Seeking Babysitter near Davis Square

We are seeking an occasional weekend evening babysitter for our 14 month old daughter this summer and into the next academic year. Our baby is good natured and sleeps through the night (as long as she has her paci)! We’re seeking an occasional date night sitter who would predominantly be watching our daughter after she has already been put down to bed – so, mostly watching the baby monitor and being on site in case anything were to happen. The ideal candidate would be an experienced sitter who is a non-smoker. We’re located in North Cambridge, less than a half mile from the Davis Square T-Stop (we can make a visitor’s parking pass available to those who drive). We anticipate needing a sitter for a few hours 1-2 evenings per month. The babysitter would need to be comfortable with dogs. We have a 4 year old goldendoodle who will be in the home. The sitter is not expected to walk/care for the dog, but the dog will be there (probably sleeping/demanding attention), so a comfort with dogs is important.

Pay is $20/hour. Please contact megan.lenneman@gmail.com if you’re interested!

Weekly Babysitter (North Cambridge)

Hello! We are looking for a babysitter for our happy and curious 17-month old daughter. We would like someone to help for a couple of hours, 1-2x per weekdays, and occasional evenings, mostly on Fri or Sat. The day of the week is flexible (preference for mid-week), and there is room for increased hours depending on desire.

Duties: Picking her up from daycare (walking distance from our house), feeding her dinner, changing diapers if necessary, and playing inside or outside. On evenings/weekends, it would also include putting her down for her nap or putting her down for the night.

Location: We live in North Cambridge, a short walk from Davis Square. No driving is required.

Requirements: Enjoys spending time with toddlers, experience caring for young children. Non-smoker. Up to date on COVID/flu vaccine. CPR/first-aid certified preferred. Excellent references.

Pay: $20-22/ hour
Contact: Please reach out to Meg via email at hadleyandmeg@gmail.com

Summer Nanny/Babysitter (West Medford/Lexington)

Looking for a summer babysitter to take care of 3 children, ages 8, 6, and 4. 

The position would be Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 2pm.  It would begin June 26 until August 25, 2023.

Job duties would be taking the children to their swim lessons and swim team practice at Winchester Boat Club and general oversight of their care and safety. In general, you will be at the Winchester Boat Club for most days from around 9am-1pm, supervising the children. 

If not at the boat club, job duties will include entertaining the children, going for walks/bike rides and excursions (zoo, parks, museum) as the weeks allow. The children (2 boys and a girl) are all very independent and know their schedule.  They are fun, silly, outgoing and loving.   One parent works from home and will be at the house and will come and go, and will be available to you as needed.  There is a super friendly dog (golden/labradoodle) in the home.


Required hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30-2pm

Location: West Medford/Lexington June 26, 2023 – August 25, 2023


Requirements: non smoker, has license, own car preferred

Wage: $25/hour


Please reach out to Caileen at cburns08@gmail.com if interested.

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter (Medford)

Job Description: Hi there! We’re a Tufts Fletcher family living on campus through Summer 2023. We’re looking for weekday afternoon help with picking up our 6 year old from kindergarten at West Somerville Neighborhood School (by walking, three blocks away) on most days at 2:25 pm, bringing her home, helping with snacks, and keeping her occupied while mom works remotely from home and dad is at Fletcher. The job potentially would include driving (no more than 15-20 min each way) our child to afternoon sports/activities and then back to home afterward. We will provide a car with a car seat installed. We also have a 4 year old who needs to be picked up around 5:15 pm from daycare, by walking, two blocks away (by this time mom will probably be done work so you wouldn’t always have to lug both kids). We may be interested in having you work additional hours if you’re interested/available, such as on school days off, when the 6 year old has early dismissal on occasional Wednesdays (school dismissal noon), or an occasional evening babysitting session, but we can discuss those needs later. We are also open to two caregivers splitting the duties throughout the week–ideally, two individuals who already know each other so it is easier to coordinate/back each other up. Again, we’re only here for the current academic year (possibly to June/July). If you’re potentially interested, but not sure of all the details, please feel free to reach out to us so we can discuss!

Potential Start Date:  Late November or early December 2022 (to be finalized with you)

Work Days/Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:15pm – 5:45pm daily (approximately).  Other hours on an ad-hoc / mutually agreed basis.

Compensation:  $25 per hour (or potentially more with significant experience/qualifications).  Bonus for fluent Mandarin Chinese and/or Korean speakers if you use it with our children.

Location: Sawyer Ave, Medford (on Tufts campus)

Requirements: 

  • Full vaccination and booster series for COVID-19
  • Prior experience caring for young children (with references as appropriate)
  • Clean driving history, valid driver’s license for use in Massachusetts
  • Pass an online background check (we will pay for it)
  • We especially welcome Tufts students (both undergraduate and graduate) to reach out to us if interested!

Employer: Patricia and David Muehlke
Contact Information: pm.in.bangkok@gmail.comdm.in.bangkok@gmail.com
Childcare/Babysitting Location: Medford, MA

Babysitting Opportunity (near Tufts)

We are looking for a babysitter for occasional date nights and coordinating kid coverage. We live one block from campus and have two girls (5 yrs. and 3yrs). They love being outside and exploring campus. We would love to have someone who likes to play games, make art, read books, is ok throwing together a box of mac & cheese or pasta, and is flexible.

If interested, please reach out to Annie at annehwoods@gmail.com.

Pay – $23 per hour

Babysitting Opportunity (Medford)

We are looking for an after-school sitter for our 2 kids (6 and 9) on Thursday’s and Friday’s from 2:45 – 6:15 PM (5:45 PM on Friday’s) in Medford (George Street – just behind the Tufts Athletic Facility).

Basic requirements are meeting kids at bus stop, getting them snacks and assisting with any homework (which isn’t typically more than 10 minutes). The most important thing is to have fun and play as much as possible. A car is required as there are some after school activities we would need you to drop them off at.

If interested. please contact Jordan Mangan by email at mcknightjordan@hotmail.com or by phone at 617-797-6309. Pay is $20 an hour plus gas $$.

Babysitting Position (North Cambridge)

We have a 3 year old and a 1 year old whose daycare lets out early on Fridays. We’re looking for someone to pick them up, walk them ten minutes to our house, and then play with them until we’re back from work (about 4pm-7pm). Think snacks, park, toys. We’re in North Cambridge, near Raymond Park.

Fridays would be the main focus, but we’d also looking for some date night and after work coverage as needed.

Pay: $25-28, depending on qualifications.

To get the ball rolling, contact me, Carmel, at cshachar@gmail.com.

After School Sitter Needed (Melrose)

We are looking for after school care for our 9 year-old daughter Monday-Friday from 2:15-4:30/5:00, to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities will include:

  • daily pick-ups from the elementary school in our Melrose neighborhood starting at 2:15
  • drop off to dance class 1x week
  • help with occasional homework, games/crafts, etc.

Must be COVID vaccinated and have a reliable car. 

Start date: as soon as possible

Location: Melrose

Contact: Reach out toMarissa: marissamclark@gmail.com or 617-817-2412

Babysitter Needed (Roslindale)

We have two children and live in Roslindale near Cummins Highway and are close to buses and Forest Hills. I am looking for care for my youngest (she’s 3 in December) for Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting at 2pm and staying until 5pm.

We are flexible to add some hours if needed and pay $20/hr for babysitting. Happy to have a discussion about pay and what people feel they need to make it worthwhile.

Please email alissa.kortendick@gmail.com or call (262-498-2557). Totally fine to text or email first to set up a phone conversation or in-person meeting.

After-School Sitter Needed (Medford)

We’re looking for a regular after-school sitter for 3 kids, ages 6, 7, and 8. We’re flexible on days/times, but hours needed would be 3PM-5PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays, and 2PM-5PM on Wednesdays. Currently during this time our kids watch TV and binge-eat snacks while we work from home, so any activities or entertainment you can provide — indoor or outdoor — beyond that would be wonderful!

Our only requirements are: you must be COVID-vaccinated and provide your own transportation to/from our home in Medford. Pay would be $20/hour, but that is negotiable depending on experience.

Please reach out if you’re interested: julie.bogart@gmail.com or 617-721-4040.