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In-home babysitters in Charlestown, MA
My name is Tori and I am a Yoga Teacher + Life Coach. I am 26, was a college athlete, worked for a consulting firm for 3 years and have done tons of nannying / babysitting over the years in between endeavors. I have supported kids ages 2-16 and have done the range of hanging at home & playing, driving kids to activities, helping...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fantastic babysitter. Just wish she lived closer."
Emily D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Nickiesha and am a well experienced fun loving kind mother of 4 beautiful kids of my own that I love dearly. I am also a Paid Nanny for about 5 years. I also babysit for date nights.
I love kids and I grew up seeing my grandmother taking care of kids at home so I grew up helping her. Am a very fun and easy going...
Nickiesha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nickiesha is a very nice person she babysit for me from her home also she is well experience and just by the way she care for my little girl you can tell she genuinely love kids. I can leave for work and feel comfortable knowing my baby is in good hands"
Kimmy D.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & 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.
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.
Kate R.
Lexington, MA
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kate, I am currently a college student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I have just over 5 years of babysitting experience! I nanny in Colorado almost every summer for the same family. I have been with their children since they were 6 months old, which has given me lots of experience. I love all ages of...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kate helped us for some days over the past weeks, and I can say we are really happy to have worked with her.
She is very friendly, pro active and engaging with the kids, offered help in many topics during the days and never let us down. She was able to handle...
Joao M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have a ton of experience with kids of any and all ages, including infants, as well as with special needs children and kids with various other disabilities.
I love pets so am totally comfortable with any pets you have at...
Clare can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC.
She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"
Cassidy D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am currently finishing Physician Assistant school at Tufts. I am certified in Child and Adult CPR (BLS), AED, ACLS, and First Aid by Red Cross. I worked as a nursing assistant on a newborn nursery unitF Hospice unit, and then full time as an ER technician. I have been babysitting neighborhood children since 8th grade...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Emma during the summer to take care of our then 2.5 month old. Emma has been beyond wonderful. She is punctual, caring, dependable, and an all around enjoyable person to be around. Most importantly, our son loves her!
She goes out of her way to make...
Ben S.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elizabeth H.
Cambridge, MA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth! I'm 26 years old and I've been a nanny for 7 years. Here is a little bit of my history. I worked as a part time morning nanny in Griffith for three years, part time afternoon nanny in Schererville for three years and I just completed my third year with an amazing family. Currently I am home (Highland)...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth is super dependable, communicative, and sweet. She works very well with us the parents and also has developed a close relationship with our children and their grandmother. She is very flexible with us and we are with her. You will be very pleasantly...
Demetra G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Friendly and energetic college grad working in sales looking for part time babysitting! Available nights, & weekends Offering 10 years babysitting experience from infants to middle school. Skilled in maintaining routines and following commitments. Punctual and prompt with the flexibility to provide quality childcare to busy...
Gabrielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle is very responsible, reliable and is great with children. She has been caring for children for over 7 years. She has helped me with my three children (young twins) and is able to multi-task and stick to a routine. She is very organized and a self-starter....
Daniele R.
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, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Nicoletta G.
Winthrop, MA
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Passionate Caregiver/Helper/Assistant/Organizer/Educator/ETC!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Associate's of Science Degree in Early Childhood Development (BHCC). Currently finishing my Bachelor's In Early Childhood Studies with a Minor in Childhood Homelessness Trauma. I have been in this area of work for over 8 years in which I completed/continue to do numerous trainings and professional developments strengthening my...
Nicoletta can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Nicoletta is great with our 1.5 year old son! She was able to make him feel at ease with her quickly, and did a great job with playtime, meal time, and bed time. She was also very communicative and texted us regular updates and photos, which gave us peace of mind...
Lindsay M.
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 was a big help. I booked her in less than 24hrs and she agreed on it quickly.She's quick to response and that's what I love about her. She's very easy to get along with. i ended up needing her too as I got injured the day before my childcare request. my...
Laarnie A.
5.0
(1)
I have babysat for about five years now and love spending time with kids! I have grown up involved in many different activities from sports to singing. I am very active and love spending time outdoors, especially on a nice spring/summer day! I am willing to drive and have my own car. I love to organize and clean as well and am...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Caroline is the best! She took care of my three kids last summer and we were so grateful to have her. A college basketball player, Caroline has a ton of energy & such a positive attitude. The kids had such a fun time with her every day, and to boot, the house was...
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Evelyn J.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$17-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Outside of babysitting family members (toddlers+), I have volunteered at various nurseries, daycares, and child care centers. The last family I regularly babysat for had three children (5, 8, and 11), so I am well versed in simultaneously entertaining children of diverse ages. Typical activities include: playing games...
Evelyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Evelyn is bright and considerate. Whether it's a game of hide and seek, puzzle building, or reading books, her temperament is steady."
Julie A.
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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(1)
Hello, my name is Monica. I've lived in Belmont my whole life. I am an independent and responsible
20-year-old. I am going to Middlesex community College this fall 2022 to study early childhood. . I have been babysitting and a camp counselor for the past 6 years for children 13 months -11 years old. Also completed the...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Monica comes with to visit my grandchildren age 5 and 3. They love when she comes because she get right down and plays with them even in the sand pile."
Kim W.
Grace C.
Brighton, MA
$17-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Psychology Student Who Loves Working With Kids!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Grace and I am originally from Los Angeles but I am currently attending school at Boston University. I have been babysitting ever since I was in middle school and have done many jobs such as being a summer camp counselor and volunteering at my local preschool. I loved babysitting at home and am hoping to get a...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I'm a high school teacher, and I taught Grace in 10th grade. When I was looking for a babysitter for my 2 year old daughter (this was 2022) Grace came recommended by a colleague. We used Grace every time we needed a babysitter until she graduated and went to...
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Charlestown, MA
Jenna D.
5.0
Fantastic babysitter. Just wish she lived closer.
- Emily D.
Nickiesha P.
5.0
Nickiesha is a very nice person she babysit for me from her home also she is well experience and just by the way she care for my little girl you can tell she genuinely love kids. I can leave for work and feel comfortable knowing my baby is in good hands
- Kimmy D.
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.
Chinedu C.
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.
Kate R.
5.0
Kate helped me and my husband with our infant son for three months while we worked from home. From the time she interviewed, she was always super punctual, flexible and professional. She is kind, patient, and engaging with our little one AND with us (we are new parents still learning the ropes)....
- Kimberly M.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Charlestown, MA in April, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $25.00. 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 Charlestown, 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 1 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 Charlestown, MA?
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