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Sandra M.

Spanish Babysitter Available Monday-Friday

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
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 their curiosity at the world...

Care Member says "Sandra is great- reliable, capable and helpful to our family for meal prep, ironing and miscellaneous projects. "

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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
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Allyson N.

Babysitter Available

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
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 a daycare that had students...

Care Member says "Allyson watched our toddler during an all-day event, and he had a fantastic time with her. Allyson was punctual, professional, and communicative, and we...

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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 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Gabriela L.

Full Time Nanny Available ASAP

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm looking for a full time job! - COVID vaccinated - Worked with kids in different age over 8 years - Infant/ baby/ toddler expert (sleeping training, food introduction, infant feeding, child tantrum) - Baby whisperer - Love hairstyle, coloring, singing and studying about frustration at age 7-9 - Driver (I have my...

Care Member says "Gabriela has been our nanny for the past 2 years (!!), since our daughter was 4 months old. I cannot say enough positive things about our experience...

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Angella N.

Sitter

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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 comfortable working with all...

Jennifer P. says "I interviewed her but her schedule didn't match with the days I wanted but I would 100% recommend her"

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Fatima B.

Looking To Be A Nanny For Infants.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Fatima. I have been an Elementary school in Morocco for 15 years in Morocco where I am from, and an assistant teacher for infants and Todlers for 2 years in Boston MA. I worked as a Babysitter for3 families so far. I also worked as a Special Education Assistant Teacher in Arlington Public Schools for 3months....

Care Member says "Fatima was punctual, very easy to talk to and wonderful with the kids! She is fluent in many different languages, an amazing bonus for young learners. "

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Domenica M.

Waltham, MA

4.3(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
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.

Angela H. says "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...

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Alicia D.

Full Time Teacher Looking For Weekday Evening Jobs

Waltham, MA

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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 solidify foundational literacy...

Jane W. says "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....

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Barkev C.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
It's always a joy to meet new friends. My name is Barkev and I am looking to expand my work schedule for the summer. I have been working with a family of incredible boys who are like little brothers to me for the past 3 years. I've also cared for families outside of this website through recommendations. This journey started from...

Tina D. says "The reason Barkev doesn't have any reviews yet is because he has been working for us full time since we hired him in August 2021. He is our regular...

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Brianna W.

Attentive And Experienced After-School Caregiver

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
I truly love working with children, and have been for 5 years. I currently work at a school for children diagnosed with Autism, and previously worked in a mental health clinic for adolescents. I support parents in the evenings and weekends, as I do work full time throughout the week. I have a clean driving record, and...

Sondra M. says "Amazing caretaker!! Brianna is patient and fun and makes my son feel excited to start his morning. She shows great interest in my son, she's very...

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Karyn L.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Karyn. I've been helping my sister raise my niece who is now 15, and my nephew who is 12, ever since they were born. I babysat for neighborhood children all the time as a teenager. I took child care in high school for 3 years. At my previous position, I was a certified Preschool Teacher at a school in Weston, where I was...

Care Member says "Karyn was a prompt communication and did a great job engaging our 1 year old. Would use again! "

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Sarah R.

Part-Time Experienced Babysitter

Waltham, MA

from
$45/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi. I am Sarah. I have been nannying for 10+ years and I currently am a 1st grade teacher in Cambridge Ma. I live in Waltham and I am looking for some hours over the summer on Monday and Wednesday's. I have had experience from nannying, working as a certified Infant/Toddler teacher, to being a camp counselor, to teaching in...
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Katey N.

Nanny/Babysitter Available!

Waltham, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Katey! I just recently moved back home to Colorado after living in Boston for the past seven years. I am looking for a part-time nannying/babysitting job for this summer! I graduated from Bentley University in Boston in 2018 and I this year I will be a resident teacher at Graland Country Day school in the first...
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Kalie J.

Babysitter/Nanny Available

Waltham, MA

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Kalie! I recently graduated from Muhlenberg College and am starting my Masters program at Brandeis University. I study cultural anthropology. I am looking for nanny jobs so that I may work during the day, but still have plenty of time to dedicate to my degree. I also love being around children's youthfulness and...
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Angela D.

Babysitter, Tutor And Everyone's Favorite Aunt

Waltham, MA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
My name is Angela and I am 45-year-old former English and Special Education Teacher with a combined 30 years of babysitting and tutoring. Even though my focus as a teacher was high school, I love children of all ages and enjoy all kinds of play and interaction, as my nieces and nephews will tell you. A dog owner myself, I am...
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Lauren K.

Enthusiastic And Creative Babysitter!

Waltham, MA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'm currently a senior at Brandeis University studying theatre arts and music performance. I have just finished a year abroad at Oxford University studying English literature and theatrical theory. I have had 5 plus years of experience as a babysitter, overnight summer camp counselor (ages 5-15), and as a full-time nanny. I love...
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Catharine K.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny And Book Lover Looking To Work With A Great Family

Waltham, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Available to start: August 1st Rate: $25+/hr Minimum Hours: 30/week I have 10 years of experience caring for children ages 3 months to 15 years. For the past 6 years I have specialized in infant care. I have a clean driving record and a non-preowned car with the LATCH system. I do not smoke and would prefer to work in a...
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Joan M.

Fun-loving Babysitter

Waltham, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! I work as an Assistant Teacher during the school year. I am looking to baby-sit occasional weekday evenings. I am physically fit and active. I have 2grand kids. One is 5 years old and the other is 3. I have watched children overnights while parents were away. Safety and keeping the children happy is a priority of mine!!...
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Caroline F.

Part-time Babysitter

Waltham, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 10 years of experience with babysitting children of all ages and am seeking part time babysitting jobs! I graduated from Trinity College with a B. A. in Psychology and a minor in Rhetoric and Media Studies. I am recently married with a house and two black labs! I work full time M-F until 5pm, so I am looking for some...
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  • 108 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.18/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.1

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waltham, MA

Babysitters in Waltham, MA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews of the 108 listed babysitters

Sandra M.

Sandra is great- reliable, capable and helpful to our family for meal prep, ironing and miscellaneous projects.

- Care member

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.

Allyson N.

Allyson watched our toddler during an all-day event, and he had a fantastic time with her. Allyson was punctual, professional, and...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waltham, MA:

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 108 babysitters in Waltham, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.1. 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 Waltham, MA babysitters on Care.com is $22.18 per hour as of June 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 Waltham, 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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