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Here are some babysitters in Boston:
Jennifer K. says "Brooke is a conscientious, energetic young woman who is a role model to my daughters (10 and 8) and has been our babysitter for the last several years....
Care Member says "Hello, Ana has worked with my family and is phenomenal with her work. I have a son with autism and Ana has taken such great care of my son down to every...
Ali S. says "Kiana was reliable and showed up on time. She is kind and loves babies"
Maureen D. says "Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in...
Matthew C. says "Kaylee did an incredible job with my son. She is organized, task oriented and has a very positive demeanor. I look forward to working with her again and...
Eric G. says "Best Nanny one can wish for. Mary (or Tori, as we know her) has been our son's best friend throughout this summer 2021. We feel so fortunate to have had her...
Rima B. says "We hired Darcy to take care of our 1.5 year old toddler about 5 months ago. In a few short weeks, Darcy quickly became a wonderful addition to our little...
Care Member says "Hannah has done such an awesome job with our daughter. She’s been babysitting her a couple of times a month since our daughter was about 6 months (she’s...
Jordan M. says "Alaecia is punctual and professional. 😁"
Care Member says "Sara worked with our family for six months starting when my daughter was 12 months. She is so caring and patient. She has a lot of energy and would take...
Ken C. says "Alexa babysat for us for a date night. She was extremely easy to work with! Great availability and flexibility."
Alicia P. says "Leigh babysat for us occasionally while she was in Boston and was always reliable, punctual and great with our 1.5 yr old daughter. We wish she still...
Care Member says "Michaela was a pleasure to have watch our kids. She was kind, prompt, great communicator, and I felt like the kids were in good hands. Michaela made me...
Ricardo M. says "She took good care of my children a good person. "
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451 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.22/hr as of August 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.9
Babysitters in Boston, MA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 118 reviews of the 453 listed babysitters
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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 453 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.
The average rate for Boston, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.22 per hour as of July 2025. 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.
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Boston, MA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.