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60 weekend nannies are listed in Melrose, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 8 years
Weekend nannies in Melrose, MA
Ilza O.
Arlington, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
18 Years of Full Time Professional Childcare With Multicultural Background
5.0
(24)
Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children my whole professional life. For the past 20 years, I have been a full-time primary care provider for about 15 families in the Boston area and they have all loved the care I provided. I have worked for these families anywhere from 2 to 4 years. I have experience with children of all ages, but my...
Ilza can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Ilza cared for our son three days/week between the ages of 4 and 6 months. She helped us juggle a difficult time with Dad working interstate and me completing full-time study. Ilza had endless energy and was completely committed to our son’s development with...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience working with children as a babysitter, tutor, and camp counselor. I love to cook, travel, and paint. I am a Northeastern University Graduate with a B. S. in psychology and minors in behavioral neuroscience and art; I'm looking for employment as a career nanny! I'm an energetic and invloved sitter, and...
Nina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nina was polite and responsible. She took an interest in my 12 yo and listened to her. My daughter enjoyed her time with Nina."
Gayle F.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated summa cum lade from Northeastern University and have a love for caring for kiddos! I'm available on weekends to provide childcare on weekdays, I'm unavailable due to my work schedule.
I have experience with children from ages 6 months to teenagers but I especially adore the younger ones! I've been a summer...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabel is a fantastic caregiver and person. She has been a huge part of our daughters' lives over the last several years and took wonderful care of them. She is also a great role model for young girls. Isabel creates activities to enrich the children's time spent...
Brian S.
Lucy F.
Brookline, MA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I graduated from Curry College in 2016 with a degree in early education and care. Since graduating, I have been a preschool teacher and nannied for multiple families with kids ranging from 3 months - 5 years. Most recently I have been a nanny for two infants (starting at age 3 months). I am CPR/First Aid Certified, and have...
Lucy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucy has been caring for our two children (now 2 and 5) regularly for over a year. We're lucky to have her! She is a reliable, thoughtful, energetic care taker and we've recommended her to a number of friends."
Lisa W.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Estefani S.
Lynnfield, MA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a date night or some moment to take care of yourself, I'm here to help to care for your little one. I'm currently working with twins since their 4 months during the week until 5:30 p.m. We spend our days reading, singing, discovering new things, teaching Portuguese, and going to the park. I have...
Estefani can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Estafani is great at what she does, truly gifted. My family and I were truly blessed to have met and worked with Estafani. She is very caring, always on time, very responsible and most importantly took great care of the kids. Highly recommended, keep up the great...
Ella G.
Joelda L.
Malden, MA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Joelda L. I'm 40 years old. I have 5 plus years of experience. I have experience with all ages. I'm a Sunday school teacher at my church. I am CPR certified. I'm a patient, super friendly, caring, loving, punctual, and dedicated. I speak Portuguese, English and Spanish. I have great references. If you have any more...
5.0
"Joelda is reliable and trustworthy. She has been our dedicated full time nanny since 2015. She has helped me tremendously with anything pertaining to my two children. She started working for us when my daughter was 5 months old. Soon after she joined us my daughter...
Yasmin M.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Gislein I am 23 and I have 5 years of experience working in child care, while also nannying some weekends. I have worked mostly with infants but I have experienced working with toddlers, and preschool kids. I am Infant/Toddler certified as well as Preschool/Pre-K certified. I also have my CPR and First Aid...
Gislein can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gislein was an absolute dream come true of a nanny. She loved our daughter from day 1 and is the most attentive, present, engaging, supportive, flexible, energetic, fun loving, easy going nanny you could ever ask for. Gislein quickly became family to us and words...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sam. I live in Salem, MA, and I've grown up with little kids my entire life. I have experience with babies as young as three months to kids age 9. After being a full time nanny for a little under two years I transitioned to working in an office, before enrolling as a Master's of Social Work student at Salem State...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sam has babysat our almost 2-year-old daughter a couple of times and we can't wait to have her back! My daughter is very shy around strangers but took to Sam easily due to Sam's friendly and patient way with kids. Last time I got home, my daughter was excited to...
Bridget O.
Grace B.
Cambridge, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Young Professional New To The Area Looking To Continue Babysitting!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace and I recently moved to MA. I am 24 and have been babysitting since I was 16! I just graduated law school and nannied throughout my time in school. I'm looking for some families to babysit for on date nights and weekends. I'm very comfortable with all ages, all animals, and love playing games. I don't mind...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace is an amazing babysitter anytime I need a night out with my husband or girlfriends I can trust her with my kids. My kids love Grace and always ask the next time she will be babysitting. Grace is such an amazing sweet soul!! "
Care member
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with children between the ages of 6 weeks and 9 years old.
I was a Student Aide (6 weeks to 5 years old) for 2. 5 years.
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Teresa has been an amazing babysitter for my son. She is always on time to pick him up and is extremely responsible. She has been very flexible and accommodating to my schedule and always so willing to help my family. Teresa is going back to school in September,...
Katie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kerry, I'm 27 years old, and have lived in the Boston for 4 years now. I'm currently looking for part-time work, have a vehicle, and can be extremely flexible during the week and weekend! Prior to my residence in Boston, I lived in Manhattan just over a year, where I babysat two lovely children (2yr-5yr), Monday-Friday....
Kerry can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kerry is absolutely wonderful. She is responsible, dependable and great with my children. We would be happy to recommend her anytime. "
Jennifer L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nooshin. I'm 67 years old. I recently moved with my 2 dogs and 4 cats from California to Massachusetts to be near my only daughter. I raised my now 34 years old daughter. I have over 17 years of teaching children from the age of 18 months and up. I'm a very organized and detailed oriented person. I'm fun and...
Nooshin can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nooshin is wonderful! We love having her as part of our family. We have a 3 yr old son and a 1 yr old daughter and she is warm and loving and terrific with the kids. Our kids enjoy going on walks with her and she takes the time to do arts and crafts with our son...
Shagha R.
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
(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
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I grew up in a big, extended family and I have spent my whole life playing, caring, and sitting for family members and neighbors. For my first nanny jobs I worked in the Chicago suburbs for 2 different families. My job duties included laundry, breakfast/lunch, sweeping floors, letting the dogs out and of course playing every...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"I have watched her care for dogs, cats, lambs, horses, and chickens. Great care and knowledge on animals."
David A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a recent Lesley University Alumni, I majored in Elementary Education. I am interested in child care and can provide transportation for myself. Looking for something part time to help with occasional date nights for you and weekends! I am very creative, patient, and kind. My favorite activities are hands-on, and I...
Ilana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA
Ilza O.
5.0
Ilza cared for our son three days/week between the ages of 4 and 6 months. She helped us juggle a difficult time with Dad working interstate and me completing full-time study. Ilza had endless energy and was completely committed to our son’s development with activities, reading, tummy time and naps....
- Care member
Nina J.
5.0
I felt very comfortable having Nina in my home. She is a quick learner and did well watching my 2.5 month old. She was helpful in additional household tasks also!
- Care member
Caitlin P.
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.
Isabel R.
5.0
Isabel is a fantastic caregiver and person. She has been a huge part of our daughters' lives over the last several years and took wonderful care of them. She is also a great role model for young girls. Isabel creates activities to enrich the children's time spent with her. She also has a way of...
- Brian S.
Lucy F.
5.0
Lucy has been caring for our two children (now 2 and 5) regularly for over a year. We're lucky to have her! She is a reliable, thoughtful, energetic care taker and we've recommended her to a number of friends.
- Lisa W.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Melrose, MA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Melrose, MA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Melrose, 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 $21.50 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Melrose, MA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Melrose, MA?
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Ratings for Melrose, MA weekend nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Weekend Nannies in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed weekend nannies.