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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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Nora C.

Part-Time Babysitter

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been working with children for the past 17 years of my life including 5 summers working as a counselor at a children's circus camp. I worked at a day care center as a substitute teacher for one year and also in a babysitting room at a gym that could fill with up to 25 kids at once. I am currently a part/time nanny for two...

Liz M. says "I have 2 girls ages 7 and 3 that Nora used to watch. My girls loved her and she did such a great job taking care of them. I would definitely hire Nora again...

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Elena L.

Part-Time Care-giver

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I worked at the daycare after school, and I helped take care of babies from 2 months old to kids 10 years old. I also worked at the SPCA with the humane education program, so I was working with young kids from all kinds of different backgrounds each day.

Maria G. says "Elena is great! My 2 year old daughter is a handful, but Elena made such a great connection with her! Elena brought crafts and did pretend play like a...

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Noelani S.

Occasional, Part-time Babysitter In Somerville Area

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Noelani. I am an experienced babysitter, having babysat from the ages 1-12 for 7+ years. Currently, I am available for occasional nights and weekends. I can book on relatively short-notice or plan weeks in advance. If you are looking for a more regular or full-time position, I'm still happy to connect in case...

Care Member says "Noelani is a top-notch babysitter! Both of our kids love her. Very creative and engaging. Consistently punctual and accommodating. Strongly...

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Kate G.

Part-time Caregiver Available For Spring 2022 Semester

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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 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...

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Sarah M.

Nanny Looking For Part-time Work

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a professional nanny with over 20 years of experience in the childcare field from babysitting to working in childcare centers to nannying. I am always learning. I am a fun loving nanny who loves arts 'n crafts, singing and dancing, going to playgrounds, museums. I believe kids learn best from first...

Jessica R. says "Sarah is the best nanny that any family could ask for. She is warm, loving, and fun, yet strict when the need arises. Not only does she love taking...

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Jordan M.

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Lauren J.

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Ashley R.

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Somerville, MA

4.6(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Ashley, a passionate 32-year-old nanny with over 12 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. My background includes 5 years in a school setting, 6 years of nannying, and 1 year as a birth and postpartum doula. Certified in First Aid, CPR/AED, and as a Lead Teacher, I emphasize a Montessori approach to foster...

Rayna C. says "We interviewed Ashley for a summer job and throughout the whole process she was punctual and communicative. She even came by our house for an in person...

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Caitlin M.

Somerville, MA

4.0(1)
from
$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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Lilia V.

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Experienced, educated, artistic and neuro-affirming career nanny based in Somerville is looking for a part-time (15-30hrs a week) nanny position. I'm Lilia and I have over 10 years experience in childcare, and 4 years of experience in education as an ESL teacher and a paraprofessional in Cambridge Public Schools. I'm also an...

Therese S. says "Lilia took care of our 2-year-old for nearly a year, until we moved away this summer. She was very responsible, kind, caring, and super responsive and we...

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Narasimhan V.

Part-time Caregiver

Somerville, MA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Travel
When I was in high school, I was a martial arts instructor for 5 years working with children ages 5-11. After graduation high school, I spent two summers teaching kids math and science in a summer camp called Kidventure.
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Luciana T.

OT Grad Student Looking For Part Time Babysitting Job

Somerville, MA

from
$28/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families! I'm a full time grad student going for my doctorate in occupational therapy and I'm looking to make some connections with families to do some part time babysitting/nannying! I was a lifeguard and swim instructor for 8 years which means I've had a lot of experience with kids and a lot CPR and first aid training, I am...
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Talia L.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Somerville, MA

from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Talia! I am 25 years old and currently a first year Master in Social Work student. For more than 7 years, I have gained valuable experience working with kids of all ages. In high school I worked at a local daycare for 3 years and also worked as a private nanny in the summers where I grew up in New Jersey and...
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Gemma B.

Library Science Student Looking For Part-time Nannying!

Somerville, MA

from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hi! My name is Gemma and I am a graduate student pursuing a Masters in Library Science at Simmons University with the goal of becoming a children's librarian. I am looking for a new part time role (~30 hours per week) as my current nanny family is moving. In my prior nanny roles, I have experience coordinating school drop offs...
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Libby G.

Available For Part-time Care

Somerville, MA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a first year student in the Tufts University School Psychology graduate program living in the Somerville/Cambridge area. I have about 5 years of experience working closely with children ages 5-13. I also worked two summers at a pre-school aged summer camp with groups of 4-6-year-olds. I am passionate about child care and...
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Ava U.

Part-Time Caregiver For Children

Somerville, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am an experienced, energetic and nurturing care-taker for children of all ages. I hold a Masters in Education from Harvard University and teach full time at a Boston Public School. I hold over 10 years of experience working with children at a range of abilities and ages in roles such as Preschool Teacher, Dance Teacher, Yoga...
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Elise K.

I Am A Part-time Care Giver. I Am Ready To For Anything.

Somerville, MA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
I have had many experiences when caring for children. I have cared for children with special needs, allergies, and who are sick. I love to play and have fun with the kids while keeping them safe. Teaching swim lessons to younger kids has helped me gain more compassion and understand their everyday needs.
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Kaitlyn R.

Part-time Babysitter

Somerville, MA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Kate and My babysitting experience started at 14 with all ages, and I now enjoy spending time with and babysitting my 3-year-old nephew who lives in Cambridge. I love to encourage outdoor and physically active activities, arts and crafts, and mentally stimulating activities. I love to cook at home and would be...
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Mariana V.

Full-time/part-time Nanny

Somerville, MA

from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Mariana. I have over five years of experience working with children ranging from newborns to 4th grade. I'm passionate about creating a fun, safe, and positive environment for children. I am caring, patient, reliable and would love to work with your family. I am also CPR & First Aid certified. Please feel free to...
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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.24/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.8

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

Part Time Child Care in Somerville, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Jennifer M.

Amazing person connects with the kids very well and kids love her. Teaches the kids games and reading and songs. More than punctual always...

- Hellen K.

Nora C.

I have 2 girls ages 7 and 3 that Nora used to watch. My girls loved her and she did such a great job taking care of them. I would definitely...

- Liz M.

Elena L.

Elena is great! My 2 year old daughter is a handful, but Elena made such a great connection with her! Elena brought crafts and did pretend...

- Maria G.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Somerville, 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 $23.24.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 46 part time child care providers near you in Somerville, MA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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