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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...
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...
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....
Melrose, MA
Cathy W. says "I don't even know where to start about what an amazing nanny Anne Marie is. Anne Marie has taken care of our twin boys full-time for the past two years,...
Jennifer C. says "Marie has been working for us for the past 2.5 years. She is the most positive, sweet, loving, and caring nanny we have ever had. She always has an...
Lorrie E. says "Mary has been our nanny for over 6 years. She has been with us since our oldest was only 2 months old, helping us raise both him and his younger sister,...
Paul B. says "Responsive when going through the initial application process. She had confusion with what type of sitter I was needing. Seemed like a good caretaker. Wish...
Care Member says "Where do I begin… Hydia is such a gem! We hired her right after the birth of my daughter to care for my 3 year old son who only goes to daycare part...
Care Member says "Chyann is amazing. My kids (twin 3.5 year olds) absolutely love her and I know that she really loves them too. She is the perfect mix of fun and...
Joyce S. says "Joanna has been wonderful taking care of our toddler and now our infant for the past 9 months. With our toddler she would take her to playgrounds, the...
Care Member says "Savanna is wonderful with our toddler! She is always on time. She interacts with our children by singing, teaching, and playing. We have three children...
Care Member says "Nichole was very kind and professional. We flew from out of state so she brought over some toys for us. Would recommend/hire again. "
Stoneham, MA
Emily S. says "My 4 month old loves Gabriela! She is so great with little ones and you can tell it's because of her kind and gentle personality. She kept her engaged the...
Kevin B. says "In my opinion, Janelle is everything a family could want in a care giver. She is reliable, flexible, caring and smart! I have 3 Tween/Teen boys who are...
Jessica R. says "Sarah is the best nanny that any family could ask for. She is warm, loving, and fun, yet strict when the need arises. Not only does she love taking...
Noah K. says "Lora worked for us as a full time nanny for our son when he was 2-3. We can't recommend her highly enough. She has great energy with children. She is...
Cathleen B. says "Lauren has provided responsible, reliable childcare for our kids for many years, from the elementary years through the teen years. She is fun and...
Kristin K. says "Sarah has been the primary caregiver to my child for over three years. She is caring, responsible, thoughtful, reliable, creative and nurturing. She...
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60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $29.83/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0
Infant Nannies in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies
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Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Melrose, MA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $29.83. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Melrose, MA, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 6 infant nanny profiles near you in Melrose, MA that you can check out. You can also read 16 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Melrose, MA, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.