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Sofia $35 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Sofia, and I'm originally from Seattle, Washington. I have a passion for working with children, and have 8+ years of experience in babysitting/childcare positions. I am currently a 4th year international business student at Northeastern University. Since moving to Boston for school, I am looking forward to continue working with children and families in the Boston area! In my hometown of Seattle, I worked as a volunteer (later promoted to paid) reading coach for 2nd and 3rd-grade students at Team Read for 3 semesters. Additionally, I volunteered as a camp counselor at Girls Rock Math for two summers, leading 1st through 8th-grade girls in educational and social camp activities. Furthermore, I have regularly babysat and nannied for numerous families in the Seattle area, including families with as many as 4 children, ages 0-16. I would be more than happy to provide references upon request! Having grown up with a younger sister, I have been around children my entire life. To every family I work with, I bring my creativity, imagination, bubbly personality, and organizational skills. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Sarah
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in West Roxbury, MA

I am in New York City for the summer in the middle of my MSW program at Simmons University. I have extensive experience working with children in a variety of capacities (school counselor, teacher assistant, afterschool assistant, ABA assistant therapist, school social work intern, babysitter) I am a somewhat recent graduate from Boston College with an Applied Psychology and Human Development B.A. I am currently pursuing my MSW at Simmons University and am looking to help families with occasional or part-time babysitting, pet sitting, or other services. If you would like to discuss more, I can forward my resume and/or references. I would love to hear from you :)

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Olivia $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Olivia and I'm currently a graduate student at Simmons University. I am offering child care and household services. I've worked as a teaching assistant in several elementary schools and have worked specifically with children with special needs. I worked as an assistant teacher in Howell NJ with children preschool-kindergarten and 1st-2nd grade for three summers. I also worked most recently as a teacher's assistant in Easton PA for 2nd grade students, tutoring in reading and math. I worked as a teacher in my local church's Sunday school for four years, working with kids between 3rd-5th grade. I love working with kids of all ages and engaging with them in whatever their interests may be! I can offer tutoring in math, history, reading/writing, art lessons, as well as beginner lessons in Latin and Russian. I love arts and crafts, playing sports (especially tennis and dance), and reading. I'm available for household services such as cleaning, running errands, and laundry.

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Rachel $30 per hour for 1 child

Hi, I'm Rachel! I’m a calm, caring, and dependable person who genuinely loves caring for children and finds being of service deeply rewarding. I was also a full-time nanny for a 1-year-old earlier in life and have helped care for my two nephews, now 12 and 15, throughout their lives. As an artist and writer, I love encouraging creativity and imagination through art, games, stories, music, dancing, and outdoor play. I’m warm and playful while providing healthy boundaries, and prefer active engagement over screens. I’m hoping to find a family I can support consistently and grow with long-term. I’m also happy to help with cooking, errands, light cleaning, laundry, and organizing—and I love animals!

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Phaviola $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in West Roxbury, MA

Hello! My name is Phaviola, and I am eager to delve deeper into the childcare field, as I am passionate about working with kids and am seeking a career in Child Psychology. My passion for working with kids, my patience, love, attention, and the ability to treat every kid as if they are my own make me a great nanny. I am looking forward to working with your family and making your children live an unforgettable experience.

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in West Roxbury, MA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.48
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $29.59
  • Typical job length: 4.4 hours
  • Most requested times: Afternoon

As of October 2026

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4.9 average star rating from total of 580 reviews in West Roxbury, MA

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"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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"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

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"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 West Roxbury?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in West Roxbury is $24.48 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in West Roxbury.

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