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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Kate G.

Part-time Caregiver Available For Spring 2022 Semester

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Throughout the past decade, I have had a variety of childcare jobs including after school programs, day camps, regular babysitting, and most recently as a nanny for a few different families. While I have experience with a range of ages, I especially enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & preschool age children. When on the...

Kate H. says "We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and she is so sweet...

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Grace G.

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
"In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun!" Hello, I'm Grace! I am a creative, patient, energetic and compassionate caregiver with approximately 7 years of experience on and off caring for children from ages 6 mos.- teenagers. I graduated from Salem State University with a BFA in Theatre Performance, with a...

Jessica J. says "Grace worked with our family, caring for our toddler-aged daughter for a year. She became like part of the family and she would still be with us if we...

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Elizabeth H.

Experienced Babysitter Available

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently seeking work in Summer 2022 near Lyme or East Lyme CT!! I am available for babysitting, pet care (sitting), and dog walking. I've grown up around many cats and dogs (shelter dog + golden retriever) and have had many short term pet-sitting gigs. Since I am getting married this summer I am looking for short term...

Alejandra N. says "In her work with us, Elizabeth was consistently reliable, mature, and trustworthy. Her kind spirit and love of children came through in her patient and...

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Raggi O.

Fun Babysitter

Norwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, families. I am a college student in Boston who is looking for baby sitting jobs! I enjoy working with kids. I have been babysitting for about 4 years. I'm fully vaccinated. I have a clean driving record, and I am comfortable with driving with kids (if necessary); however, during the school year I won't have my car with...

Miranda T. says "Raggi is excellent. My kids loved her. She's very interactive, and chats with them. She's helpful, and works very hard to make sure the kids are happy....

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Melissa L.

Babysitter

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! I just recently moved to the North End and am looking for a babysitting position. I'm originally from the North Shore. I'm looking for a part-time position and occasional date nights! I work full time and wouldn't be available until 4-4:30 during the week. I've been babysitting since I was 13 and I've babysat kids of all...

Kelley S. says "Melissa is great!! My three toddlers had a blast with her. She is on time, a phenomenal communicator and has a lot of energy to keep up with the kids. We...

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Alexandra K.

Fun Babysitter Recently Graduated From Undergrad!

Boston, MA

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 6 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...

Care Member says "In the 1.5 years we have used Alex as our babysitter, she has been reliable, responsible, and excellent with our kids! Alex has been so helpful to our...

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Evan C.

After School Care / Pet-sitting

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I recently came back to the Boston area after living in Tokyo for 2 years. I am working as a Program Coordinator / Tour Guide for Japanese high school students visiting Boston. Since I was 13 I have been babysitting for kids around my hometown in Newton, MA which gave me an early interest in caring for kids. I have been a...

Yan Z. says "Evan was a fantastic sitter for my three kids (4 years old, 5 years old and 9 years old). He was very warm and set our heart at ease the minute he walked in...

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Rebecca P.

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Rebecca and I'm looking to babysit this coming fall. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and small children, but I am happy to babysit kids older than that too. I just started an online master's program at Tulane University after spending the last year babysitting and nannying on and off. In my final...

Katherine C. says "Becky is an absolute gem and I would recommend her to literally anyone. Here's what you should know. 1) Becky is extremely professional. She...

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Noelani S.

Occasional, Part-time Babysitter In Somerville Area

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Noelani. I am an experienced babysitter, having babysat from the ages 1-12 for 7+ years. Currently, I am available for occasional nights and weekends. I can book on relatively short-notice or plan weeks in advance. If you are looking for a more regular or full-time position, I'm still happy to connect in case...

Care Member says "Noelani is a top-notch babysitter! Both of our kids love her. Very creative and engaging. Consistently punctual and accommodating. Strongly...

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Olivia D.

Attentive, Active, & Experienced Babysitter

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello! My name is Olivia D. and I am a licensed History, Special Ed, and English as a Second Language teacher. I voluntarily teach middle school... and I love it! I am looking for part-time tutoring or caregiving opportunities over the summer. I have 9 years of working in education and 18+ years of caregiving experience with...

Melissa G. says "Olivia babysat for our family for 6 years and was our #1 choice. She is reliable, trustworthy and incredibly bright young woman who really connects with...

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May L.

Fun-loving & Flexible Babysitter/Nanny

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Nicole G.

Allston, MA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Bessie R.

Brooklyn-based Sitter With 4+ Years Of Experience Under Her Belt, Lots Of Energy And Laughter!

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi, I'm Bessie -- nice to meet you! I have babysat for New York-based families with children of all ages on and off for six years, though I do have least experience with infants, and do it all--helping with homework, light housework, cooking, pickups, and activities, depending on what you're looking for. I find that kids like me...

Karen B. says "Bessie was just incredible. She was easy-going and respectful, communicated well around scheduling and watching my daughter in ways consistent with my...

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Hannah B.

Let's Learn & Explore!

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi there! My name's Hannah . I have 15+ years of experience working with children and have loved every minute of it. I believe there are adventures waiting all around us & love to make the day fun with crafts, baking projects, and excursions. Reach out to me if you think we'd be a good fit!
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Judith B.

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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.

Jennifer D. says "We had Judy care for our son for two summers. Our son is now three and we still keep in touch and she comes to visit. Judy is a caring, knowledgeable...

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Mary B.

Creative And Joyful Caretaker

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am looking to assist you and your family with evening and weekend childcare. I am a licensed elementary teacher. I am currently teaching 1st and 2nd grade at a private school in the Cambridge area. I completed my masters in education with a focus in literacy in May of 2020. I have experience working in day cares with children...

Eric G. says "Best Nanny one can wish for. Mary (or Tori, as we know her) has been our son's best friend throughout this summer 2021. We feel so fortunate to have had her...

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Megan C.

Part/Full-Time Nanny For The Summer

Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have taken on various babysitting jobs with children ranging from 3 months old to middle school aged as well as tutoring students at my school through National Honor Society. I have also been a camp counselor for middle school aged students and worked with the Big Brother Big Sister program. I am a college graduate with a...

Athena S. says "Megan worked for us as a summer nanny starting when our son was 6 months old. She was very punctual and flexible if hours changed. She was truly wonderful...

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Ani A.

Reliable/Experienced Russian Speaking Babysitter

Belmont, MA

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Having passion in early childhood education, I strive to help children to grow healthy, in a safe environment, and be disciplined and conscious enough to become a full member of their families, communities, and their own countries. With extensive years in the field, I do my best to teach them my knowledge of things and at the...

Erin C. says "We are so blessed as a family to find Ani! She is absolutely dependable and my 3 young kids love when she comes over. She actively plays with them on the...

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Mei Lin M.

Reliable Weeknight And Weekend Babysitter

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Mei Lin, a fun-loving, hard-working, and organized electrical engineer working in the Greater Boston area! From babysitting, coaching gymnastics, and mentoring with Strong Women Strong Girls during college, I have a combined 5 years of experience working with kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. I am looking to earn some...

Care Member says "Attentive to detail and did great job with our son."

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of November 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

Marissa W.

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,...

- Alia B.

Kate G.

We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and...

- Kate H.

Grace G.

Grace worked with our family, caring for our toddler-aged daughter for a year. She became like part of the family and she would still be...

- Jessica J.

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 15 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 $27.00 per hour as of November 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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