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Carolyne M.

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
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$37/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hey Families, I am Carol, an experienced night nanny who has been working with families and their newborns during this special time of their lives for over five years. I understand that the beginning can be very challenging as you adjust to a new routine, and a night nanny can be very helpful. Therefore, I am here to offer my...

Care Member says "Carol was a fantastic night nanny for our newborn daughter. She is reliable, intelligent, and incredibly personable, always making us feel at ease. Her...

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Colleen B.

Hey. I'm Colleen!

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Lisa C.

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Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
As a childcare provider with 16 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. My patience and friendly nature allows me to connect with children easily, and my creativity and imagination...

Care Member says "I could not recommend Lisa more highly! If you are considering her for a nanny position, hire her immediately. Lisa has been an integral part of our...

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Brenda B.

Loving Nanny Looking For A Great Family To Work With.

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
I worked as a teacher at a daycare for two years. I'm infant/toddler and preschool certified. Before being a teacher I worked as a nanny and babysitter, I have 7 year of experience working with kids. I always loved working with children and seeing them grow into little humans is my favorite part. I can provide arts and crafts...

Kevillin P. says "Brenda is an amazing worker, a family member hired her and they loved her, she is so caring, patient, calm, love to play with the kids. The children...

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Ashley B.

Full/Part Time Nanny

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have worked with children for 13+ years in a variety of roles, including assistant dance instructor, children's counselor at recreational programs, lead infant teacher in a childcare center, and most recently as a full-time nanny. I completed coursework in child growth and development, children with special needs, child...

Katie S. says "My daughters (2 years & 6 months) love when Ashley comes to babysit. Ashley always has fun activities planned and is focused 100% on my girls the whole...

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Kayleigh F.

Melrose, MA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Kayleigh, and I'm 29. I have 10 years of professional experience nannying children primarily infants to 5-year-olds. I'm certified in infant/child CPR and autism and neurodivergent floor time play. I have an associates in elementary education and an associates in child development. In addition to all children care I...
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Paige H.

Melrose, MA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi potential families , Paige here, I am a kind, well mannered, respectful and passionate hard worker in search for a family/ families that need care such as child caregiver, house cleaner or pet sitter. I am infant toddler and preschool teacher certified as well as CPR and first aid certified. Education: associates degree in...
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Elizabeth C.

Melrose, MA

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$18/hr
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a registered nurse who has experience clients of all ages both from my current RN job as well as experience babysitting in the past. I have worked with families with the children ranging from less than a year to 12 years old. I have experience preparing and administering formula to infants. Apart from being CPR/first aid...
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Erin P.

Caring Animal Lover

Melrose, MA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have experience caring for children as young as infants. I have cared for children not only in my own extended family but neighbors, others and pets. In terms of pets, I have had many animals in my own family, as well as cared for pets outside of my family, including giving medicines, etc. I am a very big animal lover, and I...
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Ranya A.

Melrose, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
With extensive experience in childcare, including caring for my three younger brothers, sitting for numerous families, and serving as a daycare assistant for over 5 years, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. From infants to teenagers, I've worked with children of all ages. Additionally, my tutoring background ensures I...
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Nicole N.

Here's A Little Bit About Me!

Melrose, MA

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$32/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! My name is Nicole and I just graduated from UMass Amherst. I've been working with babies and toddlers for about 8 years now. For my most recent experience, I spent the entire summer last year nannying a sweet infant girl. Additionally, I spent my free time during my last two years of undergrad nannying a 9-month-old. I'd...
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Ellie S.

Melrose, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
Hello, my name is Ellie! Here's a little about me: -I have experience with ages 7 months - 15 years -Former childcare roles include work at traditional and nature-based preschools, nanny, live-in au pair, overnight camp counselor, after school babysitter -Certified in First Aid and CPR, including for infants -In addition to...
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Ariana S.

Melrose, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Working with kids has been a passion of mine since starting in high school. Building relationships with the children and families and seeing how children progress is something that I really enjoy. Knowing I was able to have a positive impact on their development is also another reason why I'm passionate about working with...
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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 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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Brittany S.

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Good day! Here is a little about myself. I'm am a full-time administrative assistant with a background in childcare (infant/toddler teacher and nanny). My availability is based around my full-time job. I have experience with infants to 5-year-olds and multiples. Arts & crafts are my go to for activities and anything scientific...
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Rita D.

Very Experienced Nanny In Boston

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Rita, I am an energetic and loving Nanny. My passion is caring for children of all ages, and I love taking care of newborns. I have many years of experience. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, multiples, infant twins and premature infant triplets with special needs. I am infant/toddler certified and First Aid/CPR...

Anne N. says "To whom it may concern. Rita A. was employed by us for 12 months, helping take care of our triplet infants. We are very sad to lose Rita because we...

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Alexandra K.

Fun Babysitter Recently Graduated From Undergrad!

Boston, MA

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 6 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...

Care Member says "In the 1.5 years we have used Alex as our babysitter, she has been reliable, responsible, and excellent with our kids! Alex has been so helpful to our...

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Jessica M.

Saugus, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
My name is Jessica and I have 7 years experience with infants and children. I worked at KinderCare as an infant teacher for 2 years and then I babysat for families for 5 years. I have a lot of experience caring for multiple infants and children at once. I have my own transportation, I'm vaccinated, and I am CPR/First Aid...

Jessica G. says "Jessica was an amazing asset to our family for childcare! She watched our our 6, 5, and 2 year old for ~ 8 hours 1 day a week. She was not only...

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Hailey P.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! I have over three years of dedicated experience working with infants at a reputable childcare center. During my time there, I have honed my skills in providing attentive, compassionate, and professional care to the youngest members of our community. My experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of infant...

Care Member says "Hailey was amazing! We'd definitely have her back again. She watched my 3 year old son and 6 year old daughter for about 3 hours in the evening so my...

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Rosanne K.

Part-Full Time Child Care

Arlington, MA

3.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
My child care experience started as a young single mother of a now 34-year-old son (I am now a grandmother to a beautiful little girl). Professionally I have 12+ years experience in child care that has ranged from infants to toddlers and young teens. With each experience it has been important to me not just to provide child...

Care Member says "Rosanne was a reliable and punctual nanny who was skilled at taking care of our eldest child. She was particularly adept at taking our child to...

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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.21/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Infants Child Care in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Carolyne M.

Carol was a fantastic night nanny for our newborn daughter. She is reliable, intelligent, and incredibly personable, always making us feel...

- Care member

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

Lisa C.

I could not recommend Lisa more highly! If you are considering her for a nanny position, hire her immediately. Lisa has been an integral...

- Care member

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Melrose, MA

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Melrose, MA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Melrose, MA, is $24.21.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Melrose, MA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Melrose, MA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Melrose, MA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Melrose, MA, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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