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60 weekend nannies are listed in Waltham, MA
The average rate is $24/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 6 years
Weekend nannies in Waltham, MA
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
Joao S.
Stoneham, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Joao (John in Portuguese). I am 29 years old. I have 9+ years experience with a wide variety of kids. I am also a father to a 3-year-old son. I am currently attending an online fully remote program to obtain my Master degree in Social work. I currently have my Bachelors Degree. My experience ranges from Infants...
Joao can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joao was fantastic and showed up right when I needed him. He was very punctual and my son enjoyed playing with him at the park. Joao's experienced showed through his play at the park, and I caught myself learning from him when I interviewed him.
Good luck with...
Robert P.
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
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.
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eliza was fantastic! Excellent communicator, punctual, and my kids loved her! She is competent, fun, and responsible! We would love to have her sit for us again! "
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jackie and I'm a fun and reliable babysitter with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My priority is providing a safe and supportive environment for children to play, learn, and engage with their surroundings. I've worked extensively with newborns and infants, in addition to watching...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie was great! I needed a sitter so that I could have a mom's much-needed night out! It was my first time leaving my daughter with a babysitter, so I was a little bit nervous, but Jackie made me very comfortable and updated me promptly with texts and photos! My...
Tanya A.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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 has been the most reliable, warm and loving caregiver my children have ever had. We had her care for my sons, who are 4 & 5, during the thick of the pandemic when it completely upended our lives. I don't know how I would have survived and continued working...
Amara M.
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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.
Lizmaritte M.
Needham, MA
$28-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Lizmaritte, but you may call me Lizzy :) I live in Needham with my amazing french bulldog, Cooper! I am a full-time Sr. Accountant for a personal grooming and beauty company right in Newton. Due to this, I am currently looking for a part-time job either before work, after work, and/or the weekends.
I have cared for...
Lizmaritte can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Best Nanny I've ever had loved and cared for my children like they were her own. "
Nicolle A.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dalylla, I live in Natick, and I am 25 years old. I am a college graduate at FSU with a major in Psychology. I speak two languages English and Portuguese. Currently, I am a full-time nanny of 3 kids in Wellesley. I am looking for a date night sitting on weekdays and/or babysitting on Saturdays during the day. I...
Dalylla can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Our 3-yr old daughter loves Dalylla!! We recommend her highly."
Chris M.
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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)
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Ava F.
Belmont, MA
$18-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Meet Your New Go-to Date Night Sitter! (College Grad W/car, CPR + First Aid Certified)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ava, and I can't wait to meet you! I recently graduated from Smith College, and will be working full-time developing STEM curriculum, so I'd love to help you out with date nights or weekend care! I have 5+ years in professional childcare settings, including private nannying/tutoring and working at both overnight...
Ava can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ava was great! She took care of my 4-year-old last minute when her daycare was closed. Ava kept her busy and happy and got her down for a nap! Would definitely hire again."
Sarah F.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Marie was available to us on very short notice during our family trip to Provincetown. She is gentle, friendly, flexible, and was great with our kids. We'll definitely rehire again if given the opportunity."
John K.
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"She is fabulous! I cannot say enough nice things. Our kids adored her. "
Todd A.
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gaby has great energy and my daughter really enjoys her time with her. She's open to activities and very friendly. No complaints."
Emily M.
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I had the pleasure of working with Justine at a summer day camp and as her former supervisor, I would describe her as both hard working and dependable. With her upbeat and positive attitude, Justine happily engaged in many types of activities with the children,...
Joseph T.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Waltham, MA
Paula S.
5.0
Paula was great! She is responsible and my daughter loved her. I would definitely hire her again (and plan to)!
- Margo J.
Joao S.
5.0
Joao was fantastic and showed up right when I needed him. He was very punctual and my son enjoyed playing with him at the park. Joao's experienced showed through his play at the park, and I caught myself learning from him when I interviewed him.
Good luck with your future endeavors Joao, and...
- Robert P.
Sarah R.
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 time). She's also extremely...
- Haya L.
Eliza S.
5.0
Eliza was fantastic! Excellent communicator, punctual, and my kids loved her! She is competent, fun, and responsible! We would love to have her sit for us again!
- Care member
Erin N.
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 getting him to eat. Erin has been...
- Lauren T.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Waltham, MA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Waltham, MA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Waltham, MA, you can search through 5 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 Waltham, MA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Waltham, 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 $24.40 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Waltham, MA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Waltham, 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 Waltham, 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 5 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Waltham, MA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Waltham, MA?
All weekend nannies near you in Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA weekend nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Weekend Nannies in Waltham, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed weekend nannies.