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60 part time babysitters are listed in Melrose, MA
The average rate is $15/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby part time babysitters is 7 years
Part time babysitters in Melrose, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families!
I am looking for a full-time job (minimum 30 hrs/wk) beginning in June. I have over 6 years of experience working for several families in Atlanta, GA, and Jackson, MS. I speak Spanish fluently (can tutor) and love arts, crafts, and pets; I enjoy all sorts of activities with children. I am happy doing basic...
5.0
"Karen started with us three years ago to help with after-school care for our 12 yo daughter and 9 yo son, as my husband and I both work full-time. Karen is a beautiful human being, and I do not exaggerate when I say I would not have been able to take on a new FT...
Holly M.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a graduate student at Boston University School of Social Work and Public Health. I absolutely love spending time with kids, playing outside, getting creative with arts and crafts, and facilitating imaginative play. I have worked with infants to 12-year-olds in a variety of settings, from camp counselor to full-time...
Fiona can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Fiona worked with us for about a year before she moved. She had been super flexible. My daughter loves her. Fiona played a lot with her, read books and took her out local park, farms and activities even.
She helped me around with chores like loading dishwasher,...
Snehil C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Joelle and I live in Peabody. I've been a stay-at-home mom for 24 years. I have 3 children; a son and twin daughters currently away at college. Prior to having children, I worked for 10 years as a paralegal in Wakefield.
After my kids left for college, I realized I wanted to continue in the childcare field....
Joelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Joelle is a very good friend of mine. She is honest, caring, and punctual. Joelle is my children's emergency contact and always has been. She is just great!"
Julie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a child caregiver and First Grade teacher. I have my Masters in Elementary Education. I have also been a Kindergarten teacher and a Second Grade teacher. I have been a babysitter in the past and have been a nanny in the summer. I have tutoring experience as well. I am looking to tutor this summer.
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"We hired Jamie through care.com and she worked with our family for almost 2 years as a part-time, after school nanny. We literally hit the jackpot with her!! The only reason to end is because she recently moved and the distance is too far. We are all so very...
Erica 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In search of family who needs a full time patient and fun summer nanny
Currently a 3rd Grade Teacher
BA Psychology with a Teaching Certification in Elementary Education 1-6
Babysitting 8 years, ages 1-13
Camp Counselor 7 years, ages 5-10
Daycare worker 2 years, ages 2-5
Nannying 2 years ages 1-3
Fully vaccinated as of 4/1
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I am a licensed elementary school teacher who currently teaches second grade in the North Shore of Massachusetts. I graduated from Endicott College in 2019. I have both my elementary and special education licenses. I have tutoring experience in grades K-5. I have caregiving/babysitting experience in ages infant-13 years old. I...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Abigail is a very hard worker, honest, energetic, kind, and creative. She is punctual and reliable. Takes pride in her work. Takes on challenges with a positive attitude and is very helpful. "
Amy C.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Throughout the past decade, I have had a variety of childcare jobs including after school programs, day camps, regular babysitting, and most recently as a nanny for a few different families. While I have experience with a range of ages, I especially enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & preschool age children.
When on the...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and she is so sweet and patient with him, and my 4 year old daughter is obsessed with her. We have used Kate for lots of date...
Kate H.
5.0
(1)
Hey Parents, I'm Monique, I'm 36 years old, I'm from Brazil. I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter. With over five years of childcare experience, I have developed a deep passion for nurturing and supporting children's growth and development.
My journey in childcare began at a daycare...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Main AVAILABILITY is for Date Night.
I have taken care of children from the ages of 0 months to 12 years old. Each age group has brought a great experience to my life as a private care taker. I enjoy each age group due to their unique perspective on life as I help them build upon the foundation their parents have already...
Crisniel can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Miss D. is extremely pleasant, courteous and very outgoing. My children enjoy having her around, she plays, signs, reads and laughs with them. It's great to see such devotion from an individual towards children. "
Yajaira T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Greg and I am 24 years old. Since I graduated college, I have been working at a technology company. Although I enjoy my job, I recently decided to change careers and pursue my dream of becoming an occupational therapist. Over the next year, I will be taking prerequisite classes. When not in class, I am looking...
Gregory can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Greg regularly babysat our 8 year old son after school this past spring. Our son loved spending time with Greg and we found him to be extremely reliable and communicative. Greg made sure that our son completed his homework, drove him to activities, and kept him...
Kate S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a recent Boston College graduate, currently working in healthcare. I'm looking for part time work and I'm also available for occasional date nights.
I have been babysitting for several families for the past 8 years, with children ages 3 months - 15 years. Plenty of local references! I've also worked as a tutor, summer...
Abby can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Abby as an after school sitter for our 11-year old son with ADHD and high functioning autism and she has been fantastic. She is friendly, dependable, calm and level headed, and has come up with so many unique ideas to help keep him entertained and channel...
Steve C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
In Brazil, I taught English to elementary and high school for 10 years, and to kindergarten for 1 year. I also worked for the government in the Department of Education where for 7 years I was lecturing to other teachers about different topics like: drug prevention, safety at schools, children abuse, the Brazilian Statute of...
Leticia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Leticia is an honest, reliable, smart, and compassionate individual that can take care of children, people, tasks with utter competence. I give her the highest recommendation to any family, without hesitation. She worked with us for 3 years, with 3 children and...
Diane C.
Caitlyn M.
Medford, MA
$27-32/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlyn, I'm 23 years old with roughly five years of babysitting experience! Most recently I was a preschool teacher working mainly in the toddler classroom for about one year. As well as my experience with toddler aged children, I have also worked with a wide variety of ages from just 3 months old up to 10 years...
Caitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Caitlyn is wonderful! She took care of our son from about 7 months to 12 months of age. She was so sweet with him. Played lots of games, took him on strolls and to the park, and sang to him. Our son was always excited to see Caitlyn when she arrived- they...
Stephanie R.
Kaley O.
Reading, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Graduating Nursing School In May 2021, Experienced Babysitter And Certified Nursing Assistant
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kaley and I am a pediatric nurse who is currently in grad school working toward my masters! Due the aggressive schedule of the family nurse practitioner program, it was no longer feasible to continue working at my hospital. I am hoping to find a part time job outside of nursing while I finish my final months of...
Kaley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kaley was friendly, professional and accommodating. We really appreciated her help! Definitely recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Hala; I started working with children as soon as I graduated from college. I taught English as a second language for grades, kindergarten, 1 and 2, to 11 years. Then after I had my daughter, I taught preschool, and toddlers for 4 years. I became an infant, toddler and lead preschool teacher certified with first aid...
Hala can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Kind, thoughtful, competent, fast, up-beat, smart, conscientious, with fast follow-up. Any employer would be lucky to get her."
Scott G.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Christina! I graduated from Stonehill College in 2021 with a bachelors in education studies and psychology. I have been working with children since I was 14. I have had the opportunity to work in multiple daycare and school systems, but have also had the chance to work as a private nanny for multiple families. I...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Christina was kind and very sweet from the get go. She was very reliable and punctual and we really appreciated her dedication to the kids. She struggled a bit with being flexible and engaging the kids (at times on her laptop vs playing), but also realize she was...
Courtney I.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Tania and I love kids. I worked in an elementary school for 4 years as an after school coordinator for Pre-K 3&4. I've also worked as a camp counselor for 2 years and done some tutoring on the side. I have a BA in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing and I currently work as a buyer for an...
Tania can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tania is extremely kind and really connects with the kids."
chanice D.
Nantanat B.
Watertown, MA
$25-45/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Natty I live in (Brighton)
I'm a highly motivated, creative, flexible, and patient babysitter with over 4 years of experience working with children in the US and experience from Thailand for 2 years with children ( Yes !! I'm a teacher:) )I have excellent oral communication skills , English, Thai.
I simply love...
Nantanat can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natty was the nanny of our one-year-old son for a year. She also took care of our five-year-old daughter when her school was closed during the pandemic. Natty has always been thoughtful, helpful, dependable, and wonderful with the children. I especially...
Hannah C.
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA
Karen H.
5.0
Karen started with us three years ago to help with after-school care for our 12 yo daughter and 9 yo son, as my husband and I both work full-time. Karen is a beautiful human being, and I do not exaggerate when I say I would not have been able to take on a new FT role running an organization without...
- Holly M.
Fiona S.
5.0
Fiona worked with us for about a year before she moved. She had been super flexible. My daughter loves her. Fiona played a lot with her, read books and took her out local park, farms and activities even.
She helped me around with chores like loading dishwasher, doing/folding laundry and putting...
- Snehil C.
Joelle D.
5.0
Joelle is a very good friend of mine. She is honest, caring, and punctual. Joelle is my children's emergency contact and always has been. She is just great!
- Julie B.
Jamie A.
5.0
We hired Jamie through care.com and she worked with our family for almost 2 years as a part-time, after school nanny. We literally hit the jackpot with her!! The only reason to end is because she recently moved and the distance is too far. We are all so very sad!!
We have an 8-year-old boy...
- Erica 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.
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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 Melrose, 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 do babysitters get paid an hour near me in Melrose, MA?
How much babysitters are paid near you in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA is $15.60.
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What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in Melrose, MA?
Part-time babysitters near you in Melrose, 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.