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Jessica M.

Saugus, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
My name is Jessica and I have 7 years experience with infants and children. I worked at KinderCare as an infant teacher for 2 years and then I babysat for families for 5 years. I have a lot of experience caring for multiple infants and children at once. I have my own transportation, I'm vaccinated, and I am CPR/First Aid...

Jessica G. says "Jessica was an amazing asset to our family for childcare! She watched our our 6, 5, and 2 year old for ~ 8 hours 1 day a week. She was not only...

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Christine N.

Super Experienced Sitter

Arlington, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
I have watched and cared for children of all ages, from real little ones to older elementary and adolescents. I have a masters in counseling/psychology from Lesley University and a Bachelors of Art in Elementary Education from Lasell College. I have about 20 years of work experience with children that exhibit challenging...
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Marina C.

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver Available

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
My name is Marina and I am 36 years old. I am the mother of a 9-year-old boy so as you can imagine I have tons of experience with children. I am a native Russian speaker but I also speak English fluently and if you were interested I would love to teach your little one Russian as well! I love working with children and have plenty...

Sasha K. says "Marina is a wonderful and trustworthy nanny. She worked with us for almost a year during the pandemic, caring for our 3 and 6 year old children. She was...

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Caroline S.

Lexington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I am currently a grad student in a Social Work program. I have 8 years of experience babysitting for people in Lexington. I have grown up in Lexington and enjoy working with kids and creating a safe environment for them to explore. I can help with Travel such as pick up and drop off from school and afterschool activities. I...

Coco M. says "Caroline is a sweet, caring person who my toddler daughter just loves to see! Caroline will read her plenty of books and keep her occupied and full all day....

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Miruna P.

Blue Or Pink

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Miruna, I'm 28 years old, originally from Romania. I attended at West University of Economics and earned a bachelor degree in Accounting and Audit. I speak four languages:English , Romanian, Spanish and little French. I've been lucky enough to grow up in a large family so I've been always surround by children....

Andrea H. says "MIruna is extremely professional, hardworking, responsible and lovely.As soon as I met her in person I felt at ease and we were able to go out and have a...

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Rachelle W.

Part Time/full Time Experienced Babysitter/childcare Provider

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
First, let me thank you for considering me. I have had the pleasure of working with & caring for children since I started employment as a teenager. I spent my summers as a nanny/babysitter. I still maintain a relationship with the families and children even though they are grown. I went to school and obtained credentials in...

Lisa W. says "Rachelle is amazing. She is extremely patient, kind, and thoughtful. She started watching our kids when our daughter was 4 months old and our son was 4...

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Maria M.

Experienced Full-time Or Part-time Nanny Available

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am Maria and have worked as a nanny for 15+ years. I have experience with infants, toddlers and the more complex behavioral issues that arise in older children. I love working with children, and in addition to my experience raising my own two older children, I have also volunteered to run a childcare group at my church....

Martin A. says "After 4 wonderful years, our family is preparing to send our youngest child to preschool and our beloved nanny is looking for a new job. Maria joined our...

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Brenda B.

Peabody, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Brenda, I'm a mom of a toddler and and someone who has experience with infants (as little as newborns) and toddlers. Both from professional point and a personal point. My husband is a children's pastor and I am the nursery director, overseeing all the babies 0-1. After going through caring for my own baby full...

Care Member says "Brenda was a sleep wizard with our newborn! We could not get our baby to sleep unless we were holding her, which made the first two weeks with her...

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Stefanie H.

Experienced Childcare Provider

Billerica, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a Teacher part-time for an Elementary (K-5) Enrichment program in Lexington past 2 years. 7 yrs. experienced Childcare provider, mostly ages 3 - 17yro. I'm also a Cosmetologist of 11yrs & work some weekends. I'm an entrepreneurial spirit & positive team player! I grew up playing various sports, dance, creative arts & love...

Todd C. says "Stefanie has been employed with us all year part-time as a child care worker for our family. She does a lot of activities and sports with the kids....

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Skyla H.

Saugus, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm a Massachusetts native with several years of experience caring for children ranging from infants to pre-teens. As the oldest of seven siblings, caregiving has been second nature to me from an early age. I've also worked in a preschool setting, giving me professional experience with children ages 6 months to 12...

Jessica F. says "Skyla worked with our family for about 8 months until my youngest was starting school. She was always punctual, dependable and caring. Over the months...

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Alexa G.

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Alexa, 25 years old with over 10 years of childcare experience. I've worked as a nanny for multiple families, cared for children ages 12 weeks-5 years, before currently working in a school as a full-time substitute for middle school age kids , I truly love what I do I'm also CPR certified (former lifeguard) and love...

Amadelyne S. says "Alexa is very flexible. Very reliable. I have a newborn son and she handles and cares for him very responsibly and with compassion. I feel that my son...

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Ingrid R.

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I have experience being a teacher for 20 years. In my country, Dominican Republic, I taught all age levels & worked with kids of all ages. In Massachusetts I am a certified preschool teacher. I worked as a teacher assistant and paraprofessional where I worked with kids of different needs & different disabilities. I've also...

Alyssa M. says "I will definitely be hiring Ingrid again for more jobs soon! My kids can't stop talking about her!!!"

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Fior M.

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, Hope you are having a great day! My name is Fior, and I am from Everett, MA. I have 20 years worth of experience in early childhood education, with 18 of those years running my own family childcare program. I worked with Child Development Education, together with the Department of Education, and have an Associates...

Tejal P. says "We hired Fior for a month, when my nanny took month's vacation. we had a great experience with her. she is very energetic and always doing some activities...

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Tanya H.

Warm, Enthusiastic, And Dedicated Educator!

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I am a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator with a passion for working with children of all ages. With eight years of experience teaching young children and five years working with middle and high school students, I thrive in creating engaging and interactive activities that spark joy and learning. I bring energy and...

Elizabeth C. says "I highly recommend Tanya for any job working with children. She has been an excellent role model for my kids and a kind, nurturing babysitter. Tanya is...

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Sophia R.

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...

Chase M. says "Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again."

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Kate G.

Part-time Caregiver Available For Spring 2022 Semester

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Throughout the past decade, I have had a variety of childcare jobs including after school programs, day camps, regular babysitting, and most recently as a nanny for a few different families. While I have experience with a range of ages, I especially enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & preschool age children. When on the...

Kate H. says "We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and she is so sweet...

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Isabel D.

New To Care.com And Eager To Start!

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am brand new to Care. com and am eager to get started :) I have always loved children and miss having them around in my life! I moved to NYC two years ago from Kansas City with the engineering company that I currently work for as a Civil Engineer. Back home, I had the kiddos of my friends and family to play with and watch...

Marybeth L. says "Smart, fun and professional. My daughter liked her very much. My dog, too!"

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Qinqiong X.

Responsible Smile Guardian

Lexington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Qinqiong, you can call me Juliet. I hold a bachelor's degree in China. I have 6 years of experience in caring for children, 2017 to 2022 in China and 2023 in the US. I looked after children aged from 5 months to 12 years, totaling over 50 kids, include independently managing children's daily lives, playing with them,...

Jen B. says "Excellent job with my needy puppy. She was patient and understanding of her needs. Definitely will use again."

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Maeve A.

Medical Student Available For Tutoring And Childcare

North Andover, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Maeve, I am a medical doctor, I have some time off before beginning residency and so I am looking to work. I have worked as a nanny, long term babysitter, date night sitter, and tutor. I prefer to do part-time and date night sitting, as there is such a shortage in date night care. Childcare: I have over 15...

Kerri C. says "I met with Maeve and immediately liked her! She was on time, dressed nicely, very friendly and she was professional! Maeve is a highly intelligent young...

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Agnieszka Y.

Full Time Nanny

Andover, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Agnieszka, and I am an enthusiastic, patient and punctual caregiver and a mother of two happy boys. I am 42 years old and have a Master of Arts degree in English Language Teaching. Before I came to USA, I was an English teacher and tutor in Poland. I came to the US '02 as an Aupair and took care of 4 children...

Emily B. says "We hired Agnes to watch our baby and were so glad we did. She was great - always on time and kept great notes on feeding, sleeping and bathroom schedules....

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Reading, MA

Babysitters in Reading, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Jessica M.

Jessica was an amazing asset to our family for childcare! She watched our our 6, 5, and 2 year old for ~ 8 hours 1 day a week. She was not...

- Jessica G.

Marina C.

Marina is a wonderful and trustworthy nanny. She worked with us for almost a year during the pandemic, caring for our 3 and 6 year old...

- Sasha K.

Caroline S.

Caroline is a sweet, caring person who my toddler daughter just loves to see! Caroline will read her plenty of books and keep her occupied...

- Coco M.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Reading, MA

The average rate for babysitters in Reading, MA on Care.com is $24.36 per hour as of September 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 Reading, 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 25 babysitters in Reading, 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 Reading, 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 Reading, 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 Reading.
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 Reading offer flexible or same-day availability.

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