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Olivia S.

Looking For A New Family To Grow With In South Boston

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Olivia. I'm Irish and 48 years old. I have over 20 years experience, 42 kids have been cared for by me, most from newborn until school age. Since 2018 I have been with my current family in South Boston, the youngest will be starting school full time in September of 2024 and I am starting to look for possible...

Ashley G. says "Olivia has been with our family since my now 22 month old son was just ten weeks old. She has been nurturing, loving, honest, reliable and most of all a...

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Fun And Experienced Sitter!

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, and thanks for checking out my profile! I've been surrounded by kids and babies my entire life, as I've had the (sometimes) pleasant and always interesting experience of growing up with my mother's certified in-home daycare! I am currently a junior on a Pre-Medical track at University. I love any crafts , reading, and...

Care Member says "She was a huge help, and great with my boys!"

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Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Are you looking for a fun, loving, and responsible care giver for your kids? Well look no further! Hi I'm Honey! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 12 years old! (crazy right). I grew up around my younger siblings so I learned many valuable...

Jessica K. says "We hired Jalynn as a full time nanny for our 6 kids over 3 years ago and she was with us for about 2 1/2 years. The only reason she stopped working for...

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Babysitter/Nanny/Child-care Provider

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have extensive experience with kids of any and all ages. I have nannied for multiple families with infants/children below 12 months, assisted with transport of kids for after-school activities, and worked with many special...

Cassidy D. says "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"

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Part Time Caregiver Available

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have experience with young children from the ages of 7 months-11 years old. I assisted teachers as well as provided direct care in several different settings including volunteering, paid jobs and helping out with my own family members. My duties included supervising and monitoring the children for safety. Care for their basic...

John C. says "Emma was hired to care for my 2 boys (9 & 11) after school. She was dependable, responsive, attentive to the kids needs, helped with homework and fun!...

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Part-time After After-school Babysitter!

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! My passion for working with kids came naturally at a young age babysitting for my little cousins, neighborhood families and family friends. Growing up I would go to work with my mother, who worked in the Winthrop Public school systems as an occupational, and through this, I found that I had a strong passion for...
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Energetic And Outgoing Sitter

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am an entertaining and outgoing person who loves to hang out and take care of kids. I have babysat for several families over the past four years and love every second! Available whenever you need, even last minute! I can help with the up-keeping of your home and also don't mind running errands or taking the kids wherever they...

Matthew C. says "Kaylee did an incredible job with my son. She is organized, task oriented and has a very positive demeanor. I look forward to working with her again and...

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Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Carla, I'm 32 years old, I'm married, I'm from Brazil, I've been working with children for 5 years and have been continually enhancing my skills through Montessori method courses. Over the years, I've gained experience with three different families, each for an extended period. I'm a highly responsible person with...

Ricardo M. says "She took good care of my children a good person. "

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Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I'm from Mexico and I hope to be your new nanny. I'm currently working in a family daycare. Sometimes we go to the aquarium and the children's museum, the library, the park and a local free playgroup where we do arts and crafts projects together. We also play at home reading books, dancing and exploring the house. We sing songs...

Tara H. says "Fernanda has been with our family for a year and we're so happy with all she's done to support our daughter's development (walking, talking including...

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Experienced Nanny, Infant Caregiver, And Occupational Therapist Available For In-home Support!

Boston, MA

from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm an occupational therapist, currently working with adults in a hospital setting, but with extensive experience as an early childhood educator and nanny. I have advanced trainings in infant feeding and lactation, and am particularly interested in infant and maternal health. I'm currently looking for part-time opportunities...
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I Am Home For The Summer Doing An Unpaid Internship And Looking For Babysitting Gigs Here And There!

Boston, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience with all ages from infants to teenagers babysitting and nannying as well as working with children in a preschool setting! I'd describe my personality as fun, creative and responsible!
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Seeking Flexible Full/Part Time Child And Home-Health Care

Boston, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Lucy I'm 25 years old and recently moved to Boston. I grew up in Metro Detroit and graduated from Penn State University where I received degrees in Biology and Health Policy. I have over 10 years of experience working in childcare and home-health. My experience ranges from positions caring for newborns to...
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Adventurous Former Teacher, Now Stay-at-Home Dad!

Boston, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
Fun, adventurous, former teacher now stay-at-home dad! I've homeschooled our kids for the last year, and loved watching the kids grow in so many ways. We'd love to add another to our crew for a day or two each week. I love helping kids grow through educational and social interaction. Play is key! We love to get outside by...
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Majoring In Child Development!

Boston, MA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! I'm a college student at Boston College studying psychology with a focus on child development. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, and I've been working with children professionally for over four years-but unofficially, I like to say I have 10 years of experience thanks to growing up with two little sisters who are a decade...
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Experienced And Fun Student Studying Medicine Looking To Babysit Or Pet Sit In The Boston Area!

Boston, MA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Hi! My name's Gracie, I'm 20, studying medicine in Boston, and am looking to babysit! I started babysitting for friends and family when I was 13, and have since done so for numerous families in Boston, Cape Cod, and my home city of San Francisco. I love nature, art, learning, games, and cooking/baking, and always make sure kids...
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Boston, MA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
have been babysitting for around 8 years now. I have experience with kids of all ages, the youngest being 1-month-old and the oldest being around 12/13! The past 2 summers while being home from college I have held various nanny jobs. I am also very good with animals - I grew up with dogs and am very used to being around cats as...
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Boston, MA

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$27/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! My name is Grace and I am a recent graduate from Northeastern University. I studied philosophy and ethics and am currently working part time as a researcher and medical writer in pharmacovigilance. I am passionate about creating a positive impact on the lives of others and have worked extensively in care-giving and service...
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Child care

Boston, MA

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$30/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Nurturing young minds is not just a job for me; it's a passion ignited by years of positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to contribute to children's lives. My 15 years of experience have equipped me with the skills to provide engaging and attentive care for one, two or three kids at the same time. I am patient,...
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Boston, MA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Some of my experience includes tutoring children with disabilities, and nannying for a family of 6 during my undergraduate summers. Most of the time my nanny position involved working with the four younger children and finding ways to entertain them without using electronics. I would often times take them to the library, parks,...
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Boston, MA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I started working with kids when I was very young. My brothers are 8 years younger than me, so I grew up babysitting them and their friends. I often babysat on weekends for different families and I held a consistent after school care job for two young children. I walked them home from school, supervised their after school...
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  • 74 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.80/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 5.0

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in Boston, MA

In Home Child Care in Boston, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 74 listed in home child care

Olivia S.

Olivia has been with our family since my now 22 month old son was just ten weeks old. She has been nurturing, loving, honest, reliable and...

- Ashley G.

Blen Y.

She was a huge help, and great with my boys!

- Care member

Honey B.

We hired Jalynn as a full time nanny for our 6 kids over 3 years ago and she was with us for about 2 1/2 years. The only reason she stopped...

- Jessica K.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Boston, MA

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Boston, MA. There are 74 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of June, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $21.80 for in-home child care providers near you in Boston, MA.

You can compare 74 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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