Dianne M.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 30 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Brookline, MA 02445
Meet Dianne
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I have been a babysitter for years. For the past three years I have been sitting through the Sittercity site called Chime where I garnered 300 five star sittings. Yes, that’s 300! Now that they have folded the Chime site over to Sittercity, here I am. I own a home in Brookline near the High School. My daughter is the third generation in my family to graduate BHS, she went to the Lincoln School. I own a nice car and have a pristine driving record. I have had a CORI done many times and competed the CPR course. I did foster care for ten years for DCF and was foster parent of the year, 2001, in my region. Kids like me and I adore them. ☺️ I occasionally do afternoons but prefer nighttime hours and have a 3 hour minimum, my rate is variable.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 05/03/2020
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 04/23/2017
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 04/30/2020
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available afternoons, evenings and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Richard A.
2/26/2019
A great sitter
Katherine P.
2/4/2019
Love love love Dianne!
Lauren B.
2/2/2019
Sittercity Parent
1/27/2019
Robin S.
1/13/2019
Dianne is so lovely and caring. I would definitely recommend her.
Katharine O.
12/30/2018
Calm and confident demeanor.
Gillian P.
12/21/2018
Dianne arrived early and fell right into step with our 2 year old son. She was immediately friendly and caring. Everything was picked up and tidy and we enjoyed getting the full report of their evening! I would definitely recommend Dianne.
Sittercity Parent
12/9/2018
Punctual, reliable babysitter. We would definitely use Dianne again
Robin S.
12/9/2018
Dianne is wonderful and great with children. I would love for her to babysit again.
Kerry S.
12/7/2018
Lauren B.
11/30/2018
Rebecca L.
11/18/2018
Sarah M.
11/12/2018
Dianne made me picky 2 and 3 year old girls instantly comfortable. 15 minutes in they were hugging and cuddled up watching Trolls. I’ve never seen them warm up to someone new so fast. She has the magic touch.
Amy D.
10/28/2018
Dianne was terrific with our 4yo son Andy. She put us at ease and enabled us to have a worry-free date night! :-)
Kathleen H.
10/24/2018
Richard A.
10/15/2018
Outstanding
Lauren B.
10/15/2018
Katherine P.
10/8/2018
Repeat client. Can’t say enough good things about Dianne. We trust her implicitly. Highly recommend!
Jeff B.
9/23/2018
It was great having Dianne at our house - our girls greatly enjoyed being with her!
Rebecca L.
9/17/2018
Very experienced, helpful, delightful! Great choice!!
Shana H.
9/16/2018
Sittercity Parent
9/3/2018
Diane was great! We were visiting Boston for a weekend and needed a sitter to watch the kids in our hotel room. She immediately knew where to take the kids for dinner and where to explore the neighborhood. She wound up taking them in their swimsuits to a local fountain/splash pad and then to the hotel pool. She even had the kids clean up the room prior to bedtime! Kids loved her!!
Katherine P.
7/15/2018
Sittercity Parent
7/6/2018
Thanks for a great night!
Sittercity Parent
7/6/2018
Dianne is clearly an experienced babysitter. In the past, babysitters have walked through the door and immediately reached for my kiddo, but Dianne knew to ease herself in and ensure my kid was comfortable with her being around. We managed to sneak out without him noticing! She also sent us photos of Liam, which really put our mind at ease. Thanks for letting my husband and I finally eat an uninterrupted dinner, Dianne!
Katherine P.
7/1/2018
Can't recommend Dianne highly enough! We are repeat clients and she is our favorite sitter by far! Experienced, trustworthy, and kind!
Sheila C.
6/30/2018
Highly recommend! Our two very small children took to her right away. She is very warm and fun and they enjoyed their time with her.
Lauren B.
6/4/2018
Our kids loved Dianne, and so did we! She brought along an activity for them to do after dinner, which was a big hit – and more importantly, she connected with the kids right away and within a few minutes of arriving at our home for the first time, they were chatting away with her as though they'd known her all their lives. (This is no small feat with our kids.) A highly skilled pro and very capable caregiver. Highly recommended.
Olga K.
5/28/2018
Great rapport with my 4 yo. Balanced a preschooler and a baby with grace.
Richard A.
5/8/2018
Dianne is an asset in any situation. She has deep experience with kids, and works on both fun projects and responsible behavior with my kids. We rely on her.
Katherine P.
4/27/2018
Dianne is a lifesaver!! We had taken care of our infant son on multiple occasions including last minute emergencies. She is kind, experienced, and trustworthy. We can not recommend her highly enough.
Lisa B.
4/22/2018
Diane was great with our kids, a lovely lady.
Sittercity Parent
4/15/2018
Dianne took care of my 8-month old son. She dealt well with his fussiness and fear of strangers. Everything was great!
Katherine P.
4/9/2018
Dianne is wonderful! She regularly takes care of our infant son for date night and we are so lucky to have her. She is kind, professional, and trustworthy. Highly recommend!
Sittercity Parent
3/4/2018
Dianne was fabulous. From the moment she arrived, she put our 3 year old at ease about their future evening together making it easy for us to leave. And I felt completely comfortable leaving our 3 month old in her capable hands. Upon our return, both kids were sleeping soundly and she gave us a detailed summary of the fun (and hiccups that arose due to a fickle infant) they all had. We would definitely use her again.
2/25/2018
Katherine P.
2/19/2018
Highly recommend! Dianne has cared for our infant son on multiple occasions. We feel very comfortable leaving him in her kind, experienced hands!
Jennifer A.
2/7/2018
Katherine P.
2/6/2018
Dianne is a gem! We have used her multiple times to care for our infant son. Her expertise and kindness are invaluable.
Anney B.
1/31/2018
I feel 100% sure that my kids- a toddler and a newborn- will be safe and happy with Dianne. It’s a little bit hard leaving a tiny baby with a sitter, but Dianne is gifted and confident in a way that I appreciate very much. We’ll definitely book her again and again!
Sittercity Parent
1/17/2018
Sittercity Parent
12/28/2017
It was our first sitter experience and Dianne was wonderful. My two boys were happy and both said that we can hire Dianne again if we need to on another occasion. Thank you Dianne for helping with my children!
Sittercity Parent
12/10/2017
Dianne was excellent with our 5 month old! She is very knowledgeable and caring, we will definitely continue to book her.
Katherine P.
12/8/2017
Diane is amazing! As a first time mom, I was very anxious to leave our 11 week ex-preemie son for the first time. Diane and I spoke before the sitting session and she immediately put me at ease with her kind nature and vast experience. Meeting her in person was even better. Diane was kind and gentle and clearly a seasoned pro. She took excellent care of our little one. She was also very professional - arriving 15 minutes early and sending us photo text updates. We look forward to working with Dianne again soon!
Sittercity Parent
11/26/2017
Diane helped us with a family reunion, sitting for four young children. She arrived early, was a delight from start to finish, went with the flow, engaged the kids, even the shy ones, was charming to the adults, worked well with the hotel and event staff, took photos all day for us, and was just wonderful. She clearly loves kids and was fun to be around. Super sitter, great lady.
Richard A.
11/3/2017
Goto, trustworthy, careful and creative.
Sittercity Parent
10/30/2017
Dianne saved us. We had a girl cancel last minutes and Diane came in on her day off with 1 hour notice. She was also right on time! Dianne called us to confirm she was coming and asked any special details for our son. She has an old school approach; your kids will not just be sitting and watching t.v. she will keep them busy. Thanks Dianne
Andrea B.
9/28/2017
Sittercity Parent
9/19/2017
Eva C.
8/18/2017
Richard A.
7/25/2017
Gail T.
6/18/2017
Sittercity Parent
6/14/2017
Sittercity Parent
6/9/2017
She handled my two crazy boys without batting an eyelash! Would love to have her back.
Donielle B.
5/27/2017
Dianne was fantastic! She immediately engaged with our 3 kids when she came in. She was warm, funny and interested in learning about them. She followed all of my instructions and sent great pictures of the kids to keep me updated. Will definitely book her again.
Sittercity Parent
5/22/2017
Sittercity Parent
5/21/2017
We felt very comfortable leaving our 6 week old with Dianne. She was a very calming presence and made us feel confident leaving our son with a sitter for the first time. We can't wait to use her again!
Sittercity Parent
5/17/2017
Lucy B.
5/15/2017
Sittercity Parent
5/14/2017
Sittercity Parent
5/11/2017
Always wonderful with the kids.
Elizabeth O.
5/7/2017
Sittercity Parent
4/15/2017
Dianne was just wonderful. She was on time, know just how to make kids feel comfortable and followed all of requests, even the funny ones. Can't wait to work with her again!
Bridget L.
4/9/2017
Richard A.
4/4/2017
Goto sitter, Kids and house always in better shape after Dianne has been working with us!
Sittercity Parent
4/3/2017
Marine C.
3/31/2017
Dianne was on time as usual. She has a great contact with kids. She took good care of our two daugthers. I recommend her.
Jessica L.
3/20/2017
Dianne was an absolute professional. My 4-year-old was nervous about being left with a new sitter, but he was laughing by the time we walked out the door, and my 6-year-old woke up this morning begging to have her back!
Michelle F.
3/19/2017
Kirsty T.
3/7/2017
Marine C.
2/26/2017
Andrea L.
2/21/2017
Kirby G.
2/19/2017
On time, professional and very nice. Our son was asleep the entire time but I was confident he'd be fine with Dianne if he woke up!
Sittercity Parent
2/8/2017
Richard A.
1/31/2017
We get to see Dianne regularly - see my earlier comments - she is totally first rate!
Sittercity Parent
1/30/2017
Richard A.
1/24/2017
Can-do. Disciplined and in command, but also kind to the kids. Clean, organized and helpful. Reliable communication. You can trust that everybody is safe and on schedule!
Kirsty T.
1/15/2017
Diane is amazing! She is such a warm person and so great with our kids. They literally run to the door to greet her when she arrives. Diane always thinks of the little things that make the evening go smoothly....the house is always spotless when we're back and she always communicates how everything went.
Adia B.
12/26/2016
Matthew C.
12/23/2016
Kaidi W.
11/14/2016
Sara A.
11/6/2016
Dianne arrived early and our 18 month old took to her in a heartbeat!
Kate M.
10/17/2016
Sittercity Parent
10/7/2016
Dianne was absolutely fantastic. We would want to book her again.
Melissa M.
9/27/2016
Diane was very nice.
Kirsty T.
9/15/2016
Karen K.
9/14/2016
Diane is a great sitter. She shows up early and can be counted on to handle any situation that comes up. The kids love playing with her & do what she tells them to do (go to bed on time etc). So everyone's happy when Diane leaves at the end of the sitting.
Karen E.
9/13/2016
Heather S.
9/7/2016
Kate M.
9/1/2016
Dianne was excellent! This was my first time using Chime and I was a bit nervous but Dianne exceeded my expectations. She came early, was great putting the kids to bed (even though the little one has separation anxiety) and did lots of things to play with the older one. If you are questioning whether to book Dianne - just do it!
Sittercity Parent
8/30/2016
Thank goodness for Dianne! She lit up our home with such a positive and energetic spirit. My 11mo and 2yo had a great time (she even sent me pics during her time!). She knew just what to do to keep them busy and showed them warmth and affection. Would be lucky to have her again!
Adia B.
8/23/2016
Lucy B.
8/22/2016
Gary K.
8/10/2016
Dianne was absolutely great, very good with our two-year old and also great with our seven year old.
Gary K.
8/10/2016
Amie B.
7/30/2016
Dianne was great with our 20-month-old daughter who warmed up to her right away. It was a seamless transition and we were able to leave without tears. Dianne knows what she is doing and that kind of confidence is so important with the little ones.
Heather V.
7/24/2016
Wonderful and very patient with my 5 year old son who was having a difficult time getting ready for bed.
Yasmina P.
7/10/2016
Lucy B.
7/10/2016
Lucy B.
7/7/2016
She was basically Mary Poppins. She came early to meet our son for the first time. They easily made friends- he's shy around new people usually. She sang him to sleep for his nap! By the time I got home he was all smiles and giggles and didn't want to see her go.
Yasmina P.
7/2/2016
Jill K.
5/24/2016
Dianne was prompt, kind and compassionate. She's raised her own and seems to know kids very well. Mine is a young teen and she did well with him.
Kelsey B.
4/26/2016
Renee B.
4/22/2016
Dianne is a GEM! She responded quickly to our request, arrived early, and took full responsibility for every aspect of the childcare. She was very responsible and involved with a group of 6 children at a public museum. The children had a wonderful day and were well cared for and supervised. The parents were impressed. We will definitely work with Dianne and Chime again. Thank you!
Kelsey B.
4/21/2016
Kelsey B.
4/13/2016
Excellent and thoughtful about routine.
Kelsey B.
4/5/2016
A lovely person and caregiver... On time and engaged with my little boy!
Rachel&jonathan L.
4/3/2016
Yasmina P.
3/21/2016
Yasmina P.
3/8/2016
Diane was wonderful, my daughter didn't want her to leave!
Renee F.
2/19/2016
Dianne came early and was a pleasure.
Richard A.
1/10/2016
We did a special booking, stating in the middle of the day and ending in the evening. Before the day, Dianne was in touch to answer questions and to prepare for any concerns. Dianne arrived early, had a plan for feeding the kids, getting them through their activities, and getting their evening routine started. She was gentle but firm and calm. She got the kids to eat and left the kitchen totally clean and organized. Dianne has much more experience than most others because she has raised her kid, been a long term caretaker for little kids, and has done a ton of work supporting foster kids - she appears to be able to handle anything that could come up. If you want peace of mind when you need someone to care for the kiddies, Dianne is a great choice!
Wendy P.
10/13/2015
Dianne has worked for our family for the last 2 months and she has been terrific - patient, reliable, creative and warm with a sometimes difficult pre-teen. I would highly recommend her to families looking for someone with great heart and a love for kids.
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$18-$20/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Graduated
References
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- English
- Essay writing