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Colleen T.

Experienced Early Childhood Educator And Childcare Provider

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have been working with children of all ages for over 30 years! I have experience with newborns, infants-toddlers, preschoolers and elementary aged children. I have also worked as a babysitter for a child with autism for many years. Most recently, I worked as a teacher and then director of a preschool, where I was employed for...

Tim B. says "Colleen was recommended to us for her nannying skills but, unfortunately for us, she was already employed elsewhere. Despite this, she was wonderfully...

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Ginny C.

Part Time Nanny Available

Allston, MA

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a Chinese woman and can speak fluent in Cantonese and English. I do not speak mandarin. I'm happily married with two daughters and both are graduated from Harvard and Boston university. I'm currently working as a nanny/ household assistant for one boy age 7 in Brookline. Part of my duties are wake him up in the morning,...

Stephanie Y. says "Even though Ginny lived a bit too far to accept our offer, she was extremely responsive, helpful and even provided much support for us to find another...

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Danielle T.

Summer Nanny!!

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Dani and I am a grad student at Boston college studying school counseling. I have 10+ years of childcare experience and 5 years of tutoring. I have a car and can travel with kids. I would love to chat more!

Jonathan B. says "wow! our 16 month old literally instantly fell in love with Danielle and they had so much fun playing together. couldn't ask for anything more! Danielle...

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Nicole G.

Allston, MA

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! I'm Nicole and I currently attend Boston University's DPT program. I graduated from Stonehill in 2020 and worked as a babysitter (experience with ages 6 months- 8 years old) throughout undergrad. I have my own car in Boston right now and I am also CPR certified. I have always enjoyed my previous babysitting jobs and would...

Care Member says "Nicole is a wonderful person and phenomenal babysitter. She connected immediately with my girls and was incredibly engaging throughout her whole time...

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Erika M.

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With over seven years of experience, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for your child. I am patient, creative, and approachable, and I am confident in my ability to keep...

Holly S. says "Erika would be my choice for a babysitter. She is mature and very responsible. You can count on Erika to provide safe and fun care for your children!!"

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William M.

I Am Available To Be A Babysitter/Nanny

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm available to babysit/nanny your kids and babies. I'm an experienced, loving, caring, flexible, reliable , responsable and organized babysitter. I have experience in taking care of babies, kids, and Children, from Infants to School age. from taking care of the kids, such as: feeding the kids, changing their diapers, to...

Elizabeth G. says "Esther is a wonderfully kind and patient caregiver. She has well looked after our two girls, ages 1 and 4. Our youngest is not easy, she spent most...

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Morgan K.

Fun, Active Sitter Available Now

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi families! I am looking for part time babysitting jobs while I complete my masters in speech pathology at Boston University. I love children, and am looking to work with them after graduation. I am a creative, fun, and active sitter, and babysitting/nannying for the past 12 years has made me an expert in child care. I am also...

Regine B. says "Morgan is amazing! She was hired to help take the twins to their pediatrician visit, but ended up doing so much more in the short time that she was at our...

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Emma M.

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
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$60/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a fourth-year PhD student at Northeastern University studying developmental psychology. I have 8 years of experience doing research with infants and young children and have babysat for the past 14 years. I have extensive training in interventions relating to following children's lead and providing nurturance as well as...

Julie S. says "Emma was a lifesaver when I needed help with my six month old and 3 year old. She was a great communicator with a changing schedule (on my part). She...

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Gina D.

Fun And Flexible Sitter/ Tutor

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 6 years of experience. Notably, I can help with tutoring, grocery shopping, and or housekeeping. Although I don't have a car, I have a clean driving record and the ability to help with transportation. More so, coming from a large family, I genuinely value caring for kids in a fun and safe environment! Having babysat...

Daniel S. says "Gina is very reliable and well liked. She has years of experience. I have known her for a long time and have always found her to be reliable and well...

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Nisha D.

2022-2023 Academic Year Full-time Nanny

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My name is Nisha. I am a 24-year-old Boston University Grad Student. Although I am working on my education. I have worked as a caregiver since my early teen years (8+ yrs strong). I've also worked in many childcare settings: private daycares, in-home nannying, babysitting, summer camps, and after-school. I enjoy what I do when...

Magdalena A. says "Nisha looked after our infant son full time starting when he was about 7 months old. I loved that she went outside with him daily to get plenty of...

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Elizabeth J.

Allston, MA

4.8(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been a reliable and trustworthy babysitter and nanny for the last 10 years for kids ranging from 3 months old to 14 years old! I would love to help make your life just a little bit easier by taking excellent care of your children and doing other tasks if requested! I love playing games, making crafts, and teaching the...

Suzanne G. says "Elizabeth is fantastic to work with and our children adore her. She's fun, creative, and engaging with children. And she's communicative and easy to...

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Sophia P.

Boston Nanny Looking For A Part Time Job! Experience With Newborns And Comfortable With Pets!

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I am Sophia, a 35-year-old with over 15 years of childcare experience and a passion for nannying! I have spent my entire young adult and professional career working in childcare. I have a degree in sociology with a focus in child studies, and after college decided to pursue nannying full time. I have worked with children...

Lauren B. says "Sophia has been our daughter's nanny for the past 3 and a half years (since she was 4 months old) and now my son's since he was 3 days old. During this...

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Samantha O.

Fun And Responsible Sitter

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a child life specialist at Boston Children's Hospital. I have my master's degree in child development from Vanderbilt University and my bachelor's degree in psychology from Boston University. I have over 10 years of experience working with children . I have worked in multiple settings including hospitals, a pre-school,...

Johanna B. says "Samantha is wonderful! Our two daughters loved her and we'll definitely contact her again in the future. She communicates well, is responsible, reliable,...

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Nicholas D.

Available Date Nights On Weekends

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Extensive experience babysitting and nannying over the past 8+ years. Now living in Allston full time and working in the Financial District in Boston. I have a car and am willing to drive anywhere in the area. Available any time during the weekends for date nights, tutoring, or help with sports. I grew up 30 minutes outside...

Stephanie B. says "Couldn't ask for anyone better! Nick did a terrific job. Would recommend him to any family. Rare find, great personality, very punctual and extremely...

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Emma K.

Enthusiastic And Creative Nanny!

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Em! I recently graduated from Lesley University with two bachelor degrees in Expressive Arts Therapy and Psychology. I have taken classes with topics on child psychology, art therapy, movement therapy, lifespan psychology, trauma & crisis, and disability studies. I have 9 years of babysitting/nannying experience,...

Elizabeth F. says "Em has been a fantastic help to our family with childcare and with domestic chores such as grocery shopping and laundry folding. She is very mature and...

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Child care centers in Allston, MA

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Beacon Child Care

15 North Beacon Street Allston, MA

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
At Beacon Child Care, our goal is to provide affordable high-quality early childhood education and care that will enhance the growth and development of your child. Here you will find a nurturing environment for children of ages 2 months to 6 years. We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles and...
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Our Future Learning Center- Allston

1420 Linden Street 3rd Floor Allston, MA

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
At Our Future Learning Center, we believe that children should be happy, confident, and enthusiastic about their future. We value creative thinking and curiosity and make it our priority to create environments that nurture these characteristics. Our spacious, indoor gyms allow children to explore their physical ability, and our...
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Boston Rainbow Bridge

15 N Beacon Street NR2 Allston, MA

International
Montessori
Kindergarten
Child care
BRB Child Care is a newly opened bilingual daycare center located in the first floor of a 10-floor building at Allston. At BRB, your child will have the direct interaction with teachers to learn both Mandarin and English with fun activities. BRB applies Montessori philosophy to its daily teaching with the student-centered...
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Jackson Mann Community Preschool

500 CAMBRIDGE ST Allston, MA

Child care
JMCC preschool is a full day, full year, DEEC licensed program. The curriculum is thoughtfully developed and implemented with attention to developmental standards, the child as an individual as well as the child as part of a group. High standards of health and nutrition are maintained
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Fairy Tale Children's Center

14-20 Linden Street Allston, MA

Are you looking for a daycare or a kindergarten in the Boston area? We believe we will be able to serve you and your children. Here at Fairy Tale Children's Center, your children will have the opportunity to explore and experience a variety of activities. They will discover the joy of "I am, I can". They are always free to...
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  • 120 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.90/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Allston, MA

Child Care Providers in Allston, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 49 reviews of the 120 listed child care providers

Colleen T.

Colleen was recommended to us for her nannying skills but, unfortunately for us, she was already employed elsewhere. Despite this, she was...

- Tim B.

Ginny C.

Even though Ginny lived a bit too far to accept our offer, she was extremely responsive, helpful and even provided much support for us to...

- Stephanie Y.

Danielle T.

wow! our 16 month old literally instantly fell in love with Danielle and they had so much fun playing together. couldn't ask for anything...

- Jonathan B.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Allston, MA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $22.90 per hour as of December 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 112 child care providers near you in Allston, MA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Allston, MA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Allston, MA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Allston, MA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Allston, MA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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