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Kaitlyn J.
Melrose, MA
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Kaitly. I have a little sister who I helped care for her whole life. She is 15 now and has amazing grades in school and is in honors classes. I also began babysitting for neighbors and family friends when I was 10 years old, then realized I loved working with children. I subsequently volunteered at a local home...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
I grew up in a single parent home and had a babysitter for most of my childhood. I really look up to the woman that helped me through high school. I think of her as a second mother. I want to create a bond like that with your kid(s). I am an athletic person who likes to be outdoors and have fun. I worked as a lifeguard one...
Gregory can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a 2021 college graduate from Bentley University with a degree in marketing and a lot of experience working with kids! Growing up, I was always around children, as my mom used to own a home daycare in which she cared for children ranging from infants to 12 years old. Previously, I worked at a daycare for two years in high...
Nicolette can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
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
(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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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
(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 was an amazing nanny for my child...we worked together for about 4-5 months, she took the place of another nanny who was moving out of state, and lasted until we moved my baby into daycare full-time... otherwise she'd still be helping us out!
Nisha's...
Alexandria P.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I my name is Sydney, I am a full time marketer from home, and part time babysitter! I live in Brookline and looking to do week night/weekend babysitting around the area. I would even be willing to babysit during the day as long as you're comfortable with me doing some work! I am dedicated, hardworking, and ready for...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sydney is friendly and kind. My kids immediately took to her, including my son, who is very shy. She is calm and patient and very reliable. We are lucky to have her."
Jennifer M.
Naci M.
Somerville, MA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello There,
my name is Nacira. I've been working with kids since I was 15 years old and I love it. First time I started by watching my little cousins then I started babysitting for our neighbors at the age of 16. I used to babysit three children. The age range was: 1-year-old to 6 years old. Recently, I was babysitting two...
Naci can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Nacira looked after my 6 month old daughter and 3 year old son until we moved away from Boston and I wish we could have taken her with us! She's an absolute sweetheart and I always felt 100% confident leaving my babies with her. My son can be a handful and she...
Lydia H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 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)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an empty-nester with two grown daughters and was a stay at home mom and loved it. I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother in the future but enjoy being around children as I miss it. I have been an occasional babysitter for various families after school and evenings. Last year, I took care of a 10-month-old boy twice a...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Linda was very engaged with our one year old child. She sang and played with him, and took him on long walks. He really enjoyed the time spent with her. His favorite book is one she got him for his birthday, which was really sweet of her. She is also good with...
Gilad S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My most recent babysitting experience was taking care of a newborn and her two older sisters (3 and 6 years old). I fed the baby, changed her diapers, kept a regimented sleep/waking cycle, sang to her, read her books, and recorded any irregularities in bowel movements or behavior due to changes in formula. I took the older...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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...
Kimberly M.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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)
Emily C from Wakefield, MA
I have eight years of experience in childcare as a nanny, babysitter, daycare worker, and substitute teacher. I've been working as a nanny for the last five summers but my kids are finally old enough to stay home alone. As much as I'll miss them I'm looking forward to taking care and nourishing some...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Emily is prompt, professional and flexible. She took amazing care of my boys. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for quality child care. She's the best! "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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)
Hi there! My passion for working with kids came naturally at a young age babysitting for my little cousins, neighborhood families and family friends. Growing up I would go to work with my mother, who worked in the Winthrop Public school systems as an occupational, and through this, I found that I had a strong passion for...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA
Elizabeth H.
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 surprised at her maturity for someone...
- Demetra G.
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.
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.
Sydney F.
5.0
Sydney was wonderful with my 11 month old, he immediately took to her. She was punctual, arriving on time and responsive to my check-ins. She was so friendly and had a very kind demeanor. I would definitely hire her again!!
- Christine C.
Naci M.
5.0
Nacira looked after my 6 month old daughter and 3 year old son until we moved away from Boston and I wish we could have taken her with us! She's an absolute sweetheart and I always felt 100% confident leaving my babies with her. My son can be a handful and she dealt with him with patience and love....
- Lydia H.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Melrose, MA in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $14.33. 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 Melrose, 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 3 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 Melrose, MA?
You can now find babysitters online in Melrose, MA with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 3 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.