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60 weekend nannies are listed in Allston, MA
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 7 years
Weekend nannies in Allston, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently attending Babson College and I'm looking to help out with some nannying near by! I'm available to help out during weekdays at night and weekends at night too preferably. But please feel free to reach out if you need help during other times of the day because my schedule varies with classes and athletics. I also have a...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren was a life saver when my regular sitter cancelled! She was quick to respond, friendly, punctual and trustworthy. I came home a very happy and safe baby and my three year old took an instant liking to her when he met her. As a bonus, she's awesome with dogs...
Emily B.
Nina W.
Brighton, MA
$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience as a caregiver for infants and children. I received a Bachelor's degree in Child Development/Education and worked for three years in early childhood education. I received my Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology and have worked as a Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Specialist for the...
Nina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Nina routinely babysits for my 17 month old daughter. She also manages our lively dog. They both love her and I plan to have her sit for a long as she can! I highly recommend her. "
Michelle M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
***I have a full time m-f job but am looking for a family who needs weekend morning/day help! If this is something you're interested in please reach out!!
Hi, I'm Catherine I'm 30 years old and live in West Roxbury. I've been nannying for about 11 years regularly but babysitting for 16 years. I currently nanny for a few...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Catherine has babysat for me for almost 4 years now. (My oldest will be 4 in June) my children as any child that comes in contact with her is instantly obsessed. She is loving and kind but not afraid to set boundaries which I love as a mom. Catherine is the kind of...
Liz M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have three kids from 11-23 years old. I love kids and am comfortable working with all ages. I have taught piano lessons to young children for 20 years and have homeschooled, as well, so I am also comfortable with assisting in homework. I work full time as a Business Operations Manager for a professional development company and...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leah is the best. Hire her immediately because you will see for yourself.
she's amazing with children, loyal, trustworthy, punctual a great communicator and great company."
Daniel C.
5.0
(1)
Lovely, patient, responsible, funny and respectful. Family M. Part time nanny of 2 boys (7 and 9 years) Pick it up from school bus Feed them and assist them with homework Engaged children in stimulating, puzzles, games indoor and outdoor Promoted positive behavior Family D. 1 girl 6 6 years old and a boy 18 months weekends night...
5.0
"Kika was a wonderful person to invite into our home and help watch our son (between 8-12 months of age). She followed our requests and interacted well with him. She was always on time. We felt completely comfortable and felt sad to say goodbye!"
Lannie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As an older sister, I am naturally a care giver and have spent countless hours helping around the house and caring for my brother's . My brother is on the Autism spectrum, giving me experience that most people my age haven't had. These skills that I have learned through my home have made me a well prepared and educated baby...
Carley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Very responsible, don't have to remind her when we set dates further out. Good role model for my daughters- they look forward to her visits and I know she won't be relying on TV. She also is good about not leaving things a mess!"
Kathryn M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I work full time from home in Eastie and I'm looking for early morning weekday sitting, weeknight hours and weekend availability. I have ~ 18 years experience caring for children ages infant to high school level. I am the oldest of four children in my family and have several younger cousins whom I have always cared for. I...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fantastic babysitter. Just wish she lived closer."
Emily D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
25-year-old working professional with open evenings and weekends! Soon to be day availability as well. I've been babysitting since I was 15 and loved it all. I have experience as a full-time nanny, housesitting, overnights with kids, and being an au-pair overseas.
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"She is fabulous! I cannot say enough nice things. Our kids adored her. "
Todd A.
Eliza S.
Boston, MA
$25-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part-time High Energy Babysitter- Loves Children Of All Ages.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Eliza I have babysat and lived in Back Bay for 3 years now. I have built relationships with many Boston/Cambridge families for date night and weekend babysitting the area. I truly love spending time with kids as I used to nanny full time. I spent all of 2020 running a Pandemic Pod and nannying two elementary...
Eliza can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eliza was the first babysitter we ever left our 16 month old daughter with, and she was fantastic! She was friendly, professional, and accommodating, and her calm demeanor, confidence, and natural ease with our daughter made us all instantly comfortable. Eliza...
Jamie M.
Ruddy R.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-time And Weekends
4.4
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Reliable, loving, nurturing, mature, dedicated, and patient nanny with many hours of experience and a high interest in children's developmental milestones at their own pace of course. Keeping children safe and sound is my priority!
Ruddy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We could finally go out with my husband, thanks to Ruddy! Thank you!!!"
Niso T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am 34-year-old professional career nanny! I live in Quincy, I have been a nanny for over 15 yrs and I absolutely enjoy it. I am looking for some babysitting opportunities! I am available weeknights ( after 5/5:30 depending on location) and weekends!
I have worked with some great families and have watched all ages...
Jamie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I needed a last minute sitter and Jamie responded quickly and was so sweet. My kiddo ended up not feeling well so I wasn't able to actually have her come, but I would have felt completely comfortable leaving her with my guy. She was very gracious about our change...
Lauren K.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
With over 13 years of professional childcare experience in both London, UK, and Boston. I have a solid foundation in caring for children and infants across all age groups. I hold a childcare degree from Barnet and Southgate College in London, UK. I am also a mother of two who have earned their PhD degrees in engineering and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Esmat took care of our baby from when she was a few weeks old. She has always treated her with so much affection and care that she felt like part of the family. We would definitely recommend her as a nanny or babysitter."
Sahar S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm currently a Pediatric Mental Health Clinician and Pediatric therapist living in the Boston area. I have over 10 years of experience with kids, and my passion is definitely in this work! Currently I work a full time M-F job, but am trying to find a couple of extra sitting gigs, mostly on weekends, but can also help...
Susannah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Susannah is one of my family's favorite sitters. She is great with our young son and I know he will be well cared for when she is over."
Margaret G.
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sophia initially for the summer of 2018 to watch our then 8 month old son during the day while I worked from home. She quickly became our go to babysitter for EVERYTHING. She is always punctual, phenomenal with our son, interactive, sweet and caring. She...
Frencesca T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My experience as a caregiver began when I was 15 years old. At this time, I started babysitting on weekends for clients of my Moms' as she had an in home daycare from the time I was born until I was a Junior in High School. After High School, I started working as a full time nanny through summer breaks from College for a...
Paxton can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved working with Paxton! She was a nanny for us and another family, and we later sought her out again and hired her on our own. Paxton is experienced, level-headed, well-organized, and always on time, as well as gentle and caring. She was a great fit for our...
Kelly R.
5.0
(2)
Hey I'm Caitlin! I am in law school and living in Bristol RI. I just left a preschool where I primarily worked in the baby room and toddler room. I would work with kids from 3 months old until about 4 years old depending on what room I was in that day (but primarily worked with 2 years old and younger). Overall I spent the most...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin is an energetic and fun loving young woman who is very good with children. She was very dependable and had great works ethic. My child quickly formed a bond with her as she tried so hard to engage her with activities and books. I feel at ease any night...
Lucy D.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a special needs professional with 12+ years of childcare experience. I currently work full time as an instructional para in a 5th and 6th grade special education classroom.
I am looking for occasional evening/weekend and after school jobs with families in the Hyde Park, Roslindale area where I live and have grown...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is absolutely amazing! She is responsible, kind and creative. I would highly recommend her for any childcare position."
Adrienne E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
***CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FOR CARE POSITIONS***
Hi there-I haven been a nanny in the Greater Boston area for about three years now. Before moving here I was a summer camp leader for three years in top of long-term babysitting gigs on the weekends. I starting caring for a family full time for two years when I moved out here and...
Justine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Justine started with us right after we moved back to Massachusetts. She was instrumental in the family's transition: from helping my kids make friends, to helping our son adjust to kindergarten, to providing stability with so many changes. She has an amazing...
Adam B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Nannies are like buttons, they hold everything together. Weston Middle School support staff (2 years), Sunday nursery teacher (7 years) mental health worker, autism spectrum/social skills program (6 years), summer treatment program counselor - ADHD (4 summers), sub asst. teacher at a Montessori school. I have 15+ years of...
Cheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cheryl has taken care of our children for a year as our full-time nanny. Cheryl is completely dependable and reliable. She has been exceptional in supporting our family's needs and developing personal relationships with our two children. She has helped guide them...
Betsy R.
Leighanna S.
Cambridge, MA
$25-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am an elementary school teacher in the area and am looking to supplement my income by serving local families as an as-needed caregiver. After an introductory meeting, you'll be able to call me, with notice or last minute, for afternoon, evening, and weekend help. Even when families have full time/ regular help, it is...
Leighanna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Allston, MA
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren was a life saver when my regular sitter cancelled! She was quick to respond, friendly, punctual and trustworthy. I came home a very happy and safe baby and my three year old took an instant liking to her when he met her. As a bonus, she's awesome with dogs and even liked my annoying, stinky...
- Emily B.
Nina W.
5.0
Nina routinely babysits for my 17 month old daughter. She also manages our lively dog. They both love her and I plan to have her sit for a long as she can! I highly recommend her.
- Michelle M.
Catherine R.
5.0
Catherine just started babysitting my daughter for date nights and she's done a great job. I am very confident with her taking care of my infant, doing her bedtime routine, and putting her to sleep. She's very flexible and easy to deal with. She is responsive when I need to get a hold of her and is...
- Melissa S.
Leah M.
5.0
Leah is the best. Hire her immediately because you will see for yourself.
she's amazing with children, loyal, trustworthy, punctual a great communicator and great company.
- Daniel C.
Ericka M.
5.0
Kika was a wonderful person to invite into our home and help watch our son (between 8-12 months of age). She followed our requests and interacted well with him. She was always on time. We felt completely comfortable and felt sad to say goodbye!
- Lannie L.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Allston, MA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Allston, MA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Allston, MA, you can search through 4 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Allston, MA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Allston, MA depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $17.50 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Allston, MA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Allston, MA, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Allston, MA take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 4 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Allston, MA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Allston, MA?
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