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Ty B.

10+ Long Term Years Experience Seeking New Part Time Family

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a nanny/household manager for a family with 3 children.... twin 7-year-old boys and sister 10 years old.... I have been with them for 9 years. I was with my previous nanny family for 10 years... and had a few families before them... lasted 2/3 years :) I'm currently looking for weekend date night hours. I also cat and...

Sheina P. says "Ty was a wonderful applicant. My childcare situation is a bit out of the norm buts Ty took the time to ask questions and be really thoughtful about...

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Olivia B.

Part-time Care Giver Available

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...

Amy B. says "Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her...

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Megan C.

Part/Full-Time Nanny For The Summer

Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have taken on various babysitting jobs with children ranging from 3 months old to middle school aged as well as tutoring students at my school through National Honor Society. I have also been a camp counselor for middle school aged students and worked with the Big Brother Big Sister program. I am a college graduate with a...

Athena S. says "Megan worked for us as a summer nanny starting when our son was 6 months old. She was very punctual and flexible if hours changed. She was truly wonderful...

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Sharon C.

Part-time Caregiver, Nanny And Babysitter

North Weymouth, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
I have worked with children for 7 years as a para at a preschool. I have been a nanny for 9 years, all ages, I have experience with infant and toddler care. I also raised two boys of my own who are now 26 and 30 both attended college. Now both boys are Officers of the Law. They played Hockey, Soccer and Baseball so I am very...

Carla F. says "Sharon was a fantastic sitter/nanny for my 18 month old son. She was punctual and reliable. She was happy and enthusiastic when she arrived and when she...

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Rosana B.

5

Needham Heights, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am an warm and energetic person. I love playing with children be that with toys, at the park, or just singing and dancing in the living room. I like getting children outdoors be that a walk around the neighborhood, a visit to the library, or even a picnic in your backyard. I believe an important part of watching children is...

Nicole C. says "She was really a breath of fresh air for my family and I. She shows up on time, replies quickly to my emails, and my baby really seems to like her. She...

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Auvonnie D.

Full Time Nanny/ Babysitter- Part-time Available!

Needham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I began babysitting with CARE during college, where I obtained a B. S in Exercise Science from Ithaca College. Shortly after, I relocated to NC to attended Duke University and UNCG for graduate school, where I became a full-time nanny and continued to babysit occasionally. I have experience caring for ages 2 mo - 14 yo, I am...

Mary Beth M. says "Auvonnie cared for our two boys (1 and 3) and did a great job jumping right in and getting them to feel comfortable with her. She asked great...

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Rosilda T.

Responsible/Caring Nanny

Hyde Park, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I have five years' experience as a professional babysitter/nanny, both part-time and full-time. This has been a very positive experience for myself, the babies, children and the parents. Also, I have two children; one is 15-years-old and the other is 5-years-old. I have loved caring for my own children and for my nieces and...

Suzanne S. says "Rose has cared for our little boys for the past two years (age 6mo-2 1/2 and age 2-4) as their full time nanny. She has been an absolute blessing to our...

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Maria M.

Experienced Full-time Or Part-time Nanny Available

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am Maria and have worked as a nanny for 15+ years. I have experience with infants, toddlers and the more complex behavioral issues that arise in older children. I love working with children, and in addition to my experience raising my own two older children, I have also volunteered to run a childcare group at my church....

Martin A. says "After 4 wonderful years, our family is preparing to send our youngest child to preschool and our beloved nanny is looking for a new job. Maria joined our...

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Jayme F.

Available For Part-Time Babysitting

East Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Jayme and I am looking for a part-time summer babysitting or tutoring job. I am fully vaccinated. I currently work as a 2nd grade teacher at a charter school in Somerville. In the past, I worked for two years as a special education associate teacher grades 1-3. I have also worked as an instructional aide in a...
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Fabiola G.

Patient Nurturing Babysitter

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm a patient, nurturing, and reliable babysitter who enjoys going for walks, reading books, dancing, singing songs, going to play at the park, and I love library trips! I'm 28 years old and fully vaccinated including the booster! Here's more about me: I have 10+ years of child care experience: -Worked 5 years at a daycare...

Rephael S. says "Faby came and helped our family of 3 kids for a few hours a day while we were in isolation/quarantine. She was timely and energetic. She took them to the...

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Beth M.

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Just move backed to the Boston area after 12 years working with children in Colorado. I worked in a small licensed daycare with infants 2 months to 3 years. I also babysat for many of the children including their older siblings (often times graduates of our program). Getting down on the floor with the kids, reading, doing simple...

Sherab K. says "She has a lot of experience with lots if different ages and personalities. She enjoys doing projects with kids."

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Gabrielle V.

Fun And Reliable Sitter

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I've worked with children ages 3 and over for over 5 years, whether that in homes or as a daycare employee. I have training as an Emergency Medical responder and in CPR, and can provide copies of the certifications ( although the Emergency Responder is currently expired). I have just finished my degree in Communication Sciences...
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Michelle P.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I am a teacher looking for an occasional date night type of babysitting gig. As a graduate of Michigan State University, I have interned at a child care center where I worked with children ages 0-5. Throughout my other various jobs, I have gained experience working with children, ages 0-18 on a variety of different developmental...

Katrina S. says "Michelle has been babysitting for us for 3 years so far and has been amazing! She started with us when our daughter was just 7 months old and now...

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Daniela M.

Cambridge, MA

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Happy and positive babysitter with lots of experience and bilingual. Love children and ready to help! I'm ok with any age for children, love kids and miss babysitting so much. I am looking for either part time or full time

Care Member says "Daniela was amazing with our dogs and cat, she was really patience and careful with them and follow all the recommendations and instructions, without...

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Katherine M.

Part-Time Caregiver

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
I graduated from Western New England University earning a doctoral degree in occupational therapy. I have over 10 years of experience with kids starting from infant to 15 years of age and am willing to provide numbers of reference if needed. I have worked in summer camps as a counselor and as a nanny for families since I was 15...

Care Member says "As our nanny, Katherine very quickly became a member of our family. Her expertise helped our daughter hit her development milestones and thrive in every...

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Qiyamah A.

Weekday & Weekend Sitter

Dorchester Center, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Qiyamah. I have CPR and First Aid training. I am very down to earth. I have experience with meal prep, potty training, bathing, bottle feeding, spoon-feeding, bedtime, and light housekeeping. I have over eight years of experience taking care of children in various settings inside and outside the classroom....

Care Member says "Qiyamah is incredibly professional, polite and wonderful with kids. She has a sweet demeanor and is responsible and trustworthy. Would definitely hire...

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Arlene C.

Part-Time Babysitter

Belmont, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I worked as a babysitter in the Greater Boston area for five years while in college at Brandeis and then for two years in New York City, and while in Miami for Law School. I am now living in Belmont while my partner completes residency at BCH (which means I've got nights and weekends mostly free). And we have a wedding to save $...

Dean W. says "Arline watched my son regularly and was very professional, reliable and a pleasure to have helping us out. She is very happy, energetic and loves kids. I...

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Susan M.

Summer Child Care

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Over the past few summers, while I'm not teaching, I have been nannying a few days a week. I would like to do the same this summer. I am also interested in part time work after 3:30 during the school year. Through the year I work as a special education instructor in an emotional behavioral highschool program. I am married and am...

Laura G. says "Susan was the first nanny I ever hired for the summer back in 2021 when my kids were 2.5 and 4 months old. I always felt at ease leaving my kids with her...

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Claudia H.

Full-time/ Part-time Nanny Available

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting/nannying for the past decade. I am great with kids & animals, am able to do light housework, and I'm enthusiastic & energetic! I'm more than happy to help in anyway that I can!:) I'm a registered respiratory therapist and I'm also BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified.

Vineela O. says "Claudia was very sweet. My kids loved her."

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Breanna H.

Professional Looking For Summer Job

Winthrop, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a speech pathologist who is currently working in a school and will have the summer off. I like to be busy and active, so I am looking to help out a family who is looking for a part time nanny/babysitter. I have been babysitting since I was 14-15 years old, so have 15 years of experience. I've been a nanny for...

Barb C. says "Breanna watched my two young boys on many occasions. She is wonderful with them. Playful yet calm and always engaged in activities. She is trustworthy...

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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

Ty B.

Ty was a wonderful applicant. My childcare situation is a bit out of the norm buts Ty took the time to ask questions and be really...

- Sheina P.

Olivia B.

Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and...

- Amy B.

Megan C.

Megan worked for us as a summer nanny starting when our son was 6 months old. She was very punctual and flexible if hours changed. She was...

- Athena S.

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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