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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
Light cleaning
travel
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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Saranya S.

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
For the past decade, I've found immense joy in nurturing children of all ages. My profession nanny experiences ignited a passion to positively impact young lives and support families by providing dependable care. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development Coursework. I am also certified in First Aid...

Jenna S. says "Saranya "Netny" is our current nanny for our 9-month-old son. She is warm, caring, conscientious, a natural with children, and flexible to our preferences...

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Ileana B.

Imaginative And Nurturing Caregiver With Multicultural Experience

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Nurturing and inspiring young minds has always been my passion. I am a lively and imaginative person, who greatly values stimulating the imagination and inciting in children a love for learning and discovering the world. I enjoy creating stimulating games around everyday activities in order to transform ordinary moments into...

Care Member says "My family had a great experience with Ileana. She watched my 9 month old in our hotel room while my husband and I attended a wedding. This is my first...

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Anna D.

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Anna! I'm 27 years old. I'm a wife, mother, and friend. I hold a bachelor's degree with both a major and minor in social work and criminal justice , and I'm also a proud mom to an almost 2-year-old who is truly the love of my life. I've been caring for children for over 12 years, and throughout that time I've learned...

Luila F. says "Anna joined our family when I had a 3year old and a 2 year old. Today they 5 and 4, she worked for us full time and now watches them occasionally. She...

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Chinda N.

Outstanding Nanny

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Chinda. I live in Everett, MA. I have a passion for babysitting/nanny. I've been babysitting for over 10+ years. What inspired me the most is the love I have for others, including children's to care and nurture them, which is all I dreamed of. I am a great aunt to 6 neices and nephews they all say I'm the best...

Carrie K. says "We just started working with Chinda as our nanny and she is so great with our 4 month old baby! She is so attentive to him and I can tell my baby just...

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Julianne M.

Teacher With Tons Of Experience Looking To Care For A Family :)

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Julianne, a 25-year-old special education teaching assistant at an elementary school in Wellesley. I have many years of experience working with children of all ages through teaching, nannying, and babysitting. I'm passionate, reliable, and love creating fun, engaging activities that support learning and development. I...

Heather C. says "Julie is great! She watched our daughter a few months this summer during the day while we worked from home and also a few nights. She is reliable,...

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Lorena Z.

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello everyone my name is Lorena, I'm 29 years old. I am bilingual I speak English and native Spanish. Looking for some hours (evenings/weekends). I have a background in Childhood education (worked as a preschool and elementary teacher) majored in Child Psychology. Besides my experiences as a teacher I have also worked as a...

Trish M. says "We loyally LOVED Our babysitter! My Son was thrilled to be with her each time!!"

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Nooshin M.

Nanny

Stoneham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello, my name is Nooshin. I lived in California most of my life. I moved to Massachusetts with my daughter, 4 cats and a dog in 2015 when we had all that snow. I love snow. I have over 17 years of teaching experience with children from the ages of 18 months and up. I'm a very organized and detailed oriented. Im fun and witty...

Care Member says "We needed Nooshin's help with our infant over the summer and she was incredibly reliable and dependable. We would hire her again in the future."

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Leah H.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am a speech language pathologist and I'm looking for some date night/weekend babysitting opportunities as well as pet sitting and dog walking. I live in Beacon Hill and don't have a car, but I'd be happy to take public transportation or walk anywhere within a reasonable distance. I'm usually home from work M-F by...

Michael M. says "I cannot say enough good things about Leah as a person and as a nanny. Our daughter M adores Leah and is constantly asking for her when she is not...

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Olivia C.

CPR And First Aid Certified Babysitter

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a responsible and reliable babysitter who is active and loves children! I have lived in Boston for the last 4 years, prior to moving here I went to UMass Amherst and watched children from 6 months- 12 years while I was a student. I am available for date nights from full-time care, errand running, school/activities pickup...

Eric F. says "Olivia was great about helping us out on short notice, and did a wonderful job with our four year old son. I would definitely recommend her as a...

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Claudia R.

Spanish Speaking Babysitter

Medford, MA

4.3(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I live in Medford and have been working as a nanny for 15 years. I started as an Au pair taking care of 2 girls (3 and 7 years old) for a year. Afterward, I worked for a family with 6 kids, taking care of 2 of them (7 and 8 years old) and helping the other nanny with triplets babies (14 months old). I have also worked with...

Rima M. says "We hired Claudia to watch our 4-year-old during the pandemic while we worked from home. It was a hard choice for us to hire someone--we had never even used...

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Carolyne M.

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
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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Jenna S.

Jenna S

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Jenna! I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver. I graduated from UMass Amherst in 2023, and am now further pursuing my degree in nursing. I have a strong passion for helping others and ensuring the best possible care. I have cared for children for the past 8 years, as a part time sitter, and nanny! I strive to...

Jamie K. says "We were so lucky to find Jenna to be the nanny to our infant this past summer. Our little one loved her and so did I! She not only helped out with our...

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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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Deborah A.

Experienced Nanny

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Ashley B.

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Mattapan, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...

Blake S. says "Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so...

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Phoenix E.

East Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I was a full time Nanny and part time babysitter for 3 years. I've also worked with kids since 2018 when I was a dance instructor for 2. 5 years. I now have a full time job as a Flight Attendant that I started in 2022. I am CPR certified and have Nannied ages 3 months - 10 years. I currently am looking to just babysit from time...

Jim D. says "Phoenix watched our two oldest daughters for a year before moving to Florida; she was great! We would highly recommend her!"

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Robert H.

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working with families, helping to raise their children for close to 20 years now. I focus on engaging children in many activities and developing lasting relationships. I enjoy my work with children and take great pride in it. I am a fan of outdoor activities and I am familiar with many places to bring children for...

Lucille P. says "Robert is an extraordinary caretaker. He has a great range of creative and positive interpersonal skills, essential for caring for our son, whose is...

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Brittany C.

Full-Time Nanny

Burlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello, I currently live in the Lowell area. I want to start out by saying I currently am working for a wonderful family and have been with them for almost 11 years. Their jobs are changing, and they are cutting down to part time hours. I will still be working for them part-time. I am a nursing student so I will be looking for...

Catherine K. says "Brittany has been our nanny for about 6 months. My twins are almost 3, so we are sending them to a full time preschool. My children love Brittany. She...

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Halle B.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Halle and I am a student at the New England College of Optometry. I live in the North End. I am originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, and I have lots of experience babysitting back there. This past summer I was a full-time nanny for two boys (7&8) and my job also included light housekeeping, tutoring & transporting...

Care Member says "Halle was amazing. She was on time and all smiles. She immediately got along wonderfully with my two daughters (8 and 5). My 8 year old had a...

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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live-in nannies is 5.0

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Cambridge, MA

Live-in Nannies in Cambridge, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Elisa S.

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...

- Lara S.

Saranya S.

Saranya "Netny" is our current nanny for our 9-month-old son. She is warm, caring, conscientious, a natural with children, and flexible to...

- Jenna S.

Ileana B.

My family had a great experience with Ileana. She watched my 9 month old in our hotel room while my husband and I attended a wedding. This...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Cambridge, MA

The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Cambridge, MA is $24.00 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 15 in Cambridge, MA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You also have the ability to read reviews from other families.

All live-in nannies offer different services, like helping with homework or light housekeeping, so it’s important to ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to take on when you interview them. The responsibilities you want them to commit to can greatly impact the cost of a live-in nanny. You can compare 15 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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