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60 babysitters are listed in Waban, MA
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Waban, MA
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Yvedithe, ! I am finishing my education studying early childhood edu. I am very passionate about teaching children and helping with every developmental stage. I have worked with all age groups. I gravitate more towards toddlers to kindergarten. I am infant and toddler certified working on preschool certifications. I...
Yvedithe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yve is wonderful!! We were looking for a babysitter when the pandemic started and got matched with Yve and we were so fortunate for this match! She was great with our 2-year old daughter, really cared for her. Yve would take her out to the parks, go on walks, give...
Ankita J.
Randi R.
Dorchester, MA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a very energetic and responsible babysitter/nanny. I have roughly 10 years of childcare experience. I'm very punctual and enthusiastic. Don't mind pets, the more the merrier. Looking forward to meeting you and your family :)
Randi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kind compassionate and great with kids. My kids asked for her exclusively"
Bart R.
Marlene G.
Roslindale, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Attentive and responsible 33-year-old part time babysitter with over 12 years of paid experience. Prioritizes reading and educational activities such as arts and crafts. Enjoys cooking and outdoor activities. Fluent in Spanish and English. Keeps busy during nap times with some light house keeping. Adult, child and infant CPR...
Marlene can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marlene watched our 2 kids (5 and 4 years old - girl and boy) on several occasions and even for overnights and was absolutely fabulous ... Kind, flexible, punctual and trust-worthy. The kids loved her and I would highly recommend her!"
Federica C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I love working with children and have been caring for and teaching children for over 10 years now. I am a licensed teacher in Massachusetts, licensed to teach elementary school, middle school science, and I'm currently working to earn my ESL license at graduate school part time (while working as a full time ESL teacher...
Helen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Helen took care of our daughter of 11 months for two evenings in a row while we were in Boston for holidays. She is very careful and professional."
Lieselot V.
Jazmyne V.
Dedham, MA
$10-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I was an assistant day care teacher for ABCD HEADSTART for 4 summers straight. I just recently stopped Babysitting my neighbors 3 boys ages 2, 7 & 11 since they moved away. I love bonding time as well. I may spend more time with The children more than their parents which is fine with me! I also help the parents by...
Jazmyne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She babysat my 3 sons ages 2, 7 and 11. She was awesome! We lived close by so she was always on time and even stay later sometimes! Only reason she stopped was because we moved away back to Ireland. However she still keeps in contact! We all loved her"
Cathy R.
5.0
(1)
As the firstborn on my mom's side and the oldest of over 50 cousins, I was practically born as a babysitter! I also have a kid brother who is the light of my life;
Professionally, I was the go-to babysitter for teachers and coaches in high school. In college, I nannied infants to toddlers and worked as a clinical assistant at...
Ouarida can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We cannot speak highly enough of Ouarida's babysitting for our son. From the moment she stepped into our home, it was evident that she possessed a perfect balance of professionalism, reliability, kindness, and a genuine passion for working with children.
Ouarida's...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, I have 5 years of experience as a nanny and 1 year of experience as an Au pair. (3 months old baby).
I have experience working with twins. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am also available for date nights.
Thank you!!
:)
Ozge can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ozge babysat my 2 year old daughter and I had a great experience! She was right on time (early actually), mindful of cleanliness, and handled my daughter very well even though my daughter was in a mood that day! She cleaned the bottles and plates without me having...
Aashna H.
5.0
(1)
My experience includes me working as a nanny for a family's three beautiful children for over 10 years. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts,...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maria is wonderful. So welcoming and inviting - our child felt right at home with her. We have had her watch our child repeatedly and will continue to do so. She even helped make purées when we were starting solids! Can not recommend her enough. Our dog really...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lily and I'm currently a student at Bentley University. I spent the previous two years as a florist at Whole Foods. At the same time I worked once a week for a wonderful family, caring for their daughter from when she was 3 months old until over two years. Watching her grow was the most rewarding experience of...
Lillian can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Lily! She watched our infant son twice a week for a couple months and made our lives so much easier. She is confident, coach-able, kind, and caring. The first day she babysat for us, I came home to hear her singing our son to sleep with her...
Samantha K.
5.0
(1)
Hi!
My name is Jaleeza. I am 26 years old! I have been babysitting since I was 12, at least that's when I started being paid for it. I cook and am willing to do light housekeeping.
I have worked taking care of special needs children and I have experience with all ages from newborns to teenagers. I love kids and I believe that...
Jaleeza can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We've had four nannies over the past five years, and without a doubt, Jaleeza stands out as the absolute best nanny we've had the privilege of having for our two children. What truly distinguishes her is her exceptional focus on nurturing our children's...
Care member
Caitlyn M.
Medford, MA
$27-32/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlyn, I'm 23 years old with roughly five years of babysitting experience! Most recently I was a preschool teacher working mainly in the toddler classroom for about one year. As well as my experience with toddler aged children, I have also worked with a wide variety of ages from just 3 months old up to 10 years...
Caitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caitlyn is terrific!! We are so glad that she was able to take such excellent care of our daughter from the time the baby was approximately 4 - 9 months old. Caitlyn's passion for children was evident from our first meeting. Working with Caitlyn was a breeze -- she...
Laurel Z.
Sarah C.
Somerville, MA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a young professional located in the Boston area looking for an occasional babysitting job to fill my time. I am great with kids and sociable. I would describe myself as mature, outgoing, reliable, patient, and excellent with kids of all ages! I have years of experience babysitting multiple families as well as...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Sarah is an awesome sitter. We love her! She is reliable and great at communicating."
Corah H.
Molly C.
Charlestown, MA
$28-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Molly, I am currently 26 years old. I have my bachelors from Fitchburg State University in Psychology. I am CPR and First Aid certified, as well as having a car and clean driving record. I am looking for jobs after 5 p.m. during week day and anytime on weekends. I am currently a nanny for a 3-year-old. I have been...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was very comfortable and happy to leave my kids under Molly's supervision while I enjoyed an adult night out or running errands. The kids had a great time with her making arts and crafts and/or dancing. She continues to work for us from time to time, which is a...
Emily F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how our pets were doing. She was very caring and responsive which gave us a peace of mind since this was our first...
Alysia M.
Macey D.
Natick, MA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated May of 2023 from St. Lawrence University with a B. S. in Psychology and a minor in Education. I am a full-time assistant teacher at Wellesley Montessori School and am looking for a summer babysitting job. I love staying active and I love to cook and bake and love animals! Spending time with kids has always been a...
Macey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We went through a few interviews for a babysitter for our 3 small children. When we finally found Macey, she was a breath of fresh air. She genuinely enjoys working with children, which is clearly evident. Macey is also punctual, trustworthy, and jumps right in...
Ashley D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 22-year-old who loves children and I am the oldest of 4. I have experience working with kids for at least four years now. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia nannied for us for about 2 months and she was wonderful to deal with. She is extremely dependable and my then 5 month old son simply loved her! She was very caring and we would hire her again in a heartbeat!"
Sherif I.
Colleen T.
Allston, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Early Childhood Educator And Childcare Provider
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children of all ages for over 30 years! I have experience with newborns, infants-toddlers, preschoolers and elementary aged children. I have also worked as a babysitter for a child with autism for many years. Most recently, I worked as a teacher and then director of a preschool, where I was employed for...
Colleen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Colleen was recommended to us for her nannying skills but, unfortunately for us, she was already employed elsewhere. Despite this, she was wonderfully helpful in helping us find a nanny and now does regular date night babysitting of our toddler. Not only does our...
Tim B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable and experienced caregiver. I am currently finishing my senior year at UMass Amherst. I have been working with children since for about 7 years now. I have worked with children in a summer camp to privately caring for children. I have plenty of references. I love to provide a fun and upbeat environment as...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"We were so lucky to find Jenna to be the nanny to our infant this past summer. Our little one loved her and so did I! She not only helped out with our infant, but helped keep our apartment living space neat and clean. Would highly recommend Jenna!"
Jamie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting on the weekends in your home. I am a college student and have grown up on a farm with cats, dogs, chickens, and horses. I am very comfortable with and have such a love for animals, and I would be privileged to take care of and spend time with your animals. I have much experience taking care of our farm and...
Portia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs. I have stayed with many animals and am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets.
I am an energetic undergraduate student with a flexible schedule and look forward to meeting your pets!
Please feel free to contact me to discuss...
Marta can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"I left my home and my two kitties in Marta's care when I went away for a long weekend, and she was marvelous: attentive, detail-oriented, warm, and responsible. I will absolutely contact her again for pet-care and after I have my baby in a few months for childcare,...
Sara T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waban, MA
Yvedithe A.
5.0
Yvedithe was amazing with my baby . She is really great with helping with development and the milestones . She is so patient and was flexible. She would be a great asset to any family !
- Anchella B.
Randi R.
5.0
Randi's nurturing care, creative engagement, and remarkable responsibility have made her an invaluable care giver for my 3-year-old. Overflowing with love, she ensures both a safe environment and joyful learning. I am grateful for her dedication and positive impact on my child's development.
- Care member
Marlene G.
5.0
Marlene is so wonderful with our four month old! She babysits for us on occasional weekend nights so my husband and I can get out together! Our baby loves her so much, she is super sweet and extremely attentive!
- Alexandra M.
Helen Z.
5.0
Helen took care of our daughter of 11 months for two evenings in a row while we were in Boston for holidays. She is very careful and professional.
- Lieselot V.
Jazmyne V.
5.0
She babysat my 3 sons ages 2, 7 and 11. She was awesome! We lived close by so she was always on time and even stay later sometimes! Only reason she stopped was because we moved away back to Ireland. However she still keeps in contact! We all loved her
- Cathy R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waban, MA:
How can I find a Waban babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Waban, 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 15 babysitters in Waban, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.6. 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 Waban, MA?
The average rate for Waban, MA babysitters on Care.com is $24.20 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 Waban, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Waban, 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.