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60 babysitters are listed in West Newton, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in West Newton, MA
Sally H.
West Newton, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Nurse, Mother of Two Grown Children and Grandmother Seeks Babysitting Position
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sally and I adore working with children! As a mother of two grown children, a grandmother and a professional LPN, I have many years of experience working with all types of children. If you'd like to hear more about my professional experience, please feel free to contact me with any further questions. Looking...
Sally can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sally has been a regular babysitter for our 5 year old for two years. Our daughter absolutely loves her. They sing and make music, color and do workbooks, share a snack, and visit the local playground. She is very reliable, always on time to help our daughter off...
Lara M.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I have had dogs and cats my whole life! Caring for them, loving every one of them. I pay close attention to detail, and will let you know if I have a concern about anything. I am also available for vacation supervision. I check-in twice a day, and spend about an hour each visit. I talk to them as I unlock the door. They...
Mary can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
"We hired Mary to take care of our two cats. One of our cats requires medication. Mary was able to get him his medication twice a day. We received pictures of them and knew they were well cared for."
Krista B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and date nights. I have experience with babies and school kids. I could help with your kids daily routine while you enjoy your date night with your partner/friends or family.
Nayanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Anne is an amazing human being and would still use her babysitting services today if she had not moved :( "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have been an RN for 36 years. I have recently retired, and I have a lot of availability and flexibility. I am CPR certified. My RN license is and spotless! I am very active and energetic! I am very attentive, reliable. I will pick up and drop off to after school activities . Their playtime is playtime for me too! I like to get...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary is the best! When I had to leave my kitten home alone for the first time since I got her, I knew I needed to hire someone I completely trusted because this cat is practically my child. Mary took excellent care of my mischievous, playful, energetic cat while...
Arianna B.
Sheying C.
West Newton, MA
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a babysitter for 10 years. I love kids, and caring for kids is one of my passions. I am a mature, patient, loving, honest, and detail oriented person, love outdoors and sports. I have experiences with different age group children from 4-month-old to middle school aged.
For the past two years, I had watched a...
Sheying can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sheying watched my three kids for a year. She was wonderful with each of them, two elementary schoolers and a preschooler and was always on time and dependable. We were so lucky to have that time with her and my children all remember it fondly."
Rory D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience working with children, including co-facilitating a social-emotional learning group for elementary-aged kids, caring for children with different disabilities, and babysitting multiple children at once with ages ranging from 1 to 15 years. I have been working with children since 2011 and grew up...
Giovanna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Giovanna is amazing with kids, willing to work with schedules as much as she can, a complete Joy to have in every possible way, I cannot say enough about her care with my child. I had zero worries when I left my son with her, he had a blast and immediately took to...
Colleen M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sally and I enjoy working with the elderly population. I am available to:
* Take elderly people to, doctors, appointments/ errands (various)
* Dispense medications
* Help them make meals and ensure they are eating
* Help get organized
* Stay with overnight if they need some help and don't want to be alone
I am...
Sally can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"We hired Sally to help out with our mother who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 63. She still lives by herself and although she's close by, with everyone in the family working our mother was alone, depressed, bored, and feeling trapped having...
Matt R.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Nayanne and I would love to help you with the housework. In recent years I have worked as an assistant / nanny which has provided me with experiences when it comes to day-to-day housekeeping.
Nayanne can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, refrigerator cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Annie has been coming to our home a few times a week to help with chores and cleaning. She has been terrific -- very effective, organized, flexible, and friendly. I feel lucky to be working with her and highly recommend her!"
Care member
Hi there! I'm Grace, a 25-year-old radiology student. Aside from loving working with children, I also enjoy spending time outdoors/at the beach and swimming, hanging out with friends, and cooking/baking. I have experience with babies up to 15 years old and would love to chat with you about learn more about your family to see how...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have over 10 years of babysitting experience, and I am great with kids and pets of all kind! I am kind and compassionate, and love working with children. I have been an Elementary Art Teacher for 5 years. I can teach your kids fun art lessons and even create customized coloring pages for them!
Caroline E can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Part time Nanny available/date night
Hi everyone! I am currently an Optometry student living in Newton with my family. I have 10 years of experience babysitting, am CPR certified, and have my own reliable car. Some of my experience includes previous nanny positions and working as a camp counselor for 3 years. I have specialized...
Monica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi! My name is Sarah, I'm 20, almost 21 years old, a Junior in college at Umass Dartmouth, studying psychology. I have about 4 years experience in childcare, as well as pet sitting. I have experience taking care of children of many ages, as well as children with special needs, mostly children with Autism Spectrum disorders. The...
Skills:
CPR
Hi there! I'm a recent graduate of Providence College looking to help out around 5 hrs/week or for one time events/ special occasions. I have 6 years of experience as a child caretaker, having worked as a camp counselor, babysitter, and group leader for teens/ young adults who are on the autism spectrum. In these roles I have...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Larissa S.
West Newton, MA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi everyone!
My name is Larissa! I'm a babysitter looking for a job! I also offers mothers helper/housework.
About me:
I have experience with children from 1 year to 16. I worked for families with toddlers, 5 years old and teenagers.
I have a certificate from Red Cross.
I am located in Newton (west).
I am available morning...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jennifer, and I'll be 28 in September. I grew up in Newton, and am now living in West Roxbury. Growing up I spent my summers working at Gath Pool, and winters at the Newton North Pool as both a lifeguard and front desk staff member. I am so lucky to live within only a few miles of my 2 nieces; ages 3 and 6, and two...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi I am an experienced PCA that just graduated from umass Amherst. I started my passion of working with special needs children at the YMCA's summer camp. I worked as an integration counselor (1 on 1 with children with special needs). Through this I got the opportunity to work with many different types of kids with all different...
Isabella M.
West Newton, MA
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a Brazilian-American college student with experience taking care of children in home, school, and field trip settings. I'm the oldest of 5 siblings and 7 cousins aged 1-16, and have been their babysitter/nanny since I was 12.
I love babies and will gladly prepare food/bottles, change diapers, play, put to sleep, and take...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Kenison W.
West Newton, MA
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been working with kids since I was 15 years old and I love it! During the summer, I am normally a camp counselor and during the school year, I worked at a daycare. I will enthusiastically help with any rides, crafts, errands, etc and I love to see a smile on a kid's face:)
Kenison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Abigail H.
West Newton, MA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because I have 2 younger sisters that I grew up helping take care of. I started working with kids when I was 14. I have experience as a camp counselor and experience nannying ages ranging from 2-12. I have transportation and a clean record.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For companion and caretaking roles. Prior to my roles as Executive/Personal assistant. I suddenly became full-time caretaker to a stage 4 hi risk cancer family member for 5 plus years 24/7. It makes you look at life and our loved ones a lot more preciously. I am seeking a part time companion role to supplement income and...
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Newton, MA
Sally H.
5.0
I have always said that Sally saved me. From her first day working for us, she made a strong connection with our entire family. She is caring, kind and patient and quickly bonded with both my 5-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son. She understood their differing interests and needs and found ways...
- Nicky C.
Mary P.
5.0
From the moment Mary walked into my home, my cat LOVED her (and her treats!). Mary made me feel very at ease leaving my pet in her care. While I was away she provided me with text updates and pictures of how much fun they were having together and I came back to a very happy cat. I would not hesitate...
- Kristina C.
Nayanne G.
5.0
Nayanne babysat our 4 and 5 year old. Great communication and overall experience.
- Tariku T.
Mary P.
5.0
We hired Mary to look after our two cats and she was amazing. She took care of them well and we felt comfort knowing Mary was there for them. I know we will work with her again!
- Matt M.
Sheying C.
5.0
Sheying worked with us for nearly 2 years l, from the time our son was 5 months to when he started daycare at 2 years 3 months. My son loved playing with her and still asks for her routinely! She would take him on walks to the park, to the library, and around the block; read to him at home; and...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Newton, MA:
How can I find a West Newton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Newton, MA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 51 babysitters in West Newton, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in West Newton, MA?
The average rate for West Newton, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.78 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in West Newton, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Newton, MA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for West Newton, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in West Newton, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.