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Alice A.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am raising my four own children. I have taught at a daycare in the past and was the babysitter for a Mother's group several years ago.

Joseph S. says "Alice is amazing. My son is always happy and chatty after being dropped off from school. He loves her, as does my daughter. I am so grateful for her...

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Terri P.

Part-Time Nanny Looking For A New Family

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I am a full time teacher in a preschool classroom looking for long term employment with a family. I have 10 years experience in teaching Early Education and I am CPR and First Aid certified. I hold a Bachelors degree from Fisher College in Human Services as well as an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I am...

Talisa R. says "Terri has worked with us since my daughter was a few months old. I wouldn't trader her for the world. She has been extremely reliable and my kids...

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Ashley B.

Full/Part Time Nanny

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have worked with children for 13+ years in a variety of roles, including assistant dance instructor, children's counselor at recreational programs, lead infant teacher in a childcare center, and most recently as a full-time nanny. I completed coursework in child growth and development, children with special needs, child...

Katie S. says "My daughters (2 years & 6 months) love when Ashley comes to babysit. Ashley always has fun activities planned and is focused 100% on my girls the whole...

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Karen S.

Part-Time Caregiver

Melrose, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a mom of three. My oldest is 28. I have years experience in care-giving. References available.
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Melissa S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Melrose, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Melissa. I'm a mom of three and a part time student at North Shore Community College. I have been working with children, both as a nanny and as an LNA caring for special needs children, for 20 years. I truly love working with children and enjoy activities such as lots of time playing outside (I believe this is very...
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Diane S.

Full-Time/Part-Time Loving And Caring Child Provider

Melrose, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Diane. I am a mom of 5 and also a mimi (grandmother). I have been providing day care for the past 25 years full time, part time and occasionally. I am happy to supply references if needed. I am flexible with hours and more than willing to accommodate each family's needs. Taking children to extra-curricular...
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Adriana R.

Part -Time Caregiver Available

Melrose, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello there! My name is Adriana and I am a babysitter in the northshore! I am currently working as a Paraprofessional in a kindergarten classroom and have five years of experience working in an after school program. I look forward to working with you and your families!
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Lillian F.

One Time Sitter Or Part Time

Melrose, MA

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
17 years old. Experience with all ages and families with up to 4 children. Happy to help with any chores, pet care, or tutoring as well while on the job. I've been told I'm a very fun sitter by kids and super reasonable and responsible by parents.
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Kayla M.

Part Time Nanny/Care Taker

Melrose, MA

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kayla, I am a registered nurse and looking for a side gig for when I am not working. I recently moved back to the east coast from living in Alaska with my husband and dog. I have years of experience working with children of all ages; I have a bachelors degree in Human Development as well as my nursing degree. I...
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Sydney D.

Melrose, MA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Sydney and I am looking for a part time nannying opportunity for the summer! I have been teaching first grade for 5 years and I love working with children! As a teacher, I am reliable, responsible, organized, and engaging! Some summer activities include going to the playground, playing sports, games, museums,...
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Ariana S.

Melrose, MA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Passionate, caring, reliable educator looking for a family to gain full time or part time position. I've been working with children for the last 8 years since I was able to start working. I've worked with a wide range of ages from infancy to middle school and have spent the last 3 years of my career with infants, toddlers, and...
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Tara S.

Full-time Professional Nanny Available

Melrose, MA

2.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a nanny of going on 10 years of mainly full-time experience and would love to dialogue about taking care of and working with your children. As someone who is not only enthusiastic and conscientious about children's physical and emotional care, but also their growth and development I am passionate and experienced in working...

Joana A. says "Tara came into our lives during a little bit of a crisis in our life. She totally changed our lives. I was finally able to go to work without having to...

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Anne Marie P.

Career Nanny Of 17 Years Looking For Part-time/Weekend Hours Friday-Sunday

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Experienced Career Nanny & Newborn Care Specialist - 20+ Years of Loving, Professional Childcare Hi! I'm a professional nanny with over 20 years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns through 14 years old. For the past 7 years, I've specialized in working with twins, offering families reliable and loving...

Cathy W. says "I don't even know where to start about what an amazing nanny Anne Marie is. Anne Marie has taken care of our twin boys full-time for the past two years,...

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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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Chloe G.

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I moved to Medford, MA July 1 to purse a Masters degree in Urban Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University. I lived in Denver, Colorado for 4. 5 years before that, and I am originally from Burlington, Vermont. I'm currently looking for part time nanny work with one or more families while I am getting...

Mitchell G. says "Chloe is always reliable, kind, caring, and hard working."

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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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
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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Justine J.

Charlestown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a former teacher, current higher ed professional with 12 years of professional experience. I have 10 years of experience as a part-time child care professional, not including teen babysitting experience. I have nannied part-time for a family with a 6-month-old and 3-year-old. I have also nannied part time for a family with...

Mary G. says "We were sad when Justine moved away. She is a truly good person, always fully present, energetic, and reliable. Our two children felt safe and comfortable...

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Jennifer M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available - Nights And Weeknights

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
With over 15 years of experience in child care, including 8 years in a classroom setting, I am a dedicated and passionate caregiver committed to fostering the growth and development of children. My most recent role as a Lead Infant Teacher in the South End in Boston has equipped me with extensive experience working with infants,...

Hellen K. says "Amazing person connects with the kids very well and kids love her. Teaches the kids games and reading and songs. More than punctual always arrives an hour...

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Bruna M.

Stoneham, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi Parents. My name is Bruna and I am looking for a part time position to start as soon as in 2 weeks from now. I am bilingual (fluent in English and Portuguese) and I consider myself to be affectionate, friendly and active. It will be my pleasure to teach the little one a second language. I like to go for walks, Listen to music...
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Nichole L.

Part-Time/Full-Time Nanny

Peabody, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a previous Infant/Toddler teacher, I've worked with kids between the ages of 3 Months to 6 Years old, I was also a live in nanny for just under a year to a premature infant. I am available for pick ups and drop offs along with any other tasks or activity's needed. I love pets so pets will nEVER be a problem! I am caring and...

Care Member says "Nichole was very kind and professional. We flew from out of state so she brought over some toys for us. Would recommend/hire again. "

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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.54/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.4

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA

Part Time Child Care in Melrose, MA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Alice A.

Alice is amazing. My son is always happy and chatty after being dropped off from school. He loves her, as does my daughter. I am so...

- Joseph S.

Terri P.

Terri has worked with us since my daughter was a few months old. I wouldn't trader her for the world. She has been extremely reliable and...

- Talisa R.

Ashley B.

My daughters (2 years & 6 months) love when Ashley comes to babysit. Ashley always has fun activities planned and is focused 100% on my...

- Katie S.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Melrose, MA

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in MA is $22.54.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Melrose, MA, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Melrose, MA who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Melrose, MA, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 13 part time child care providers near you in Melrose, MA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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