Tag Archives: babysitting

After School Caregiver Needed – 3 days a week [Medford]

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Looking for a warm, patient, and dependable caregiver for our 3-year-old son (and occasionally our infant).  

Our energetic and adventurous 3-year-old loves exploring the nearby Fells, playing outdoors in any weather, and building forts both inside and out. He also enjoys helping in the kitchen, especially with baking, and has fun creating imaginative structures with Magna-Tiles and Legos.

Details:

  • Days: Monday–Thursday (at least 3 days/week)
  • Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  • Dates: December 2025 – June 2026 (optional morning, school holiday, and occasional weekend hours available)
  • Location: Medford, near Medford High School/Victory Park

Responsibilities:

  • Welcome our 3-year-old home from preschool and supervise age-appropriate play, crafts, or outdoor activities
  • Prepare and clean up an afternoon snack 
  • Assist with handwashing, bathroom breaks, and light tidying
  • Occasionally help with infant care (higher hourly rate when both children are present)

Compensation: $20 – $25/hour depending on experience

Bonus: Monetary completion bonus for commitment through June 12, 2026

If interested, please text Simonne (802) 373-1597 or email smrmorin@gmail.com

Babysitter Needed [Winchester]

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We are currently looking for an occasional babysitter (2-3 times per month) for our Pre-K (turning 5 in January) daughter.  Babysitting would mainly be in the evening hours on Fridays/Saturdays.

Primary responsibilities would be playing with our daughter (either inside or outside), reading to her, and putting her to bed.  Her bedtime is generally in the 6:30-7pm range and she is able to brush her teeth and get ready for bed on her own – sometimes needing help getting into her jammies.

Also looking for someone that likes pets.  We have 2 cats (no responsibilities for the cats) and a Labrador retriever (would often need to feed him and take him out in yard to go to the bathroom occasionally).

Pay: $25-$30+ per hour

Start date: ASAP and as long as available

Location: Winchester, MA

Contact information: Morgan Wallace – morganbwallace@gmail.com

After-School Caregiver Needed – Wednesdays (Medford, MA)

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Looking for a responsible and caring after-school caregiver for two children (Kindergarten and 3rd grade).

Details:

  • Day: Wednesdays
  • Time: 2:45 PM pickup at Brooks Elementary (Medford) and watch until 6:15 PM
  • Dates: 12/1 – 4/1 (excluding school vacation weeks: 12/24, 12/31, 2/18)
  • Duties:
    • Pick up both children from Brooks Elementary in Medford, MA
    • Feed a snack at home
    • Drive the kids to a 30-minute swim lesson at Goldfish Swim School in Burlington (for one child, but both will accompany)
    • Prepare a quick 10 minute meal for the kids (heat and serve a ready-made meal) 
  • Requirements:
    • Clean driving record and reliable vehicle
    • Non-smoker
    • Strong references
  • Compensation: $30 per hour (negotiable based on experience) 
  • Bonus: Monetary completion bonus for commitment through 4/1

If interested, please text Renee at 978-407-0569 or email Renee.larouche@gmail.com

Occasional Babysitter Needed [Somerville]

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Description: We’re looking for occasional care for our chatty, friendly, and active 3-year-old son who loves to laugh, play trains, and read books. We’re looking for hours on a weekday to fill in when our nanny has appointments, so we can work around class schedules. Also open to evening hours on a Monday after 8:30pm occasionally.

Details: Ball Square, Somerville (1 min from Green Line) • $32/hr+ • Seeking someone experienced with toddlers, reliable, and playful. Comfort learning about EpiPen use and allergies required (experience not necessary).

Contact: Please text Molly 415 235 3054

Afternoon Nanny Needed [Winchester]

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We’re looking for a reliable, caring babysitter/nanny to help with our two daughters (ages 3 and 1) in Winchester, Massachusetts.

Schedule:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • 3:00–5:30 p.m. (approx. 3 hours/day)

Job Details:

  • Pick up our 3-year-old from preschool at 3:00 p.m. in Winchester (5 mins from home)
  • Spend time at home for snack and play or go to a nearby activity (park, library, etc.). Mom will be home M&F in her office. 
  • Around 4:30–4:45 p.m., pick up our 1-year-old from daycare (5 minutes from home).
  • Bring both girls home and stay until about 5:30 p.m., helping with lunch unpacking and light dinner prep.

We’ll provide a car with car seats for all pickups and driving. You just need to be able to get to Winchester.

Our 3 year old is curious and loving. She enjoys dancing, arts and crafts, pretend play, Frozen, and the park. Our 1 year old is a ball of joy who likes snacks and babbling. 

If you’re responsible, enjoy spending time with young children, and are looking for a consistent afternoon position, we’d love to hear from you. 

Contact: Hannah.e.jarrett2@gmail.com

Pay: $25/hr 

Babysitting Our Fun 3 Year Old [Lexington]

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Looking for afternoon care on weekdays and weekends for 3 year-old son. The frequency would be about 3-4 times a month, if not more.

Job Description:

Primary responsibilities would be undertaking appropriate creative/educational/outdoor activities, reading to and with our son, reinforcing appropriate discipline, and tidying play areas. We have two cats who are very friendly and won’t require any monitoring. No housework or meal prep required. We live within a 10 minute walk from Downtown Lexington.

He is adventurous, friendly, creative, and is a ton of fun! He loves playgrounds, trucks and making new friends.

We are looking for someone who enjoys the company of toddlers, warm and kind with an adventurous spirit. A background in child development and/or experience babysitting would come in handy (though isn’t necessary). 

Requested Hours:  Occasional Thursdays and Fridays 3-6 and occasional Saturdays/Sundays from 12-4 or 4-6.

Pay: $20-$25 based on experience.

Start date: ASAP, through the rest of the semester, and hopefully next semester (and next year), too.


If interested, please email cassandre.voltaire@gmail.com or text me at 857-236-9015. Thank you!

Babysitter Needed [Medford]

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Description: We are looking for evening care (3 times a week to start, from 5-7pm) for our one year old son. The ask would be to pick him up at 5pm from his daycare, bring him home, and assist with overseeing him through bedtime. The daycare is within walking distance from the home as well so can drive or walk depending on weather. Parents would be in the home most evenings starting between 5:45pm and 6pm. Ideal applicant has their own transportation, is CPR certified, has experience caring for young toddlers, and lives in Medford or surrounding area. 

Pay range: $20-$30/hour

Please contact catherinelove729@gmail.com, if interested.  

Babysitters Needed [Medford]

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Description: Looking for experienced and responsible babysitters. Must have experience caring for multiple children – ages 2, 4, and 7. Must have own transportation, CPR certified, live in Medford or surrounding area, can provide references, and have a flexible schedule who can commit long term. Ideal babysitter would also be comfortable finding activities for the children and be creative. 

Contact: Please email Kimberly.marcellino@gmail.com if interested.

Pay range: $20-30/hr 

Babysitter Needed [Medford]

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Description: We are looking for a babysitter for our son who is currently six months. He is a really easy kiddo, very cuddly and happy. We don’t have a set schedule we are looking for, more one-off nights. We would love some previous experience but be open to others. Typical care includes bottle feeds, diaper changes, playtime and naptime that we can walk you through. We thought a student nearby would be great!  

Pay: $20/hour 

We live on Barry Park

Amy van Apeldoorn 513-508-7971

Babysitter Needed [Medford]

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Description: I am a Tufts staff member looking for the occasional weekend babysitter for my 6.5 year old son. My son is very active and loves sports (he plays soccer, hockey, and lacrosse), Lego, and action figures. He is learning to read and loves making art and playing board games—the main thing is he needs to be active! We are in walking distance of Tufts. We have a friendly dog, so sitter must be okay with dogs.  I will need a sitter the evening of Saturday, October 25 from 4-10pm.

Rate: $20/hour

Location: Medford, 15 min. walk from Tufts

Contact: Please email Courtney McDermott at courtney.mcdermott@tufts.edu