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Norma C.

Easy Going Babysitter.

Allston, MA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 17 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am an assistant teacher for Boston Public School, and I also have worked in Montessori for 4 years. I am pretty flexible and understanding of parents'/kid's necessities. I can adapt to schedule changes as well as different kids'...

Rachael S. says " Norma was on time and got my sons ready for bed before we arrived back. Good communication beforehand as well. Would hire again!"

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Michela T.

Part Time Babysitter

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Michela, I have experience working with children from infancy to teenage years. Every family and every child is unique, and I am able to work with the family and child to create the best experience for everyone involved. I am responsible, creative, and always down for a game that gets you up and moving! Please...

Craig W. says "Michela is totally delightful! Very punctual and organized and really engaged with my son"

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Ava S.

Super Sitter.

Walpole, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Ava - a 22-year-old graduate from Emerson College. My love for kids comes from a variety of things: my decade long involvement with Children's Theatre, my 4 summers as a camp counselor, and my 9 years of babysitting. My goal as a babysitter is to foster growth while also having fun! I try to do creative activities -...

Suki L. says "I hired Ava for my two girls, 3 & 5 yrs old, and it was the best decision that I have made for my kids. Ava was our first nanny ever and I hesitated to...

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Nicole G.

Allston, MA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Sasha H.

Caring Babysitter And Aspiring Doctor (Manhattan For The Summer!)

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Sasha and I graduated from Boston University. I am currently applying to medical school. I am between Boston and NYC for the summer, where I grew up. I adore working with infants and I hope to work in the field of Neonatology. I have over 8 years of experience, with ages newborn (including preemies) - 12 years....

Amanda J. says "Sasha was extremely kind and well versed in taking care of our newborn. She is lovely and helpful - couldn't recommend her enough!"

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Jessica S.

Occasional Babysitting

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Karlis F.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I love taking care of children. I have 2 children of my own. I've taken care of newborns to 12 years old. I've had experience and I also have volunteered in my children's school as a teacher classroom's helper. I'm responsible, caring and a hardworking woman.

Care Member says "I was her CPR AND FIRST TRAINER and she was able to complete the training without difficulty."

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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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Larissa A.

Responsible And Careful Nanny

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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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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Arlene C.

Part-Time Babysitter

Belmont, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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.

About Me!

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! I'm a fourth year student at Northeastern University in Boston. I'm studying Neuroscience and Art, and I love working with kids. 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 have experience...

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
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Midori F.

PhD Student Who Loves Kids!!

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Midori. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, kind, intellectual. I started working with kids for as long as I can remember; I have 7 nieces and nephews from the ages of 1-13 y/o.

Nikolaos P. says "Midori was great with our almost 4y son, during a morning that our daycare was closed. They had a lot of fun, playing reading books and drawing. During...

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Katherine D.

Avid Smiler, Loves People And Pets!

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Abby K.

Experienced Babysitter

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am a science teacher (grades 4-6) with years of childcare experience. I look forward to working with you and your family to support your childcare, tutoring and pet care needs!

Care Member says "Care.com recommended me to Abby K for a dog sitting job. It is very nerve wracking leaving your pets with someone, but due to a last minute trip, we...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of November 2025

  • 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

Norma C.

Norma was on time and got my sons ready for bed before we arrived back. Good communication beforehand as well. Would hire again!

- Rachael S.

Michela T.

Michela is totally delightful! Very punctual and organized and really engaged with my son

- Craig W.

Ava S.

I hired Ava for my two girls, 3 & 5 yrs old, and it was the best decision that I have made for my kids. Ava was our first nanny ever and...

- Suki L.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Needham, MA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Needham, 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 20 babysitters in Needham, 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, MA babysitters on Care.com is $22.50 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, 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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