Find child care providers in Waltham, MA that you’ll love

239 child care providers are listed in Waltham, MA

The average rate is $22/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Waltham, MA

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Kyara G.


Waltham, MA

$16-18/hr1 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kyara, and I am a third-year finance major at Bentley University. I spent this past summer at home in South Carolina babysitting for two lovely families. Now that I am back at school, I'm looking to continue babysitting for families in the area. I have over 1 1/2 years of experience, and can help with childcare and...
Kyara can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Grocery shopping

Recent review:

5.0
I requested her to babysit for a few hours, with less than a day's notice. She was available, she on time, and she did a great job.

Care member

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Stefani S.


Waltham, MA

$35/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Student Looking For Part-time Care giving Job

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Stefani. I am 25 years old and I'm a part time graduate student. I am looking for occasional weekend date nights currently. As for experience, I have given care for several families in Newton Center, Wellesley, Watertown, and Waban, Ma. I also have other non-babysitting references and I'm an avid dog-sitter as...
Stefani can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling, Grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
She took care of my two children then - 7 and 9 year old, from picking them up from school, driving them to their after school activities, homework help, simple meal preparation and getting them to bed. I've really enjoyed working with her. She has a good...

Cheryl A.

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Esmat V.


Waltham, MA

$30-44/hr10 yrs exp

Daytime/Evening/Weekend Babysitting Service

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

With over 13 years of professional childcare experience in both London, UK, and Boston. I have a solid foundation in caring for children and infants across all age groups. I hold a childcare degree from Barnet and Southgate College in London, UK. I am also a mother of two who have earned their PhD degrees in engineering and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
We cannot recommend Esmat more highly. She has been a wonderful, loving and kind member of our family for the past 2.5 years. She started working full time with our family when our oldest daughter (now almost 3) was 3 months old and our 2nd daughter is now 1 year....

Katherine W.

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Claire K.


Waltham, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Interesting personality, Love for children, enthusiastic, patient, fun, nurturing, trustworthy and flexible.

Recent review:

5.0
So much credit goes to Claire for being such an amazing lady and providing such excellent service with so much respect for everyone around her. My babies are more active because of Claire. She's very good at communicating with both children and adults. Her...

Sonia D.

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Tekoah S.


Waltham, MA

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

Vivid Sitter And Always Smiles

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Tekoah. I am 26-years old. I am a recent graduate from Boston University focusing in Health science. I desire to pursue an occupation as a Nurse Practitioner with a concentration in Neonatal Care and homeopathic medicine. I reside in the city of Waltham, Ma. I currently follow the CDC COVID-19 guidelines and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Tekoah was a kind and reliable caregiver. She was always on time and was a good communicator. She was very kind and funny with my daughter who did not always do well with new people. She also saved my bacon by kindly taking care of my daughter for an overnight...

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Jessica B.


Waltham, MA

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Loving & Professional Date Night Sitter

Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jess, and I am a law grad from Loyola, New Orleans. My wife and I just moved to Waltham and I am currently studying for the Mass bar exam. I am always smiling and laughing (it's something children always notice). I truly enjoy working and playing with children and would welcome the opportunity to get to know you and...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Jessica was wonderful, highly recommend using her!

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Alicia D.


Waltham, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Teacher Looking For Weekday Evening Jobs

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

K-3 TUTOR FOR READING/PHONICS/WRITING/MATH AVAILABLE Hello, families! My name is Alicia and I am a first grade teacher in Lexington. I am currently tutoring a few students virtually and I am looking for a few more virtual or face-to-face students (we can discuss if it would be safe). In order to solidify foundational literacy...
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Alicia is absolutely the best. She was a full time, 9 to 5, nanny for our two kids (3 and 7) last summer. I can't really imagine anyone doing a better job. She is 100% dependable, I feel the kids are very safe with her. She is a lot of fun too and worked hard to...

Jane W.

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Amber P.


Waltham, MA

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My mum had a daycare and I helped her. My major is Early Childhood in college and I have worked with infants and I'm very good with them. I'm a very organized person and I will help with around the house chores.

Recent review:

5.0
We've had Amber sit for us twice now. My 9 year old tells us she's "awesome" and we find her very dependable. We like her so much that I was reluctant to right this review for fear she'll get too busy!

Christina M.

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Patricia S.


Waltham, MA

$25-32/hr9 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! l am certified teacher's in a Montessori Daycare for the last 2 years. l am certified in several courses, CPR, AED & First Aid and others. I've been working as a nanny for 9 years, taking care of children ages newborn to 10 years old. I worked with a families around Waltham, Somerville, Cambridge, Belmont.. I'm a...
Skills:

Early Education

Recent review:

4.0
For anyone looking for a nanny we think Patricia was a gem of a find. We interviewed and wanted to hire her on the spot. She was everything we were looking for in a nanny - friendly, warm, trustworthy and great with our kids. We hired her but due to a change in my...

Mairead D.

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Briana J.


Waltham, MA

$20-23/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Briana and I am an experienced nanny with 2 years of experience working with children of all ages. I am passionate about providing nurturing, loving care for children in order to help them grow and learn. I have 3 nieces and nephews which one I am a godmother to. I am very responsible and attentive and super...

Recent review:

4.0
Briana went beyond what I was requiring. She was super sweet and gentle with my daughter. She's always asking for her now ha ha! Not only was she good with my daughter she was able to help out with laundry and folding clothes, which was a huge help around the...

Juliane N.

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Emely H.


Waltham, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love spending time outdoors when possible and also make sure kids are always having fun and staying safe. I have been babysitting as a side job for several years now and have no problem with giving referrals if needed. I have always enjoyed spending time with kids. I'm responsible and very flexible with my hours during the...
Emely can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Emely watched our two kids for the summer and was absolutely fantastic. She was able to take them to activities locally, as well as drive them for a few farther excursions elsewhere. She has always been on time and is completely dependable.

Joanne J.

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Megan B.


Waltham, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Job

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

PART-TIME NANNY Hello I've been a nanny for the past 15+ years. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I've also taken courses on Child Care Development. One of the reasons I became a nanny is because it's truly fascinating to watch the young mind develop. In my care not only will your child be safe but they will learn a lot from me....
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Megan is wonderful, caring, dependable and very dedicated. She became part of our family and we adore her. She took amazing care of our children and we completely trusted her. I would highly recommend Megan!

Julie S.

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Melanie G.


Waltham, MA

$26-40/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter

I have raised 3 children and I am a grandmother to two little boys. I have worked in child care settings in the past.
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Melanie helped me with my 3 kids after school for a full year. She is reliable, great with kids of all ages and really helped me out with errands and chores whenever she wasn’t with the kids. I think any family would be lucky to have her help

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Limaira L.


Waltham, MA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

I just absolutely love and adore children. As soon as I graduate college, I want to look for a career in working with children. Before going to college, I was a part of this program called City Year, where I was able to work with third grade students in a classroom helping them with their classwork and homework. It was a great...
Limaira can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lynne W.


Waltham, MA

$22-28/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a single mom of 2 girls, ages 7 and 4. I have had lots of experience caring for my own children and my two nephews from ages newborn to 8 years old. I have care giving experience with children newborn to 15 years old. I am a professional figure skater and also have 27 years experience teaching ice skating lessons to...
Lynne can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Lynne took great care of our toddler. She was punctual and communicated well before and while taking care of her. She tidied up the house before we got home, doing some dishes and putting away toys. Looking forward to working with her again.

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Child care centers in Waltham, MA

Kim's Family Child Care

Kim's Family Child Care

1134 Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA

Starting at $75/day

5.0

(2)

Kim's Family Child Care is a nurturing family environment and a fun place to learn and grow. We are responsive to your children's individual needs. We support the development of self-esteem, social competence, and school readiness through a developmentally appropriate learning environment. We will...

Josey's Daycare

Josey's Daycare

81 Woodlawn Ave, Waltham, MA

Starting at $80/day

5.0

(5)

Josey's Daycare is a home based center that has been in business for thirty years. At this center, children will grow and learn through exploration and play. Structure will be provided for the children as well as a thriving learning environment. Children will be engaged in activities throughout the...

Step by Step Learning Center

Step by Step Learning Center

Colburn St, Waltham, MA

Starting at $350/wk

Our Center offers a small class intentionally to offer individual attention to every student. We are bilingual Spanish and teach it to all students as a second language. Our indoor/outdoor space is dedicated for our students only and not used in any other way. We have a gaited yard allowing students...

Little Souls Center

200 5th Ave, Waltham, MA

Starting at $369/wk

1.0

(2)

Little Souls Center located at 200 5th Avenue, Waltham, Massachusetts, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before and after-school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The center is...

Waltham Day Care Center

50 CHURCH ST, WALTHAM, MA

Starting at $285/wk

Waltham Day Care Center supports the child’s development with fun, warmth, security, exploration and discovery. They actively seek to encourage socialization, creativity, and a sense of community within the environment. It is their belief in children learning best through exploration and play.

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Waltham, MA

Kyara G.

5.0

I requested her to babysit for a few hours, with less than a day's notice. She was available, she on time, and she did a great job.

- Care member

Stefani S.

5.0

She took care of my two children then - 7 and 9 year old, from picking them up from school, driving them to their after school activities, homework help, simple meal preparation and getting them to bed. I've really enjoyed working with her. She has a good balance of fun and firmness, and applies...

- Cheryl A.

Esmat V.

5.0

We cannot recommend Esmat more highly. She has been a wonderful, loving and kind member of our family for the past 2.5 years. She started working full time with our family when our oldest daughter (now almost 3) was 3 months old and our 2nd daughter is now 1 year. She has helped us to raise them...

- Katherine W.

Claire K.

5.0

So much credit goes to Claire for being such an amazing lady and providing such excellent service with so much respect for everyone around her. My babies are more active because of Claire. She's very good at communicating with both children and adults. Her confidence and creativity skills are extra...

- Sonia D.

Tekoah S.

5.0

Tekoah was a kind and reliable caregiver. She was always on time and was a good communicator. She was very kind and funny with my daughter who did not always do well with new people. She also saved my bacon by kindly taking care of my daughter for an overnight when my daughter had just started to...

- Care member

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Ratings for Waltham, MA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Child Care Providers in Waltham, MA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 113 reviews of the 239 listed child care providers.