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60 weekend nannies are listed in Arlington, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 9 years
Weekend nannies in Arlington, MA
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia helped us two days a week this year. She picked our two girls up from school, did homework, and helped us to start dinner. She was very dependable and a lot of fun. The girls will really miss her over the summer!"
Brooke F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 24 years old, recently back from teaching ESL in Korea (with TEFL certification/independently planned lessons and activities) to ages 5-16. I graduated from UMass Amherst with a major in Public Health and minors in Education and Sociology. Since 6th grade, I've volunteered at a local church nursery and interned at elementary...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We absolutely adore Jess! She stepped in to care for my daughter when we were in urgent need of a babysitter. She adapted to our schedule swiftly and looked after my daughter with such care and love. I highly recommend her!"
Care member
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Friendly and energetic college grad working in sales looking for part time babysitting! Available nights, & weekends Offering 10 years babysitting experience from infants to middle school. Skilled in maintaining routines and following commitments. Punctual and prompt with the flexibility to provide quality childcare to busy...
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle is very responsible, reliable and is great with children. She has been caring for children for over 7 years. She has helped me with my three children (young twins) and is able to multi-task and stick to a routine. She is very organized and a self-starter....
Daniele R.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Susannah was a huge help with our two kids (6 year old boy and 2 year old girl). She is very warm, kind and empathetic. She also has a great deal of energy. My kids and I definitely recommend her!"
Jennifer S.
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, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Catherine has babysat for us on multiple occasions. She is pleasant, confident and always on time. My infant daughter loves her."
Stacy G.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin is a reliable, fantastic babysitter. We feel very confident leaving her with our son. She is very responsible, makes meals, helps him with homework, and plays games he enjoys to keep him entertained. "
Paula S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for more than 10 years now and come from a large and diverse family of 7 kids. I have worked as a camp counselor during past summers and I am trained in CPR and in managing various kinds of kids with different personalities and needs. Along with various babysitting jobs at night and on weekends, I nannied...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is amazing! She was the first person I felt comfortable leaving our 4-month old twins with. She took care of them 2-3 days a week for almost two months. She handles high pressure situations like a pro (with twins, both babies sometimes need to eat at the same...
Haya L.
Paula S.
Lexington, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
More Than 10 Years Taking Care Of Little Ones And Organizing! How Can I Help You?
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families!
My name is Paula, and I'm 28 years old.
I'm a former au pair here in the US, open for full time or part time work 35hours/ish and also I do have some flexibility for weekends and date nights opportunity as a babysitter. I offer childcare services and I'm open assisting with household tasks or other services...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Paula was great! She is responsible and my daughter loved her. I would definitely hire her again (and plan to)!"
Margo J.
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children since I was very young, beginning with watching my two young siblings at age 11. I then went on to watch my neighbors children, three days a week after school. Then when I was 16, I got a job at the Melrose YMCA After-School Program and loved it. I was there three years. I have had many jobs in...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is an energetic and competent caregiver. We were so glad to find her, and sad that we couldn't have her with us longer. Our son loves his time with her, and lights up when she's around. She is, as another Mom said to me when I first interviewed her, a great...
Mary G.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have nothing but great things to say about Leah! She has been wonderful as a full-time nanny for our two girls (a 3 year old and a 6 month old). She is consistently reliable and nurturing, and our girls love her. I am impressed with her ability to multitask...
Kristen C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi families!!
I'm Laura I'm a nanny for about 6 years I live in Brighton I speak Spanish and English I'm looking for weekends, during the day, date nights or overnights too, I have plenty of references I also have valid driver's license own car and CPR Cerficate so if you are interested or looking for extra help you can send me...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura is INCREDIBLE and a one of a kind nanny!! She has been with our family for about a year and I'm so grateful for her loving support of raising my daughter through pivotal times from ages 1 to 2 and also starting to watch my son as well once he was born. She is...
Liz M.
Karina M.
Medford, MA
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families,
I'm Karina, a professional nanny with 7+ years experience with children from newborn to 13 years old.
I'm looking for side gigs as a babysitter since I have my own full time job.
I'm available for date nights mostly weekdays but could also be available on weekends if requested in advance.
I can also do dog and cat...
Karina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karina is a very hard working, lovely and responsible person. I had her working for me as a part time nanny for months, and our family always loved, enjoyed and appreciated her help. She's a great nanny, I know I can always trust and count on her! I'm sure she'll...
Lais 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fantastic babysitter. Just wish she lived closer."
Emily D.
Carolyne M.
Melrose, MA
$32-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Carolyne, I am a Brazilian nanny with a bachelor degree and currently getting my MBA.
I am a nanny with over 5 years experience with kids ranging between newborns and 12yo. During this time, I've been helping families and their kids with developmental milestones, teaching and learning together, exploring each...
Carolyne can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carol was incredible as a night nurse for our newborn for the first 5 months of her life. Our daughter was born early and Carol was out of town so she helped provide coverage with a trusted friend until she came back and did an incredible job after that. She’s a...
Alexandra C.
5.0
(6)
Hi there! My name is Stefica, and I recently graduated with my Bachelors in HR Management and a law student I have over 5 years of nannying experience and am comfortable working with all age groups, from newborns to high schoolers.
When I'm not nannying or studying, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, reading &...
Stefica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stefica is great with people, she's cheerful and charismatic! I've gotten the chance to meet her through a friend of our local Church! I would consider Stefica a good friend and hard worker."
Daniel R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated from University 2020 and I relocated soon after to the Newton area. I am comfortable working with children of all ages as I have experience babysitting and nannying children from 7 months to 13-year-olds. My most recent experience has been babysitting on weekends for multiple families, and I previously worked as a...
Gaby can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We've been working with Gaby for a little over six months now. Gaby is incredibly skilled at engaging and connecting with children. She has such a patient and sweet demeanor with our little B. We could not be more happy! Would highly recommend her."
Former Member A.
Fernanda Y.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm from Mexico and I hope to be your new nanny. I'm currently working in a family daycare. Sometimes we go to the aquarium and the children's museum, the library, the park and a local free playgroup where we do arts and crafts projects together. We also play at home reading books, dancing and exploring the house. We sing songs...
Fernanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"We interviewed Fernanda to be our full time nanny but ultimately went with someone who lived in our neighborhood. She was punctual, sweet with our daughter and had excellent follow-up after the interview. We will definitely use her as a babysitter. I would highly...
Melissa S.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Arlington, MA
Paxton W.
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 daughter, who loved her, and for us...
- Kelly R.
Sophia R.
5.0
Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again.
- Chase M.
Jessica J.
5.0
We absolutely adore Jess! She stepped in to care for my daughter when we were in urgent need of a babysitter. She adapted to our schedule swiftly and looked after my daughter with such care and love. I highly recommend her!
- Care member
Gabrielle S.
5.0
Gabrielle is very responsible, reliable and is great with children. She has been caring for children for over 7 years. She has helped me with my three children (young twins) and is able to multi-task and stick to a routine. She is very organized and a self-starter. I only have positive things to say...
- Daniele R.
Susannah J.
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.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Arlington, MA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Arlington, MA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Arlington, 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 Arlington, MA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Arlington, 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 $21.75 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Arlington, MA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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 Arlington, MA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Arlington, MA?
All weekend nannies near you in Arlington, MA found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.
Ratings for Arlington, MA weekend nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Weekend Nannies in Arlington, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed weekend nannies.