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Windy R.

East Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I am looking for opportunities to help new mothers with their newborns. Infants are my specialty, and I just finished my last job where I was with a baby from 7 weeks until he was 6 months old. I have my bachelors degree in psychology along with 2 years of masters classes in clinical psychology. I have been a nanny for multiple...

Care Member says "We love working with Windy! She has been taking care of our little one since he is 5 weeks old, and as first time parents, we learned a lot from her....

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Kelley M.

Fun Loving, Young Professional Looking For A Part Time Position!

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello!! My names Kelley. Nice to 'meet you'! I am a 33-year-old, energetic, kind, organized and responsible young professional. A little about myself: -I have a Masters Degree in special education from Simmons College. -I attended Umass Amherst for my undergrad in Communication Disorders. -I am the youngest of 6 kids and now...

Alison S. says "So good with our elderly cat while we were away for a long weekend. Would absolutely hire Kelley again in a second!"

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Katerin P.

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
My name is Katerin. I'm 28 years old. I have 10 years of full-time nannying experience. But I've been taking care of children professionally since I was 18 years old. I've also worked for Care. com backup care. I'm currently searching for a new position. My previous position ended a few weeks ago. I was with that family for a...

Chiara F. says "Katerin is currently caring for our 3-month old baby boy. He'll be starting daycare in September, but we hope Katerin will find another wonderful family...

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Ashley M.

Date Night / Occasional Day Sitter

Saugus, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Responsible Reliable Nanny Over 15 years experience in childcare with ages from infant to teens. I started babysitting when I was 15 and have since been a nanny for families of all kinds. Some experience with the autism spectrum and sensory sensitivity.

Joo P. says "So lucky to have you! Thank you!"

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Chauna E.

Nanny At Heart

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm currently a nanny for an 18-month-old boy in the South End. Unfortunately this position is coming to an end. I'm best suited and happy as a nanny despite having a business degree. I wholeheartedly love working with children. Being around children is effortless and a natural gift of mine. I'm the eldest child of several...

Care Member says "Chauna came to the rescue when our regular sitter had a last minute conflict and we needed coverage while we worked from home. She is a real-life Mary...

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Jamie R.

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in early childhood education since 2010, with experience as a certified teacher in childcare centers, a nanny, and a camp counselor. I'm also a mom to two boys (now ages 8 and 10), which has given me even more hands-on experience with children of different ages. I have cared for children ranging from infants...

Care Member says "She has been the most incredible blessing over the past 1+ year. She is incredibly patient, kind, detail oriented, engaging, intelligent,...

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Janice N.

Full time Nanny Seeking September Position

Winchester, MA

3.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My child care experience began as a mother's helper at my church and continued with babysitting through my high school years. For 18 years I have worked as a nanny with several families, giving me both infant and toddler experience. I like watching children grow and develop their skills, such as learning to walk and talk and...

Rona R. says "Janice has worked for our family for years and has become part of our "family". She is extremely responsible, generous, and loves the children she cares...

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Sophia P.

Boston Nanny Looking For A Part Time Job! Experience With Newborns And Comfortable With Pets!

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I am Sophia, a 35-year-old with over 15 years of childcare experience and a passion for nannying! I have spent my entire young adult and professional career working in childcare. I have a degree in sociology with a focus in child studies, and after college decided to pursue nannying full time. I have worked with children...

Lauren B. says "Sophia has been our daughter's nanny for the past 3 and a half years (since she was 4 months old) and now my son's since he was 3 days old. During this...

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Deborah K.

Experienced Nanny, Educator And Babysitter

Malden, MA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Nurturing and Reliable Educator & Professional Nanny. I look forward to reading stories with your children, engaging in dramatic play, and wandering in the woods. My curious nature leads children to explore the world and try new things. My goal is to foster children's social and emotional development. This includes creating a...

Care Member says "Debbie is terrific. She worked with our baby from around 6 months, to 1 year+. We often joke our baby has seen more of Boston than we have, largely...

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Maria M.

Experienced Full-time Or Part-time Nanny Available

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am Maria and have worked as a nanny for 15+ years. I have experience with infants, toddlers and the more complex behavioral issues that arise in older children. I love working with children, and in addition to my experience raising my own two older children, I have also volunteered to run a childcare group at my church....

Martin A. says "After 4 wonderful years, our family is preparing to send our youngest child to preschool and our beloved nanny is looking for a new job. Maria joined our...

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Francesca C.

Full Time Nanny Available

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I have been professionally working with children for over 10 years. I worked at child care service for 3 years working my way up from a part time assistant in infants to the infant program coordinator. I then took on a full time job for a family when I had watched both of their daughters as infants in my classroom. Their family...

Shauna D. says "Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not worked for us as...

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Elisa S.

Full Time Position

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
I have extensive experience with children. I am a Montessori teacher specializing in infants and have worked with many families in the Boston area. I have a great passion for what I do. I am really looking forward to being involved in the primary learning stages of your children's lives! I'm excited to teach them in a dynamic...

Lara S. says "Elisa was my daughter's nanny for two years. She is a very trustworthy person, she became part of our family and still continues to be part of our...

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Julissa D.

Experienced Early Childhood Educator Seeking A Position As Nanny/Household Manager

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hola! My name is Julissa. I have been an Early Childhood Educator for over 16 years and love playing with and teaching little ones! For the past 12 years, I have been an Infant/Toddler Teacher and I am also a proud mother of 3 children. As a teacher, I manage a classroom of 8-9 children by sticking to a daily routine,...

Lisa C. says "Julissa was my nanny for three years and is absolutely great! She is very kind and caring as well as easy to reach at all times, punctual and responsible. I...

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Jennifer G.

North Shore Nanny

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been working in the child care and preschool business since 1985. I have a deep respect for the family unit and enjoy working with children. I am EEC certified as an infant/toddler teacher, and a preschool lead teacher/director. I have taken a lot of course work in early childhood education. However, I have definitely...

Emily W. says "Jennifer is our current Nanny but it feels more appropriate to call her family at this point. When searching for a full-time caregiver, we could have never...

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Vanesa G.

Sweet, Patent , Responsible,respectful

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Experienced, Loving, and Reliable Nanny Hi families! I'm Vanesa im 29 years old Im a nanny with 11 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and children of all ages. I am patient, loving, and responsible, always creating a safe and fun environment. I love teaching Spanish, doing outdoor activities, and encouraging...

Care Member says "Vanesa nannied for over a year our 2 kids from 4MO to 2yr. She was a delight to work with and our children and family love her. She keeps constant...

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Laura D.

Reliable And Charming Nanny Seeking New Family!

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi, I'm Laura! I am an individual nanny located in Somerville looking to provide you with part-time childcare assistance. My current family, who has welcomed me into their lives for the last 2 years, has bittersweetly outgrown the need for a nanny. Therefore, I am looking for a new family to start a relationship with! I am an...

Adam B. says "Laura is an excellent caregiver. In my experience, she is kind, caring and thoughtful. Overall, a good influence on my baby brother and someone I would be...

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Jessie T.

Loving, Experienced, Fun And Educated Nanny

East Boston, MA

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Here's what I think makes me uniquely great for your child/ren and family: I love the feeling of being excited about learning something new that I'm very interested in. I get that same feeling vicariously as a nanny since learning new and interesting things is basically what childhood is all about. Whether working with infants,...

Emily W. says "Jessie was wonderful. She came to our rescue at the very last moment when our regular nanny was out sick all of a sudden. Jessie cared for my 4 and 2 year...

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Amber M.

Psychology Major Nanny

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have over 15 years of experience with all different ages, from 4 months old to teenagers. Mainly I've worked with infants, and have nannied for a family of 4 the past 10 years. I also currently babysit a 2-year-old that I began watching at 6 months old. Since the family of 4 are getting older they only need me a few hours a...

Care Member says "Excellent child care provider. Dependable, responsible, caring and warm-hearted."

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Deborah A.

Experienced Nanny

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a mother to 3 grown children and 3 wonderful granddaughters. I live in Watertown and I have extensive child care experience with children of all ages. I have knowledge and experience in all stages of a child's development. I have kept myself educated and up to date in all areas of child development from infancy through...

Sarah M. says "Debbie has been our nanny for almost 5 years - she has cared for our daughter starting when she was about 6 months, in late 2019. Throughout that time...

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Ilza O.

18 Years of Full Time Professional Childcare With Multicultural Background

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 33 families in your area
Travel
I have been caring for children my whole professional life. For the past 20 years, I have been a full-time primary care provider for about 15 families in the Boston area and they have all loved the care I provided. I have worked for these families anywhere from 2 to 4 years. I have experience with children of all ages, but my...

Care Member says "Ilza cared for our son three days/week between the ages of 4 and 6 months. She helped us juggle a difficult time with Dad working interstate and me...

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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

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA

Infant Nannies in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Windy R.

We love working with Windy! She has been taking care of our little one since he is 5 weeks old, and as first time parents, we learned a lot...

- Care member

Kelley M.

So good with our elderly cat while we were away for a long weekend. Would absolutely hire Kelley again in a second!

- Alison S.

Katerin P.

Katerin is currently caring for our 3-month old baby boy. He'll be starting daycare in September, but we hope Katerin will find another...

- Chiara F.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Melrose, MA

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.

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