Find in-home babysitters in Cambridge, MA that you’ll love

60 in-home babysitters are listed in Cambridge, MA

The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 5 years

In-home babysitters in Cambridge, MA

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Elizabeth H.


Cambridge, MA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Elizabeth! I'm 26 years old and I've been a nanny for 7 years. Here is a little bit of my history. I worked as a part time morning nanny in Griffith for three years, part time afternoon nanny in Schererville for three years and I just completed my third year with an amazing family. Currently I am home (Highland)...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elizabeth is super dependable, communicative, and sweet. She works very well with us the parents and also has developed a close relationship with our children and their grandmother. She is very flexible with us and we are with her. You will be very pleasantly...

Demetra G.

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Emma C.


Cambridge, MA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently finishing Physician Assistant school at Tufts. I am certified in Child and Adult CPR (BLS), AED, ACLS, and First Aid by Red Cross. I worked as a nursing assistant on a newborn nursery unitF Hospice unit, and then full time as an ER technician. I have been babysitting neighborhood children since 8th grade...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Emma during the summer to take care of our then 2.5 month old. Emma has been beyond wonderful. She is punctual, caring, dependable, and an all around enjoyable person to be around. Most importantly, our son loves her! She goes out of her way to make...

Ben S.

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Annie S.


Cambridge, MA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Available For Week And Weekend

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 13. I love playing board games and doing crafts. At home I knit and make my own jewelry. I have a lot of experience with groups from Being a camp Counselor and helping out at birthday parties, including one that was princess themed. My own interests include reading, music, dance, and outdoor...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Annie is a very dependable babysitter. She has great energy. The kids loved her!"

Ashley H.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My interests are playing outside, playing board games also arts an crafts. My experience with babysitting is I took care of a 5-year-old girl for two years. I was asked to pick her up from the bus stop and walk home I had to give her snacks and play with her until her parents got home.
5.0
"Maribel was an excellent care taker for my 18 month old son! She was timely, caring, and kind and I would highly recommend her to anyone! Thanks Maribel!"

Zahraa S.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello!! My name is Maddie and I would love to help out with your kiddos. My experience in babysitting began when I was around 8 years old, caring for my 3 younger siblings while my parents were busy. Since then, I have acted as a Caretaker for a lovely little girl with Down-Syndrome, have babysat for friends, neighbors, and...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mariah S.


Cambridge, MA

$20-40/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time/ Ful Time Caregiver

Hi! I'm Riah and I am a passionate caregiver and educator with 7 years of paid experience working with kid. My interest in working with kids started from a young age since my mother is a child development teacher and I grew up attending some of her classes and working alongside children! Prior to graduating college, I was a...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Diana P.


Cambridge, MA

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Diana and I am from South Florida! I've been living in Boston for the last few years because I just recently graduated from college. I graduated with a major in songwriting! A lot of my interests consist of creative things. I crochet, make jewelry, paint, read, cook, bake, write music, play guitar, piano, and I sing. I...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision

Kritin A.


Cambridge, MA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Professional

I currently work from home in Marketing while also taking care of my golden retriever, Stella! I have great experience in the field of childcare as I have been babysitting since high school. While I don't have children of my own, I am always watching and caring for my friends and families children. I am warm-hearted, energetic,...

Frances M.


Cambridge, MA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Hi, my name is Frances and I just moved to Cambridge. I have spent the past few months taking care of an infant two days a week, starting when she was 2 months, and have loved every minute of it! I have spent the other part of my weeks in the elementary schools, which has expanded my experience with children, so I am comfortable...
Frances can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
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Stephanie F.


Hyde Park, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've been raising my own child since 2003 and I have several years experience as a nanny/babysitter/assistant teacher in family homes, commercial daycare and home daycare settings. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages and my own son is on the autism spectrum so I have that experience as well. In addition to being a...
5.0
"We were so thrilled to find Stephanie. She helps our son and one other classmate guide through the remote learning for Kindergarten. We found her to be very loving, patient, fun, punctual and professional. Her personality was a great match for the kids and we...

Esel S.

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Chinedu C.


Chelsea, MA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone:))) My name is Chinedu. I am a recent graduated chemistry major, math and biology double minor from Howard University. I have been babysitting since my sophomore year of high school back home in Glastonbury, Connecticut. I love and enjoy taking care of and working with children and the challenge of managing...
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Chinedu (Chi) was wonderful with our 1 year old son. She was very proactive and was very nurturing with him. He fell asleep in her arms within an hour of meeting her. We have hired her more than once, and will continue to hire her!"

Meredith S.

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Jenna D.


East Boston, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, College Educated Sitter/Tutor

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I work full time from home in Eastie and I'm looking for early morning weekday sitting, weeknight hours and weekend availability. I have ~ 18 years experience caring for children ages infant to high school level. I am the oldest of four children in my family and have several younger cousins whom I have always cared for. I...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Fantastic babysitter. Just wish she lived closer."

Emily D.

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Brittney F.


Somerville, MA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Brittney, I am a recent graduate of Bridgewater State University and hold a degree in Psychology. I have worked in many camp settings ranging from the Boys and Girls Club to overnight sleep away camps as both a volunteer and paid counselor. Outside of that I have dedicated much part time work to...
Brittney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I was very impressed with Brittney from the initial phone interview to the face to face meeting. She was taking notes to make sure that she was able to meet my families needs. Brittney was early on her first day. Her mannerism with my daughter was great. She...

Denice M.

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Rachel P.


Boston, MA

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My most recent babysitting experience was taking care of a newborn and her two older sisters (3 and 6 years old). I fed the baby, changed her diapers, kept a regimented sleep/waking cycle, sang to her, read her books, and recorded any irregularities in bowel movements or behavior due to changes in formula. I took the older...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Nicoletta G.


Winthrop, MA

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver/Helper/Assistant/Organizer/Educator/ETC!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Associate's of Science Degree in Early Childhood Development (BHCC). Currently finishing my Bachelor's In Early Childhood Studies with a Minor in Childhood Homelessness Trauma. I have been in this area of work for over 8 years in which I completed/continue to do numerous trainings and professional developments strengthening my...
Nicoletta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids love Nicoletta! She was great at engaging them in song, dramatic play and outdoor time. She typically provided updates throughout the day so that was nice to see how the kids were doing."

Briana P.

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Clare O.


Boston, MA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Child-care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have a ton of experience with kids of any and all ages, including infants, as well as with special needs children and kids with various other disabilities. I love pets so am totally comfortable with any pets you have at...
Clare can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC. She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"

Cassidy D.

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Caroline K.


Boston, MA

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Active, And Caring Sitter

I have babysat for about five years now and love spending time with kids! I have grown up involved in many different activities from sports to singing. I am very active and love spending time outdoors, especially on a nice spring/summer day! I am willing to drive and have my own car. I love to organize and clean as well and am...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Caroline is the best! She took care of my three kids last summer and we were so grateful to have her. A college basketball player, Caroline has a ton of energy & such a positive attitude. The kids had such a fun time with her every day, and to boot, the house was...

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Linda G.


Watertown, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care/Pet Care/Senior Care/Shopping/Errands

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an empty-nester with two grown daughters and was a stay at home mom and loved it. I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother in the future but enjoy being around children as I miss it. I have been an occasional babysitter for various families after school and evenings. Last year, I took care of a 10-month-old boy twice a...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Linda has been an amazing first babysitter for our son! She is loving, proactive, and brings fun ideas for our baby and family every time she is here. Last time she even brought books she had rented from the library specifically for our son. She is extremely easy...

Katie A.

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Sydney F.


Brookline, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter You Can Trust

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I my name is Sydney, I am a full time marketer from home, and part time babysitter! I live in Brookline and looking to do week night/weekend babysitting around the area. I would even be willing to babysit during the day as long as you're comfortable with me doing some work! I am dedicated, hardworking, and ready for...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sydney was wonderful with my 11 month old, he immediately took to her. She was punctual, arriving on time and responsive to my check-ins. She was so friendly and had a very kind demeanor. I would definitely hire her again!!"

Christine C.

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Nickiesha P.


Dorchester Center, MA

$27-35/hr9 yrs exp

Your In Good Hands

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Nickiesha and am a well experienced fun loving kind mother of 4 beautiful kids of my own that I love dearly. I am also a Paid Nanny for about 5 years. I also babysit for date nights. I love kids and I grew up seeing my grandmother taking care of kids at home so I grew up helping her. Am a very fun and easy going...
Nickiesha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nickiesha is a very nice person she babysit for me from her home also she is well experience and just by the way she care for my little girl you can tell she genuinely love kids. I can leave for work and feel comfortable knowing my baby is in good hands"

Kimmy D.

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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Cambridge, MA

Elizabeth H.

5.0

Elizabeth is super dependable, communicative, and sweet. She works very well with us the parents and also has developed a close relationship with our children and their grandmother. She is very flexible with us and we are with her. You will be very pleasantly surprised at her maturity for someone...

- Demetra G.

Emma C.

5.0

We hired Emma during the summer to take care of our then 2.5 month old. Emma has been beyond wonderful. She is punctual, caring, dependable, and an all around enjoyable person to be around. Most importantly, our son loves her! She goes out of her way to make sure he is engaging in the world...

- Ben S.

Annie S.

5.0

Annie is a very dependable babysitter. She has great energy. The kids loved her!

- Ashley H.

Maribel R.

5.0

Maribel was an excellent care taker for my 18 month old son! She was timely, caring, and kind and I would highly recommend her to anyone! Thanks Maribel!

- Zahraa S.

Stephanie F.

5.0

Stephanie was a big help. I booked her in less than 24hrs and she agreed on it quickly.She's quick to response and that's what I love about her. She's very easy to get along with. i ended up needing her too as I got injured the day before my childcare request. my son was very comfortable with her. I...

- Laarnie A.

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In-Home Babysitters in Cambridge, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed in-home babysitters.