"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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Meryem 2 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Reading, MA
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 ”
Ava $20 per hour for 1 child
hello! my name is Ava i am 21 years old I am studying special education at Bridgewater state university. I also worked at a day care called pathways for children for 5 years. as well as other daycares after that. I have a ton of experience and it is also my passion! I love child care and I can provide child care,house cleaning,cooking as well as pet watching.
Cristina $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi my name is Cristina, I have a lot of personal experience with taking care of people such as my grandmother and my nieces, I also was a camp counselor for DARTS a camp run by the Boston symphony orchestra where I shared my passion for the performing arts and helped the campers use their creativity to put on plays, create dance choreographies and so much more, when it’s not cold or rainy outside I also like to go on fun adventures to new exciting places around Boston :)
Kim
Booked by 1 repeat family
$35 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Reading, MA
With over 30 years of hands-on childcare experience and two grown children of my own (ages 26 and 22), I bring both professional and personal insight into caring for children of all ages. I am CPR and First Aid Certified (including infant and child CPR), ServSafe Manager Certified, and hold a ServSafe Allergen certicate. I am a dependable and nurturing caregiver who values structure, creativity, and patience. I have a clean, safe driving record and am fully capable of handling transportation needs, meal prep, light housekeeping, and homework help. I’d love to bring my warmth and experience to support your family’s needs in a part-time nanny role.
Zahra $16 per hour for 1 child
Hi my name is Zahra. I am an 18 year old college student majoring in Nursing. I want to be a pediatric nurse and have always had an interest in working with kids. I currently work at an after school program a few days a week. I have been with them since 2024 so I have experience working with children as young as 5 years old. I am able to do chores around the house, help with homework, and occasionally run errands. I like dancing, playing board games and am open to all other activities!
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Reading, MA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.58
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $29.78
- Typical job length: 4.3 hours
- Most requested times: Afternoon
As of October 2026
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4.9 average star rating from total of 795 reviews in Reading, MA
"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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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Reading?
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