After School Pickup Friday (Arlington, MA) Thompson School

Looking for someone to pick up my 4th grade and 1st grade daughters from school on Fridays at 2:30 and hang out with them until 5:30.  They normally like to play at the playground with their friends.  They are happy, fun, easygoing girls who love to play. 

No car needed

Pay: $25/hr.

Location: Thompson School Pickup

Home: Arlington Raleigh and Bates Road 

Contact: Liz 617-816-0368 or email lizmyers81@gmail.com

Occasional babysitter (Cambridge)

Description: We’re looking for a dependable and safety-conscious babysitter to care for our three-year-old on occasional weekends and / or weekdays this semester. Primary responsibilities include supervising and fostering a safe and fun environment for play in our home or at local playgrounds and parks.

The ideal candidate has childcare experience, is up-to-date on vaccines, is reliable, and has excellent communication skills. Must pass a background check. 

Availability: Occasional weekends and weekdays (usually mornings on weekdays)

Location: Cambridge, near Porter Square. Easily accessible via public transit (96 bus or red line)

Compensation: $25 per hour

Contact: Allie at afternoon0213@gmail.com. Please send an email sharing your availability for the semester

Babysitter Needed in Lexington

Description and Duties: we are looking for a responsible babysitter for our 1-year old daughter. Mostly just watch and play with her at our house, while mom working at home. 

Schedule: 2-3 hours per day for 2-5 days per week with certain flexibility on days from Monday to Sunday, preferably in the afternoon

Duration: prefer someone who can babysit for at least a fewmonths

Pay: market rate and open to discussion with the right person

Location: Lexington, ~6 miles away from Tuft University, private house parking  

If you are interested, please contact us at zhiyyzs@outlook.com.  Thanks for your attention and look forward to hearing from you. 

Part-time Driver for Kids Activities Needed in Arlington (Jan–June 2026)

We are Tufts alums seeking a responsible driver to help us transport our 11 year old and 15 year old to after school activities on weekdays. 

What: Drive kids from school to activities, or drive them home from school or activities, depending on the day.  You do not need to stay, after dropping them off.

When: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons, varying between 3:00pm – 5:00pm depending on the day, beginning ASAP

Where: Kids are in school at LES and AHS in Arlington. Our house is in Arlington, near Stratton Elementary.  Activities are at Thompson Elementary, or Waltham Athletic Club.

Rate: We pay $25 an hour.

We will want a couple references from other babysitting experiences.  Potential for other babysitting opportunities if we’re a good fit for each other. If you’re interested please email Jeff at jeff.orkin@gmail.com.

Baby Sitting 1-2 nights per week, Medford Square

Description: We need someone to sit our infant (born in November) one-two nights per week through the end of 2026 so that mom and dad can tend to house chores and go on the occasional date.

​The Schedule: Once to twice per week (~5-10pm, occaisionally later) for 3-5 hours. Total of 3-10 hours per week, with a predicted average of 5 hours (one five hour evening). Flexible on which nights, although we’d like a Saturday or two per month.

​Other notes: Very light house keeping (clean up dishes in the kitchen & letting our very mellow and well behaved dog out to pee)

​Location: We live 1/2 mile east (10 min walk) of Medford square, across the street from Magoun Park

Pay: $30-45 per hour based on experience

​Contact: Please text or email Ala at aens1066@gmail.com/203-559-8764

Part time babysitting care Needed in Malden

Hello, 

I am a Tufts professor looking for part time babysitting care for my 11 month old,  2-3 days a week for 4-5 hours.  I live in Malden and care would be at my home. I am looking for someone interested in child development and play, who would be excited to engage with a growing toddler! 

Preferred days: Mon/wed/fri, 9-12 but flexible and can work with student schedule 

Where: Malden, near Medford city line 

Pay: $25/hour based on experience 

Please contact Lily Mengesha at lilmengesha@gmail.com 

Part-time Childcare Needed in Medford (Jan–June/July 2026)

We are a French family looking for a responsible and respectful person to help us care for our two children (10 and 11 years old) from January through June/July 2026. Both children attend the International School of Boston (ISB) on Matignon Road.

​The Schedule: Weekdays only.

​Morning (occasionally): Drop-off at school by 8:00 AM.

​Afternoon (regularly): Pick-up at 3:30 PM or 5:00 PM (depending on their activities).

Extracurriculars: Driving them once a week to activities in Cambridge or Medford.

​Work Travel: 1–2 times per month, we travel for business (1 to 4 days during the week). During these times, we need someone to stay at the house to manage evenings, meals, school routines, and walking our dog.

Location: We live in a house on Capen Street (Medford), near Tufts University.

Accommodation: We have a room available if needed.

Workload: Approximately 10–12 hours per week. No housework required.

Flexibility: We are happy to be flexible and work around your schedule and priorities.

​We look forward to discussing the terms and details with you in person.

Contact:

Please text Boris at 617-216-7787 or email borismerlin.us@gmail.com.

Part-time Childcare Needed in Medford (Jan–June/July 2026)

Description: We are a French family looking for a responsible and respectful person to help us care for our two children (10 and 11 years old) from January through June/July 2026. Both children attend the International School of Boston (ISB) on Matignon Road.

​The Schedule: Weekdays only.
​Morning (occasionally): Drop-off at school by 8:00 AM.
​Afternoon (regularly): Pick-up at 3:30 PM or 5:00 PM (depending on their activities).

​Extracurriculars: Driving them once a week to activities in Cambridge or Medford.
​Work Travel: 1–2 times per month, we travel for business (1 to 4 days during the week). During these times, we need someone to stay at the house to manage evenings, meals, school routines, and walking our dog.

​Location: We live in a house on Capen Street (Medford), near Tufts University.
​Accommodation: We have a room available if needed.

​Workload: Approximately 10–12 hours per week. No housework required.

​Flexibility: We are happy to be flexible and work around your schedule and priorities.

​We look forward to discussing the terms and details with you in person.

​Contact:
Please text Boris at 617-216-7787 or email borismerlin.us@gmail.com.

Tuesday/Thursdsy Afternoon Babysitting, [10 minute walk to Davis Square]

I’m a Tufts alum seeking an experienced sitter for my 5 year old and 7 year old

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. 

When: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 3:30pm – 5:30pm, beginning ASAP

Where: Bus stop, park, library, and our house are all a 10 minute walk from Davis Square. No car required.

Rate: We pay $25-28 an hour based on experience.

Potential for additional evenings and 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 experie