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Annie Kaye F.

Student Home For Summer- Looking To Babysit!

Somerville, MA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Hi! I'm Annie and I'm currently in between work as a Mental Health Counselor, looking to fill some summer time before a new job! I have been working with kids since I was a teenager, babysitting all through high school and college on a part time basis. In 2021 I moved to Boston and started working full time as a nanny, and...
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ECE Professional

Somerville, MA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi All! My name is Mary and I am looking for some part time work! :) In regards to experience with children--I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development. I have been working with young children for about 7-8 years now. I've worked with preschool children (~4yrs), infant/toddler (2yrs), and have been working...
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Somerville, MA

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Warm and professional nanny seeking part time nanny or regular babysitting positions. Looking for September 2024! I am currently a nanny for two children 2 years old and 4 years old which I have been with over a year. I plan to stay on with the current family but only for afternoons 2-5 p.m. therefore will have some morning...

Kathleen M. says "Caitlin worked for me for the last 3 months. She is amazing- your family would be lucky to have her. She is not only reliable, but she is super flexible...

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Occasional Sitter

Somerville, MA

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$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Sam, and I live in Somerville. My availability: Tuesday 3pm-9pm, Friday 7-11:59pm, Saturdays/Sundays 10-11:59 p.m. A little background about myself, I am a graduate from the University of New Hampshire (2015) with a BS in Recreational Therapy. I am currently in grad school for School Psychology, expecting to...
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Somerville, MA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Rebecca, and I'll be graduating with a doctorate degree in occupational therapy this coming May! I'm looking for part-time babysitting work for the spring and part of the summer while I study for my licensing exam and look for a full time job. I love kids, and have lots of academic, professional, and...
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Enthusiastic And Motivated Sitter

Somerville, MA

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi everyone, my name is Marcella! I am a junior at Lesley University studying elementary education and psychology. I am looking to babysit part time, about 10 hours a week, starting next week 10/3 and onward. I have been trained as a babysitter and in CPR, including infant CPR. I have experience with children aged 6 months...
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Grad Student With Years Of Nannying Experience

Somerville, MA

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a currently working on my doctorate in occupational therapy and looking for part-time work. I have about 7 years total experience nannying children ranging from 3 months to 7 years. I also have completed undergraduate and graduate coursework in development and pediatric occupational therapy and spent time shadowing in a...
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Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I am a 29-year-old male interested in part-time babysitting jobs with availability on weekends. I am comfortable with and have taken care of children of all ages, as well as children with mild disabilities. My pay rate is flexible. I also speak and read English, Portuguese, and Spanish fluently. Feel free to contact me...
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Somerville, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi everyone! My name is Emily and I am a recent 2025 graduate from the University of Maine! I earned my Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders with minors in Interdisciplinary Disability Studies & Family Relations. I am currently in graduate school for Speech-Language Pathology at MGH Institute of Health...
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Babysitter

Somerville, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Christie. I have a total of five years experience being a nanny. My most recent childcare experience was as a full-time nanny for3-month-old twins. I worked with the family for two years before I went to graduate school at Columbia University. I have recently graduated and I'm looking for a family to be an...
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Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Jordan and I live in Somerville, Massachusetts. I have 9 years of babysitting experience and have helped many families from the occasional date nights to providing part-time and full-time routine care. I adjust to your family's style and needs - whether you require someone to help with homework, assist with...

Colleen L. says "Jordan was a fantastic after school sitter for my children. She was reliable, friendly, and punctual. My kids love her. I highly recommend her for any...

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Nanny / Babysitter

Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Kayla and I am a fifth grade teacher seeking a part-time summer position! I am extremely patient and genuinely enjoy helping the children in my care learn and grow. I am a responsible, fun, and reliable caregiver with years of experience.
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Experienced, Creative And Playful Caregiver

Somerville, MA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! My name is Sophia and I am an experienced caregiver who specializes in arts-oriented and expressive play. I am currently a part-time daycare teacher at West Family Daycare in Somerville, and am CPR and First Aid certified, as well as EEC certified. I have been providing childcare for over 10 years, and would love the...
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Nanny For Monday And Tuesday!

Somerville, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi Family! My name is Ana and I am 21 years old! I am from Brazil, São Paulo and I moved to the U. S when I was 16 years old. I am currently attending to college and I have a part time job which gives me a lot of flexibility but I really miss interacting with kids! I grew up in a big family sorrounded by my little cousins,...
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Moriah W, Occupational Therapy Student In Boston!

Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Moriah. I was born and raised in San Francisco and moved to Boston about two and half years ago to begin a doctoral program in occupational therapy at Boston University. Prior to beginning this program, I worked as a crisis stabilization counselor for youth and families at a mental health organization in San Francisco....
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Master Adventure Planner And Outdoor Fanatic

Somerville, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! My name is Molly and I am 22 years old. I recently moved to the Boston area from Seattle, to start my first job post university. I graduated with a major in Bioengineering, and am looking for occasional sitting jobs on weekends and evenings. I have been babysitting and nannying for almost 8 years, and worked as a...
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Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am looking to watch some sweet kiddos part time. I have around 8 years of experience working with children and have a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. My experience includes but is not limited to, substitute teaching in classrooms K- 8, coaching middle school volleyball and working as a...

Care Member says "Lauren stepped into a situation where I needed emergency coverage and she showed up on time, barely got oriented, but excelled beyond words. After just...

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello!! My name is Jillian and I'm a kindergarten teacher in Boston! I've been babysitting since I was a freshman in high school and have experience taking care of children ages 1-month-old, to middle school age. I have held various full time and part time nanny positions, including being an au pair in Italy. I love being around...

Jennifer H. says "Jillian watched our two boys weekly for 8 months. She was dependable, kind, upbeat, fun and took great care of the boys. She played with them, and...

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Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Nora and I'm 23 and a recent graduate of Lesley University! I got a BA in Secondary Education and a BA in Mathematics, as well as a psychology minor. I taught gymnastics for 2 years, tutored for a few years, and nannied and babysit for 10+ years. I have done all sort of care jobs from working full time helping a...

Jen D. says "Nora did a great job with my kids at bedtime, she was cheerful and encouraging but firm."

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.55/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.8

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

Part Time Babysitters in Somerville, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Caitlin M.

Caitlin worked for me for the last 3 months. She is amazing- your family would be lucky to have her. She is not only reliable, but she is...

- Kathleen M.

Jordan M.

Jordan was a fantastic after school sitter for my children. She was reliable, friendly, and punctual. My kids love her. I highly recommend...

- Colleen L.

Lauren J.

Lauren stepped into a situation where I needed emergency coverage and she showed up on time, barely got oriented, but excelled beyond words....

- Care member

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

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA is $22.55.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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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