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60 weekend nannies are listed in Wakefield, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 8 years
Weekend nannies in Wakefield, MA
Brooke D.
Saugus, MA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I'm a senior in college, reliable, and caring. I'm the happiest aunt to my niece who I've helped raise and my nephew beau who is 3 years old. I have worked at fenway park in Wollyworld with kids during summer. I'm passionate for child psychology and child development, I've taken child psychology and took AP psychology. I have...
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Brooke does have a niece, and another on the way so she is very experienced with kids. She is very responsible, and will treat any child like her own !!!"
Kim A.
Pamela R.
Everett, MA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience with children by working as a babysitting taking care of a newborn and helping in a daycare a few times a week while I was in Brazil.
I've been taking care of a lovely baby boy while I'm in the USA as a nanny.
Also I worked for one year as an Au Pair and I took care of 3 girls (1, 3 and 5 yo) for 6...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Pamela has been a tremendous help for our family. She is a very nice, reliable and honest person, she assisted us with our 3 months baby full time. Our baby felt very comfortable with her. "
Dana A.
Jennifer G.
Everett, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi!
My name is Jennifer. I am a 23-year-old, recent graduate from Framingham State. I studied early childhood education and psychology. I have experience working with children in many different settings such as: nannying, after school programs, church and most recently working in a K-8 school. I am passionate about working with...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Your children are safe with Jennifer. She plays the role of a responsible mother but still manages to keep her teenager energy. She's absolutely fantastic and I definitely recommend her to any family! "
Siyanne G.
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace is am mature and responsible sitter and we felt very comfortable leaving our three boys in her care!
She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our kids! "
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Molly C.
Charlestown, MA
$28-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Molly, I am currently 26 years old. I have my bachelors from Fitchburg State University in Psychology. I am CPR and First Aid certified, as well as having a car and clean driving record. I am looking for jobs after 5 p.m. during week day and anytime on weekends. I am currently a nanny for a 3-year-old. I have been...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Molly is such an amazing babysitter! She is extremely reliable, punctual, and hardworking. She’s also very sweet and intuitive with children. I trust her completely with my 1.5 year old and two dogs. She has even dog sat for us before! "
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fantastic babysitter. Just wish she lived closer."
Emily D.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is an excellent resource. She has sat for my non-verbal autistic daughter (adult) on several occasions and I expect to use her services again. Samantha showed an interested in communicating with my daughter and started learning some of the ASL signs she...
Eileen L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Diane from Colombia. I am 28 years old and I have a BA in education from Colombia (my home country) I have 7 years of experience and I am available to take care of your kids from 2months old and up. Currently I am having availability on weekends, date nights and Tuesdays!
Here at the states I have worked with...
Diana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Diana is reliable, kind, and conscientious. She watches our 5 year old often and our daughter is always very excited to play with her and spend time with her. I highly recommend her."
Danielle P.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Marie (she/her). I am available to babysit weekends and week nights as needed.
My experience:
I have over 10 years of childcare experience in which I have cared for children ages newborn-12 years old. I am a certified teacher with 4 years of professional teaching experience. During the school year, I work...
Marie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Marie was so sweet with our 3 month old daughter and took such good care of her while we were on a family vacation to Provincetown over the 4th of July week. We are grateful to have been connected with Marie!"
James B.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & 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
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I have a lot of great experience with children of many ages. I worked as a babysitter when I was young and as a camp counselor throughout my summers when in high school and college. I've also worked as a preschool teacher at a few schools and nanny for many families. What makes me really enjoy working with children is seeing...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liz arrived on time, was a good communicator, Kept us updated and great with our 16 month old. We felt he was safe and in good responsible hands. We would recommend her and hire her again."
Emily V.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Dear Families,
I'm a career nanny/babysitter, Night Nanny Nurse. I'm a graduate nurse and newborn care specialist. I'm fully vaccinated. I have 18[+] years of experience taking care from ages 0 to 5 years old. I'm so blessed to have been working with wonderful families, mostly first-time parents. I will be happy to work with...
Idaluz can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We are grateful for Ida’s overnight help with our newborn. She was very professional and knowledgeable. She always showed up on time and was extremely communicative with us. She provided thorough notes after a shift, promptly answered any questions we had, and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hey!!, my name is Patricia . I am 23 years old. I am a patient, caring, and creative person with experience working with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. My preferred age group to work with is 2 years old and older. I have 5 years of experience tutoring, babysitting, working with special needs children, and teaching...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Patricia baby-sat our 10 month old while we needed temporary additional support. She played with our baby, sang songs, read books etc. Patricia is super friendly, approachable, and was very flexible with her schedule which helped us a lot. Would hire her again if...
Leslie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicole. I live in Peabody, MA. I graduated college in 2017 with a degree in Occupational Therapy. While being in college I nannied and continued nannying after I graduated. I am now a mom to my 3-year-old daughter :) I am looking for a part time position. Any day during the week works. Weekends are also...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Nicole has been working for us this past summer and has been an amazing help with our infant. She has been our nanny for about 35 hours a week. She has been on time everyday and has exceeded our expectations. She is very caring, attentive, playful and loving....
Julie D.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & 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
(1)
I have over 15 years of experience with all different ages, from 4 months old to teenagers. Mainly I've worked with infants, and have nannied for a family of 4 the past 10 years. I also currently babysit a 2-year-old that I began watching at 6 months old. Since the family of 4 are getting older they only need me a few hours a...
Amber can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Excellent child care provider. Dependable, responsible, caring and warm-hearted."
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Carolyn M.
Malden, MA
$22/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love kids! I became a caregiver because I am working toward my doctorate in clinical psychologist and may want to work with children. I went to Bates College for biology, and while I was there I volunteered in a local school reading to K-2 students. It was there that I discovered how much I enjoy working with children-it's so...
Carolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Carolyn has been wonderful with our son! She's a great communicator, thoughtful, and punctual. We've had her babysit twice and hope to keep working with her. Would highly recommend her!"
Kate C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Proud Auntie and Cat Mom with four years experience working in daycare settings. Five years experience teaching undergraduates at the University of Michigan and 2 years experience working as a nanny during the covid-19 pandemic. Studied American Sign Language (ASL) for two years and experience teaching signs to children....
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erin has been absolutely wonderful with our son and so attentive! We credit his expanded vocab to her working with him and all the sign language he has learned. He has not been the best on the bottle and she has done a great job earning his trust and successful in...
Lauren T.
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Ilza has consistently exceeded my expectations in terms of her work ethic and interpersonal skills. She shows great attention to detail, compassion, and strong enthusiasm in everything that she does. She is vigilant about keeping a clean and safe environment for...
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Wakefield, MA
Brooke D.
5.0
Brooke is reliable, responsible and kind. Brooke watched my daughter when I was breastfeeding and my daughter was having a hard time taking the bottle, Brooke would help with evenings and overnights as needed. My daughter is now 3 and adores Brooke, who still babysits for some date nights here and...
- Paige N.
Pamela R.
5.0
Pamela has been a tremendous help for our family. She is a very nice, reliable and honest person, she assisted us with our 3 months baby full time. Our baby felt very comfortable with her.
- Dana A.
Jennifer G.
5.0
She is extremely hard working and dependable.She is always positive and always works to the best of her ability. She is a wonderful individual and really unique.
- Nelfi M.
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.
Grace B.
5.0
Great care and communication. She is a marvelous cook and always on time. We love Grace ❤️
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Wakefield, MA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Wakefield, MA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Wakefield, MA?
All weekend nannies near you in Wakefield, 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.