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60 in-home babysitters are listed in Allston, MA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 7 years
In-home babysitters in Allston, MA
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Katie and I am 24 years old! I love being around kids. I have my own transportation. I graduated from Bryant University with both my undergrad and graduate degrees and began working as an Accountant in September 2022. and I babysat kids during my high school years and throughout summers in between my college...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is great! She was such a great addition to our family before we moved to Ohio. She is dependable, flexible and my kids absolutely loved her. I would have taken her with us if we could!"
Sydney G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nisha. I am a 24-year-old Boston University Grad Student. Although I am working on my education, I am currently in my gap year before returning to university in Fall 2023. My hope is to enter the medical field in order to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.
A little bit more about myself, I'm a local resident in...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nisha has been babysitting our kids (2 and 7, mostly the 7 year old) for a month after school / daycare end. We have found her to be communicative and dependable; she brings our older child to nearby activities and is helping her set up a routine for homework. She...
Molly T.
Hi hi! I'm Annie and I'm currently finishing my masters in Licensed Mental Counseling School Adjustment Counseling. I have been working in childcare to supplement as I build my career in my masters program.
Right now, I'm waiting to finish the stretch before graduation in May (fingers crossed) and looking to fill the spare...
Skills:
CPR
Elizabeth A.
Allston, MA
$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry, or any miscellaneous tasks around your home. I love working with kids and have been babysitting since I was around 10 years old. I worked as an overnight summer camp counselor previously.
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Caitlin C.
Allston, MA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Part-time Nanny, Babysitter, Petsitter, Housekeeper, And Housesitter
Here for all of your home and childcare needs! I grew up in a family full of kids and now I want to take care of yours! I have lots of experience babysitting, and I really love doing housework!
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
I've been caring for children for over 20 years, 3 years in a full-time position and then 17+ in a part-time position. I've been with the same family for 11 years now and they are needing me less and less. When I started the kids were 10 months, 3 years, and the youngest was not yet born, they now are 14, 11 and 8. Babysitting...
Michele can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Catharine G.
Allston, MA
$15-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I am a very reliable and trustworthy person who has about 7 years of experience with childcare. Throughout high school and during school breaks I babysit and nanny for multiple families back at home in New York. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I am organized, outgoing, and get along very well with all children....
Catharine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis.
For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting.
I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual,...
Helene J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am fluent in Spanish, graduated college in 2015 and medical school in May 2023. I am currently looking for extra money in the gap before I start residency in July. I am happy to provide child care, home care, help with errands or shopping, and help with medication management. I am very organized, clean, and creative...
Camryn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Camry was a great help to me with cooking. On time, clean and great work! I'll not hesitate to hire her for child care in the future."
Carrie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 plus years experience as a babysitter, during which I was also working as an after school and summer counselor for the Dorchester YMCA, for children starting from infant age up to the 6th grade. I helped raise my brother while home from college, and children of my mothers friends when ever school is on break for them....
Alani can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alani babysat for us once thus far and was very sweet with our kids. She followed all the things I asked of her and arrived early. She communicated while we were gone. I would hire her again.
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Alison M.
5.0
(1)
I am a 29-year-old licensed Real Estate Agent, currently looking for part time nanny opportunities. Being in Real Estate, I have extremely flexible hours and make my own schedule. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience, spending many college summers nannying for local families. My partner is a father of two wonderful...
Camryn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Stephanie F.
Hyde Park, MA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been raising my own child since 2003 and I have several years experience as a nanny/babysitter/assistant teacher in family homes, commercial daycare and home daycare settings. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages and my own son is on the autism spectrum so I have that experience as well. In addition to being a...
5.0
"Stephanie is a great sitter! She has a lovely relaxed and casual personality that endeared her to all three of our school aged girls immediately. She was very creative, getting down on the floor and getting involved with arts and crafts projects from the start....
Dara A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As an older sister, I am naturally a care giver and have spent countless hours helping around the house and caring for my brother's . My brother is on the Autism spectrum, giving me experience that most people my age haven't had. These skills that I have learned through my home have made me a well prepared and educated baby...
Carley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Very responsible, don't have to remind her when we set dates further out. Good role model for my daughters- they look forward to her visits and I know she won't be relying on TV. She also is good about not leaving things a mess!"
Kathryn M.
Chinedu C.
Chelsea, MA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone:))) My name is Chinedu. I am a recent graduated chemistry major, math and biology double minor from Howard University. I have been babysitting since my sophomore year of high school back home in Glastonbury, Connecticut. I love and enjoy taking care of and working with children and the challenge of managing...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Chinedu (Chi) was wonderful with our 1 year old son. She was very proactive and was very nurturing with him. He fell asleep in her arms within an hour of meeting her. We have hired her more than once, and will continue to hire her!"
Meredith S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I work full time from home in Eastie and I'm looking for early morning weekday sitting, weeknight hours and weekend availability. I have ~ 18 years experience caring for children ages infant to high school level. I am the oldest of four children in my family and have several younger cousins whom I have always cared for. I...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fantastic babysitter. Just wish she lived closer."
Emily D.
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old when I started off as a mothers-helper for families in my neighborhood. In addition to working at a small gift shop through high school, I babysat on average one day a week during the school year, and three days a week over the summer. Additionally, my sister, brother and I ran a...
Eliza can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Eliza is the complete package! We needed help with our three young children (7, 5 and 2) when our oldest were at home remote learning and she was super flexible switching between "teacher" for our children in 2nd and Kindergarten or taking care of our 2 year old....
Kristen E.
Brittney F.
Somerville, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Brittney, I am a recent graduate of Bridgewater State University and hold a degree in Psychology. I have worked in many camp settings ranging from the Boys and Girls Club to overnight sleep away camps as both a volunteer and paid counselor. Outside of that I have dedicated much part time work to...
Brittney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was very impressed with Brittney from the initial phone interview to the face to face meeting. She was taking notes to make sure that she was able to meet my families needs. Brittney was early on her first day. Her mannerism with my daughter was great. She...
Denice M.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Miruna, I'm 28 years old, originally from Romania. I attended at West University of Economics and earned a bachelor degree in Accounting and Audit. I speak four languages:English , Romanian, Spanish and little French.
I've been lucky enough to grow up in a large family so I've been always surround by children....
Miruna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"MIruna is extremely professional, hardworking, responsible and lovely.As soon as I met her in person I felt at ease and we were able to go out and have a super time!
She cared for my kids in accordance with our wishers and went the extra mile to comfort them when...
Andrea H.
5.0
(4)
My name is Brittani, and I am a California native pursuing Acting and Psychology at Boston University. I have worked as a part-time babysitter for four years while attending school. I grew up in a household that always had a lot of children, since I come from a large family background. I was the oldest sibling/cousin responsible...
Brittani can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brittani is a wonderful caregiver! My daughters absolutely love when she watches them. She is responsible, creative, sends me texts updating me or asking me for clarification, and has never once flaked on us. She is great at knowing what kids like but makes sure to...
Susannah P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Anna. I've been working and living in my Mom's in-home daycare for 12 years. Aside from that, I've been working with the children of Afghan refugee families to help them learn English and acclimate to American life. I have a patient temperament and am always down for some fun, whether it be Candy Land or toy trains! I...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Allston, MA
Katie O.
5.0
Katie is great! She was such a great addition to our family before we moved to Ohio. She is dependable, flexible and my kids absolutely loved her. I would have taken her with us if we could!
- Sydney G.
Nisha D.
5.0
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 fresh air, whenever possible. She also helped introduce and give solids, which was a huge help for us. Apart from doing a great job keeping our little...
- Magdalena A.
Lesley F.
5.0
Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual, communicative and had no trouble feeding...
- Helene J.
Camryn R.
5.0
Camryn is on-time, dependable, and a great communicator. She is so sweet and I definitely plan to hire her again! It's not always easy hiring a babysitter for the first time but I feel totally comfortable with Camryn and trust her judgement with a newborn.
- Sarah H.
Alani O.
5.0
Alani babysat for us once thus far and was very sweet with our kids. She followed all the things I asked of her and arrived early. She communicated while we were gone. I would hire her again.
- Alison M.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Allston, MA in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $18.14. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Allston, MA help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 7 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Allston, MA?
You can now find babysitters online in Allston, MA with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 7 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.