"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 Swampscott, 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 ”
Alison
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Swampscott, MA
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”
Zaineb $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi there! By day, I work in tech, but I’ve never stopped missing spending time with kids. In college, I babysat, tutored, and coached a girls’ soccer team, and I also spent a summer as a camp counselor. I’m still in touch with some of those families today, which means so much to me. I love getting to know each kid’s personality, cheering them on, and being a good mentor — and a little bit of an older sister, too. I’m happy to help with homework, explore the city, do crafts, play games, or wind down with a calm bedtime routine. I’d love to get to know your family and hopefully become someone your kids look forward to spending time with!
Melissa $23 per hour for 1 child
Hey Parents! My name is Melissa, I am 31 years old, have about 5 years experience nannying. Ages 6months - 14 years and I am currently looking for full-time jobs. I have worked in the past with different families from one-time jobs to recurring positions. I am available Monday - Friday and occasionally on weekends. I also have my own vehicle for transportation. If you have any questions feel free to ask! Thanks!
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 :)
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Swampscott, MA?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.56
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $29.82
- Typical job length: 4.2 hours
- Most requested times: Afternoon
As of October 2026
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4.9 average star rating from total of 580 reviews in Swampscott, 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 Swampscott?
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