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376 babysitters are listed in Somerville, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Somerville, MA
3.6
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with twins, add/adhd, and special needs.
I have experience also with children 5 months old and up.
Also available short notice!
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Nicole to watch my elderly mom with dementia and she was nothing short of amazing! She was always a few minutes early and had the patients of a saint. I would highly recommend her for any babysitting needs you may have. The woman has patience’s of a saint...
Care member
Mattea G.
Somerville, MA
$20-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I grew up in a household where I always had a dog. I love dogs, playing with dogs, caring for them, and loving them. Throughout the years, I have dog sat and done dog walking both professionally and for friends. I am energetic, loving, and would be honored to care for your pet.
5.0
"Mattea is terrific! Conscientious, cheerful, energetic. She loves to run, so she can easily exercise and play with all dogs. "
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4.5
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Marie (she/her). I am available to babysit weekends and week nights as needed.
My experience:
I have over 10 years of childcare experience in which I have cared for children ages newborn-12 years old. I am a certified teacher with 4 years of professional teaching experience. During the school year, I work...
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marie was great! She was kind and sweet with my kids (ages 7 and 9). My kids loved her and we are already planning on hiring her again next summer!"
Carolyn C.
5.0
(1)
Since May 2014, I have been working as a housekeeper for a family, doing basic household chores. I have also volunteered on a number of occasions around my community doing cleanup. For a long time, I went to my grandmother's house once a week to clean up her house, do laundry, and take care of her cat.
Grace can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Grace is lovely!! She is so easy to be around. She is a hard worker, and always comes when she says, and also often comes with a few hours of me asking. Takes great direction. My little ones look forward to her coming.. Make my house look organized!!"
Karlene P.
Caitlin M.
Somerville, MA
$25-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Warm and professional nanny seeking full time nanny or regular babysitting positions. Looking for September 2024! I am currently a nanny for two children 2 years old and 4 years old which I have been with over a year. I have previous long term experience with siblings ages 3-years and 5-years who I watched for a year and...
5.0
"Caitlin was very flexible and helped with my 1 year old during COVID outbreak. She was always on time and let me know if anything was coming up so I could plan coverage accordingly. We really enjoyed working with Caitlin :)"
Lauren T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Suzanne. I have worked with children from 6 weeks to 16 years old. I am originally from Ireland and have lived in the Boston area for over 25 years. I have my own reliable transport for excursions such as museums, farms, playgrounds etc. I also have a clean driving record. I love the outdoors so walking is no...
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Suzanne was a part-time nanny for my son for nearly two years. She is one of the most dependable people I've ever hired, and it was so reassuring to know that I could really count on the person taking care of my child. She was always engaged with my son, and played...
Audrey G.
Hi! My name is Sloane! I live in Medford MA with my partner and two rescue dogs. I'm a graphic designer working from home during the day, and I love babies and working with local families in my free time. I have extensive experience caring for newborns and toddlers up to 3 years old. I started nannying in college for a...
Sloane can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a former youth camping director, and long-time nanny and babysitter. While being a legal fellow is my main occupation, I have worked part time as a nanny for several years in various locations. I love working with kids to become part of their family, encourage growth, and have fun. I have been a nanny or babysitter for over...
Tori can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have worked in the past as a sub in the infant room and absolutely loved it. I loved watching the children grow and helping them everyday.
Hayley can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, I'm a passionate and self-driven caregiver who offers 5 + years experience providing exceptional care to children from age 1 month to 15 years old, and 1 year + providing exceptional care to neurodiverse children from age 2 years to 15 years old, with the ability to assimilate into new family culture. I'm currently doing my...
Larissa M.
Somerville, MA
$17-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part-time Babysitter Available (late Afternoons And Nights)
Babysitter looking for a regular-basis parttime job on late afternoons and night.
Malden/Medford area
Teacher and former au pair (6 years of experience working with children)
Can cook + drive
(can help with school work with school-age kids)
English, Portuguese and Spanish speaking.
Larissa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hi! My name is Jillian and I go by Gigi. I am 24 years old and I work for McLean Hospital. Prior to my current job, I worked as a teacher in Siem Reap, Cambodia to students ages 10-20. I have three years of experience as an overnight camp counselor ages 8-16. I have taught swim lessons to children ages 3-12 for two summers....
Jillian can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello!
I am currently a middle school math teacher and looking to babysit after school/potentially some weekends. I have worked in education for almost three years and have worked in multiple camps. I have worked with kids from 3 years old to 14 years old. I am looking to either tutor or just babysit. Outside of my work, I...
Madison can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting and nannying when I was 13. My experience has ranged from a 2-month-old to an 11-year-old. I can change diapers, cook, and clean. I like art and crafts, fashion, and enjoy playing games with the kids. I have also an interned at an elementary school for kindergarten and first grade as an art teacher.
Bria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Hi! I have been working with children for almost 15 years. I was a camp counselor for six summers, working with children from ages 5-16. I specialized in working with teen with disabilities. I have worked as an educator and 1:1 learning specialist for the three years at an inclusion school in Manhattan. I am currently working as...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Marie P.
Somerville, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible & Creative Mid 20's Evening/Weekend Babysitter
I started watching two children at age 12, an infant and a 5-year-old. It just always felt so natural to me! Through high school and college, I babysat for a range of ages (0-13.) I also can watch multiple kids at a time! I use to teach a class of 6-year-old's as well! I am very creative and love doing arts and crafts, cooking,...
Marie can also help with: Meal prep
Hi! My name is Lucia P, and I'm a current Master's student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I've worked in different forms of childcare for over a decade (including but not limited to jobs as a camp counselor for children aged 8-15, an instructor at an Environmental Science school for ages 5-14, and, most recently, a...
Lucia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Kate. I currently work in research but am taking a step back from my full-time job this summer in preparation for a move to California in September. I love working with children and have extensive experience.
I worked multiple summers at Dream Oaks Camp, an overnight summer camp for children ages 7-17 with...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi all! My name is Kate and I'm currently a freshman at the University of Florida. I am studying psychology on a pre-occupational therapy track, with hopes of becoming a pediatric occupational therapist working in a school with children with special needs.
I volunteered and worked at an overnight camp for children with special...
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have eight years of childcare experience with children of all ages, from newborns to 15-years-old. I am also CPR and first-aid certified and can provide references upon request. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Somerville, MA
Nicole C.
5.0
We hired Nicole to watch my elderly mom with dementia and she was nothing short of amazing! She was always a few minutes early and had the patients of a saint. I would highly recommend her for any babysitting needs you may have. The woman has patience’s of a saint and goes above and beyond to make...
- Care member
Mattea G.
5.0
Mattea is terrific! Conscientious, cheerful, energetic. She loves to run, so she can easily exercise and play with all dogs.
- Care member
Marie H.
5.0
Marie was available to us on very short notice during our family trip to Provincetown. She is gentle, friendly, flexible, and was great with our kids. We'll definitely rehire again if given the opportunity.
- John K.
Grace S.
5.0
Grace is lovely!! She is so easy to be around. She is a hard worker, and always comes when she says, and also often comes with a few hours of me asking. Takes great direction. My little ones look forward to her coming.. Make my house look organized!!
- Karlene P.
Caitlin M.
5.0
Caitlin worked for me for the last 3 months. She is amazing- your family would be lucky to have her. She is not only reliable, but she is super flexible staying later on days my husband works late if I am busy in meetings/running errands. She also is helpful around the house cleaning up my daughters...
- Kathleen M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Somerville, MA:
How can I find a Somerville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Somerville, 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 376 babysitters in Somerville, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Somerville, MA?
The average rate for Somerville, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.32 per hour as of May 2024. 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 Somerville, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Somerville, MA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Somerville, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Somerville, MA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 209 reviews of the 376 listed babysitters.