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185 babysitters are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Cambridge, MA
Reese S.
Cambridge, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am 20 years old living in Belmont. I am looking for a regular sitting job while home from college at the beginning of May to end of August I have experience with children from the ages of 1-10 and can provide great references! Please reach out if you are interested or have any questions!
Reese can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Heidi B.
Cambridge, MA
$28-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
My name is Heidi. I am a mother of an 18-year-old about to launch. I have been an early childhood educator for over 25 years now. I've trained and taught at some of the most highly esteemed schools in the area during career. My approach to learning has its roots in Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and a whole lot of old school...
Hi there, My name is Reyna. I always loved to be surrounded by kids and now I can help you with your little ones. I'm organized, responsible, kind, honest and loving person.
My qualifications:
- Honest and reliable
- I'm First Aid and CPR certificated
- I have 10 years of experience
- I'm a Spanish teacher
I hope to meet you...
Reyna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emma B.
Cambridge, MA
$17-22/hr
I have worked with children 6 and up for 5 summers as a camp counselor for sailing. I am always up for playing outside or just hanging out. I'm a rising third year at Northeastern University and can definitely help with homework and school work as well. I can also help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision.
I am an occupational therapy graduate student in my last year of school! I am currently completing a student placement at public schools, and I recently completed a placement at a hospital. I love working with kids, and worked at a summer camp in 2021 for kids with various health conditions and challenges. I also have experience...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cecilia! I have spent the past four years babysitting children and absolutely loving it. I enjoy engaging with the kids I babysit by allowing them to express themselves creatively and learn through play! I can also help with homework, housework, and other activities.
Cecilia L can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hi! My name is Brynne and I am 23 years old. I grew up on Long Island, NY and recently moved to Cambridge, MA for graduate school at Tufts University. I studied biomedical engineering and played both soccer and lacrosse at Union College. I spent the last year babysitting for families in my town on Long Island. I am from a big...
Brynne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
I'm the oldest of five so you could say I have a lifetime of babysitting experience! I love helping with crafts, homework, and other activities!
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm hopefully going to attend law school next September. Looking for work between now and then. I've got years of experience tutoring and babysitting. But I can really do anything you need. My schedule is flexible. I have a car with a good driving record.
Daniel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Julia L.
Cambridge, MA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a researcher at MGH. I'm 27 years old and graduated from 2021 with a degree in psychology and biology, and will start my clinical psych doctorate this summer. I've been working with kids with and without special needs for the past 8 years. I worked at a summer camp for kids ages 2-12 for 3 years, and I spent high school...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Laundry. I love sharing my knowledge and bring love to children. I can teach or help your children learning some French if you are interested.
Phares can also help with: Meal prep
I love making people smile! I have 3 years working in childcare facilities across Cambridge and babysat in home on and off! I love dancing, reading, learning and creative activities! It's beautiful to me to see children tapping into their inner creative side and learning to become the best version of themselves! I am super...
Kiana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a graduate student and am looking for a great family to care for! I love children. I have 5 Nieces and Nephews 9, 6, 4, 2, and 3months who are my favorite people on the planet. I take them out to lunch, play with them, and make sure they don't run into any trouble. When I am not working or studying, I love to bake...
Cordelia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Shakeela D.
Cambridge, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Shakeela just graduated from grad school with a counselor and human behavior management degree.. I gave had over 10 years experience with working with children of all ages.. I'm CPR and first aid certified and I genuinely love working with children.
Shakeela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
I have worked in many fields of child care. I have worked in a summer camp with multiple children, while they go and play, work outside and have fun. I am also a registered behavior Technician, which means I work with children who have autism. I have done sitting in the past for children around the age of 10-12.
Skills:
First Aid
Kateryna M.
Cambridge, MA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am 31 years old. I am responsible and punctual. I am raising a daughter, she is 10 years old. I have more than 10 years of experience as a nanny! First of all, I am a mother, and I understand the responsibility for a child! I will be glad to help!
I'd describe my personality as responsible, honest, kind
I started working...
Kateryna can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Genevieve, a senior at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Currently I work with kids 8-18 at the Brookline media center where I help mentor and teach them about the equipment we use and have. I have 6 years of experience caring for kids, from my own family to families I have been referred to. I also work as a...
Genevieve can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I am 42 years old, I worked in daycare before I became a nanny, So far, I have been a nanny for 4 years. During these four years, I have served Chinese families. My usual job is to take care of children, cook delicious Chinese lunches or dinners for family members, and do housework. I have taken care of children from 4 months to...
Yanmei can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
I'm 52 years woman from Brazil I'm leaving here since 2009 and I love it here
I'm a mother and grandmother, I have experience with people care and I have my own car
Tania G.
Cambridge, MA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
with years of experience looking to help individuals, families and independent elderly with organizing, personal assistance, errands and health needs I am an occupational therapist and healthcare manager with a focus on mental and physical wellness. Baby sitter available
I am available to do this work since I love helping...
Tania can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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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 185 babysitters in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA?
The average rate for Cambridge, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.72 per hour as of May 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.
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 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.
Ratings for Cambridge, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Cambridge, MA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 55 reviews of the 185 listed babysitters.