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1,132 babysitters are listed in Boston, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Boston, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated summa cum lade from Northeastern University and have a love for caring for kiddos! I'm available on weekends to provide childcare on weekdays, I'm unavailable due to my work schedule.
I have experience with children from ages 6 months to teenagers but I especially adore the younger ones! I've been a summer...
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Isabel is a fantastic caregiver and person. She has been a huge part of our daughters' lives over the last several years and took wonderful care of them. She is also a great role model for young girls. Isabel creates activities to enrich the children's time spent...
Brian S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a third-year President's List student in university. Before beginning my studies, I worked full-time at an Elementary/Pre School in Miami. Then, I worked as a live-in travel babysitter for 2 children ages 1-3 and have been babysitting part-time during my time at college for a now 3-year-old. I enjoy spending time with kids,...
Antonella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Interviewed on phone. She was punctual, very kind, professional and had solid experience. Unfortunately, we needed someone who could drive frequently and that was not an option. I would def recommend her based on our conversation and plan to have her babysit, when...
Khurram G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alanna and I am 33 years old. I have 4 kids, 4 years old daughter, 3 years old son, 2 years old daughter and 1year old daughter. I started babysitting when I was 14 years old and starting my child care career in 2012 as a nanny. I then worked in 2 daycare and went back to working as a nanny. I chose to work with kids...
Alanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Alanna helped take care of our infant from around 4 weeks and still does! She comes overnight and allows for us to get some much needed sleep. (And sometimes comes for a date night!) She is really thoughtful to our and our baby's needs, such as what kind of sleep...
Melanie W.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rachel. I'm a licensed Reading Specialist with a Masters in Reading. I love to motivate students and create lessons that are fun, engaging, & meaningful! I have a passion for teaching reading online and have completed 1000+ online sessions with K-2nd grade students. I use an Orton Gillingham approach and align lessons...
Recent review:
5.0
Rachel is enthusiastic, creative and always positive. She taught my son to read over video call and in person for 1.5 years. Rachel were using computer based, white board, paperback and other materials to keep my son engaged. I would highly recommend her to any...
Sophia V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience in child care. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I am a student at Simmons University in Boston Mass, I am studying biochem with a minor in business. I graduated from St. Georges's class of 2021. Go gryphons!!
Alaecia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Showed up on time and sent me timely updates. Would hire again :)
Rose B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello wonderful families! I am 27 years old, very responsible, detail oriented and outgoing. I am currently a nanny for an infant and toddler part time and looking for another part time position. I have been nannying since I was 16 with children of all ages and I have worked for Celebree School in VA as well as Jumpstart for...
Ariana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Ariana, was a great asset for our needs. She was great with making sure that there were age appropriate activists, learning and others. We will miss her greatly!!
Crystal F.
Brett H.
Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(15)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Brett, and I love animals, especially dogs. I would love to help out with your pet when you need whether it's a dog, cat, lizard or more! I work at the New England Wildlife Centers as an educator and have been working there for over a year. We see wildlife and exotic pets. I have years of dog walking experience,...
Brett can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Recent review:
5.0
Brett has always been responsible and dependable. She is always on time and regularly available to accommodate late notice. I definitely recommend her and will stick with her for all my pets needs (they love her).
Tom H.
5.0
(1)
My name is Zeina, I am 22 years old and I have worked with children for the past 8 years. I am looking for a babysitting job starting in September as I am in school. I currently live in the North End and am obtaining my doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy at MGH. A little bit of my history: I was a babysitter for 3 siblings...
Zeina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Zeina is an extremely organized, caring, and respectful young woman. And she can cook too!
Laina D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My most recent babysitting experience was taking care of a newborn and her two older sisters (3 and 6 years old). I fed the baby, changed her diapers, kept a regimented sleep/waking cycle, sang to her, read her books, and recorded any irregularities in bowel movements or behavior due to changes in formula. I took the older...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Katelyn S.
Boston, MA
$28-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have just graduated from Northeastern University this December 2023 with a Bachelors Degree. I am looking for a part-time nanny job for now/spring/summer 2024. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am able to help with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, etc.
Katelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Katelyn is a reliable, energetic and a wonderful role model for any child. She needs no reminding or direction which makes it so easy for any parent. Katelyn is wonderful with children and will engage in any activity. She also is creative and thinks of...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ben, a young professional working & living in Boston. I am not the regular, cliche male babysitter who sits in front of the TV with the kids. I truly enjoy babysitting and playing board games, going outside being active, and having fun with the kids I babysit. I am available to babysit during the weekends and on...
Bennett can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hannah Jane C.
Boston, MA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah, and I'm currently a college student studying music in the Boston area. I grew up babysitting in my neighborhood, and even helped my mom nanny a baby boy while I was in high school! I have always loved kids, and wish to have some of my own someday :) I am fun-loving, creative, and responsible. I love...
Hannah Jane can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Hannah was a great babysitter for our 2 children during a recent vacation for our family to the Boston area. She built forts with our son and sang them songs until they went to sleep. She was very good with them and communicated well with us. We would absolutely...
Care member
Sophia V.
Boston, MA
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am an incoming Junior Musical Theatre major at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music and looking to babysit this summer! I am very creative, fun, patient, easy going, flexible, responsible, and kind. I absolutely love spending time with kids and have been babysitting around the Chicago and Boston areas for...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Sophia is a wonderful babysitter and so good with children of all ages. She is imaginative and creative, and also very responsible and professional. I would highly recommend her babysitting services.
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of babysitting and nanny experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation as well as assist your children with schoolwork
Mollie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Mollie is such a kind, thoughtful and hard working young lady. As a first time mom, I was extremely nervous to have a stranger watch my baby girl. After just one meeting with her, I completely felt at ease. Her energy was so positive, and she exuded confidence and...
Former Member A.
Kaley B.
Boston, MA
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a graduate student at Boston University getting my MPH. I am a patient, caring, and enthusiastic person with 10 years of experience in childcare. I have been babysitting my three younger siblings since I was 9 and outside of the house sitting for other families since I was 12. While babysitting, I enjoy doing crafts,...
Kaley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Kaley is a very bright, kind, and patient young woman. She has helped me with our family for over a decade and I can always count on her to provide care for my children that is based on both her natural love of children and her strong academic training in...
Debbie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elizabeth, I am 24 and I graduated from Lasell University with a degree in Psychology. During my time there, I also pursued double minors in Childhood and Adolescent Studies, as well as Human Resources.
I have several years of experience in various childcare roles, including babysitting, early childhood intervention,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Liz has been great with my kids from diapers to pre-teen! Never had an issue and my children really enjoy spending time with her. Very trustworthy as well. You will not be disappointed.
Janna Z.
5.0
(1)
I have babysat for about five years now and love spending time with kids! I have grown up involved in many different activities from sports to singing. I am very active and love spending time outdoors, especially on a nice spring/summer day! I am willing to drive and have my own car. I love to organize and clean as well and am...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Caroline is the best! She took care of my three kids last summer and we were so grateful to have her. A college basketball player, Caroline has a ton of energy & such a positive attitude. The kids had such a fun time with her every day, and to boot, the house was...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an organized, patient, flexible, responsible, fun and caring 24-year-old graduate student that lives in the North End of Boston. I started out studying to be early childhood education teacher, specifically special education, and now I am at MGH IHP to become a Speech Language Pathologist. I have a ton of experience...
Patty can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
We worked with Patty this past year and we are so happy we found her. We are very cautious with who we decide to watch our child and Patty checked all the boxes. She is reliable, punctual and responsible. She was easy to work with and was always safe with our...
Erin R.
Lily B.
Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lily, and I have been babysitting and tutoring since I was in seventh grade! I have a deep love for children, and even before I babysat, I volunteered in classrooms for service hours. I love music, crafts, make-believe, baking, and anything that creates smiles. I am also experienced in ASL, am CPR and first aid...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Recent review:
5.0
Lily is a repeat hire. When searching for a sitter, I messaged her and she responded promptly. She has been a great communicator, and I appreciate that. Some of the sitters read the message but did not reply at all. At first meeting, Lily got along instantly with...
Joman W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Prema and I'm a current architecture student. I love kids and I'll always make sure they're having fun by making art, cooking, or playing outside! I have about five years of experience with babysitting and summer camps. I've also always taken care of my younger cousins and sibling so babysitting is second...
Recent review:
5.0
Prema babysat my 3 and 6 year old sons. She was delightful and even tidied up! The boys adored her. We will definitely use her again if given the opportunity.
Kelly P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boston, MA
Isabel R.
5.0
Isabel is a fantastic caregiver and person. She has been a huge part of our daughters' lives over the last several years and took wonderful care of them. She is also a great role model for young girls. Isabel creates activities to enrich the children's time spent with her. She also has a way of...
- Brian S.
Antonella M.
5.0
Interviewed on phone. She was punctual, very kind, professional and had solid experience. Unfortunately, we needed someone who could drive frequently and that was not an option. I would def recommend her based on our conversation and plan to have her babysit, when available, for various other...
- Khurram G.
Alanna O.
5.0
Alanna helped take care of our infant from around 4 weeks and still does! She comes overnight and allows for us to get some much needed sleep. (And sometimes comes for a date night!) She is really thoughtful to our and our baby's needs, such as what kind of sleep sack of blanket would be good for a...
- Melanie W.
Rachel S.
5.0
Rachel is enthusiastic, creative and always positive. She taught my son to read over video call and in person for 1.5 years. Rachel were using computer based, white board, paperback and other materials to keep my son engaged. I would highly recommend her to any parent. We were lucky to have Rachel...
- Sophia V.
Alaecia B.
5.0
Showed up on time and sent me timely updates. Would hire again :)
- Rose B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Boston, MA:
How can I find a Boston babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Boston, MA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1,132 babysitters in Boston, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Boston, MA?
The average rate for Boston, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.57 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Boston, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Boston, MA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Boston, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Boston, MA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 251 reviews of the 1,132 listed babysitters.