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Care Member says "Vanesa nannied for over a year our 2 kids from 4MO to 2yr. She was a delight to work with and our children and family love her. She keeps constant...
Julia T. says "Amal takes care of our 2.5-year toddler from time to time. She is very reliable and punctual. Our son loves her and she can keep him happy and entertained...
Sarah M. says "Hannah was a nanny for my one year old twin boys and ten year old girl. She was always on time and worked around my crazy schedule, without hesitation! The...
Kate H. says "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...
Sharon H. says "Jade is a fantastic caregiver. I like that she has a formal background in childhood development, but is also naturally great with my one year old...
Jim D. says "Phoenix watched our two oldest daughters for a year before moving to Florida; she was great! We would highly recommend her!"
lauren G. says "Carrie has worked at my retail store for just about a year now and she has become part of the family. She has taken on all kinds of responsibility on her...
Care Member says "Noelani is a top-notch babysitter! Both of our kids love her. Very creative and engaging. Consistently punctual and accommodating. Strongly...
Annie M. says "Jess is reliable and professional and great with kids. She helped us with our three young boys for several months. She was so patient and enthusiastic...
Care Member says "Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her....
Casey B. says "Sumayyah was wonderful with our 12 month old. She is very communicative, proactive, and knowledgeable about what is appropriate for a little guy his age....
Everett, MA
Care Member says "Aline is a wonderful nanny! She is caring, responsible, and always puts the children’s needs first. She connects with kids easily, making them feel safe...
Care Member says "Lynn is great, my kids loved her and would love to hang out with her again."
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...
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...
Michelle B. says "Alex is wonderful with my 18 mo daughter. She is very patient and kind. She sings, reads and engages my daughter. She is flexible and always punctual....
Jessica W. says "Edirlane (Lena) was very helpful to us when we needed a last-minute caregiver for our 3-month-old son Samuel. She watched him all day while my husband...
Care Member says "Kylie has been an exceptional caregiver in various capacities, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. As a preschool teacher, she brings a fun,...
Sasha K. says "Marina is a wonderful and trustworthy nanny. She worked with us for almost a year during the pandemic, caring for our 3 and 6 year old children. She was...
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60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $28.67/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0
Part Time Babysitters in Wakefield, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters
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You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA is $28.67.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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.