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Hi! My name is Lindsey. I am a 21-year-old college student entering into my senior year at Elon University, North Carolina. I graduated from Needham High School in June 2020. I am the middle of five children in my family and as you can imagine my life is always pretty hectic at home, but I love it! I have an abundance of...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I left a successful sales career to become a full-time mom at home, followed by part-time work in a number of different industries over the years.
I have three amazing children. A daughter who is 22 and boy/girl twins who are 21. I understand how important it is to find a trustworthy, reliable babysitter. For the past three...
Jodie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Linda has been an amazing first babysitter for our son! She is loving, proactive, and brings fun ideas for our baby and family every time she is here. Last time she even brought books she had rented from the library specifically for our son. She is extremely easy...
Katie A.
Paola P.
Dedham, MA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
CPR/HHA Certified -- After School Babysitter Speaks English and Spanish
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am experienced with all aged children. I have more than 10 years caring for children of all ages. I have taken care of twins and triplets also. Can do weekends and after 3 p.m. schedule, during date nights and special occasions, would like full time or part time position. I would take your child out to play to parks, zoo and...
Paola can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Paola worked with my kids (3 year old and 6 months old) for 6 months in 2016 in New York.
My daughter was a newborn when Paola started and I've been looking for someone who had experience with newborns.
I could not be happier with Paola.
My children absolutely...
Zarina A.
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:
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)
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:
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
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.
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, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lesley was wonderful. She took initiative, was extremely communicative about all the details of working for me, was very punctual, and was able to manage behavioral challenges with multiple children. I would highly recommend Lesley and would absolutely hire again...
Lisa R.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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
"We were so thrilled to find Stephanie. She helps our son and one other classmate guide through the remote learning for Kindergarten. We found her to be very loving, patient, fun, punctual and professional. Her personality was a great match for the kids and we...
Esel S.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 28 years old, live in Brighton and work full-time during the week. I like to pick up occasional babysitting jobs when I can. I am the oldest of seven children and essentially grew up as a mother's helper, a position I absolutely loved! My family is basis for all of the childcare skills I have. When I was only 10 years old,...
Elysha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & 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.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, 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)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Finding Eliza was one of the best things to happen to our family during the pandemic. She became an important part of our family for the 3+ months our daughter's school was closed. Eliza is mature, responsible, kind, high energy and fun!!! She was an amazing...
Meagan O.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
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
Hello, I'm Zoe, a Wentworth Institute of Technology graduate. Currently a stay-at-home mom to a delightful 1. 5-year-old, I'm seeking a family open to childcare with my child in tow. With a wealth of experience since age 13, I've cared for newborns to middle schoolers, spanning durations from 2 hours to overnight. Trained in...
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zoe was an amazing babysitter. She always came on time. She engaged well with my child and made sure that she followed all the house rules. My child's favorite thing to do with Zoe was making slime and playing with dolls. I would hire her again! "
Lee Ann R.
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Needham, MA
Linda G.
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 pets in the house.
- Gilad S.
Paola P.
5.0
Paola provided childcare for us at short notice. She is dependable, cheerful, and considerate. Our toddler immediately warmed to her and had a blast playing with her! She has so much energy and helped us out with temporary child care when we were in a pinch. We would have loved to have worked...
- Shannon A.
Brittani M.
5.0
Brit is a delightful young woman. Being an older sister she naturally possesses a care-giving nature. What I noticed most about her, was how patient caring and humble she was. It was a huge bonus that she was also very creative which kept both of my boys very busy when I needed her child care...
- Genell J.
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.
Evelyn J.
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.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Needham, MA in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $21.00. 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 Needham, 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 2 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 Needham, MA?
You can now find babysitters online in Needham, MA with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 2 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.