We have 423 child care providers in Cambridge, MA! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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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...
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...
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."
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...
Care Member says "My son enjoyed his time with Ozge"
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...
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...
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...
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."
Julie W. says "Angela was perfect and my kids loved her!"
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...
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...
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!"
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...
Child care centers in Cambridge, MA
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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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
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
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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.