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Lauren has provided responsible, reliable childcare for our kids for many years, from the elementary years through the teen years. She is…
Review for Lauren H. by Cathleen B.
Morgan is amazing! She was hired to help take the twins to their pediatrician visit, but ended up doing so much more in the short time that…
Review for Morgan K. by Regine B.
She is amazing and wonderful children. She watched my two daughters (age 9 and 12) at the time. She was absolutely wonderful with them and…
Review for Faith G. by Terie B.
Babysitters in Needham, MA
Hi there,
I'm Sevval and 22 years old. I'm from Germany with a Turkish descent. Back in Germany I've taken care to children with different diseases (8-15 years) , twins and a 5-year-old girl. I've also experience with a family of 6 (4 children ages 5-11). To my tasks to support the parents; laundry, light housekeeping and...
Sevval can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Laundry. As a former au pair, I have had the privilege of working closely with children in a unique and rewarding setting. Through my experience as an au pair, I have honed my skills in childcare, building strong relationships with children and their families, and creating a...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
I am 27 and I have been a nanny for over 13 years. I have cared for 1-3 children at a time with age ranges infant to 14 years and children with intellectual disabilities. I love to spend time outside and doing arts and crafts. I am comfortable providing a meal and transportation. I will provide individualized care for each...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Lauren has provided responsible, reliable childcare for our kids for many years, from the elementary years through the teen years. She is fun and engaging with children of all ages. I would highly recommend her as a sitter!"
Cathleen B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am looking for part time babysitting jobs while I complete my masters in speech pathology at Boston University. I love children, and am looking to work with them after graduation. I am a creative, fun, and active sitter, and babysitting/nannying for the past 12 years has made me an expert in child care. I am also...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan is amazing! She was hired to help take the twins to their pediatrician visit, but ended up doing so much more in the short time that she was at our place. She is willing to step up and help out with any aspect of child care. It really took a load off of us...
Regine B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
nurturing, fun loving, clean, and energetic woman. I would love to help care for your little ones on a part time basis. I stopped flying in 2010 and have been providing both childcare and senior care since that time. Most recently, I provided care for a 14-month-old and prior to that, I was caring for 5-year-old twins - picking...
Faith can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Faith is a very sweet and loving caregiver. She was always on time and did everything I asked while proving loving care for my infant son. She was like family to us!"
Christina R.
Elizabeth H.
Cambridge, MA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth! I'm 26 years old and I've been a nanny for 7 years. Here is a little bit of my history. I worked as a part time morning nanny in Griffith for three years, part time afternoon nanny in Schererville for three years and I just completed my third year with an amazing family. Currently I am home (Highland)...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth is super dependable, communicative, and sweet. She works very well with us the parents and also has developed a close relationship with our children and their grandmother. She is very flexible with us and we are with her. You will be very pleasantly...
Demetra G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate with a Bachelors in International Affairs and public health and a current accelerated bachelors of nursing student with lots of childcare experience. I am the eldest of 5 kids and have been babysitting since I was 16 (now 24)! I am also a patient care technician (PCT/CNA) in an intensive care unit in...
Lilyana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Lily watched our children for a number of weeks and was absolutely fantastic. She can handle 4 or more kids with wide age range with confidence and is very attentive to their needs and safety. We would hire her again in a heart beat!"
Vera A.
Anna Z.
Dorchester Center, MA
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
As a sitter, your child's safety and joy are my top priorities. I want to develop relationships with your kids. I want to see them laugh, smile and have fun. It would be such a privilege to be able to share these moments with your children.
I have experience babysitting step siblings and family friends, being a live-in...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Anna has been a huge help. She is always on time and willing to help any way she can."
Elizabeth S.
Hope B.
Boston, MA
$21-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Hope and I am a Junior at Northeastern University. I have always found working with kids to be a blast and began babysitting when I was 14. Since then I have babysat and nannied for kids aged 8 months to 8 years. I have been responsible for school pick ups, making dinner, day trips to the zoo, bed times, and overnight...
Hope can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Hope is our absolute favorite babysitter! She took amazing care of my 4 and 7 year old boys every Thursday night last year and was always totally responsible - picked them up from school, brought them home, made dinner, played with them and got them to bed. She’s...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Friendly and energetic college grad working in sales looking for part time babysitting! Available nights, & weekends Offering 10 years babysitting experience from infants to middle school. Skilled in maintaining routines and following commitments. Punctual and prompt with the flexibility to provide quality childcare to busy...
Gabrielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabrielle is very responsible, reliable and is great with children. She has been caring for children for over 7 years. She has helped me with my three children (young twins) and is able to multi-task and stick to a routine. She is very organized and a self-starter....
Daniele R.
5.0
(2)
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.
Karlis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I was her CPR AND FIRST TRAINER and she was able to complete the training without difficulty."
Care member
Oksana S.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$25-30/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Weekdays
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was taking care of three kids for 10 years. I enjoy taking care of kids, playing with them and reading to them.
Oksana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I don't even know where to start with Oksana! She is by far the best housekeeper/babysitter/pet sitter we have ever worked with. She loved us like family, and we loved her right back! If it hadn't been for a move further from the city, we'd have her here right now...
Kelly K.
Karyn L.
Waltham, MA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Karyn. I've been helping my sister raise my niece who is now 15, and my nephew who is 12, ever since they were born. I babysat for neighborhood children all the time as a teenager. I took child care in high school for 3 years. At my previous position, I was a certified Preschool Teacher at a school in Weston, where I was...
Karyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Karyn came over for a date night recently. On this night we put our 2-yr old to bed before having Karyn over, but I look forward to hiring her again! She was punctual and asked questions only an experienced sitter would. I felt very comfortable in the case that my...
Kc S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Raggi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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. She's the only one besides me who my one year-old will fall asleep for. She's very responsive as well. She's also...
Miranda T.
5.0
(1)
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...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"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 engaged interactions with our two energetic boys. She was also proactive and resourceful in the challenging...
Alejandra N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am available for after school child care, preferably driving to activities, errands, and very willing to help with homework. I am a retired software engineer who seeks a part time role helping busy parents a few times a week. Beyond having teaching credentials, I have extensive experience in helping my family drive my...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Susan helped us tremendously, by driving our boys to soccer, music lessons, etc. She was punctual, active in communication with us and able to talk with and develop friendship with our kids. When COVID hit and everything got canceled, we stopped needing her all the...
Karen A.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm fully vaccinated and have my own transportation.
I have many years of experience nannying all ages and special experience with infants and toddlers. Committed to early development of skills. My priorities are to make sure the children are safe, happy, and learning as well as providing a safe and clean environment for the...
5.0
"Ananda has provided excellent care to my 3-year-old. She is energetic, kind, and thoughtful. She planned developmentally appropriate and engaging activities. She is an excellent communicator, reliable, and prompt. I enthusiastically recommend her to any family...
Anne B.
5.0
(3)
Hello My name is Genesha. I'm CDA certified and BT Trained. I enjoy caring and educating children. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have! 7+ years of experience as a nanny and professionally.
I'd describe my personality as goofy, adventurous and spontaneous
I like working with kids because I just...
Genesha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very friendly and professional. I absolutely loved her with my children and they live her as well. I’ve recommended her to family and friends who also adores her. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a medical student at New York Tech College of Medicine '27. I grew up with four siblings and three dogs. I have babysat for many of my church families and church functions.
I'd describe my personality as calm, nice, adventurous
I like working with kids because
In my spare time, I LOVE to cook. I have also been told...
5.0
"Grace was lovely, punctual and she played with my 5 yr old son the whole time she was here. She sent tons of photos while we were out, just like we asked. I would 100% recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a recurring nanny position with a Boston-local family. I have 8+ years of experience with children, from infants through middle school age. I love to craft, make music, and play outside with the kids I work with! I have a clean driving record, am a non-smoker, and have passed all of Care. com's background checks.
Charlotte can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I interviewed Charlotte for a job to babysit my daughter, and though I had ended up filling the job the previous day I wanted to interview her for future possible opportunities. She was very responsive in her messages and punctual to the interview (via phone). I...
Amanda T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Needham, MA:
How can I find a Needham babysitter near me?
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 22 babysitters in Needham, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Needham, MA?
The average rate for Needham, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.05 per hour as of May 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Needham, MA?
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.