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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
Elizabeth H.
Cambridge, MA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Annie is a very dependable babysitter. She has great energy. The kids loved her!"
Ashley H.
Maribel R.
Cambridge, MA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Diana P.
Cambridge, MA
$22-30/hr • 7 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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Madeline G.
Cambridge, MA
$15-85/hr • 5 yrs exp
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Adrienne W.
Cambridge, MA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun, Nature Enthusiast Looking For PT Nanny Job (Tues/Wed AM, Thurs PM, Fridays)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*I have many references from beloved families outside of Care. com! haven't used this site too much*
Hello! Currently looking for date-night and sporadic gigs. Available weeknights and weekends.
I have extensive kiddo experience spanning 15+ years and including: preschool teacher at a Spanish-immersion family childcare...
Adrienne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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,...
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Stephanie F.
Hyde Park, MA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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
"Stephanie is a great sitter! She has a lovely relaxed and casual personality that endeared her to all three of our school aged girls immediately. She was very creative, getting down on the floor and getting involved with arts and crafts projects from the start....
Dara A.
Chinedu C.
Chelsea, MA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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:
Early Education
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fantastic babysitter. Just wish she lived closer."
Emily D.
Brittney F.
Somerville, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Nicoletta G.
Winthrop, MA
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Passionate Caregiver/Helper/Assistant/Organizer/Educator/ETC!
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(1)
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, carpooling, meal prep, 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...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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.
4.8
(4)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sydney has been so great with my girls this summer! We are sad to lose her as she goes back to school! Sydney is punctual, responsible and has great communication. She helped us through this strange pandemic summer safely and with ease. I would recommend Sydney to...
Meaghan M.
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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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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Cambridge, MA in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $19.40. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Cambridge, MA help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 10 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Cambridge, MA?
You can now find babysitters online in Cambridge, MA with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 10 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.
Ratings for Cambridge, MA in-home babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
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.