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Patcharaporn P.

Fun-loving And Trustworthy Nanny

Watertown, MA

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Trustworthy-loving and patient nanny with 5+ years of experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers and preschooler. Skilled in meal prep, swimming and driving. Expertise in arts&craft, outdoor play, storytelling, music and movement.

Care Member says "Patcharaprn has been working as a nanny for our baby girl (approx 3 mo old) for over a month and is an excellent caregiver! Our daughter is still in her...

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Ekaterina K.

Experienced Babysitter, Registered Nurse

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a Registered Pediatric Nurse working at a Boston Hospital. I graduated from the the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science with my BSN in 2020 and recently completed my Masters in Public Health in May 2023. I love working with kids and have experience with newborns -teenagers. I am good for long term...

Megan R. says "If I could give more stars I would. I have to say, I'm am really impressed with this young woman! I have always been scared to use the Internet to find a...

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Erika M.

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With over seven years of experience, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for your child. I am patient, creative, and approachable, and I am confident in my ability to keep...

Holly S. says "Erika would be my choice for a babysitter. She is mature and very responsible. You can count on Erika to provide safe and fun care for your children!!"

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Brianna W.

Attentive And Experienced After-School Caregiver

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
I truly love working with children, and have been for 5 years. I currently work at a school for children diagnosed with Autism, and previously worked in a mental health clinic for adolescents. I support parents in the evenings and weekends, as I do work full time throughout the week. I have a clean driving record, and...

Sondra M. says "Amazing caretaker!! Brianna is patient and fun and makes my son feel excited to start his morning. She shows great interest in my son, she's very...

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Kelsey M.

Part-time Caregiver Available, Interested Summer Nanny

Milton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I'm Kelsey. I am a full time high school teacher and coach at a Boston boarding school who nannies during the summer. Last summer I was a full time summer nanny for a new family in South Boston. I helped with sleep training, food integration, developmental activities, light housework, and overall care and safety of a...

Care Member says "Kelsey has been an amazing set of extra hands when a tired mom needed it most. She’s taken my big kid (6) hiking and swimming and is so patient and...

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Michelle P.

Experience, Caring Sitter

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I recently moved to the area with my husband, but previously worked with a family for three years (2018 to 2021) picking up and watching the kids (ages started: 4 and 7, ended 7 and 11) after school. I also have extensive experience caring for infants and toddlers from caring for my niece, now 2. 5, most Saturdays since she...

Priya M. says "I interviewed Michelle for a full-time position on short notice. She is a sweet and smart young lady. I felt assured that my baby would be safe and well...

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Susan A.

Child Care Provider/Educator/Personal Chef

Jamaica Plain, MA

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! I am looking for a full or part-time position in which I might support your family with both childcare/teaching and cooking, or just one or the other. I have a Masters in Education with 30 years experience teaching 4-10-year-old children in schools and summer programs; I spent many years as well caring for toddlers in...

Lydia S. says "We worked with Susan for a year when she took care of our three children two days a week for before and after school care. Susi was wonderful with our...

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Orly E.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Cleveland native, studied sociology at Washington University in St. Louis 10 years of experience as a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, and pet sitter

Scott R. says "Orly is fun, responsible, and a long time favorite of our family. She is silly, creative, and also happens to be a stellar role model for our three...

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Dennise D.

Loving Nanny!

Newton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Caring and loving, looking for families that need occasional care for their little ones. My favorite thing to do in life is being part of raising someone with love, compassion, kindness and respect. I'm proud of all the kiddos I have care for, since they continuously show to me how much is worth to be the best you can for them...

Francesca F. says "Dennise is a very caring, dependable, and resourceful nanny. She took care of our son from when he was 3 months to two years old, and for one year...

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Emily J.

Babysitter/Pet-Sitter

Somerville, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
My experience includes fully immersive childcare in an overnight summer camp setting. I was a camp counselor for 3 summers at a camp for month-long sessions. I lived in the cabin with a co-counselor and nine campers who were 8th/9th grade girls. We spent most of the day together, playing games, doing fun activities, etc. I also...
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Kristin D.

Part- Time Care Giver Available

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I am a 25-year-old dental students living in the South Boston area. I am CPR certified and have around 6 years of experience with child care. I have previously worked for the child care company . I have extensive experience providing childcare to ages ranging from 3 months to 14 years old. I am willing to help with meal...

Becky M. says "Kristin is very good with older potty trained children but needs guidance with infants and non verbal toddlers. I feel though that with a little more...

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Kathleen C.

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
Hello! I am a young professional living in the greater Boston area. I have worked at a Children's Hospital for three and a half years and loved working with patients and their families. Prior to that, I was the Director of Education for the after school performing arts program at a theater in Foxboro. Children in the program...

Laura G. says "I would highly recommend Kathleen as a responsible, reliable sitter. She has watched our 2 year old daughter on numerous occasions over the past two years...

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Daniel T.

West Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! I'd love to learn more about what you're looking for. I have cared for children for several years now. I have experience as a supervisor at a summer camp and experience with families that I have met through Care. During the day, I work full time in a courthouse where I deal with an intense work environment while also...

Gabrielle N. says "Dany was very responsive when we were figuring out times etc. Showed up on time and was unfazed by the chaos of our house. My son loved hanging out...

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Sarah M.

Fun Caregiver With Theater And Elementary Education Background!

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am an experienced and fun caregiver with a background in elementary education and theater education. For the past two years I have worked as an instructional assistant at an elementary school in Newton and substituted grades K-5th, and provided intervention instruction in math. I was also the program manager for the after...

Katie K. says "Sarah was a wonderful employee! She showed up everyday with a smile on her face. She worked with children ranging from Kindergarten to 5th grade in the...

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Nora C.

Part-Time Babysitter

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been working with children for the past 17 years of my life including 5 summers working as a counselor at a children's circus camp. I worked at a day care center as a substitute teacher for one year and also in a babysitting room at a gym that could fill with up to 25 kids at once. I am currently a part/time nanny for two...

Liz M. says "I have 2 girls ages 7 and 3 that Nora used to watch. My girls loved her and she did such a great job taking care of them. I would definitely hire Nora again...

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Isabel W.

Caring And Experienced Sitter!

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! I'm a teacher and love being around children. I hold two masters degrees in Education (the first is from Harvard University and and the second is from UMass Boston) I am in my second year teaching and I previously worked as an Education Consultant at a nonprofit. I grew up working in my mom's preschool and have been...

Kadi K. says "Isabel is incredible. I highly recommend her and fully trust her with my children. She also worked for me as a preschool teacher's assistant and is...

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Olivia B.

Part-time Care Giver Available

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...

Amy B. says "Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her...

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Miguelina P.

West Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
For over 15 years, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth. My babysitting experiences sparked a passion for making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families by offering reliable care. I'm patient, creative, and comfortable following your lead when enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing outdoor...

Christie J. says "Miguelina was amazing with my son. She was always punctual with picking or dropping him off to school and communicated well throughout her time with us...

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Denzil P.

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.

Alysia A. says "Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our...

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Paige S.

Wellesley, MA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Nurturing children and watching them blossom has always been a passion of mine. For the past 10+ years, I've had the joy of providing care for children aged newborn to teens. My graduate degree and work experiences has provided me with a strong foundation in child development. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I enjoy...

Angelica C. says "She was really nice and patient with my daughter."

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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

Patcharaporn P.

Patcharaprn has been working as a nanny for our baby girl (approx 3 mo old) for over a month and is an excellent caregiver! Our daughter is...

- Care member

Ekaterina K.

If I could give more stars I would. I have to say, I'm am really impressed with this young woman! I have always been scared to use the...

- Megan R.

Erika M.

Erika would be my choice for a babysitter. She is mature and very responsible. You can count on Erika to provide safe and fun care for your...

- Holly S.

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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