Category Archives: Babysitting and Home Care

Babysitter Needed [Somerville]

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Description: We are looking for occasional sitters for our 9yo son near Teele Square. Most opportunities will be evenings, but potential daytime hours (he is homeschooled) as well. Evening duties would require supervising dinner and a relatively independent bedtime. Daytime duties might involve walking/transit to library or other activities. No car is needed. 

Someone able to engage in Minecraft and D&D play and conversation would be welcome, but not necessary! 

He has multiple allergies and sitter would need to be comfortable being trained on emergency EpiPen and inhaler use, although this is exceptionally unlikely. 

Contact: 617-501-0428 or lovance@gmail.com

Babysitter [Medford/Malden]

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Details: Babysitting/in home care for our 2.5 year old son who loves to play and spend time with others! He is very friendly, social, sweet, and has all developmental milestones. He is very verbal and independent for 2.5 yrs old making it easy to communicate his wants and needs. 

We live in a single family home with a fenced in yard, across the street from a lovely public park with walking paths and a beautiful pond. In the spring it is known for all the ducklings and goslings that wander around. Additionally, we live .3 miles from another park with a child’s playground, basketball court, tennis courts, and sports fields. We also live within walking distance from coffee shops, restaurants, Medford Target, and many more stores.

Our son loves spending time outside (weather permitting). In addition to playing with our son during this time, you will be responsible for monitoring him and giving him provided snack/meals. (We have all snack/lunches prepared for sitters so it is easier, you simply just have to give it to him when he is hungry and monitor him so he eats his food safely.)

Both my husband and I work remotely so will be upstairs the majority of the time. With the exception of occasionally leaving the house to run errands, to the gym, or work related trips. (we try our best to stay out of the way but are around to assist if needed. (e.g Babysitter needs a break/take a lunch, we can come down to provide relief) 

Job requirements: A car to travel to our home, previous babysitting experience (references upon request), familiarity with dogs (we have a family dog who is 11yrs old, VERY FRIENDLY, LOVES PEOPLE) and should be open to changing pull ups (can also teach this skill as we did with 2 other babysitters from Tufts last year but it should be noted we are about to potty train so this is not a requirement! CPR certification is a plus but not required! 

Hours: Flexibility if needed/lets chat! Primarily we are looking to provide 4-5 hours of childcare, primarily between the hours of 9-1 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We would be open to sitters that are open the entire 9-5 slot on Tuesdays as well. Can be flexible around class schedules or practices if needed, just need notice to accommodate work schedules. 

Location: Our house is nestled in between the Medford/Malden town line (approx 10 min drive from campus) 

Pay: $21/hr

Contact: Marissa McDonough
Email : mcdepaolo@gmail.com

Babysitter Needed [Somerville]

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Description: I am looking for a female undergrad or grad student who’d like to hang out with my 10 year old daughter after school for TUESDAYS from 5pm to 8pm and pay is $20/hr ($60 total). My daughter is a 5th grader at East Somerville Community School. She is in the bilingual Spanish program, plays flute, loves painting and reading. A perfect candidate would speak Spanish and be willing to do some light Spanish and math homework help.

Job would require after school pick up between 4:45 and 5pm and a short walk to our place. I’ll prepare dinner (you’re welcome to bring your own too). We have a small dog who is cuddly and playful but sheds so if you have allergies, it won’t be a good fit.

About me: I’m a single parent who works full time in yoga and massage. If it’s a good fit, there could be more hours available. On Tuesdays, I have a continuing ed class I am committed to so I won’t be home during this shift.

I have free parking and am about a 7 min walk from the East Somerville stop on the green line. Please have 2 references if applying. If interested, contact eksullivan@gmail.com.

Nanny Needed [Medford]

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Description: We are a family in Medford (Dad is Tufts Alum) looking for an energetic, dependable Nanny for our two children (ages 7 and 5). Children will need to be picked up from Brooks School and watched until the completion of the work day. Mom primarily works from home and will be in a separate part of the house. Afternoon activities may include snack time, playing at home / in the neighborhood, taking kids to afternoon activities (e.g., dance, gymnastics, etc.), visiting the library. 

What: Afternoon babysitter 

When: 2-4 days / week, flexible on which days; 2:30 – 5:30PM; ideal candidate will start in end of October (we can be flexible around school breaks, exam weeks, and next semester schedule)

Where: West Medford

Rate: $27/hour

Contact: Please reach out to Amy.Brown.Weber@gmail.com for more information 

Babysitter Needed [Watertown]

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Hello, my name is Elise Ressa. I graduated from Tufts in 2014, and I live in Watertown, MA, with my husband, 2-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, 3-month-old son, Emmett, and cat, Lucy.  

Job Description: We are looking for child care for our son, Emmett, while I take Elizabeth to a local Mommy and me class during my parental leave this fall (end date: 12/16). This position would only include taking care of Emmett, including feeding him a bottle, “playing” with him on his playmat for tummy time, and putting him down for a nap. No additional household responsibilities are expected. 

When: Tuesdays, 9:30am-12pm (to start immediately and end 12/16) 

Location: Watertown, MA (near Victory Field). We are accessible via public transportation but a car is easier and free street parking is available. 

Rate: $25-$28/hour 

Please note that we are happy to provide additional ad hoc child care opportunities as they arise. 

Contact: If you are interested, please reach out to Elise Ressa at Ressa1492@gmail.com. 

Babysitter Needed [Arlington]

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Description: We are looking for a part time after school sitter to pick up our two lovely children, age 8 and 6 from school in Arlington Heights.  Monday pick up is 2:30pm and I will be home by 4:30pm and Wednesday pick up is 1:00pm and I’ll be home 4:30pm.  The kids’ school is 2.5 blocks away so you can walk or drive to pick them up.  Both kids are social, outgoing, love sports, reading, art etc.    It is easiest to get to us by car.  The kids usually like to stay at the school park to play if weather is nice.  Pay between 25-30/hr.  Please email ckchan916@gmail.com.  Thank you!!

Part time morning care needed [Ball Square, Somerville]

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We’re looking for a part time babysitter to help with kid drop offs 2 or 3 mornings per week in Somerville, near the ball sq T stop. Kids are 2.5yrs & almost 5.

Responsibilities::

– Set up car seats / vests

– Arrive at 7:30

– Leave between 7:45-7:55 AM

– Drop off kid 1 at 8:15 AM in East Somerville (you’d have to take both kids out of the car & walk back)

– Drop off kid 2 at 8:30-8:40 AMish in Porter Sq (usually only takes about 15 mins but added buffer in case late)

Total distance here would be just under 5 miles driving

Rate: Approximately $30/hr + additional buffer to account for traffic and any time needed to set up car. If you would like to pick up a little more time per day. Happy to share more details on this by email. Scheduled weeks would match Somerville school calendar.

Note: It is possible that you may be able to do this by public transit, but there’s a decent amount of walking and the bus schedule is somewhat irregular. If this is something you would be interested in but you don’t have a car, please message me. The 2nd child just needs to be dropped off by 9:30 AM so it’s definitely possible.

Please email Rosa at soy.bbang@gmail.com if this might work for you!

Friday Afternoon Babysitting [Somerville]

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Tufts alum seeking an experienced sitter for 4 year old and 7 year old. 

  1. What: Pick the kids up from the bus, take them to the playground or library (both adjacent to the bus stop), bring them back to our house. 
  2. When: Friday afternoons, 3:30pm – 5:30pm, beginning ASAP. Potential to add Monday in late October.
  3. Where: Bus stop, park, library, and our house are all a 10 minute walk from Davis Square. No car required.
  4. Rate: We pay $25-28 an hour based on experience. 

Potential for additional evenings/weekends if we’re a good fit for each other. 

If you’re interested please email us at vidalkiddocare@gmail.com and tell us about your babysitting experience and your availability on Fridays (and Mondays!).

Babysitter Needed [Somerville]

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Looking for an afternoon babysitter for two children, ages 4 and 2.

Responsibilities: Keeping the kids safe, cared for, entertained, and providing a light snack (no meal prep required). Could stay in the house, use the backyard, or walk to a local playground. Help the kids clean up any messes and tidy up any toys/games that were used during that time.  

Location: We live in Winter Hill right near Magoun Square. 

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-6pm.

Pay: $25-30/hr, depending on experience

Contact: If interested please email davis.whitneym@gmail.com (Whitney) with details of your experience

On-Call Family Assistant / Backup Nanny (Retainer + Premium Pay) [Somerville]

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Location: Somerville 02143 — near Lincoln Park | Argenziano School (4th & 7th grade)

I’m a solo dad (50% custody) looking for a reliable on-call helper for two girls (9 & 12).  My kids love dance (ballet and hip-hop), musical theater, cheerleading, graphic novels, making zines, and creating art. My oldest wants to be an architect when she grows up, and my youngest wants to be a ballet dancer and teacher. It’s tricky with only one parent in the house, especially when things happen like one kid gets sick, I need to travel for work, or both kids need to get to two different places at the same time. I am willing to pay a premium for a family assistant to help out when necessary, but only during the following times:

On-call availability windows (what you’re paid a monthly retainer to hold)

  • Every Monday from 2:35pm (school dismissal) through every Wednesday at 2:35pm (school dismissal)
  • Every other weekend block: every other Friday at 2:35 pm through the following Wednesday at 2:35 pm 

What “on-call” means here

  • You add these windows to your calendar and can confirm within a couple hours when I reach out
  • These are availability windows, not guaranteed shifts. Depending on our needs, I may call you once or several times a month
  • The retainer (paid at the end of each month) compensates you for being reliably reachable and ready to step in during these windows

Responsibilities:

  • Backup sick days when the kids need to stay home from school, as well as Monday school holidays and school vacation weeks
  • Occasional overnights (1–2 nights/month max) when I am away on business trips
  • Occasional grocery shopping or running errands

Pay & Retainer:

  • $150 monthly retainer: paid at the end of each month regardless of hours worked, in exchange for guaranteed availability on our schedule
  • $30–$35/hr for active hours (in addition to monthly retainer)
  • $150/night for overnights (+ hourly for evening time)

Ideal Candidate:

  • Nearby grad student, retiree, creative, or professional with a super flexible schedule that aligns with ours
  • Reliable, warm, and able to step in on short notice
  • Likes cooking and baking with kids (especially brownies!)
  • Interested and capable in engaging in creative art-making with children (think improv theater, 3D printing of their creations, helping with dance choreography, costume creation, and more!)

Bonus if you speak Spanish or French and want to practice with us!

If interested, contact David at david.r.scherer@gmail.com