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Emma W.

Dorchester, MA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Emma, and I currently work full-time at the Boston Police Headquarters (Monday through Friday, 8 AM-4 PM). I'm looking for babysitting opportunities in the evenings or on weekends. I was a full-time nanny for two years and have also taken on numerous one-time babysitting gigs. I'm responsible, dependable, and...
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Kenndreya H.

Dorchester, MA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
I am looking for a part-time job that would able me to work from Monday-Friday. I have looked after kids from newborn to 10 years old.
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Camille S.

Fun Sitter With Teaching Background!

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi everyone! My name is Camille. I currently oversee the special education department at a charter middle school. I have experience working with kiddos between the ages 1-14. I'm looking for an evening part-time job in order to complete my masters degree in moderate disabilities. I can assist kiddos with homework assignments as...

Lauren B. says "Camille took excellent care of our 3.5 year old. She is caring, kind, extremely reliable and dependable! We miss her and would hire her again in a...

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Ashley C.

Child Therapist With 5+ Years Of Childcare Experience

Dorchester, MA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi all, I am Ashley! I am CPR and First Aid certified with five years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, preschool, and Pre-K children. Being EEC certified, I have worked in numerous daycare centers, where I gained hands-on experience supporting children's routines, developmental milestones, and social-emotional...
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Dedri B.

Profesional, Responsible

Dorchester, MA

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$25/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have experience with babysitting, back in my country I am a 7 year medicine student I short one year to become a doctor. In my early years of study I did lots of part time babysitting. So am very comfortable and love taking care of baby's. Looking forward to working with you .
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Florentina B.

Dorchester, MA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello my Name is Florentina I'm 25 years old I started babysitting when I was 14 years old when parents and Aunt used to go Church services an leave my cousin and Brother with me , I truly enjoy spending time with children I understand how hard it's to find someone you can trust with yours kids, you can count on me I'm...
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Morgan K.

Fun, Active Sitter Available Now

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi families! I am looking for part time babysitting jobs while I complete my masters in speech pathology at Boston University. I love children, and am looking to work with them after graduation. I am a creative, fun, and active sitter, and babysitting/nannying for the past 12 years has made me an expert in child care. I am also...

Regine B. says "Morgan is amazing! She was hired to help take the twins to their pediatrician visit, but ended up doing so much more in the short time that she was at our...

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Nora C.

Part-Time Babysitter

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been working with children for the past 17 years of my life including 5 summers working as a counselor at a children's circus camp. I worked at a day care center as a substitute teacher for one year and also in a babysitting room at a gym that could fill with up to 25 kids at once. I am currently a part/time nanny for two...

Liz M. says "I have 2 girls ages 7 and 3 that Nora used to watch. My girls loved her and she did such a great job taking care of them. I would definitely hire Nora again...

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Fatima B.

Looking To Be A Nanny For Infants.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Fatima. I have been an Elementary school in Morocco for 15 years in Morocco where I am from, and an assistant teacher for infants and Todlers for 2 years in Boston MA. I worked as a Babysitter for3 families so far. I also worked as a Special Education Assistant Teacher in Arlington Public Schools for 3months....

Care Member says "Fatima was punctual, very easy to talk to and wonderful with the kids! She is fluent in many different languages, an amazing bonus for young learners. "

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Emma M.

Part Time Caregiver

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there! I have been babysitting for the past 10 years and have developed a love for childcare. have worked with kids of all ages ranging from 2 months- 12 years, with newborns being my favorite age group. I am patient, kind, responsible, and CPR trained.

Care Member says "I hired Emma for my 11 month old on our wedding day. She was really awesome! Very friendly and nice personality, my baby seemed to like her a lot. We...

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Teresa K.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Charlestown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have watched children from ages 2-13. Tasks I am comfortable completing are feeding/cooking, basic cleaning (dirty dishes, toys) changing, putting to bed, driving to activities and/or parks, pools etc.

Erin B. says "Sweet, smart, trustworthy! A great find! My 9yo son loves her and she gives this mommy peace of mind!"

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Jamie L.

Enthusiastic, Responsible Babysitter

Hyde Park, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Jamie, I'm 30 years old and a University of Miami graduate with a BA in Sociology. I was recently working as a backup caregiver for Care. com, now I'm currently working part time in retail . In terms of babysitting experience, I have plenty! I have been working with children for a few years years as a nanny,...

Michael M. says "Jamie was great! Timely with answering request. Stayed engaged with our son through session. Flexible with needs of the house during sitting (our son is...

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Tatiana L.

Great Caregiver Ready To Start A Journey With Your Family And Kids!

Somerville, MA

4.1(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello. My name is Tatiana. I'm looking for a nanny (or babysitter) job. I'm very positive, kind, thoughtful and hard working person. I have a very good sense of humor, engaging personality and genuine love of children. Lots of experience with children. In a past I took care of two beautiful boys at the age of 3 and 5 years old....

Care Member says "Tatiana was amazing with our 1 and 3-year-old boys! They lit up whenever they saw her, which says everything about how she connected with them. She'd...

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Valeria F.

Babysitter, Pet sitter, Errands

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Valeria, I am a grad student at Northeastern and I am available for babysitting! I am available as a weekend nanny, for one-time jobs, or part time nannying. I am a native Spanish speaker, but I am also fluent in English. If your little ones need help with their homework or language learning, I am more than happy...

Sarahbeth D. says "Val took care of our 3 boys throughout this summer and we absolutely loved having her in our home. She is dependable, punctual, patient, easy-going,...

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Rachel T.

Part-time Child Care

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I specialize in infants and toddlers. I have cared for children, who's ages range from 2 months old to 11 years old, most often my 6-year-old nephew. I have taken care of children in all developmental ages for many hours including meal times (bottle feeding, spoon feeding and cleaning), bath/bed times (nighttime routines,...

Amber B. says "Rachel has been an amazing nanny for our 6 month old. She is very warm and loving. I trust her to keep him safe at all times. She still comes for...

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Kristin D.

Part- Time Care Giver Available

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I am a 25-year-old dental students living in the South Boston area. I am CPR certified and have around 6 years of experience with child care. I have previously worked for the child care company . I have extensive experience providing childcare to ages ranging from 3 months to 14 years old. I am willing to help with meal...

Becky M. says "Kristin is very good with older potty trained children but needs guidance with infants and non verbal toddlers. I feel though that with a little more...

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Phoenix E.

East Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I was a full time Nanny and part time babysitter for 3 years. I've also worked with kids since 2018 when I was a dance instructor for 2. 5 years. I now have a full time job as a Flight Attendant that I started in 2022. I am CPR certified and have Nannied ages 3 months - 10 years. I currently am looking to just babysit from time...

Jim D. says "Phoenix watched our two oldest daughters for a year before moving to Florida; she was great! We would highly recommend her!"

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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
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Adriana M.

Part Time Babysitter (Ages 3-9)

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
My name is Adriana and I love kids. I'm a mother of three and have been caring for individuals since 2006. I am willing to care for all ages. I understand the responsibility of children, and the importance of their development. I know how to care for each age differently and comprehend how each age needs different requirements....

Care Member says "Adriana is a god send. She helped us with our newborn during the pandemic and was the only person we saw at the time. She’s wonderful with babies,...

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Talia E.

Fun And Active Babysitter

Canton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi Everyone! My name is Talia; I am 23 and looking for a full-time nanny position in the Boston Area. Caring for children has always been a passion of mine. I have 10 years of experience working in childcare. From part-time nannying at 13 years old to teaching full-time at Hertz Daycare and Nursery School after college, I have...

Juliet V. says "Talia is always on time and reliable. She care for my 2 kids (now 4 and 2yrs old) last summer and this summer. She is always cool, calm, and collected,...

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.73/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.3

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Dorchester, MA

Part Time Babysitters in Dorchester, MA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Camille S.

Camille took excellent care of our 3.5 year old. She is caring, kind, extremely reliable and dependable! We miss her and would hire her...

- Lauren B.

Morgan K.

Morgan is amazing! She was hired to help take the twins to their pediatrician visit, but ended up doing so much more in the short time that...

- Regine B.

Nora C.

I have 2 girls ages 7 and 3 that Nora used to watch. My girls loved her and she did such a great job taking care of them. I would definitely...

- Liz M.

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Dorchester, MA

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Dorchester, MA. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.

When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Dorchester, MA, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.

How much babysitters are paid near you in Dorchester, MA depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Dorchester, MA is $21.73.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Dorchester, MA, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.

Part-time babysitters near you in Dorchester, MA offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.

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