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Cerra C.

Fun-Loving Child Care Provider Available Full And Part Time

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm an experienced and compassionate nanny who truly loves working with children. I believe that kids have a remarkable ability to bring out the best in us, and I am constantly inspired by their fresh, joyful perspective on the world. My love of being active and creative makes it easy for me to connect with children and...

Care Member says "Cerra is an excellent caregiver. Experienced, joyful and playful but also respectful of parents’ wishes and expectations. Great mix of humor and...

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Experience, Caring Sitter

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I recently moved to the area with my husband, but previously worked with a family for three years (2018 to 2021) picking up and watching the kids (ages started: 4 and 7, ended 7 and 11) after school. I also have extensive experience caring for infants and toddlers from caring for my niece, now 2. 5, most Saturdays since she...

Priya M. says "I interviewed Michelle for a full-time position on short notice. She is a sweet and smart young lady. I felt assured that my baby would be safe and well...

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Warm, Friendly Woman Looking To Care For Kids

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 10 years of experience as an early childhood teacher, Pre-K teacher, 4/5 grade teacher and cooking instructor. I'm currently a personal chef in West Cambridge and in need of additional work. I'm warm, caring and attentive and available as a personal chef, babysitter, cleaner, house manager. I grew up in Cambridge,...

Care Member says "We hired Eliana to watch our elementary age girls for a few hours after school. She is a great communicator, very punctual and sweet with our girls."

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Caring And Experienced Sitter!

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm a teacher and love being around children. I hold two masters degrees in Education (the first is from Harvard University and and the second is from UMass Boston) I am in my second year teaching and I previously worked as an Education Consultant at a nonprofit. I grew up working in my mom's preschool and have been...

Kadi K. says "Isabel is incredible. I highly recommend her and fully trust her with my children. She also worked for me as a preschool teacher's assistant and is...

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Babysitter & Nanny

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello everyone, I have 5 years of experience as a nanny and 1 year of experience as an Au pair. (3 months old baby). I have experience working with twins. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am also available for date nights. Thank you!! :)

Care Member says "My son enjoyed his time with Ozge"

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Friendly Sitter, Kind And Active

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi Families! I am looking for full time or part time position. Start in September, 2025. I graduated of nursing from Thailand. I have experienced about 2 years of newborn, baby and experienced over 5 years of kids (age 1-12). I am very kind and patient. I love doing imaginative play, reading, arts and crafts, preparing snack,...

Anna B. says "Kaning is a wonderful person and a great sitter! She worked full-time with us in May-June 2023 and took care of my 2.5 year old. My son loved her and she...

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Experienced Babysitter In North Attleboro, MA

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an energetic, creative, and passionate graduate student at who just moved to Cambridge from southern MA! I am currently in school for Nutrition and Dietetics and am looking for a side job doing something I love. I have least 10 years of experience babysitting children from infants to teens. I am more than willing to...

Mark H. says "Annette cared for our now 15 mo old son for the past 6 months, 3 days a week. She was attentive, honest, responsible, punctual and cared for our son like he...

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Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello parents! I am María , a Psych Major, premed student a Boston College! I love working with children, I have volunteered and worked at Children's Hospitals and Camps at Day Care Summer back home! I am fluent in both English and Spanish, feel free to reach out to me. I am available for interviews, phone calls, and whatever...

Lourdes J. says "Maria is very responsible and gets along very well with kids. She is a very charismatic and caring person who will make sure the kids are always well. I...

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Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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....

Chen W. says "very good! She is attentive, conscientious, reliable, and gets along well with my two children. She took the initiative to make dinner, delicious."

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Part-time Caretaker Available

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Julie W. says "Angela was perfect and my kids loved her!"

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Experienced Nanny - Nursing Background

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Svitlana, an experienced nanny of nanny years. I am also a mother - my daughter is now 30 years old. I am originally from Ukraine. I've lived in Italy for many years as well. In Ukraine, I worked as a Registered Nurse, particularly in a Childcare Center. I loved my job. After I moved to Italy, I worked for a...

Care Member says "Svitlana is a very responsible, loving, and caring Nanny to our daughter since she was 2 months old. She always shows up on time for work. She prepares...

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Babysitter/Caregiver

Cambridge, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Kate, I have my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and I work full time for the City of Cambridge M-F 8AM-4 p.m. I have babysitting experience from ages 6 months to 11 years old. I also work at an assisted living facility every other Sunday and I am very comfortable with pets (cats and dogs) of all ages...
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Nanny And Teacher

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Socorro and I have a bachelor degree on Fashion Design and Pedagogy, in which I have 20+ years of experience in both fields. I have experience with Montessori Education. I love taking care of children and I have experience with different ages; newborn, infant and toddlers. Also, I'm interested on collaborating parents...

Care Member says "Soco was an excellent communicator about the traits and development of our son. She started with us when he was about 4 months old and helped move his...

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Jacqueline D.'s Photo

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I am a mom and caregiver from Cambridge, MA. My journey in caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles as a teenager, where I discovered my knack for nurturing. From there, I began my own journey as a mom when I had my beautiful son in 2013 who is now a preteen! Since he is now Mr. independent, I am looking...

Sara R. says "Jackie was just lovely in taking care of my son. They had a great time and she was so caring. He is really looking forward to seeing Jackie again!"

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Faith D.'s Photo

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
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...

Tugce K. says "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...

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Child care centers in Cambridge, MA

Rock and Roll Daycare

574 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
Child care
Nanny Recruiter is a premium placement agency for full-time and part-time Nannies throughout the Greater Boston area. Our full-time recruiters will work with you to assist in personalizing the selection process of a Nanny. We simplify many of our processes through automatic billing, payroll services, and scheduling apps to allow...

Katie B says "Creative childcare facility. There is a very strong emphasis on music. The teachers take great care of the children, and the office staff respond quickly to...

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Two Little Owls Schoolhouse

501 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Two Little Owls Schoolhouse, an Infant, Toddler, Preschool/Pre-K Childcare Center in East Cambridge located at 501 Cambridge Street in East Cambridge and convenient to the Lechmere MBTA station, MIT, and many Pharmaceuticals/Biotech companies. Our mission is to foster each child's emotional, academic and social development by...
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Panda Bilingual Daycare

30 Cambridgepark Drive Cambridge, MA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Panda Bilingual Daycare is a bilingual Mandarin- English early educational childcare center combining the Montessori educational philosophy with Chinese and American language and culture. Our center's mission is to offer the highest quality care and education for children from three months to kindergarten entry. The Panda...
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Cambridge-Ellis School

80 Trowbridge St. Cambridge, MA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
Cambridge-Ellis School is a small, non-profit preschool located in the heart of Cambridge. Our mission is to provide a joyful, warm, and stimulating first school experience for our community's youngest learners. Our philosophy is built upon a foundation of equity, inclusion, and above all community. At Cambridge-Ellis, we...
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Kiddie Academy of Cambridge

299 PROSPECT ST CAMBRIDGE, MA

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...
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  • 423 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.52/hr as of July 2025

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

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Cambridge, MA

Child Care Providers in Cambridge, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 104 reviews of the 423 listed child care providers

Cerra C.

Cerra is an excellent caregiver. Experienced, joyful and playful but also respectful of parents’ wishes and expectations. Great mix of humor...

- Care member

Michelle P.

I interviewed Michelle for a full-time position on short notice. She is a sweet and smart young lady. I felt assured that my baby would be...

- Priya M.

Eliana M.

We hired Eliana to watch our elementary age girls for a few hours after school. She is a great communicator, very punctual and sweet with...

- Care member

FAQs for finding child care near you in Cambridge, MA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $22.52 per hour as of July 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 373 child care providers near you in Cambridge, MA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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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