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Babysitter Needed in Somerville (Near Gilman Square)

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Good morning! My name is Guido De Bartolomeo, and I am the assistant to Head Coach Jason Sachs of the women’s fencing team at Tufts University.

I’m currently looking for a babysitter for my 2-year-old son (he’s 2 years and 5 months old) for about 20 hours a week, in the afternoons. The schedule would be approximately from 3:30pm to 7:30/8:00pm. We are offering an hourly salary between $15-$25, depending on experience.

We live in Somerville, near the Gilman Square stop on the Green Line.

Please feel free to reach out at giorgiagalesso@gmail.com

Best regards,
Guido De Bartolomeo

Afternoon babysitting (Lexington)

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Hi everyone!
We are a young family in Lexington with a fun and engaging 2.5 year old and are expecting our second child in a few weeks! We are looking for someone to babysit our 2.5 year old for a couple afternoons a week during the spring semester while we make the transition to the family of four.

Responsibilities: You would be responsible for our 2.5 year old only. He is super fun and interactive (and is potty trained). Responsibilities would include playing with him, taking him to playgrounds and parks within walking distance (as weather allows), and feeding him a snack.

Hours: 2 afternoons a week from 2:30-6 pm (hours are somewhat flexible and we’re open to 1 or even 3 afternoons for the right candidate!)

Start Date: Flexible! We’d like to start before early February, but we can also start sooner.

Compensation: $20-25/hr, based on experience. Someone with their own transportation is preferred, but we’re open to supplementing travel for the right candidate.

Location: Lexington, MA

Contact: Rachel Bennett at rdenben@gmail.com

Morning Babysitter Needed (Ball Square, Somerville, near Tufts)

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Hello!

We’re looking for morning help with our two-year-old in Ball Square, Somerville, near Tufts University. The position is for 2-3 days a week, from 6:45 AM to 8:00 AM, starting now and continuing until late May or June 2025. Mondays are required, with flexibility for 1-2 additional days (Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday).

Duties include:

  • Serving a pre-prepared breakfast
  • Playing, reading books, and occasional singing or dancing
  • Managing allergy care (EpiPen) and general supervision

Our son has a history of medical complexity but is stable now, and we’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented and familiar with allergy management.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience with toddlers
  • Up-to-date vaccinations
  • References

We offer guaranteed pay with a two-week cancellation notice for our time off or travel. Pay is $28-32/hour, depending on experience.

If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out to Molly at +1 415 235 3054.

Thank you!

Babysitter Needed on Wednesdays (Somerville)

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Hello and Happy New Year!

We are looking for a responsible and caring babysitter for our two boys (ages 4 and almost 1) for several hours during the week. We live near Powder House Park in Somerville, very close to Tufts University.

Responsibilities include:

  • Helping get the boys dressed and ready for the day
  • Changing diapers (for the baby)
  • Feeding lunch & snacks
  • Taking them on walks, to the library, and to the playground
  • Ensuring they’re engaged and safe

The ideal candidate is someone with experience caring for babies and toddlers, who enjoys being active, creative, and engaging with young kids. Our older son (almost 4) is very talkative and imaginative, while our younger son (almost 1) is crawling and loves trying new foods.

Schedule:

  • Wednesdays during the day (ideally 4-8 hours)
  • Occasional hours on Mondays or Fridays may also be available

We are flexible on the exact hours, but Wednesday availability is a must!

Pay: $25/hour

If you’re interested, please reach out to me at Lucy Sweeney Kincaid:

Thank you! We look forward to hearing from you.

Lucy

Babysitter Needed for Tuesday/Thursday Afternoons – Winchester, MA

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Hi everyone!

I’m looking for a responsible and fun babysitter for my two kids (ages 6 and 9) on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:45 PM to 5:45 PM. The role involves picking the kids up from school, driving them to their appointments, and keeping them entertained in between.

Details:

  • Kids: Fun, funny, and engaging! My son loves to read, and my daughter loves to color and play games. Both are independent and mostly self-sufficient.
  • Hours: Tuesday/Thursday afternoons (1:45 PM – 5:45 PM), with the possibility of adding Monday afternoons. Additional hours available for evenings and weekends.
  • Requirements: Must have a car to drive the kids to and from appointments. We do not allow screen time.
  • Pay: $25/hour + gas money.

If you’re reliable, enjoy working with kids, and can drive, I’d love to hear from you. Please reach out for more details or if you have any questions!

Location: Winchester, MA
Contact: Kara Yeater at kyeater@gmail.com
PO Box 2071
Woburn, MA 01888

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Babysitter Needed 3 Afternoons a Week (Around Davis Square)

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Hi Jumbos! I’m Kara Vidal, a Tufts alumna (A&S ’10), and I’m looking for a reliable babysitter to help with my two kids, ages 4 and 6. The position involves picking up the kids on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 3:30 PM and hanging out with them until 5:00 PM.

Location: We’re located just outside of Davis Square

We’re seeking someone with childcare experience, starting in early to mid-January. There is also potential for more hours during the summer if we’re a good fit for each other!

Pay: $24-26/hour, based on experience.

Contact: If you’re interested, please send a brief introduction and a little bit about your childcare experience to vidalkiddocare[AT]gmail[DOT]com.

Looking for a Babysitter for Tuesday evenings (East Somerville)

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Hi! I’m a single mom in East Somerville looking for a reliable and caring babysitter/”big sister” type of caregiver for my fourth-grade daughter on Tuesday evenings.

Details:

  • Hours: Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Pay: $20 per hour
  • Duties: Pick up from school, walk home (about 6 minutes), help with dinner (already prepared), assist with homework, and hang out.
  • My Daughter: She plays the flute, loves drawing, and enjoys reading!

I will be out of the house during these hours and would love to set up a Zoom interview followed by a paid trial date (with me at home) to ensure a good fit.

Feel free to reach out if interested!

Contact: Emily
Cell: 617-955-3036

Occasional Childcare for Elementary School Children (Danvers, MA)

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We’re seeking an occasional babysitter for two children in first and third grade who can work on a weekday evening or during school holidays. Duties will include playing games and enjoying violin practice with the children.

Upcoming needs:

  • Friday, December 13th, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:
Danvers, MA (Transportation via uber will be provided.)

Hourly Rate:
$23 – $28 per hour, depending on experience.

Contact:
Valencia Koomson (Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, Tufts University)
Email: valencia.koomson@tufts.edu

Morning Babysitter for 2 young children (Medford)

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We are seeking an energetic and engaged babysitter for our 18 month daughter and 3 year old son for 2-4 mornings a week from 10am – 12pm. We are flexible on which mornings and flexible on start date. Some days both children will be at home and some days it will just be our daughter. Both children enjoy going to the playground across the street, playing in the backyard, reading books, and playing with stuffed animals and toys. Both parents work from home so we will be in the house.

Our son is immuno-compromised so we ask that all applicants are vaccinated for covid and flu.

Location: Webster Street in Medford.

Pay: $30/hour

If interested, please reach out to Betsy.Johnson@tufts.edu

Home Helper/Occasional Babysitter (Somerville)

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We are a busy family of four seeking some help with laundry and basic household tasks, as well as occasional babysitting. None of this is urgent or time sensitive, so you could come by at a time convenient for you each week (for example: coming by 1-2x a week for an hour or two during the day and help with putting in a load of laundry or two, putting laundry away, helping pickup toys and other stuff around the house, meal prep, etc.)

Location: We are conveniently located in Somerville a block from the Community Bike Path. 

About us: We are a family of four with a 2yo son and 5yo daughter. Dad works in tech and from home each day, Mom is a doctor and works from home 2-3 days a week. 

Pay: $25/hour

Contact: Rachel.whooten@gmail.com