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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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Amber M.

Psychology Major Nanny

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Heather L.

Career Nanny

Wilmington, MA

4.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I have been a nanny for 20 yrs. for infants and toddlers. I am CPR and First aid certified. I am caring. patient, loving and kind. I am responsible, reliable and I have a great sense of humor.

Laëtitia R. says "Heather took care of our infant starting at age 3-mo. She was very responsive to his needs: our baby was happy, giggling, fed and rested. One day,...

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Carolyne M.

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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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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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Daïna C.

Career "Live-In" Family Assistant And Nanny

Billerica, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Daïna. have been a Nanny, Personal Assistant, Babysitter, Family Assistant, Tutor, and Caregiver. I also have experience with infants and their special needs, and with helping children with learning challenges. I have been around children for as long as I can remember. I have been a career family...

Kim S. says "She is kind and gracious and everyone likes her. She is always concerned about others."

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Madeline W.

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I currently work as a full time nanny in Somerville, and I'm seeking evening and weekend babysitting hours. I'm your most experienced date night nanny, with over 10 years of professional childcare experience! I have worked as a day care teaching assistant, as a full time nanny, as an on-call sitter for an agency...

JStewart W. says "I'm super proud to say that Maddie is my daughter, and as such I can vouch for her many years of working part-time and during school breaks as a...

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Robin L.

Full Time Professional Nanny

North Reading, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I cared for infant twin boys and their sister who came along a year later. They also had five dogs that I was responsible for, so pets are no problem. I held this position for 5 years until the children began school. I currently take care of baby girl who is 18 months. I am loving, nurturing and fun and would make a great...

Laura D. says "Robin started taking care of my 3 children under the age of 2 with ease. (15 month twin boys and daughter new born) I would recommend Robin to any family...

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Kate G.

Part-time Caregiver Available For Spring 2022 Semester

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Throughout the past decade, I have had a variety of childcare jobs including after school programs, day camps, regular babysitting, and most recently as a nanny for a few different families. While I have experience with a range of ages, I especially enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & preschool age children. When on the...

Kate H. says "We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and she is so sweet...

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Carol Z.

Burlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello, I live in Burlington with my family. I am looking for a long-term job. I have college degree, fluent English/Mandarin /Cantonese. I am responsible, reliable, hard-working and always on time. I have my own car and clean drive record. I love pets, cooking, exercising and photography. My nanny-related work experience are as...

Care Member says "Carol was babysitting for our two girls (3 and 1.5) and the girls love her and had a good time. She is very patient and caring. After the play, she...

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Lisa W.

Caring And Personable Nanny Of 10+ Years Looking For A Full-Time Position

Billerica, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Lisa and I am a very outgoing, creative and loving Nanny. I have been in the childcare field for about 16 years. I have been a nanny as well as a infant/toddler preschool teacher. I am a certified teacher as well. I have watched children ages 4 months to 12 years old. I love being a nanny because I simply love working...
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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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Ashley B.

Full/Part Time Nanny

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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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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Jennifer L.

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi families! I am a professional career nanny seeking my next opportunity to support a family and nurture their little one's growth! With 8 years of childcare experience - 4 years as a lead teacher specializing in infants and toddlers, and 4 years as a nanny - I've cared for children as young as 3 months, including nanny...

Katylne G. says "Jennifer is awesome! She is able to keep children engaged and entertained along with helping them learn. She is truly an incredible provider and will be...

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Sumayyah B.

East Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi families, I am a current part-time college student. Babysitting was my first and current job. I have also interned as an Assistant teacher/tutor at Boston Rennaisance Charter Public School for internships in high school. I've been working full time on weekdays in childcare setting for over 9 years, nannied part time for long...

Casey B. says "Sumayyah was wonderful with our 12 month old. She is very communicative, proactive, and knowledgeable about what is appropriate for a little guy his age....

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Janelle B.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Summer Care Position

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have 15 years experience being a babysitter/nanny. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school aged children and even teenagers (14 years of age). I have had four long term nanny positions since graduating college in 2014 with a degree in Elementary Education. My most recent position is being a nanny...

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...

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Deborah T.

Loving, Nurturing Nanny With 20+ Years Of Experience

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
My first experience is that of being a stay at home mom for my 2 own daughters who are now 32 an 34. It is my passion to raise children since mine are now grown! I have worked extensively with families and children from infants to teenagers throughout the years. I'm fun loving and down to earth and very intuitive with children's...

Care Member says "We hired Debbie to help us in the evenings with our 4 year old and 2 year old. She was always on time, very sweet, and interested in getting to know us...

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Crystal D.

Provide Safety, Stability And Excitement For Little Ones!

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a responsible, patient, and experienced nanny with approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to pre-teens. I provide a safe and stable environment, transportation and time management along with educating children according to developmental stages with care, compassion and understanding...

Care Member says "We have known Crystal for nearly a decade. She had babysat for us since our three children (now 12, 9, 6) were infants and was always attentive and...

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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.57/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 4.2

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Wakefield, MA

Infant Nannies in Wakefield, MA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Vanesa G.

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...

- Care member

Amber M.

Excellent child care provider. Dependable, responsible, caring and warm-hearted.

- Care member

Heather L.

Heather took care of our infant starting at age 3-mo. She was very responsive to his needs: our baby was happy, giggling, fed and rested....

- Laëtitia R.

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

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Wakefield, MA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $26.57. 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 Wakefield, 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 7 infant nanny profiles near you in Wakefield, MA that you can check out. You can also read 14 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 Wakefield, 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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