 120 hours in the schools by the end of the year. Next year, I will be an associate teacher at...
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Sadie S.

Fun And Dependable Summer Nanny

Needham Heights, MA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I have been working in childcare for as long as I can remember. From being a mothers helper at age 10 to a preschool and gymnastics teacher throughout high school, I have always adored working with kids. I go to Santa Clara University and I am studying to be a cognitive therapist. I am CPR certified, eec educated and confident...
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Dahlia C.

Needham Heights, MA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi am Dahlia, Well a little about myself is I am honest, loving, energetic, reliable, responsible and friendly person. I have 6-10 years experience with vary of age groups. It is necessary for a caregiver to understand the importance of addressing the physical and emotional needs of young learners. I think it's important to...
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Markha B.

Artistic And Creative Who's Fun And Loving

Needham Heights, MA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have always loved children and enjoy watching them. Being around their energy and seeing/putting smiles on their faces makes me so happy!
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Cristiane D.

Needham Heights, MA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
As a dedicated childcare provider with four years of experience, I am deeply passionate about nurturing the unique growth and development of each child in my care. My background as a physical therapist in Brazil, has given me an intimate understanding of children's developmental needs at every stage. I thrive on creating a...
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Nicole G.

Allston, MA

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Nicole and I currently attend Boston University's DPT program. I graduated from Stonehill in 2020 and worked as a babysitter (experience with ages 6 months- 8 years old) throughout undergrad. I have my own car in Boston right now and I am also CPR certified. I have always enjoyed my previous babysitting jobs and would...

Care Member says "Nicole is a wonderful person and phenomenal babysitter. She connected immediately with my girls and was incredibly engaging throughout her whole time...

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Stephanie F.

Hyde Park, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I've been raising my own child since 2003 and I have several years experience as a nanny/babysitter/assistant teacher in family homes, commercial daycare and home daycare settings. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages and my own son is on the autism spectrum so I have that experience as well. In addition to being a...

Laarnie A. says "Stephanie was a big help. I booked her in less than 24hrs and she agreed on it quickly.She's quick to response and that's what I love about her. She's...

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Noelle G.

Babysitter

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm a 3rd (almost 4th) year medical student at BU and 2020 Duke grad. I'm looking for intermittent, flexible work to help pay for school expenses. I love playing sports, cooking, & reading. Not a huge TV girl, I enjoy coming up with activities to occupy kids outside of tv . Previous families describe me as imaginative,...

Vanessa K. says "Noelle has been an amazing caretaker for our 3 year old son during this summer. She is extremely bright, talented, and has a genuine love for children...

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Marissa W.

Part-Time Nanny Available!

Belmont, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Marissa, I am a 30-year-old college graduate with a degree from Lesley University and over 15 years of experience working with children! I have been passionate about childcare since I began babysitting as a teenager. Through Lesley, I received a degree in Elementary Education and have spent the years since my...

Alia B. says "We love having Marissa babysit our two boys (ages 7 & 10 yrs). She plays games with them, takes them to park, takes them to get hot cocoa, etc. She is very...

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Chelsey F.

Fun, Responsible Babysitter

Hyde Park, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Chelsey. I've been caring for children for over 10 years, and I welcomed my own little one August of 2016! I have experience with all ages. I would love to find a new family for long term care, part time care or even just a date night. If you are at all interested, please contact me at your earliest...

Yulia T. says "Chelsey did an amazing job with my 5 months old girl and I'd love to hire her again!"

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May L.

Fun-loving & Flexible Babysitter/Nanny

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a caring, positive, outgoing, and entertaining sitter. I am a pediatric RN and have also worked long term for many families as a sitter/nanny. I am dedicated to working with, as well as caring for, children of all ages and abilities. I hope I can help your family with not only childcare but the little things too.

Jennifer M. says "May has babysat for our 3 children for the past 3 years and we absolutely love her. We are always very confident that the children will be well taken...

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Elizabeth J.

Allston, MA

4.8(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a reliable and trustworthy babysitter and nanny for the last 10 years for kids ranging from 3 months old to 14 years old! I would love to help make your life just a little bit easier by taking excellent care of your children and doing other tasks if requested! I love playing games, making crafts, and teaching the...

Suzanne G. says "Elizabeth is fantastic to work with and our children adore her. She's fun, creative, and engaging with children. And she's communicative and easy to...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.69/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Needham Heights, MA

Babysitters in Needham Heights, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Rosana B.

She was really a breath of fresh air for my family and I. She shows up on time, replies quickly to my emails, and my baby really seems to...

- Nicole C.

Maria R.

Maria was a tremendous help to our family during a challenging time. She was kind, caring, and dependable, building a strong bond with our...

- Matthew C.

Nicole G.

Nicole is a wonderful person and phenomenal babysitter. She connected immediately with my girls and was incredibly engaging throughout her...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Needham Heights, MA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Needham Heights, 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 13 babysitters in Needham Heights, 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.

The average rate for Needham Heights, MA babysitters on Care.com is $25.69 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Needham Heights, MA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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