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274 babysitters are listed in Waltham, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of December 2023
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waltham, MA
Allyson N.
5.0
Allyson did a date-night sit for me and was absolutely lovely! Punctual and really sweet with my boys. I'd definitely hire again.
- Ali L.
Alina M.
5.0
Alina interviewed with us for a long term position only because it was closer to home. We would have hired her but she couldn't bear to leave the children for whom she cared so much. Just the person we would have wanted to hire. She is calm, cool and collected which is the sort of person children...
- Chloe C.
Brooke T.
5.0
Working with Brooke was great - she was punctual and the kids loved her! Would recommend to other families.
- Brooke C.
Sandra M.
5.0
Sandra is warm, fun, loving, responsible and loves kids. I’ve worked with her for almost 3 years and I’m impressed with her positive attitude, timeliness, and warmth.
She is terrific
- Perry B.
Rebecca C.
5.0
Rebecca was a terrific caregiver for our son and his friend this summer. She played with the kids, made them healthy snacks/lunch, baked together, helped to care for our small dog and made sure things were neat and tidy at the end of the day. I highly recommend her!
- Christine S.
Babysitters in Waltham, MA
5.0
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I have experience working with children ranging from 6 weeks to 14 years old. When I was 18 I was lucky enough to do a 6 week internship with a second grade class at a local elementary school where I learned more about working with younger children. For a few months when I was in college I worked at...
Allyson can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Allyson did a date-night sit for me and was absolutely lovely! Punctual and really sweet with my boys. I'd definitely hire again.
Reviewed by Ali L.
5.0
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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...
Recent review:
5.0
Alina interviewed with us for a long term position only because it was closer to home. We would have hired her but she couldn't bear to leave the children for whom she cared so much. Just the person we would...
Reviewed by Chloe C.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Brooke and I live in the Waltham area. I have experience watching young kids, and am happy to help with tasks like: meal prep, feeding, laundry, housekeeping, petcare, etc. I am excited for a new opportunity and hope to hear from you soon!
Recent review:
5.0
Working with Brooke was great - she was punctual and the kids loved her! Would recommend to other families.
Reviewed by Brooke C.
5.0
(1)
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I have experience with newborns and with infants. I have great references. I absolutely love babysitting. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and have babysat for many different families with different age of kids. I love spending time with kids because there is so much to learn from them, from...
Recent review:
5.0
Sandra is warm, fun, loving, responsible and loves kids. I’ve worked with her for almost 3 years and I’m impressed with her positive attitude, timeliness, and warmth.
She is terrific
Reviewed by Perry B.
5.0
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I am a graduate from UMass Amherst. I majored in Spanish and minored in Education, and took classes on child development and early education. I grew up with four younger siblings and numerous cousins, who I often cared for. I am a skilled cook and adept at housework. I deeply enjoy caring for...
Recent review:
5.0
Rebecca was a terrific caregiver for our son and his friend this summer. She played with the kids, made them healthy snacks/lunch, baked together, helped to care for our small dog and made sure things were neat...
Reviewed by Christine S.
5.0
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I have more than 8 years of professional child minding experience both in London, UK and Boston, USA. I have taken care of children and infants of all age ranges and am comfortable with pets. I have a child minding degree from Barnet and Southgate college in London, UK. I am a passionate and...
Recent review:
5.0
Esmat took care of our baby from when she was a few weeks old. She has always treated her with so much affection and care that she felt like part of the family. We would definitely recommend her as a nanny or...
Reviewed by Sahar S.
5.0
(1)
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Hi there! I am 30 years old and am a biologist working at a pharmaceutical company. I've always been drawn to children as I am an older sibling, aunt, and have held several babysitting/nannying jobs over the years. I have experience from newborn to preteen, but most of my 'professional experience'...
Recent review:
5.0
Krystal watched our then-6-month-old daughter for several months, and was incredibly patient, caring, kind, nurturing, and loving to our daughter. She took direction well and understood and respected our...
Reviewed by Tom F.
5.0
(4)
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I have over 15 years of experience caring for seniors, assisting them with personal care, meal preparations, medication reminders, light housekeeping, errands, transportation to physicians, or family visitations, wheelchair/bed transfers, Hoyer lifts, board transfers and companionship. I am very...
Recent review:
5.0
She was so empathetic , hardworking, time conscious and patient with the clients
Reviewed by Care member
Lynne W.
Waltham, MA
$22-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! I am a single mom of 2 girls, ages 7 and 4. I have had lots of experience caring for my own children and my two nephews from ages newborn to 8 years old. I have care giving experience with children newborn to 15 years old. I am a professional figure skater and also have 27 years experience...
Lynne can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Lynne took great care of our toddler. She was punctual and communicated well before and while taking care of her. She tidied up the house before we got home, doing some dishes and putting away toys. Looking...
Reviewed by Care member
Emely H.
Waltham, MA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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I love spending time outdoors when possible and also make sure kids are always having fun and staying safe. I have been babysitting as a side job for several years now and have no problem with giving referrals if needed. I have always enjoyed spending time with kids. I'm responsible and very...
Emely can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Emely watched our two kids for the summer and was absolutely fantastic. She was able to take them to activities locally, as well as drive them for a few farther excursions elsewhere. She has always been on time...
Reviewed by Joanne J.
Juliana S.
Waltham, MA
$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.5
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Hii Parentes ! My name is Juliana and looking for a full time work as a nanny stating in June. Ideally looking for a total of 35-50 hours / week. I've got a lot experiences during my 6 years being a nanny.
I'm creative , patient, Loving , Energetic, Reliable, Responsible, punctual and...
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Juliana took care of our two toddlers for almost a year before we relocated to a new city. She is kind, creative, takes initiative, has boundless energy and kept our spirited kiddos (3 years and 18 months) very...
Reviewed by Tania N.
5.0
(1)
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Hello my name is Angela am a very outgoing person love hanging out and meeting new people and very patient in general. I joined this app looking for a babysitting job full time I am 24years. I have worked with children with disabilities( autism, Down syndrome etc) love children in general and I am...
Recent review:
5.0
I interviewed her but her schedule didn't match with the days I wanted but I would 100% recommend her
Reviewed by Jennifer P.
Panyasiri S.
Waltham, MA
$25-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Dear Parents,
Hello, my name is Panyasiri or Marie for short. I am originally from Thailand. I have firsthand experience raising children from infancy through toddler hood and grade school. I have worked as an Au pair, babysitter/nanny for 5 years. I already am familiar with supervising, meal...
Recent review:
5.0
Panyasiri is very loving and caring person who, from what we say really enjoys being around children. She took good care of our 7 month and 3yr old and was really invested in their proper growth. She helped us...
Reviewed by Ramesh S.
5.0
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Hello, my name is Stefani. I am 25 years old and I'm a part time graduate student. I am looking for occasional weekend date nights currently. As for experience, I have given care for several families in Newton Center, Wellesley, Watertown, and Waban, Ma. I also have other non-babysitting references...
Stefani can also help with: Travel, Carpooling, Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
She took care of my two children then - 7 and 9 year old, from picking them up from school, driving them to their after school activities, homework help, simple meal preparation and getting them to bed.
I've...
Reviewed by Cheryl A.
Domenica M.
Waltham, MA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
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My name is Domenica, I have been babysitting for almost 5 years now. I love kids and I love to watch them, play, help them out. I am a very responsible person with a good car record. I am also very flexible with time.
Domenica can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Domenica has cared for my two daughters, 3 and 5. I can highly recommend her! She is caring, creative, and resourceful when things don't go according to plan. Would definitely hire her again!
Reviewed by Angela H.
5.0
(4)
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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...
Lillian can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
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...
Reviewed by Samantha K.
Alyssa B.
Waltham, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! My name is Alyssa. I am 26 years old living in Waltham, MA. I currently work as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. I have two Bachelors degree from Stonehill College and Northeastern University. While an undergraduate student, I played on the Stonehill...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
I have known Alyssa and her family for many years. She is a kind, caring and responsible young lady. She often takes care of her two younger brothers. Alyssa would be a great asset to any family in need of...
Reviewed by Dina D.
5.0
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My name is Kyara, and I am a third-year finance major at Bentley University. I spent this past summer at home in South Carolina babysitting for two lovely families. Now that I am back at school, I'm looking to continue babysitting for families in the area. I have over 1 1/2 years of experience, and...
Kyara can also help with: Grocery shopping, Carpooling, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
I requested her to babysit for a few hours, with less than a day's notice. She was available, she on time, and she did a great job.
Reviewed by Care member
Amber P.
Waltham, MA
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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My mum had a daycare and I helped her. My major is Early Childhood in college and I have worked with infants and I'm very good with them. I'm a very organized person and I will help with around the house chores.
Recent review:
5.0
We've had Amber sit for us twice now. My 9 year old tells us she's "awesome" and we find her very dependable. We like her so much that I was reluctant to right this review for fear she'll get too busy!
Reviewed by Christina M.
4.8
(8)
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K-3 TUTOR FOR READING/PHONICS/WRITING/MATH AVAILABLE
Hello, families! My name is Alicia and I am a first grade teacher in Lexington. I am currently tutoring a few students virtually and I am looking for a few more virtual or face-to-face students (we can discuss if it would be safe). In order to...
Recent review:
5.0
Alicia is absolutely the best. She was a full time, 9 to 5, nanny for our two kids (3 and 7) last summer. I can't really imagine anyone doing a better job. She is 100% dependable, I feel the kids are very safe...
Reviewed by Jane W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waltham, MA:
How can I find a Waltham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Waltham, 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 274 babysitters in Waltham, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Waltham, MA?
The average rate for Waltham, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.69 per hour as of December 2023. 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 Waltham, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Waltham, MA through Care.com. As of 2023, 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 Waltham, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Waltham, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 99 reviews of the 274 listed babysitters.