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Colleen B.

Hey. I'm Colleen!

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm 28 and I live in Melrose. I'm an EEC certified infant/toddler teacher. I have been teaching infant/toddlers at a local daycare for a few years now and was nannying before that. Teaching runs in the family! I am CPR and first aid certified. I have a bachelors degree in Business/accounting from Salem State. I love teaching...

Care Member says "Colleen was fun and patient with my shy 3yo who had difficulties speaking and expressing needs. My child loved her and still mentions her time to time....

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Megan D.

Friendly, Experienced, Local Babysitter, Pet-sitter, And House-sitter Looking To Fill Free-time!

Melrose, MA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with a bachelor's in psychology and art therapy and a master's in social work. I've been babysitting and nannying, including house sitting, pet sitting, running errands, and housekeeping for 20 years. I have taken a break from this work while starting my career as a therapist...
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Salome R.

Explore Fun Sitter

Melrose, MA

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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, I'm excited to find the perfect family to work with, as I believe I am the ideal nanny. I'm creative, nurturing, and committed to providing strong support, ensuring your children feel safe and loved in my care. My passion for childcare drives me to give the best care possible with a loving heart. I'm 26 years old...
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Paola D.

Fun Sitter And Nurturing Caregiver

Melrose, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as patient, energic and fun. I'm looking for a job that has flexibility with hours I started working with kids when I was a teenager doing volunteer work in a school teaching English to kids from 2 to 11 years old, them I formed as a Psychologist in Brazil and started to work with special needs...
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Anne Marie P.

Career Nanny Of 17 Years Looking For Part-time/Weekend Hours Friday-Sunday

Melrose, MA

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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Experienced Career Nanny & Newborn Care Specialist - 20+ Years of Loving, Professional Childcare Hi! I'm a professional nanny with over 20 years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns through 14 years old. For the past 7 years, I've specialized in working with twins, offering families reliable and loving...
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Nicolette C.

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello Families! My name is Nicolette and I have 5 years of experience taking care of toddlers. I consider myself a responsible, creative, and caring person who loves to do science experiments and arts and crafts projects! I am looking for Fridays or weekend babysitting! I have experience with meal prep, potty training, and...

Care Member says "Nicolette was our son's nanny for a year before he went to daycare, starting from when he was 7 months old. She is attentive and caring, and he is...

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Elizabeth T.

Fun Sitter!

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have over 15 years of experience babysitting. I am happy to help with anything around the house or any errands! Love kids of all ages and any kinds of pets! I have a license and car and available any hours outside of my 8-6 M-F job :)

Alexandra T. says "Elizabeth is a natural with children! She is creative and kind, as well as incredibly responsible. I have recommended Elizabeth to friends seeking...

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Hope B.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Hope and I am a Junior at Northeastern University. I have always found working with kids to be a blast and began babysitting when I was 14. Since then I have babysat and nannied for kids aged 8 months to 8 years. I have been responsible for school pick ups, making dinner, day trips to the zoo, bed times, and overnight...

Care Member says "Hope is our absolute favorite babysitter! She took amazing care of my 4 and 7 year old boys every Thursday night last year and was always totally...

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Jennifer C.

Babysitter

North Reading, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
**Please consider applying if you need services for kids ages 9-12+. Thank you!** Hi! My name is Jennifer. I am 28 years old and a recent MSW (Master of Social Work) graduate. I have 10+ years of experience in child care, serving families with kids of varying needs and age groups. I prefer to serve families looking for support...

Brooke O. says "Jennifer worked for us for a short time, helping our daughter with her remote schooling. She was always very punctual, thoughtful and honest. Jennifer...

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Paula S.

More Than 10 Years Taking Care Of Little Ones And Organizing! How Can I Help You?

Lexington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi Families, My name is Paula. I am 29 years old and currently available in Lexington and surrounding areas for nanny, babysitting, or household support work. I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teens. I have worked as a daycare assistant, Montessori teacher, full-time nanny,...

Margo J. says "Paula was great! She is responsible and my daughter loved her. I would definitely hire her again (and plan to)!"

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Laura P.

Hey Parents!

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi friends! My name is Laura. I am a Nanny/Household Manager. I have 10+ years experience, working with children ranging from newborn to 18. I am a certified Doula and CPR and First Aid certified. I was born and raised in Beverly, and moved back from Austin, Texas last year. I work full time as a household manager/nanny but I...

Dawn W. says "Laura was a blessing to our family. She was absolutely incredible with our son, who she took care of full time from 9 months old to 22 months old. She...

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Katherine M.

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
5+ years of experience babysitting children ranging from 6 months-13 years old and 1-5 kids at a time. Have often done over nights and am comfortable driving children to and from their daily activities. I love animals and have no problem taking care of them. Activities such as sports or crafts are my go to pass times. Weekend...

Megan C. says "I have three kids. 7-5-2. She was wonderful and attentive with all of them. I would definitely hire her again."

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Deborah D.

Reliable And Entertaining Sitter!

Woburn, MA

4.7(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hey all! My name is Deborah. I'm 23 years old, and I was born and raised in Boston! I love everything outdoors- swimming, going for walks, and exploring new places. I'm currently with a family full time Mondays-Wednesdays, but I'm available some hours Thursdays and Fridays. I'm also available weekends, and for date nights!...

Care Member says "Deb is our go-to date night sitter. She always arrives early and with a smile on her face. We always feel comfortable and content leaving our kids in...

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Marion C.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm finishing my bachelor's degree online at ASU, where I study psychology with a focus on child development. My coursework is asynchronous, so my schedule is very flexible. I'm looking to nanny part-time (maximum of ~8 hours), between one and three kids basically any age from infant to middle school. I have experience with...

Amy G. says "Marion has been babysitting for us for the past 5 years. She has been great with all three of my children from infant to 10 yo. She is very creative and...

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Aline S.

Full Time Nanny

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Aline, a dedicated and compassionate nanny with over 7 years of experience caring for children from newborns to preschoolers. I am passionate about early childhood development and specialize in creating safe, enriching, and nurturing environments that support a child's physical, emotional, and cognitive growth. I...

Stephen H. says "Aline has such an amazing way with children and she really left a lasting impact on my two kids. She was always polite, on time and had a great sense...

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Olivia B.

Part-time Care Giver Available

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...

Amy B. says "Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her...

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Brooke G.

Experienced Caregiver Available For The Week Of March14-18

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi, I'm Brooke! While attending college '15-'19, I worked as a 30-40 hour per week nanny for a wonderful family in Weston. I started when their little boy was 18 months old, and during my time with them, they welcomed two more babies into the family. Since graduating, I've been working in tech, but with the job market feeling...

Jennifer K. says "Brooke is a conscientious, energetic young woman who is a role model to my daughters (10 and 8) and has been our babysitter for the last several years....

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Brittany C.

Full-Time Nanny

Burlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello, I currently live in the Lowell area. I want to start out by saying I currently am working for a wonderful family and have been with them for almost 11 years. Their jobs are changing, and they are cutting down to part time hours. I will still be working for them part-time. I am a nursing student so I will be looking for...

Catherine K. says "Brittany has been our nanny for about 6 months. My twins are almost 3, so we are sending them to a full time preschool. My children love Brittany. She...

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Samantha E.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have over 10 years of nannying experience including the family I'm employed with currently. I'm looking to pick up some additional hours while I'm off from school for the summer.

Megan D. says "Sam was wonderful with my girls and was always doing creative things with them. She is warm and caring and it always made my girls happy to have Sam with...

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Kerri H.

Postpartum Doula Specializing In Overnight Newborn Care

Danvers, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
I am a certified Postpartum Doula, I specialize in overnight newborn care. I have been providing overnight care for newborns for over 20 years. I have experience helping families with singletons, twins and triplets. I offer help with breastfeeding, healthy sleep habits, emotional support for the whole family, date nights and...

Laura K. says "Kerri is an amazing resource for parents! We hired her for overnight care for our newborn twin boys, and she has been extremely helpful. Beyond the...

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  • 60 hourly child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.80/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated hourly child care is 5.0

Recent hourly child care reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA

Hourly Child Care in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed hourly child care

Colleen B.

Colleen was fun and patient with my shy 3yo who had difficulties speaking and expressing needs. My child loved her and still mentions her...

- Care member

Nicolette C.

Nicolette was our son's nanny for a year before he went to daycare, starting from when he was 7 months old. She is attentive and caring, and...

- Care member

Elizabeth T.

Elizabeth is a natural with children! She is creative and kind, as well as incredibly responsible. I have recommended Elizabeth to friends...

- Alexandra T.

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If you’re looking for hourly child care near you in Melrose, MA, you can review different Care.com profiles until you find a caregiver who fits your family’s needs and budgets. The average child care hourly rate in Melrose, MA is $27.80, but child care rates per hour can differ based on years of experience, location, and other factors.

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