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445 babysitters are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Cambridge, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been around children my whole entire life, and I believe that I bring my best, positive self when around them. I am currently a CNA and have been working at Spaulding Rehab in Cambridge for 4 years, and also BLS and CPR certified. I am currently in school at UMASS Boston to study human services and minoring in secondary...
Adrianna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Adrianna has been babysitting my daughter since she was an infant. She is responsible and reliable. She is always attentive and engages with my daughter."
Michelle C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 25 years old and currently looking for Summer work in childcare.
I have a BA in Psychology and an ME in Elementary Education. I have years of experience working with children ranging in age from 1 to 14 years through babysitting, teaching dance lessons, assistant teaching an 8th grade English class, teaching science...
Elaina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Our family loves Elaina so much! She started the 2020-2021 school year with us, when our two school-aged daughters were attending public school remotely. Elaina was always punctual, supported the girls in their school work, and helped them prep their own lunches....
Avril D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Elaina, and I am looking for summer tutoring opportunities for elementary students in the month of August.
I have a BA in Psychology from Hendrix College and an ME in Elementary Education from Lesley University, and have been teaching in the Brookline school district since February of 2023. I also have years of...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a full time cardiac nurse looking to help out on my days off. I currently only work 3 days a week!
I have experience as a Full-time Nanny/ Part-time Babysitter Nanny of 4 children ages (6months - 10 years old); prepared meals, drove to children's activities, prepared playdates, got to school in the morning...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Angela was perfect and my kids loved her!"
Julie W.
Faith D.
Cambridge, MA
$25-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have had ample experience working as a caregiver in the Greater Boston Area. I have worked with care. com's backup care service since the summer of 2016 and have subsequently provided care for numerous families during my winter and summer breaks in Boston. I have experience babysitting children ages 8 months to 13...
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Faith has cared for our 2.5-year-old son for about a week when we were supposed to work but was almost at the last days of covid in January. She was so nice, very punctual, always calm, and always entertaining overall. She has extensive childcare experience and she...
Tugce K.
Audrey C.
Cambridge, MA
$18-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My babysitting experience includes caring for infants, toddlers, elementary, and multiples. Additionally, I worked for three years as a special education paraprofessional for autistic/neurodivergent youth. I hold current First Aid, CPR and BLS certifications and an up-to-date finger print through the Department of EEC....
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"very good! She is attentive, conscientious, reliable, and gets along well with my two children. She took the initiative to make dinner, delicious."
Chen W.
Daniela M.
Cambridge, MA
$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Happy and positive babysitter with lots of experience and bilingual. Love children and ready to help!
Im looking for 30 an hour and I'm ok with any age for children, love kids and miss babysitting so much. I am looking for either part time or full time
Daniela can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Daniela provided excellent services to our family. She was punctual and dependable. She worked with us several weeks. She was never late or miss a day. I found her to be nice and respectful. She connected with our 20 yr. old who has special needs immediately. We...
Mirna M.
5.0
(1)
My name is Flordelis I live in Cambridge, Mass. I have experience taking care of my three children. Before coming to the United States, I took care of children in my country as well. I am looking to begin taking care of a new family ages newborn to 2 years old, and also helping with washing baby bottles and laundry. I have CPR...
Flordelis can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is extremely caring and considerate and truly wants to help out. I couldn't ask for better care. Flora took care of my five month old daughter for three months, at which time she was detailed, fun and loving. They had a wonderful bond and we wish the best...
Tracy N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My experience as a caregiver began when I was 15 years old. At this time, I started babysitting on weekends for clients of my Moms' as she had an in home daycare from the time I was born until I was a Junior in High School. After High School, I started working as a full time nanny through summer breaks from College for a...
Paxton can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved working with Paxton! She was a nanny for us and another family, and we later sought her out again and hired her on our own. Paxton is experienced, level-headed, well-organized, and always on time, as well as gentle and caring. She was a great fit for our...
Kelly R.
Stephanie E.
Cambridge, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a first-year PhD student at MIT. I have 10 years of experience babysitting in the Chicago area. I am looking for occasional babysitting jobs or recurring jobs with light hours.
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely adore Steph! She watched our two young boys for years and they were always so excited to see her (they still ask for her all the time)! She is very contentious, kind and patient! Anyone would be lucky to have her around their children."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years experience dog sitting and dog walking.
I love dogs of all breeds, I have 2 dogs myself (both giant german shepards), but I love small dogs just as much.
I have 5+ years of dog sitting, dog walking, and taking care of other animals such as fish, cats, and rodents.
I would absolutely LOVE the chance to help...
Angela can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
Margaret R.
Cambridge, MA
$26-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Mother Of Two, Looking For Family To Help Nurture
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
LOOKING FOR SUMMER - PART TIME : I am a fun, loving, playful, and experienced child care giver looking for part-time sitting! I have worked for several families - long term - during the last 10 plus years. My back ground includes life long involvement in childcare. I trained as a teacher, and even as a new mother I took in other...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"My family feels so fortunate to have connected with Margaret last summer. She is punctual, dependable, respectful, friendly, and she gets along so well with our daughter. She really makes an effort to cater to our child's interests and meet her at her level. Our...
Carrie S.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm Sura, a board-certified occupational therapist, who has a passion for working with kids. I have worked in both childcare and education for 4 years now. I was an after-school teacher and inclusion facilitator working 1:1 with children on the autism spectrum for the City of Cambridge. I have completed 3 full-time...
Sura can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sura has been babysitting for us for a while, and she is nothing but a joy! She's always on time, got along super well with my kid and the family and she's extremely kind. I've known her from when she worked at my child's school therefore she's responsible,...
Shahir A.
Hannah P.
Cambridge, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah. I moved to the Massachusetts about three years ago and am looking to care for children in the Cambridge area. I have four years experience in upstate state New York, caring for infants 3-7 months old to children ages 2-10. The past year I have been working as a full time nanny for a family located in...
5.0
"Hannah was excellent. Very clear communication from the start and she arrived early. She took care of our 19 month old little girl. She was fantastic with her. Will definitely hire again."
Aidan O.
Jessica T.
Cambridge, MA
$28-50/hr • 17 yrs exp
Happy, Loving, Nanny, Seeking For A New Family To Work For
5.0
(2)
I have a curriculum. I am loving, nurturing, energetic, empathetic, patient, and a great communicator, with a positive attitude.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, charismatic, loving
I like working with kids because Kids are our future, so I like to be there in the beginning stages of their their life and simply just...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica has nannied for us for years and is hands down the best caregiver I have ever had! She is loving, reliable, and engaging and always thinks of so many fun activities and adventures for the kids. Jessica makes sure the kids have great one on one time with her...
Jennifer Q.
5.0
(1)
Have over 10 years of experience in the health area, I have all the knowledge about CPR and safety with kids.
Nehidy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"We’re so grateful with Nehidy. We have a 2y/o and she’s been so sweet with our boy. I have a hard time leaving him but she’s always responsive and kind. It makes it easier to know he’s with someone that genuinely cares. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have been doing childcare off and on since I was a teenager. Young people are amazing and it is a joy to get to connect with and support them. I have experience taking care of 3-month-old babies to 17-year-olds within my own family, as a babysitter and as a professional group facilitator for teenagers. It is important for me...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel has been such a delight to work with and is so gentle, playful, and attuned to our baby and family’s needs! They are always on time and easy to communicate with, highly recommend!!"
Care member
Jillian V.
Cambridge, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.4
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a patient, responsible exuberant person with over 10 years of child care experience. I love playing, guiding and protecting children. With my inner child constantly growing I believe kids are the best teachers and probably the greatest company you can have around. My childcare experience covers a lot of imaginative...
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jillian was so attentive to our baby boy. Energetically, We could’ve mistaken her for a distant relative ! haha. Was nervous at first about having a babysitter, considering a full time nanny this winter.. We’ll see !!"
Julio F.
Sydney G.
Cambridge, MA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am Sydney, a recent graduate from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelors in Dietetics. I am looking for a full time nannying job in the Boston area. I have been babysitting for approximately 6 years, have a safe driving record, am CPR certified, and am adventurous and encouraging. I am comfortable with any age- from...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney was great with my daughter! Every time Sydney took care of her, she always had something fun and educational planned. I highly recommend and sorry she moved. "
Care member
Sarah M.
Cambridge, MA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very responsible, patient, and energetic person! I have worked at my local Boys and Girls club since I was 14. There, I have had the pleasure of working with kids from the ages of 5 to 17, who each have different levels of abilities. I've also had experience when babysitting my younger brother, other family members and...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is amazing with children of all ages and levels of ability. She has an extensive background in regards to working with children as her past employer was a local Boys & Girls Club. Sarah is a certified lifeguard and is up to date with her CPR and First Aid...
Dawnmarie G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cambridge, MA
Adrianna L.
5.0
Adrianna is very dependable, reliable, organized, punctual and honest. She is able to stay calm even under stressful situations. My twins have grown to love her very much and we all consider Adrianna family.
- Veronica B.
Elaina H.
5.0
Our family loves Elaina so much! She started the 2020-2021 school year with us, when our two school-aged daughters were attending public school remotely. Elaina was always punctual, supported the girls in their school work, and helped them prep their own lunches. She took them outside for recess and...
- Avril D.
Angela M.
5.0
Angela was perfect and my kids loved her!
- Julie W.
Faith D.
5.0
Faith has cared for our 2.5-year-old son for about a week when we were supposed to work but was almost at the last days of covid in January. She was so nice, very punctual, always calm, and always entertaining overall. She has extensive childcare experience and she is extremely smart. She didn't...
- Tugce K.
Audrey C.
5.0
very good! She is attentive, conscientious, reliable, and gets along well with my two children. She took the initiative to make dinner, delicious.
- Chen W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cambridge, MA:
How can I find a Cambridge babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cambridge, 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 445 babysitters in Cambridge, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Cambridge, MA?
The average rate for Cambridge, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.04 per hour as of May 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 Cambridge, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Cambridge, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 135 reviews of the 445 listed babysitters.