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Jessica S.

Occasional Babysitting

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I'm currently working as a sustainability consultant in the city and am seeking part-time babysitting opportunities. I have extensive experience caring for children aged 1 to 12, from occasional date night babysitting to full-time summer nannying. If you're in need of reliable, caring part-time childcare, feel free to reach...

Annie M. says "Jess is reliable and professional and great with kids. She helped us with our three young boys for several months. She was so patient and enthusiastic...

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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
Light cleaning
travel
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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Paola P.

CPR/HHA Certified -- After School Babysitter Speaks English and Spanish

Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Caring for children is more than just a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My babysitting experiences sparked a desire to positively impact young lives, leading me to 15 fulfilling years in childcare. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development Coursework. I am certified in First Aid Training and CPR...

Shannon A. says "Paola provided childcare for us at short notice. She is dependable, cheerful, and considerate. Our toddler immediately warmed to her and had a blast...

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Emma M.

Part Time Caregiver

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there! I have been babysitting for the past 10 years and have developed a love for childcare. have worked with kids of all ages ranging from 2 months- 12 years, with newborns being my favorite age group. I am patient, kind, responsible, and CPR trained.

Care Member says "I hired Emma for my 11 month old on our wedding day. She was really awesome! Very friendly and nice personality, my baby seemed to like her a lot. We...

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Mary P.

Mature And Very Energetic Lady

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I have been an RN for 36 years. I have recently retired, and I have a lot of availability and flexibility. I am CPR certified. My RN license is and spotless! I am very active and energetic! I am very attentive, reliable. I will pick up and drop off to after school activities. Their playtime is playtime for me too! I like to get...

Matt M. says "We hired Mary to look after our two cats and she was amazing. She took care of them well and we felt comfort knowing Mary was there for them. I know we will...

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Larissa A.

Responsible And Careful Nanny

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Larissa, I'm 28yo and I've been taking care of children over 10 years. I consider myself an organized, responsible and teamwork person. I'm also honest, fun and clean and I can provide references! More about my experience: 1 year: Provided daily care for 2 children under 2yo, including feeding, changing, and...

Care Member says "I’ve had the opportunity to work with Larissa a couple of times, and she’s absolutely the best! She’s patient, loving, and reliable, and her...

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Arlene C.

Part-Time Babysitter

Belmont, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I worked as a babysitter in the Greater Boston area for five years while in college at Brandeis and then for two years in New York City, and while in Miami for Law School. I am now living in Belmont while my partner completes residency at BCH (which means I've got nights and weekends mostly free). And we have a wedding to save $...

Dean W. says "Arline watched my son regularly and was very professional, reliable and a pleasure to have helping us out. She is very happy, energetic and loves kids. I...

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Madalon H.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! I currently work in research at Boston Children's Hospital and am generally looking for evening/weekend opportunists in the Boston/Cambridge area. I have experience caring for children from 6 months to early teens, and I have tutoring experience through elementary and middle school levels in math, English, and history. I'm...

Ryan G. says "Maddy has been an amazing help to our family! Both kids absolutely love her and have had a blast with her. She is very communicative, punctual, and above...

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Andrea R.

Get To Know Me

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and meal prep. I have a son of my own who is 6 years old so the motherly instincts are definitely there. I love to spend time outdoors, going on walks, doing arts and crafts as well as cooking fun new meals. I have been vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 and take...

Desiree S. says "We were sad when we no longer needed childcare because we had really enjoyed working with Andrea. She picked our two sons up from school, prepared lunch,...

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Katherine D.

Avid Smiler, Loves People And Pets!

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am currently enrolled in the school of education at Boston College. I have a lot of experience in working with children, through the numerous courses I have taken. I am the oldest of three girls. I have spend the majority of my life babysitting my sisters and neighbors! I run for the Women's cross country and track team at...

Jessica C. says "Katherine has a lot of experience in working with children and is very good with kids. She has held many babysitting jobs before and has studied courses...

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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Alina M.

Happy with a Big Heart Babysitter

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I love children. I raised two of my own. They are in college now. I was a Girl Scout leader for 6 years. I took children camping. I love to play games with them, do drawings, sing songs, create different art and crafts, make cookies, watch cartoons, do exercises, go to playgrounds, libraries, read story books, paintings, and...

Tina H. says "She was a great asset to my family, very energetic, positive and super reliable. At times I needed her to take my kids to the doctor and she was always...

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Olivia D.

Attentive, Active, & Experienced Babysitter

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Maria R.

Needham Heights, MA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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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Neddra E.

Over 10 Years Work Experience with Children

Waltham, MA

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Hello my name is Neddra, I have 25 plus years of experience as caregiver. I am a behavioral specialist, Nanny, babysitter, and caregiver. My experiences are withschool aged and middle school. I am Fully vaccinated, CPR certified and EEC certified. My experiences are I worked with children ages 1-18yrs. My job is to make sure...

Care Member says "Caregiver was late by twenty minutes without reasonable explanation. Even though we booked from 5 to 7:30 she also tried to leave early. For positives...

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Madison M.

Loving, Patient, Creative Nanny!

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a graduate of Syracuse University where I graduated with a BFA degree in Acting. Through my major I have acquired a variety of skills that help me to quickly form strong relationships with children of all ages. While at school, I volunteered at a children's hospital, where I engaged groups of children in many activities,...

Katie M. says "We hired Madie for 3 weeks when our regular care was unavailable and couldn't recommend her more highly. Our son absolutely loved her and we did too. She...

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Harper B.

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hi there! My name is Harper and I am a 26-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...

Joshua G. says "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...

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Maria S.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello parents! I am María , a Psych Major, premed student a Boston College! I love working with children, I have volunteered and worked at Children's Hospitals and Camps at Day Care Summer back home! I am fluent in both English and Spanish, feel free to reach out to me. I am available for interviews, phone calls, and whatever...

Lourdes J. says "Maria is very responsible and gets along very well with kids. She is a very charismatic and caring person who will make sure the kids are always well. I...

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Nuvia L.

Full Time Live Out

Newton Highlands, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a mature and responsible professional nanny with over 20 years of childcare experience. I looking for a new job nanny position, my previous family move to another state , I really miss them, but now it's time to find another great family: I have excellent references, my own car, and I follow the protocols about COVID. If...

Julie B. says "Nuvia is wonderful with my toddler. He loves playing and singing with her every time she comes over. She clearly understands children and loves them. It's...

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Shea O.

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello my name is Shea! I moved to Boston three years ago. I am a full time therapist but always looking to help out local families on the weekends with their pet or childcare needs. I have a long history of working with kids in many different areas such as; babysitting, director of a summer camp, youth program assistant,...

Stephanie Z. says "We used Shea for 6 months 2x/week for our infant (and occasionally toddler and school aged child) and she was absolutely wonderful! She was fun,...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.14/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Needham, MA

Babysitters in Needham, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Jessica S.

Jess is reliable and professional and great with kids. She helped us with our three young boys for several months. She was so patient and...

- Annie M.

Denzil P.

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

- Alysia A.

Paola P.

Paola provided childcare for us at short notice. She is dependable, cheerful, and considerate. Our toddler immediately warmed to her and...

- Shannon A.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Needham, MA

The average rate for babysitters in Needham, MA on Care.com is $22.14 per hour as of February 2026. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Needham, MA often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 14 babysitters in Needham, MA, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Needham, MA offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Needham, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Needham.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Needham offer flexible or same-day availability.

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