Category Archives: Babysitting and Home Care

West Medford Family looking for afterschool care for a sweet kindergarten girl

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Job hours/timeline: the Elementary School – The Brooks School is located across the street from our house, we’d be looking for someone to pick her up at 2:30pm and hang with her until 5pm. Job would be for the school year- September through May.


Experience: Someone who loves kids! Our daughter is incredibly self sufficient but would love to have someone that will take her to the park, play and help with activities.
We will have several activities scheduled for her so we would love someone that can drive (own car preferred but could make it work without) bring her to dance, gymnastics etc. 


Salary: $25 per hour 


My contact information: Phone: 914-815-3084Email: caitlinduff@gmail.com


Best,
Caitlin Meloy

Part-time Babysitter in Medford

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We are looking for a part-time babysitter for our 16-month-old son this summer in Medford, starting as soon as possible.

We are looking for coverage Mondays and Thursdays from 9am-1pm and can be somewhat flexible with those times. Responsibilities would include feeding him breakfast and lunch, and playing with and supervising him. We live near several playgrounds and a walking path where you could take him – he loves being outside! Our son is playful, sweet, and independent. He is also timid and can struggle with separation anxiety when left with a new caregiver at first.


Our ideal candidate would be CPR/first aid certified, have experience with children around our son’s age, and be comfortable managing separation anxiety as he warms up to you. Possibility of continuing in the fall if it works with both schedules.


Pay: $25/hour

Contact: Meghan at meghan.m.singleton@gmail.com

Occasional Summer Babysitter (West Medford)

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We are looking for a responsible, occasional babysitter to care for our 12 month old in West Medford. Our little one is very active and social, loves to play games and is generally very easygoing. No extra responsibilities other than caring for our little one, feeding meals/snacks and changing diapers.

Availability: Occasional weekdays June-August, and/or weekends. Our schedule is very flexible (mom is a teacher who is off for the summer) but looking for someone who might want to pick up a few hours once or twice a week during the day, and/or one evening a week. Ideally would love to get to know someone who is available in the fall as well but not required.

Location: West Medford, near Playstead Park

Compensation: $25/hour
Contact: Please contact Kayla at butlerfamily207@gmail.com and include your summer availability. 

After School babysitting in Cambridge – Wednesdays

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We are looking for someone to pick up our 4 year old boy from the Maria L. Baldwin school in Cambridge, on Wednesdays at 2:45pm (sharp! should probably arrive at 2:40 just in case). And babysit until around 5pm. We live 5 minutes walk from the school so it is easy to go to our home from there and play at home, or whether permits stay in the playground. There is a possibility that another child will be interested in joining (for additional fee), still looking into it.

Pay: 27-30$, depending on experience.

Contact: Tamar tamaregev@gmail.com

Dates: September 2025 – June 2026

Babysitting (Lexington)

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We are looking for a regular weekly sitter who is available Wednesdays 3:30-8:30 pm starting in September through mid-June.  Possible additional hours on the weekends and summer if mutually agreeable.

We are located in Lexington and have two children, ages 5 and 8.  No driving required, but preference for someone who has their own reliable transportation to and from our home.

Respond to this post by emailing liann.lim@gmail.com.  Please write a little about yourself, your childcare experience, and relevant qualifications (first aid training, CPR certification, etc.) in your response.  If it sounds like a possible fit for our family, I will be in touch and ask for references.

Thank you!

Swim coach

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Hi! My name is Laura Frye, and I am looking for a swim coach for my husband, Minot, as a birthday/anniversary/new dad gift. 

We live in Medford with our dog and are expecting our first child this July. My husband completed his first marathon, running Boston in 3hrs, 25min! I’m so proud of him! I know that he has a deep urge to complete a sprint triathlon as his next fitness endeavor. He has been an avid cyclist for many years, so now he just needs some formal instruction in competitive, athletic swimming. 

I am looking for a coach or student/alumni athletes who are around this summer and are willing to take on a private client. I am hoping to get him started with about 5 private lessons. 

Contact: pempkowski.l@gmail.com
Kindly,
Laura Frye

Babysitting + pick up/drop off (Medford)

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Employer: Jordan M. 
Contact Information Phone: 617-797-6309; Email: mcknightjordan@hotmail.com
Childcare/Babysitting Location Medford, George Street, behind tufts athletic facility

Please update as follows:

Job Description: We are looking for someone M-F 2:45-6pm. We require a reliable car as we need kids picked up and dropped off from school and activities. Ideally, we need someone for the end of the school year and to help with summer camp pick-ups. We’d love to find someone to continue with us for the next school year as well if you are open to this. We pay a weekly rate which includes gas/mileage for driving.

Hours:  2:45pm – 6:00pm

Basic requirements: meeting one child at bus stop, getting them snacks and assisting with any homework (which isn’t typically more than 15 minutes). Picking up another child at school and assisting with the above. The most important thing is to have fun and play as much as possible.

Looking for someone as soon as possible.

Arlington, M-F 2:00-5:00, two four year olds

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Hello,
We are two families in East Arlington seeking after school care for the 2025-2026 school year, both children will be 4 years old and attend Menotomy Preschool. The children would need to be picked up at school at 2:00 M-F, and brought back to East Arlington by bus or on foot (1.5 mi, mostly on the bike path, a double stroller would be provided if walking). Then the caregiver would supervise the children’s snack and playtime until 5:00 (either at a local park or at one of the families’ homes).

Rate TBD, commensurate with experience. No responsibilities outside of supervising the two children. 
Location: Both families’ homes are within 5 minutes from the minuteman bike path, 10-15 minute walk of Alewife and the 77 bus. Menotomy Preschool is adjacent to the bike path and also on the 77 bus route. 
Please contact Grace: graceafterschoolsitter@gmail.com

OCCASIONAL BABYSITTER (HILLSIDE MEDFORD)

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Seeking a dependable, responsible babysitter to care for two older toddlers (ages 3 and 4) at our home nearby Tufts University and Whole Foods. Occasional weekend evening availability from 5PM to 9PM required. 
Responsibilities will include playing with children, preparing, serving and cleaning up a simple dinner, overseeing and facilitating bedtime routine. 
Ideal candidate will have: Prior childcare experience required (no first time babysitters, please), CPR certified, and able to pass a background check. Clear communication skills. Two references required.
Location: Nearby Goldilox Bagels and Whole Foods in Medford
Availability: Friday or Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Happy to be flexible with scheduling, happy to schedule dates when hired to ease planning. 
Compensation: $28/hour
This position has the opportunity to continue through the school year for the right candidate (happy to be flexible with dates when the Fall starts).
Contact: Tallen at tallensedlar@gmail.com