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

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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.

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​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]

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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

Aftercare for a Pre-K on Thursdays (near Davis Sq)

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Hello! We are looking for someone who can pick up our Pre-K, 4yo son at the bus stop (~5min walk from our house) on Thursdays at 3:30pm. We are located in Cambridge along Mass Ave a few blocks from Davis Square, bus drops him off at Peabody Elementary.

Most Thursdays, one of us will pick up our 2yo daughter from daycare and meet you and our son at home around 5:30pm (so, a 2hr baseline). But we are hoping to find someone who would also be able to handle getting the second kid / dinner / even potentially bedtime on occasional Thursdays when we have evening things (we pay extra when the 2yo is in the mix).

Further hours (and occasional other evenings) are a possibility, but the Thursday pickup is the main thing we’re trying to plan for this spring. It could start in mid-January or as late as February 12th, depending on what works for you. $30/hr.

Email jamesdgraham@gmail.com, thanks!

Seeking all-day babysitter, Thursdays

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Description: My husband and I are looking for a once-a-week babysitter to watch our little 4-month old girl. My husband works remotely so he will be home/available for any pertinent needs. We are located in Teele Square, conveniently located near Tufts.

The ideal candidate would have babysitting experience and be CPR certified. Expectations include feeding, putting her down for appropriate naps, play time, etc.

When: Thursdays, 8:00am – 6:00pm beginning in February 2026

Compensation: $20-25 / hour, depending on experience

Please contact Jen at jencostello22@gmail.com or 508-404-8163 if interested     

Part-Time Babysitter Needed [Somerville]

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Description and Duties: We are looking for a babysitter for our 12 month old son in Somerville for approximately 10-15 hours per week. Mom works from home part-time so may be in the home at times, but you would be taking the lead regardless. Our son is active, social, silly,  and loves playtime and activities could include: play-time at home, walks on the community path to the playground, library, playdates etc. You will be responsible for keeping him on his schedule which depending on the time of day, may include: feeding him   ( bottle or solids that are prepared in advance by parents or by you if agreed upon in advance), changing diaper, putting him down and getting him up for naps, dressing him in weather appropriate clothes for walks. 

Location: Somerville .8 miles from Tufts campus between Magoun and Davis Sq. We live right off the community path and have a parking spot for you. We are a 2 minute walk from the Magoun Sq T stop.  

Schedule: Exact times are flexible, can vary week to week if needed,  but would need to be on Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday. 

Pay: $20-$25 p/hour

Additional: Both parents work in education with combined backgrounds in school counseling,school leadership, early childhood, special education, and behavior analysis. We love meeting and mentoring new educators and would love to be a local resource for you as you advance your career! 

Please contact Erica at ericawyner@gmail.com. We look forward to meeting you! 

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

Home Care Assistance Needed

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Looking for household help for our busy family of 4 in Somerville – tasks would include laundry, meal prep, and some tidying/organization, time commitment of 1-2 hours/week while we are working from home; daytime hours preferred and possible to be flexible on a weekly basis.  Pay $25/hour, located 5 minute walk from Magoun Green line T stop. 

If interested, contact rachel.whooten@gmail.com

Nanny Needed [Somerville]

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Description: We are a family in West Somerville looking for a dependable MORNING nanny for our 2 boys (ages 5 and 2). We need help with getting the boys up, dressed, lunches packed, and dropped off at school. They both go to school in Arlington Center (5 minutes away). We can provide car seats and/or a car to get you from our house to school and back. 

What: Morning nanny 

When: 3–4 days / week, ideally Tuesday – Friday. Hours: 6-6:10am until drop off at 7:30-7:45am. We would love a start date of 10/14 (or that week). Extremely flexible on days (school breaks etc) with advanced notice. 

Where: Somerville (Teele Square) — walking distance from Tufts campus 

Rate: $25/hour

Contact: Please reach out to maurakmahar@gmail.com for more information 

Seeking babysitter in Somerville (near Gilman Square)

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We are looking for a babysitter from 9:30-4:30 on October 14/15 (timing is flexible and does not need to be the whole day) as well as someone who could help with occasional evening and weekend care. 

We have a very sweet, active, almost 5 year old. He loves to build and play at any of the parks nearby. He also likes to go to the library/museum of science or other activities. 

Pay starts at $25 an hour but willing to work with you based on experience. No car/driving needed but we can provide off street parking if you do have a car. 

Contact: leximalkin@gmail.com

Babysitter Needed [Somerville]

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Description: We are looking for occasional sitters for our 9yo son near Teele Square. Most opportunities will be evenings, but potential daytime hours (he is homeschooled) as well. Evening duties would require supervising dinner and a relatively independent bedtime. Daytime duties might involve walking/transit to library or other activities. No car is needed. 

Someone able to engage in Minecraft and D&D play and conversation would be welcome, but not necessary! 

He has multiple allergies and sitter would need to be comfortable being trained on emergency EpiPen and inhaler use, although this is exceptionally unlikely. 

Contact: 617-501-0428 or lovance@gmail.com