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1,131 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
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I grew up in a big, extended family and I have spent my whole life playing, caring, and sitting for family members and neighbors. For my first nanny jobs I worked in the Chicago suburbs for 2 different families. My job duties included laundry, breakfast/lunch, sweeping floors, letting the dogs out and of course playing every...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Sarah was so wonderful with our daughter. She was very patient and took naps with her when she wouldn't sleep without someone holding her. She loved playing with her all day and they both were always laughing. We were very sad to see her move!"
Amanda C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with young children from the ages of 7 months-11 years old. I assisted teachers as well as provided direct care in several different settings including volunteering, paid jobs and helping out with my own family members. My duties included supervising and monitoring the children for safety. Care for their basic...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was hired to care for my 2 boys (9 & 11) after school. She was dependable, responsive, attentive to the kids needs, helped with homework and fun! Highly recommend! A+"
John C.
5.0
(1)
I provide dog sitting in your own home! I have experience with large and small animals and have been dog sitting since I was 17 years old. I love animals and have lived around them my whole life.
Addison can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for 6 years professionally, in several different setting. I have worked at a in home daycare for 4 years and a certified childcare center for two years. I have participated in volunteering for children's preschools and learning centers. I am very passionate with the work I do, I have interactive...
Keira can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Keira to care for my 2 year old as I was in-town for business meetings. We had great conversations on the phone and she made me feel comfortable right from the start. My daughter was suitably dubious, then quickly warmed to Keira and had a great time...
Sarah M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name's Hannie. I have 10+ years of experience working with children and have loved every minute of it. I believe there are adventures waiting all around us & love to make the day fun with crafts, baking projects, and excursions. Reach out to me if you think we'd be a good fit!
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a graduate student at Boston University School of Social Work and Public Health. I absolutely love spending time with kids, playing outside, getting creative with arts and crafts, and facilitating imaginative play. I have worked with infants to 12-year-olds in a variety of settings, from camp counselor to full-time...
Fiona can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Fiona worked with us for about a year before she moved. She had been super flexible. My daughter loves her. Fiona played a lot with her, read books and took her out local park, farms and activities even.
She helped me around with chores like loading dishwasher,...
Snehil C.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a graduate student at BU looking for part time housekeeping work. I have cleaned and organized houses in though high school on the weekends and absolutely love to clean. I believe an organized home is a happy home! I hope to make your life a little easier :)
Fiona can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm currently a Pediatric Mental Health Clinician and Pediatric therapist living in the Boston area. I have over 10 years of experience with kids, and my passion is definitely in this work! Currently I work a full time M-F job, but am trying to find a couple of extra sitting gigs, mostly on weekends, but can also help...
Susannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Susannah was a huge help with our two kids (6 year old boy and 2 year old girl). She is very warm, kind and empathetic. She also has a great deal of energy. My kids and I definitely recommend her!"
Jennifer S.
5.0
(1)
I love cleaning. It's as simple as that. Having a busy life can get chaotic and leave your house unintentionally messy, so I would love the opportunity to take that off of your plate. I also love working with kiddos, so if you need both, you are in the right place!
Katie can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning & more
Monica F.
Boston, MA
$20-37/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Monica and I am a recent college graduate. I have three years of childcare experience including as a nanny and a counselor in a foster care facility. I am Child CPR and First Aid Certified!
Monica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Monica has such a sense of calm about her. You can easily see she enjoys being with children. She watched our 15 month old during her spring semester while we searched for daycare. He would give a big grin every time she was at the door in the morning. Always very...
Jenna K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a dog and cat since I was young. I am always the one to walk the dog and look after the pets.
Kayleen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Kayleen is so great with our girls (5,3). When she is with them, 100% of her attention is on them. Dependable, punctual, communicative, and caring. She is the best!! I wish I could give more stars!"
Bijit K.
Ana A.
Boston, MA
$20-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have eight years of experience in childcare. For three years I have worked in a chid care center. I was an assistant teacher for infants and preschool. I have been a nanny as well to children ages ranging newborn to 10 years old. I love art and crafts and spending time outdoors. I am a big fan of day trips to the zoo,...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 detail. I know my son is always safe and happy with Ana. Ana spends a lot of time in creating fun appropriate...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 2020 Duke graduate and now a rising 4th year medical student at Boston University. I'm looking for flexible, intermittent work to help pay for school expenses.
I'm the daughter of a veterinarian and spent my entire life before college caring for animals in my father's clinic. I love every animal, although I especially...
Noelle can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! A little about me, I am the
second oldest of 9. I have been baby
sitting since I was 15 years old and
have watched children from the age of
8mos- 13 years. I have also coached
multiple volleyball teams ages 7-14 and
am CPR certified! As well as 7 years of
experience, I have a list of
recommendations from recent...
Addison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Addison is exceptional with kids in a variety of settings. Very reliable, was very received by my kids when she would babysit them or assist with errands. I would strongly recommend her for any future employers."
Michael F.
5.0
(1)
My name is Olivia and I am 22 years old. I just completed my BFA degree at Emerson College! I have experience working with pre-K - middle school aged children in nannying, tutoring, and after-school programs. I love creative activities, especially anything art and writing! I enjoy reading aloud and I also love helping kids learn...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 enrichment activities each week, encouraging creativity, physical activity and academic interests. Olivia...
Maureen D.
Colleen T.
Boston, MA
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm a BU student set to graduate in May 2023 pursuing licensure in Elementary Education and Special Education. Not only do I love working with children, but I also have the experience and passion necessary to care for your child. Through my experiences student teaching and working as a camp counselor and preschool...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Colleen was a great candidate for a nannying position, and I regret we did not select her in hindsight. We appreciated her conscientiousness, reliability, and expertise in early childhood education."
Michelle C.
Amanda R.
Boston, MA
$30-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Amanda, and I am 25 years old. I am a part time graduate student working to obtain a master's in Children and Family Social Work. I have 5+ years of experience in working with children, teens, and those with special needs. My previous experiences include working as a one-on-one counselor at a special needs camp...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda worked with us for several months and was just a ray of sunshine. She is so sweet, caring, dependable, very responsible and just the best. We really cannot say enough good things about her. When she had to leave us to go back to school we were so emotional...
Polina I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I moved to the Boston area (living in Fenway) after graduating from Duke University with a degree in Neuroscience in May 2022. I am working at Boston Children's Hospital in the Down Syndrome Program as I apply to medical school, with plans to become a developmental-behavioral pediatrician.
I have worked as a camp counselor at a...
Sophie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"It was such a pleasure having Sophie watch our 6-month-old son. Sophie has an incredible professional background with children and is knowledgeable with all things kids. She immediately jumped right in as soon as she arrived at our home. She was so gentle and sweet...
Annalisa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am looking to assist you and your family with evening and weekend childcare. I am a licensed elementary teacher. I am currently teaching 1st and 2nd grade at a private school in the Cambridge area. I completed my masters in education with a focus in literacy in May of 2020. I have experience working in day cares with children...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"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 taking care of our son. E's face every morning when she arrives, says it all; she is a perfect caretaker in...
Eric G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an entertaining and outgoing person who loves to hang out and take care of kids. I have babysat for several families over the past four years and love every second! Available whenever you need, even last minute! I can help with the up-keeping of your home and also don't mind running errands or taking the kids wherever they...
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 would highly recommend her to any parent looking for child care assistance."
Matthew C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boston, MA
Sarah G.
5.0
Sarah was so wonderful with our daughter. She was very patient and took naps with her when she wouldn't sleep without someone holding her. She loved playing with her all day and they both were always laughing. We were very sad to see her move!
- Amanda C.
Emma D.
5.0
Emma was hired to care for my 2 boys (9 & 11) after school. She was dependable, responsive, attentive to the kids needs, helped with homework and fun! Highly recommend! A+
- John C.
Keira R.
5.0
I hired Keira to care for my 2 year old as I was in-town for business meetings. We had great conversations on the phone and she made me feel comfortable right from the start. My daughter was suitably dubious, then quickly warmed to Keira and had a great time exploring the parks enough to go down...
- Sarah M.
Fiona S.
5.0
Fiona worked with us for about a year before she moved. She had been super flexible. My daughter loves her. Fiona played a lot with her, read books and took her out local park, farms and activities even.
She helped me around with chores like loading dishwasher, doing/folding laundry and putting...
- Snehil C.
Susannah J.
5.0
Susannah is one of my family's favorite sitters. She is great with our young son and I know he will be well cared for when she is over.
- Margaret G.
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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 1,131 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 $20.61 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 1,131 listed babysitters.