What is the going rate for babysitters in Acton, MA?

The national typical hourly rate in 2021 is $17.00 for babysitters. When deciding how much to pay your babysitter, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in Acton, MA?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of babysitters can I find in Acton, MA?

You can find babysitters for in-home care or for a virtual sitting. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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Available babysitters in Acton, MA

Flannery O.

7 years paid experience
11 miles

$ 20–30/hr

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I am a Health and Wellness college sophomore, with seven years babysitting experience, ranging from infant through middle school. I am reliable, consistent, incredibly caring and compassionate. I enjoy interacting with children, and have formed strong relationships with those in my care. I am res...

$ 20–30/hr

Joan M.

20 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 15–20/hr

(1)

Hi! I am a married mother of two young adults. I have experience as a teacher's aide/paraprofessional for special needs children.I have babysat children from infants to teenagers. I also have 2 grandchildren. They are two boys.One of whom is 2 years and the other is 6 months. I watch them occasion...

$ 15–20/hr

Rilee L.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

(1)

Hello! My name is Rilee and I'm 19 years old. I babysat for a family, who's kids were 3 and 5 around the time I started, for 4 years. I have gained some experience from that. I love kids and i feel as though i am really good with them. I am a part time college student looking for a job i can depend ...

Donna T.

25 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 15–20/hr

(1)

I absolutely love children. I am a dedicated, reliable, nurturing, flexible, experienced professional with over many years of experience caring for infants and children of all ages. I owned my own family daycare business for 14 years and have been a nanny for wonderful families. I am a non-smoker wi...

$ 15–20/hr

Annemarie C.

20 years paid experience
11 miles

$ 18–20/hr

(4)

Hi, My name is Annemarie. I am an occasional babysitter, who has over 20 years experience babysitting all kids from very young age to preteens. I am available in the evenings, weekends, and weekend nights for date night sitting. I am a very caring, reliable, fun, friendly, responsible, and flexib...

$ 18–20/hr

Nancy K.

9 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 20–25/hr

(2)

After raising my 3 children (now ages 38, 31 and 26), I have spent the last 10 years as a nanny and babysitter for families in Wellesley, Dover, Natick and other surrounding towns. My experience includes caring for newborns through school aged children, but my specialty has been working with new pa...

$ 20–25/hr

Caleigh P.

4 years paid experience
9 miles

$ 15–20/hr

(1)

Hi I'm Caleigh, I am 29 years old and recently moved to Clinton where I am looking for a job as a babysitter/nanny. I currently work in a preschool as an assistant teacher and I run an after school program for elementary aged children. Prior to that, I worked at a middle school as a instructional a...

$ 15–20/hr

Lani B.

18 years paid experience
15 miles

$ 25–30/hr

(2)

Hello I have been nurturing caregiver for over 19 years I really enjoy helping young minds to grow and develop I am CPR and first aid trained and fully vaccinated

$ 25–30/hr

Ellen T.

10 years paid experience
15 miles

$ 20–30/hr

(2)

I love children and empowering them to be all they can be in this challenging world today. After doing all the home work...let's go have fun and explore, play games and go to the park with their friends. I make the best snacks!!! I have worked/cared for kids my whole nursing career as a pediatric ...

$ 20–30/hr

Yaneliz G.

3 years paid experience
13 miles

$ 18–25/hr

(2)

Hi! My name is Yaneliz and I have been babysitting for about 5 years. I am also a part-time lifeguard at the Greater Lowell YMCA. I'm Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Certified. I have 4 years of experience teaching swim lessons for ages ranging from 1 through 13 years old. I go to UMass Lowell where I a...

$ 18–25/hr

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Babysitting FAQs

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.