
"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent

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Hi, my name is Cailin. I hold a bachelor’s in Human Services with minors in education & psychology. I also have my masters in higher education. My experience working with kids includes 3+ years at the YMCA as a swim instructor, 6 months at the YMCA early learning center, and 1 year of experience as a paraprofessional. I am reliable, energetic, and passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment for kids to thrive. I can cook simple meals, help with homework, and provide structured play.
Hi! My name is Vera. I have 3-4 years of experience caring for children of all ages from infants to pre-teens and I always focus on creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. I’m great at planning creative activities, helping with homework, preparing simple meals, and keeping routines on track. I believe in positive communication and making sure children and families feel comfortable. I am also open to helping with household services! I am a very neat and organized person who enjoys having tasks done and maintaining a nice clean and comfortable space. Many describe me as reliable, patient, and attentive. I am CPR certified. I can also provide references upon request. I am new to urban sitter and would love the opportunity to get to know you and/or your family and help provide quality care you can count on.
Mother of two girls - ages 14 and 17. Work FT in corporate training and development. Nannied and babysat my teen years through college. Available for occasional babysitting, pet care or garden care.
“Ali is LOVELY. She watched my two kids, ages, 5 and 7, for multiple days during summer break. They were immediately comfortable and absolutely loved her. She found lots of fun ways to keep them busy. She a total lifesaver. 10/10 recommend”
Hi! My name is Yvonne, and I am a responsible, caring, and trustworthy nanny with hands-on experience caring for children of different ages. I currently work as a nanny and I’m looking to fill in extra days when I’m available. I am a mom of two children, which has given me a deep understanding of children’s needs, routines, and emotional care. I truly enjoy creating a safe, loving, and structured environment where kids feel comfortable and happy. I am flexible and always respectful of parents’ preferences and routines. I have my own car and reliable transportation. I’m also comfortable caring for pets, as I have a dog myself and love animals. My primary language is Spanish, and I have an intermediate level of English. I am always open to learning and improving my language skills. I take my work seriously and treat every family and child with care, patience, and respect. I would love the opportunity to support your family!
My name is Meryem. I am a doctoral student and professional babysitter with several years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am passionate about early childhood education and love creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment for children to learn and grow. I am CPR/ First Aid certified.
“She is very good ”

As of October 2026
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259 sitters background checked in Lynnfield, MA
4.9 average star rating from total of 793 reviews in Lynnfield, MA

"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent

"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent

"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent

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