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Courtney M.

Framingham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Courtney and I am currently a toddler teacher looking for some babysitting jobs on the side. Before I became a toddler teacher, I was an infant teacher so I have experience with infants as well. I am First Aid/CPR certified and renew it every year. I have been working with children for around 9 years. Pay is...

Care Member says "Courtney gave excellent care to our kids, and we can't wait to work with her again. "

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Nair R.

Belmont, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Meet Nair: Full-Time Nanny Available ~ 12 Years of Experience About Me: Hi families! My name is Nair, and I'm looking for a full-time nanny/newborn position. I have 12 years of experience working with children of all ages - from infants to pre- teens. I'm passionate about child development, routines, creativity, and outdoor...

Marinalva B. says "Nair is vey friendly, responsible, reliable and very professional."

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Miguelina P.

West Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
For over 15 years, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth. My babysitting experiences sparked a passion for making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families by offering reliable care. I'm patient, creative, and comfortable following your lead when enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing outdoor...

Christie J. says "Miguelina was amazing with my son. She was always punctual with picking or dropping him off to school and communicated well throughout her time with us...

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Karen D.

To Raise Healthy, Happy Children, It Truly Takes A Village

Westwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
After college, through work as a poet/teacher, I became skilled at engaging elementary through middle school students based on their developmental needs. Later, when I had my own daughter, I relished her daily changes and new words, read to her constantly, and loved making her laugh. It has been a privilege to help her grow into...

Jose Anabell J. says "Karen was a great candidate for our position. In the end, we did not hire her but it was a very close decision. Karen loves the outdoors and is...

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Samantha O.

Fun And Responsible Sitter

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a child life specialist at Boston Children's Hospital. I have my master's degree in child development from Vanderbilt University and my bachelor's degree in psychology from Boston University. I have over 10 years of experience working with children . I have worked in multiple settings including hospitals, a pre-school,...

Johanna B. says "Samantha is wonderful! Our two daughters loved her and we'll definitely contact her again in the future. She communicates well, is responsible, reliable,...

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Ani A.

Reliable/Experienced Russian Speaking Babysitter

Belmont, MA

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Having passion in early childhood education, I strive to help children to grow healthy, in a safe environment, and be disciplined and conscious enough to become a full member of their families, communities, and their own countries. With extensive years in the field, I do my best to teach them my knowledge of things and at the...

Erin C. says "We are so blessed as a family to find Ani! She is absolutely dependable and my 3 young kids love when she comes over. She actively plays with them on the...

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Monica F.

I Love Kids

Jamaica Plain, MA

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
Dear families, I'm Monica. I'm 33 years old and I'm from Colombia. I love kids and I have a lot of experience with them, I've been working for different families in the past years so far. And I was a teacher assistant in Colombia. I love to teach Spanish to the babies also I feel comfortable with all ages. I'm responsible,...

Andrea C. says "Monica has taken care of our 4-month old child. She is energetic and capable to work with multiple kids at the same time (we saw her handling three kids...

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Nisha D.

2022-2023 Academic Year Full-time Nanny

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My name is Nisha. I am a 24-year-old Boston University Grad Student. Although I am working on my education. I have worked as a caregiver since my early teen years (8+ yrs strong). I've also worked in many childcare settings: private daycares, in-home nannying, babysitting, summer camps, and after-school. I enjoy what I do when...

Magdalena A. says "Nisha looked after our infant son full time starting when he was about 7 months old. I loved that she went outside with him daily to get plenty of...

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Rachel D.

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi families, my name is Rachel. I have a colosal amount of experience in the field of childcare, nannying and babysitting. I am hard-working and I always go the extra mile when it comes to my job. Your child's safety is my number one priority. I am responsible, active and punctual. I have transportation and I would be thrilled...

Roberto G. says "Rachel has been the most professional nanny our family has hired. We had the pleasure of having Rachel watch our children for close to 2 years. The kids...

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Anna B.

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Anna, and I'm an assistant in the Children's Department of a local library, where I work with kids and families of all ages. I have been babysitting since high school, and did so for a living during graduate school, where I studied Children's Literature. I have really missed babysitting since then, and am excited...

Karen H. says "Anna is a creative, responsible, and engaging caregiver. She "connected" with our kid right away by simply drawing right along side of her. Our kid still...

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Rachel K.

Child Care Professional With A Degree In Social Work, And 4 Years Of Child Development Education!

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Rachel! I am an elementary school librarian looking for a summer nanny positions and occasionally or one time babysitting opportunities. I have an experience with children birth- high school aged working as a teacher, social worker, and nanny. I have a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Library Science in...

Brian P. says "Rachel is a wonderful care giver. Working with our 2year old, she was always attentive and encouraging. Rachel was always punctual and was helpful around...

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Raggi O.

Fun Babysitter

Norwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello, families. I am a college student in Boston who is looking for baby sitting jobs! I enjoy working with kids. I have been babysitting for about 4 years. I'm fully vaccinated. I have a clean driving record, and I am comfortable with driving with kids (if necessary); however, during the school year I won't have my car with...

Miranda T. says "Raggi is excellent. My kids loved her. She's very interactive, and chats with them. She's helpful, and works very hard to make sure the kids are happy....

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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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
- 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 own car) - CPR/First AID - Strong...

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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Lyra J.

MPH Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Gigs!

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have experience babysitting children of ages ranging from 3 weeks to 13 years old. I can cook, clean, help with homework, and teach them basic piano or voice! Hope to hear from you soon -- let me know if you need any more information about me or my past babysitting experience.

Larissa S. says "Lyra was my first babysitter ever with my 2 month old. She understood my anxiety of leaving him for the first time and was super supportive and...

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Faith G.

Babysitter

Norwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
nurturing, fun loving, clean, and energetic woman. I would love to help care for your little ones on a part time basis. I stopped flying in 2010 and have been providing both childcare and senior care since that time. Most recently, I provided care for a 14-month-old and prior to that, I was caring for 5-year-old twins - picking...

Terie B. says "She is amazing and wonderful children. She watched my two daughters (age 9 and 12) at the time. She was absolutely wonderful with them and was like a part...

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Jessica T.

Your Kids Will Love Me!

Framingham, MA

3.4(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
A mother myself to a very rambunctious toddler. I believe books and outdoor play are important parts of everyday life for a child, especially now in a world where screen time is unavoidable. Coloring, arts and crafts, engaging play - Big fan! I'd describe my personality as outgoing, understanding, compassionate.

Alheli O. says "Jessica is absolutely amazing. She is sweet, caring, punctual and such a wonderful helper. Jessica has watched my two boys ages 8 and 6 on numerous...

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Kathleen C.

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a young professional living in the greater Boston area. I have worked at a Children's Hospital for three and a half years and loved working with patients and their families. Prior to that, I was the Director of Education for the after school performing arts program at a theater in Foxboro. Children in the program...

Laura G. says "I would highly recommend Kathleen as a responsible, reliable sitter. She has watched our 2 year old daughter on numerous occasions over the past two years...

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Serena R.

About Me

Jamaica Plain, MA

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Serena! I am a certified teacher and also a college student obtaining my degree in Early Education. I have been working in child care for over 6 years in settings such as babysitting and child care centers as an infant/toddler teacher. I have always naturally had a passion for working with children. The field has...

Whitney R. says "Serena has a real love for little ones! She was our nanny for a little over 2 months for our daughter, who was around 6 months at the time. She was so...

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Nuvia L.

Full Time Live Out

Newton Highlands, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a mature and responsible professional nanny with over 20 years of childcare experience. I looking for a new job nanny position, my previous family move to another state , I really miss them, but now it's time to find another great family: I have excellent references, my own car, and I follow the protocols about COVID. If...

Julie B. says "Nuvia is wonderful with my toddler. He loves playing and singing with her every time she comes over. She clearly understands children and loves them. It's...

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Breia B.

Hyde Park, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Breia! I am currently looking for a part time position 3-4 days a week. Time and day can be a bit flexible. I do have another part time job on weekends but mainly in the evening. I am 27 years old, graduated with a degree in human development and human services from Merrimack College. I have 8 years of experience...

Elise R. says "Breia was our nanny for 2 years, starting when our son was age 2 months. She also helped watch our older girls during non school days. Breia is flexible,...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.00/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 3.3

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wellesley, MA

Babysitters in Wellesley, MA are rated 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Courtney M.

Courtney gave excellent care to our kids, and we can't wait to work with her again.

- Care member

Nair R.

Nair is vey friendly, responsible, reliable and very professional.

- Marinalva B.

Miguelina P.

Miguelina was amazing with my son. She was always punctual with picking or dropping him off to school and communicated well throughout her...

- Christie J.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Wellesley, MA

The average rate for babysitters in Wellesley, MA on Care.com is $28.00 per hour as of December 2025. 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 Wellesley, 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 11 babysitters in Wellesley, 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 Wellesley, 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 Wellesley, 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 Wellesley.

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 Wellesley offer flexible or same-day availability.

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