Special Needs Babysitters Canton, MA (Contact for Free)
Find the right babysitter who has experience with the special needs of your child. We have members who specialize in autism, Down syndrome, dyslexia, food allergies, diabetes, asthma, and much more. See our Pay Rates.
Hi! I'm Micah Gilpin, 21, from Newton, MA. I've been babysitting since I was 12 and have over 8 years of childcare experience with kids ages 1-14, across babysitting, sports camps, and sailing programs.
Until this summer, I was a camp director at a sailing camp in Orleans, managing 30+ campers daily — overseeing safety, supervising staff, and building lesson plans. I'm CPR, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed certified, and have experience with children with diabetes, hearing loss, food allergies, and autism. I've also coached field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer camps. I have my own car and a clean driving record, so I'm flexible for transportation needs.
A bit more about me: I'm a Biology and Global Health major at UW–Madison, involved in Alpha Xi Delta and club field hockey and lacrosse. I love the outdoors, arts and crafts (drawing, sewing, painting), and even have a graphic design certificate. I'm also a huge animal lover, so I'm completely comfortable with pets in the home too! I'm energetic, responsible, and creative, and I love connecting with kids in fun, safe, and enriching ways.
I'd love to meet your family!
Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $25/hour
I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Newton for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
8 years experience working with children
Babysitting course complete
CPR training
First aid training
First aid training for babies
Asthma training
Anaphylaxis training
Water safety training
10 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
21 years old
Police check
Driver's license
I have a car
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English and French
Hi! I'm Micah Gilpin, 21, from Newton, MA. I've been babysitting since I was 12 and have over 8 years of childcare experience with kids ages 1-14, across babysitting, sports camps, and sailing programs.
Until this summer, I was a camp director at a sailing camp in Orleans, managing 30+ campers daily — overseeing safety, supervising staff, and building lesson plans. I'm CPR, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed certified, and have experience with children with diabetes, hearing loss, food allergies, and autism. I've also coached field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer camps. I have my own car and a clean driving record, so I'm flexible for transportation needs.
A bit more about me: I'm a Biology and Global Health major at UW–Madison, involved in Alpha Xi Delta and club field hockey and lacrosse. I love the outdoors, arts and crafts (drawing, sewing, painting), and even have a graphic design certificate. I'm also a huge animal lover, so I'm completely comfortable with pets in the home too! I'm energetic, responsible, and creative, and I love connecting with kids in fun, safe, and enriching ways.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of East Bridgewater for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
20 years experience working with children
I'm a parent
Registered carer
CPR training
First aid training
20 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
Have a pet carrier
General credentials:
Email verified
57 years old
Police check
Driver's license
Emergency car access
I have a car
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
I have worked in Public, Private and School settings as a Preschool Teacher, Nanny and Cafeteria Monitor in the past twenty years.
I have two beautiful grown daughters of my own and really have a passion for children and animals.
Hi! My name is Anna and I’m a responsible and experienced babysitter based in Brookline. I’m 15 years old and great with kids of all ages. I can help with homework, keep kids entertained, and make sure they’re safe and cared for.
I’m also active in sports (hockey + lacrosse), so I have a lot of energy and patience when it comes to keeping kids engaged. I’m available after school, weekends, and some evenings.
Reliable, trustworthy, and easy to reach.
Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $20/hour
Hi! My name is Olivia, I’ve been babysitting since 2020. I am CPR and First Aid certified, additionally I have been through cross-culture training and I am willing to babysit any child!
Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Nanny $20/hour
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Norfolk for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
5 years experience working with children
Babysitting course complete
CPR training
First aid training
First aid training for babies
I carry a first aid kit
General credentials:
Email verified
18 years old
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Liability insurance
Languages I can speak: English
Hi! My name is Olivia, I’ve been babysitting since 2020. I am CPR and First Aid certified, additionally I have been through cross-culture training and I am willing to babysit any child! I have zero allergies, but I do have celiac disease so I understand the severity of allergies and food safety. Additionally, I used to tutor in a variety of subjects (besides Math) and I am willing to help your child(ren) with any summer work they may have.
I have worked with children on the autism spectrum briefly and have also once worked with a child who had a cleft lip. I am willing to learn about your child’s needs in order to take care of them while you leave them in my care. I am comfortable with giving them medication or any sort of treatment that is needed.
My name is isabel, i’m a recent highschool graduate with a passion for working with children & animals-
I have a big family, so I grew up helping with younger cousins and family friends, which over time created a passion for working with children. I adore children of all ages, and they seem to have a magnetism towards me, which makes watching them a wonderful experience on both ends. I am willing to help with homework, cleaning, cooking, bathing, laundry, and obviously keeping them occupied with fun yet enriching activities. I am open to working with any dietary restrictions (whether it be allergies or simply picky eating), so if two children want two different meals, I am completely fine with accommodating to those needs. I find children’s presence comforting and i would love to give back and help any families in need of an extra hand.
As for pets- I grew up with cats and a dog, and I also had a bunny when i was younger whom i adored. I’ve had pets my whole life and i cannot imagine a world without them. Similar to kids, animals have an innocent and curious nature to them which i find extremely comforting and would love any opportunity to help any pet parents out there with less time on their hands than desirable for their fur babies. Once again, I am willing to clean, groom, prepare meals, and provide fun yet enriching activities to satisfy whatever needs your pet has.
I have genuine love for this field of work, and I make sure i put my heart into everything i do when it comes to little ones- whether it be fur babies or real children.
Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $18/hour
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Abington for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
2 years experience working with children
I carry a first aid kit
18 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
20 years old
Police check
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
I have a big family, so I grew up helping with younger cousins and family friends, which over time created a passion for working with children. I genuinely find joy from looking after little ones and i am willing to accommodate to all different needs- including a specific diet, help with homework, bathing, laundry, dishes, etc.
As for pets- I grew up with cats and a dog, and I also had a bunny when i was younger whom i adored. I’ve had pets my whole life and I cannot imagine a world without them. once again, I am willing to work with specific diets and routines, as well as I am willing to groom, vacuum, do laundry, etc.
I have genuine love for this field of work and I make sure i put my heart into everything i do when it comes to little ones- whether it be fur babies or real children.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Boston for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
2 years experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
Pet credentials:
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
23 years old
Driver's license
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
I recently graduated from Northeastern University with a B.S. in Psychology. I am continuing my education at Boston University for a master's degree Social Work. I have worked with children for the past 2 years. I have worked as a teacher's assistant, an afterschool group leader, a camp counselor, and a camp supervisor/manager. I have mainly worked with children with special needs, and I am proficient in behavioral intervention, conflict mediation, and aiding in emotional regulation for kiddos. I plan to become a children's therapist, and working with kids is my passion.
Babysitting Pay Rates Canton, MA, United States (Updated 1 Jul 2026)
Canton babysitters are paid an average of $20.28 per hour as of July 2026, which is 2.2% lower than the Massachusetts average of $20.74, and 8.9% higher than the United States average of $18.63. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Canton.
1 Kid
2 Kids
3+ Kids
Canton:
$18.44
$20.28
$22.13
Massachusetts:
$18.85
$20.74
$22.62
United States:
$16.94
$18.63
$20.33
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Follow these handy tips for hiring a special needs babysitter so you can feel confident your child will be safe, supported, and happy.
1. Look for relevant experience
Choose babysitters who have worked with children with similar diagnoses, behaviors, or medical needs.
2. Check training and certifications
Ask about CPR, first aid, and any specialized training (e.g., administering medication, ABA therapy, seizure response).
3. Ask detailed questions
Discuss how they would handle meltdowns, medical emergencies, or communication challenges.
4. Request references
Speak to families of children with special needs they’ve cared for before.
5. Arrange a meet-and-greet
Observe how they interact with your child and whether they connect in a patient, caring way.
6. Be clear about routines
Provide written instructions for meals, bedtime, medications, and calming strategies.
7. Communicate about triggers and supports
Share sensory sensitivities, behavioral strategies, and comfort items.
8. Confirm reliability
Ensure they can commit to consistent care and handle unexpected situations calmly.
9. Start with short sessions
Begin with trial sittings so your child and babysitter can build trust gradually.
10. Trust your instincts
Choose someone who shows genuine empathy, patience, and respect for your child’s individuality.
Special Needs Babysitter Interview Questions
Ask the following questions when interviewing special needs babysitter candidates to help you find someone who’s skilled, patient, and the right fit for your child.
Experience & Background
What experience do you have caring for children with special needs?
Have you worked with children who have [your child’s specific condition, e.g., autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, epilepsy]?
How do you adapt your caregiving style to different needs and abilities?
Can you share an example of a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it?
Skills & Training
Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
Have you had training in behavior management, sensory support, or therapies (ABA, speech, occupational)?
Are you comfortable assisting with mobility equipment, feeding tubes, or other medical supports?
Are you willing to learn specific care techniques unique to my child?
Communication
How do you communicate with children who use alternative methods (signs, devices, gestures)?
How do you handle situations where a child has difficulty expressing their needs or emotions?
How do you communicate updates and concerns with parents?
Safety & Emergency Preparedness
How would you handle a medical emergency, seizure, or allergic reaction?
Are you comfortable administering medication, if needed?
How do you ensure safety during outings, play, or transitions?
Routines & Behavior
How do you approach meltdowns, overstimulation, or behavioral challenges?
Are you comfortable following strict routines, or do you prefer flexibility?
How do you encourage independence while keeping the child safe?
Personality & Fit
What do you enjoy most about working with children with special needs?
What qualities make you a good fit for our family and our child?
How do you stay patient and positive in stressful situations?
