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1,122 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
Gabrielle A.
Boston, MA
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
During high school, I babysat three different families in my spare time. The kids' ages ranging from 2-year-olds to 13 years old. I enjoy working and interacting with children. While in college, I volunteered at a children's hospital. I visited children in their hospital beds, made crafts with and for children, delivered food...
Gabrielle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabby is very reliable and dependable. She has been helping us with after school care for my 2 year old and 8 year old. She picks them up and brings them home from school/daycare, makes them dinner, plays with them and keeps them getting along with one another. The...
Heather B.
Kellie C.
Boston, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Honest, Trustworthy, Warm, Dependable, Energetic, Active Babysitter/Nanny Who Loves Kids!
4.9
(15)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
For many years, I have had the great pleasure to care for children of all ages. I have held a great rapport with children and their families throughout my life. I enjoy engaging with kids, whether it be reading a book with them, playing inside, outside or at the nearest park, library or children's museum, doing arts & crafts,...
Kellie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"You can officially stop your search- you just won't find anyone more responsible, compassionate, or caring to hire. She is the absolute best. Always punctual, always responsible, and the kids absolutely love her. We trust her completely."
Bonnie H.
5.0
(1)
I'm looking for a job that gives me the flexibility to finish my second graduate degree in social work
I started working with kids when I was 13 when my moms friend needed someone to watch her 1-year-old when she worked out!
In my spare time, I like to run, study, learn something new and cook!
One thing you should know about...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Needed help for last minute care and she showed up and took care of the kids with minimal instructions so I could finish some important work. Kids had a really good time with her. Highly recommend Emma"
Marie Nelly F.
5.0
(2)
Hi- my name is Delaney! I am a passionate and responsible 24-year-old law school graduate with a genuine love for caretaking. Committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment while utilizing my strong communication and problem-solving skills. I am an avid reader, enthusiastic about sparking curiosity through literature,...
Delaney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name's Mariya, and I am a currently a rising sophomore at Boston University majoring in Film and Television. I am 18 years old.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, energetic, and honest.
I like working with kids because I like the idea that I can change the lives of the children positively through teaching them...
5.0
"Mariya arrived on time, was professional, and my kids had an absolute blast with her!"
Former Member A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 3rd (almost 4th) year medical student at BU and 2020 Duke grad. I'm looking for intermittent, flexible work to help pay for school expenses.
I love playing sports, cooking, & reading. Not a huge TV girl, I enjoy coming up with activities to occupy kids outside of tv . Previous families describe me as imaginative,...
Noelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Noelle was wonderful with our 6 month old son and 4 year old niece. I highly recommend her to any family looking for a fun, upbeat, friendly and nurturing caregiver."
Corinne A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have a ton of experience with kids of any and all ages, including infants, as well as with special needs children and kids with various other disabilities.
I love pets so am totally comfortable with any pets you have at...
Clare can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC.
She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"
Cassidy D.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My passion for working with kids came naturally at a young age babysitting for my little cousins, neighborhood families and family friends. Growing up I would go to work with my mother, who worked in the Winthrop Public school systems as an occupational, and through this, I found that I had a strong passion for...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I work a flexible hybrid job and love working as a nanny in addition. I graduated from Bucknell University in 2021, and worked as an assistant kindergarten teacher for 6 months after college. I have extensive experience as a nanny (as well as live in nanny experience). I began nannying at 14 and have worked with children aged 4...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've known Emma all her life and yet when my kids were little she ended up babysitting periodically before we moved upstate. Emma is intuitive and honest with an open heart and mind. She's extremely responsible with loads of experience from infant to older child....
Meredith C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced sitter who loves kids! I have previously cared for kids of all ages and have helped with my younger siblings my whole life. I would love to babysit for a family that needs a part time sitter.
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Mary. She babysat for my two children, 7 and 5, for the summer and was wonderful. She is highly dependable, always on time, resourceful, and very trustworthy. She is calm and good-nature and was great with my kids. I always felt...
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Harper and I am a 25-year-old transgender male (I am including this piece of information because I feel it is necessary to be completely honest with those putting me in charge of their children). I have 10 years of child care experience and seven years of experience working with people of all ages with...
Harper can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Harper has been a wonderful babysitter and teacher for our son. Harper has been babysitting & working with him on music & schoolwork. Our son is a bit of a reluctant musician, but Harper has an abundance of patience. He's good at adapting to him and his needs,...
Erin L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've loved kids ever since I can remember! Growing up I knew my passion was to work with children and got to live out that dream by working as a Clinical Research Assistant in Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) for four years. At BCH I got to work with newborns (as young as 12 days old!), toddlers, and children on a regular basis....
Clarisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced nanny ! I took a gap year in 2020 due to COVID and spent my time working with 4mo-12mo babies, but have experience with children up to 14! I have completed a sleep training course, educated in baby sign language, CPR certified, and eager to learn! I would describe myself as energetic, hands on, dependable,...
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Isabel is amazing! She is thoughtful and capable. The kids loved her."
Erin C.
Mia C.
Boston, MA
$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
Date Night Babysitter - Always Available For Evenings And Weekends
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Mia! I grew up in Costa Rica and am fluent in English and Spanish; and am currently studying at Northeastern University and hope to attend law school post-graduation. I have four younger siblings aged 5-13. As the oldest sibling, I have a lot of experience with childcare, learned to be very patient, and picked up...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm a recent graduate from MIT where I studied math. I love spending time with kids, and have been babysitting and tutoring since I was in middle school. I'm happy to babysit for one-time events like date nights, for short periods of time such as the hours between the end of school and the end of the typical work day, and...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sophie will create a safe space where your children will feel free to be wholly themselves!! I trust her with my family (and my dogs!). She is a very smart, strong willed, and hardworking woman who will bright up your life and your kids lives! Sophie is the perfect...
Julia M.
Eliza S.
Boston, MA
$25-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part-time High Energy Babysitter- Loves Children Of All Ages.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Eliza I have babysat and lived in Back Bay for 3 years now. I have built relationships with many Boston/Cambridge families for date night and weekend babysitting the area. I truly love spending time with kids as I used to nanny full time. I spent all of 2020 running a Pandemic Pod and nannying two elementary...
Eliza can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eliza was the first babysitter we ever left our 16 month old daughter with, and she was fantastic! She was friendly, professional, and accommodating, and her calm demeanor, confidence, and natural ease with our daughter made us all instantly comfortable. Eliza...
Jamie M.
5.0
(2)
Looking to help out parents in the Southie looking for a babysit to help for date night or some time to have a break 1-2x a week! I adore children and am happy to do everything necessary to help make them enjoy their time! I'm very friendly, outgoing, and pick up on routine very quickly to make sure everyone is comfortable! I...
Nicolette can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"My kids loved having her babysit! She was like a member of the family, we highly recommend her! So sweet and very dependable!"
Laura E.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Mei Lin, a fun-loving, hard-working, and organized engineering student at Northeastern! From babysitting, coaching gymnastics, and mentoring with Strong Women Strong Girls, I have a combined 5 years of experience working with kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. I am looking to earn some extra money doing what I really enjoy...
Mei Lin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Attentive to detail and did great job with our son."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Working full time for a construction company in Boston, MA making me unavailable for full-time care jobs. Availability evenings and weekends. Happy to help with odds and ends jobs, driving kids to practice, etc.
I have experience teaching horse camp, working with people with disabilities, and with homework help. Clean driving...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Sarah! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare."
Elizabeth H.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boston, MA
Gabrielle A.
5.0
Gabby is very reliable and dependable. She has been helping us with after school care for my 2 year old and 8 year old. She picks them up and brings them home from school/daycare, makes them dinner, plays with them and keeps them getting along with one another. The girls are always excited to see...
- Heather B.
Kellie C.
5.0
We hired Kellie as a babysitter years ago and have been hooked ever since. She is great with the kids and always is so attentive and sincere with them. They love her. She's always our number one choice.
- Ivan H.
Emma M.
5.0
Needed help for last minute care and she showed up and took care of the kids with minimal instructions so I could finish some important work. Kids had a really good time with her. Highly recommend Emma
- Marie Nelly F.
Mariya K.
5.0
Mariya arrived on time, was professional, and my kids had an absolute blast with her!
- Former Member A.
Noelle G.
5.0
Noelle has been an amazing caretaker for our 3 year old son during this summer. She is extremely bright, talented, and has a genuine love for children and animals.
She has demonstrated to us that she is fully capable of showing 100% attention and dedication during her sessions with our son.
We...
- Vanessa K.
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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 1,122 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 $20.64 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 1,122 listed babysitters.