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Karen F.

Child care

Somerville, MA

4.8(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 49 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Karen. I have 17+ years of experience taking care of kids. I'm a bilingual, strong driver, very responsible, mature, I love sports, activities outdoor, art and craft, very creative, energetic and the most important I love kids. I have CPR certificate and Covid full vaccinated. I hope I can take care of your kids...

Care Member says "Karen was great! She was calm and knowledgeable, putting us at ease. Our daughter was in great spirits when we returned. We will definitely be hiring...

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Elena L.

Part-Time Care-giver

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I worked at the daycare after school, and I helped take care of babies from 2 months old to kids 10 years old. I also worked at the SPCA with the humane education program, so I was working with young kids from all kinds of different backgrounds each day.

Maria G. says "Elena is great! My 2 year old daughter is a handful, but Elena made such a great connection with her! Elena brought crafts and did pretend play like a...

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Alexis M.

Nurturing, Caring And Educated Nanny!

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
College educated nanny with an A. S. In early education as well as years of experience. Currently looking for a short term position while I have a month+ leave from my regular employment. Available for flexible hours M-F with the exception of Wednesdays.

Karolina J. says "We love Lexi. She was our nanny for 14 months and she is great! Lexi started without when our daughter was about 5 months old, 3.5 mo adjusted right...

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Elise M.

Caring And Ready To Be A Friend

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Ellie - a former middle school teacher based in the Salt Lake area. I am passionate about outdoor education, STEM learning, and athletics! I have experience nannying, tutoring, and coaching ages 2-18.

Care Member says "Elise or Ellie as we call her was an incredible caregiver to our 6 year old daughter. She is so fun and so loving and just a great time to be around in...

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Isabelle W.

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Isabelle and I would love to work with your family! I currently work at a local coffee shop in Cambridge (I moved to this area six months ago)! Just eight months ago I was Lead Yearling teacher at a daycare in Rhode Island, in which I had been working at for over two and a half years. I love babies and children,...

Chloe C. says "Isabelle watched two of my children during the summer and they absolutely adored her. They looked up to her and enjoyed every second of being around her! I...

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Arya K.

Active And Enthusiastic Babysitter With 7 Years Of Experience!

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello everyone! My name is Arya and I have been babysitting for the last 9 years (nannied, worked at summer camps and also worked in a childcare room at a fitness studio as well!). I have tons of experience with babies ranging from 2 months until children over the age of 12! I recently moved to Boston from DC and am looking...

Zoe P. says "Arya is wonderful. She's kind, trustworthy, and loving. My little one immediately felt safe with her and is happy every time she returns. Her demeanor is...

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Jillian G.

Energetic And Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part/full Time Opportunity

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello!! My name is Jillian and I'm a kindergarten teacher in Boston! I've been babysitting since I was a freshman in high school and have experience taking care of children ages 1-month-old, to middle school age. I have held various full time and part time nanny positions, including being an au pair in Italy. I love being around...

Jennifer H. says "Jillian watched our two boys weekly for 8 months. She was dependable, kind, upbeat, fun and took great care of the boys. She played with them, and...

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Caitlin R.

About Me

Somerville, MA

3.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Caitlin! I have 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am very responsible, focused & organized. I love children and have nannied and babysat for several families. I am also a very experienced dog walker and overnight pet sitter with dogs of all types. Lover of dogs & children! I like to laugh, have...

Darlene M. says "Caitlin is AMAZING! Never did I think we would find someone who encompasses all the qualities my husband and I look for in a nanny. From having fun with...

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Cara M.

Nanny, Babysitter, Swim Instructor

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Cara, I am 27 years old and am looking for a wonderful family to be an occasional morning/date night sitter. I have worked for years as a morning nanny, camp counselor, and swim instructor for ages 6mon-15 years. I have been CPR and first aid certified in the past, but recently let that lapse.

Carol M. says "Cara is smart, fun and outgoing. Young children in the neighborhood have always loved her. She enjoys the outside, playing games and athletics. Cara has...

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Nora C.

Part-Time Babysitter

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working with children for the past 17 years of my life including 5 summers working as a counselor at a children's circus camp. I worked at a day care center as a substitute teacher for one year and also in a babysitting room at a gym that could fill with up to 25 kids at once. I am currently a part/time nanny for two...

Liz M. says "I have 2 girls ages 7 and 3 that Nora used to watch. My girls loved her and she did such a great job taking care of them. I would definitely hire Nora again...

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Sarah M.

Nanny Looking For Part-time Work

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a professional nanny with over 20 years of experience in the childcare field from babysitting to working in childcare centers to nannying. I am always learning. I am a fun loving nanny who loves arts 'n crafts, singing and dancing, going to playgrounds, museums. I believe kids learn best from first...

Jessica R. says "Sarah is the best nanny that any family could ask for. She is warm, loving, and fun, yet strict when the need arises. Not only does she love taking...

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Madeline W.

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I currently work as a full time nanny in Somerville, and I'm seeking evening and weekend babysitting hours. I'm your most experienced date night nanny, with over 10 years of professional childcare experience! I have worked as a day care teaching assistant, as a full time nanny, as an on-call sitter for an agency...

JStewart W. says "I'm super proud to say that Maddie is my daughter, and as such I can vouch for her many years of working part-time and during school breaks as a...

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Noelani S.

Occasional, Part-time Babysitter In Somerville Area

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Noelani (she/her). I am an experienced babysitter, having babysat kids ages 5 months - 12 years old for 7+ years. Currently, I have limited availability for weekends. If you are looking for a more regular or full-time position, I'm still happy to connect in case you ever need a back up. I look forward to...

Care Member says "Noelani is a top-notch babysitter! Both of our kids love her. Very creative and engaging. Consistently punctual and accommodating. Strongly...

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Sarah M.

Fun Caregiver With Theater And Elementary Education Background!

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am an experienced and fun caregiver with a background in elementary education and theater education. For the past two years I have worked as an instructional assistant at an elementary school in Newton and substituted grades K-5th, and provided intervention instruction in math. I was also the program manager for the after...

Katie K. says "Sarah was a wonderful employee! She showed up everyday with a smile on her face. She worked with children ranging from Kindergarten to 5th grade in the...

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Gabriella S.

Bubbly Montessori-Trained Nanny

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a former Montessori Preschool Teacher, and for the past four years I've been lucky enough to nanny full-time for a family I adore. I've been taking care of kids as long as I can remember, working as a babysitter, tutor, camp counselor, nanny, and preschool teacher. Most of my background is in Montessori education. I love...

Kara T. says "Gabby was my mother's helper and babysitter since she was 10 years old. She became like a big sister to my two children who adored her. With her dynamic...

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Child care centers in Somerville, MA

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Light Spanish Immersion Preschool LLC

40 JAQUES ST SOMERVILLE, MA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
We are a new center curriculum play based and Language immersion curriculum based. We have a new renovated facility, and most our equipment is new and properly for each child age. We are in a very convinient location near by Somerville broadway and 93 higway. our location offers a very lovely, caring and clean environment for...

Care Member says "The team at Light Spanish Immersion is amazing and has provided our daughter with a warm, welcoming environment and a terrific education over the last...

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Elizabeth Peabody House

277 Broadway SOMERVILLE, MA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Elizabeth Peabody House offers warm, high-quality toddler care, NAEYC-accredited preschool, and school-age programs for children ages 15 months through 13 years. Our programs serve a multigenerational, economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse community, and we are proud to create welcoming environments where every...

Care Member says "I recommend visiting to see how happy the kids are. We noticed from the first minute of our visit how happy, respectful, and curious they are."

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Kingdom Rock Childrens Village

10 Winslow Avenue SOMERVILLE, MA

5.0(5)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
Next Open House - Saturday, September 20th, 2025 from 10 am - 1pm. At Kingdom Rock Children’s Village we provide a quality education in a warm and loving environment, based on the teaching and examples of Jesus Christ. We seek to nurture and develop each child’s educational, social and spiritual potential. Our goal is that...

Care Member says "We have LOVED having our 4 year old at Kingdom Rock for the past several years. The teachers, staff, and director are welcoming, warm, and loving. Our...

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Kith Corner Winter Hill

100 Fellways West, Unit 102-103 SOMERVILLE, MA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Academic
Outdoor/nature
International
Developmental (play-based)
+ 4 more
Kith Corner Winter Hill is a nurturing early education program for children ages 2 months–5 years. Our Montessori-inspired approach blends hands-on learning, daily music enrichment, and a warm, caring environment. With thoughtfully designed classrooms, experienced teachers, outdoor play, and wholesome meals, we support each...

Zoe L. says "We love them! I have had both my kids there, they both started at 1 and they are 3 and 4 now. I couldn't speak more highly of the staff. They really go the...

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BIGELOW COOPERATIVE DAY CARE CENTER

44 PARK ST SOMERVILLE, MA

State license verified

Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Bigelow Cooperative Daycare Center is a non-profit (501c3) early education and care facility committed to providing an extended family experience and a safe and caring environment for children. The program is designed to nurture the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of children from 3 months to kindergarten...
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  • 270 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of November 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.6

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Somerville, MA

Child Care Providers in Somerville, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 98 reviews of the 270 listed child care providers

Karen F.

Karen was great! She was calm and knowledgeable, putting us at ease. Our daughter was in great spirits when we returned. We will definitely...

- Care member

Elena L.

Elena is great! My 2 year old daughter is a handful, but Elena made such a great connection with her! Elena brought crafts and did pretend...

- Maria G.

Alexis M.

We love Lexi. She was our nanny for 14 months and she is great! Lexi started without when our daughter was about 5 months old, 3.5 mo...

- Karolina J.

Common questions about child care in Somerville, MA

Child care costs in Somerville, MA can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Somerville, MA can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Somerville, MA often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Somerville, MA, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Somerville, MA, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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