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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Orly E.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Neddra E.

Over 10 Years Work Experience with Children

Waltham, MA

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 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
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Lesley F.

Experienced And Kind Babysitter Available!

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis. For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting. I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...

Helene J. says "Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to...

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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Aratnza C.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknight And Weekends

Hyde Park, MA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi all, My name is Aratnza, I am a very outgoing energetic, adventurous nanny looking for a new welcoming family. I am eager to continue working with children and being a part of their growth and creating lifelong memories together. Just a little about me, I have been a nanny for 12 years, I am very passionate about my career....

Care Member says "Aratnza has been an excellent caregiver to our 3yo daughter for occasional babysitting. Our daughter loves their time together and always wakes up...

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Kelsey M.

Part-time Caregiver Available, Interested Summer Nanny

Milton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Rachel K.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
I have been doing childcare off and on since I was a teenager. Young people are amazing and it is a joy to get to connect with and support them. I have experience taking care of 3-month-olds to teenagers within my own family, as a babysitter and as a professional group facilitator for teenagers. It is important for me to help...

Care Member says "Rachel was incredible with our 2 year old. It was our first time leaving him with a sitter and he was happily engaged in play with her right away. She...

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Rosana B.

5

Needham Heights, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I am an warm and energetic person. I love playing with children be that with toys, at the park, or just singing and dancing in the living room. I like getting children outdoors be that a walk around the neighborhood, a visit to the library, or even a picnic in your backyard. I believe an important part of watching children is...

Nicole C. says "She was really a breath of fresh air for my family and I. She shows up on time, replies quickly to my emails, and my baby really seems to like her. She...

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Julianne M.

Teacher With Tons Of Experience Looking To Care For A Family :)

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Julianne, a 25-year-old special education teaching assistant at an elementary school in Wellesley. I have many years of experience working with children of all ages through teaching, nannying, and babysitting. I'm passionate, reliable, and love creating fun, engaging activities that support learning and development. I...

Heather C. says "Julie is great! She watched our daughter a few months this summer during the day while we worked from home and also a few nights. She is reliable,...

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Tzipora G.

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am an Ithaca, NY native, and recently moved to Boston. I work in Boston Public Schools, and enjoy yoga, puzzles, and ceramics in my free time. I have bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Arts & Education, a master's degree in teaching, a a dual NYS teaching certification in Childhood Education and Students with...

Chriss E. says "Tzipora is amazing. She's caring and extremely punctual. She also works with the baby to keep on a proper developmental track. We'll miss her while she's...

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Alaecia B.

Explorative Sitter

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of experience in child care. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I am a student at Simmons University in Boston Mass, I am studying biochem with a minor in business. I graduated from St. Georges's class of 2021. Go gryphons!!

Jordan M. says "Alaecia is punctual and professional. 😁"

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Mafirin Hadja B.

Jamaica Plain, MA

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, my name is Hadja. Growing up as a middle child my mother never let me work, so I decide to start baby sitting. Spending time with kids made the time go by so fast because it felt natural working with the children, then I was doing it for 4 years. Till last year, I decided to try something new and ended up going back to...

Jamillat D. says "Ms. B. is very loving and her attitude is nothing but therapeutic to the soul. "

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Elizabeth J.

Allston, MA

4.8(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been a reliable and trustworthy babysitter and nanny for the last 10 years for kids ranging from 3 months old to 14 years old! I would love to help make your life just a little bit easier by taking excellent care of your children and doing other tasks if requested! I love playing games, making crafts, and teaching the...

Suzanne G. says "Elizabeth is fantastic to work with and our children adore her. She's fun, creative, and engaging with children. And she's communicative and easy to...

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Hope B.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "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...

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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

Alina M.

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...

- Tina H.

Olivia D.

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

- Melissa G.

Maria R.

Maria was a tremendous help to our family during a challenging time. She was kind, caring, and dependable, building a strong bond with our...

- Matthew C.

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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