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Nickey V.

Pca/ Babysitter/ Nanny/livein

Dorchester, MA

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$24/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Nickey and I am a fulfilled young woman who is looking for a full-time nanny position.. I am MAP/CPR/First Aid certified and also CNA and PCA certified. I love going on walks in the park and also going to various museums, zoo and the aquarium. I am legal to work and looking for a position ASAP. Duties I performed...
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Ashley R.

Dorchester, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
If you are looking for an occasional evening/date night babysitter please reach out! I am 35 years old with 20 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities and especially passionate about working with children with special needs. I moved to Boston in 2020 and have had the opportunity to work with a few...
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Ileana B.

Imaginative And Nurturing Caregiver With Multicultural Experience

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Kerry K.

Part-time Child Care

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Kerry, I'm 27 years old, and have lived in the Boston for 4 years now. I'm currently looking for part-time work, have a vehicle, and can be extremely flexible during the week and weekend! Prior to my residence in Boston, I lived in Manhattan just over a year, where I babysat two lovely children (2yr-5yr), Monday-Friday....

Care Member says "I have a geriatric, special needs dog. Kerry is amazing...diligent, reliable, engaging, caring and an excellent, intelligent communicator!"

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Nijia M.

Warm, Fun, And Loving Nanny

Dorchester, MA

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello. My name is Nijia. I am 28 years old, African American, and currently living in Boston, Massachusetts. I have been working in the child care industry for approximately 9 years, first working with an independent contractor within a home for home childcare. I am also the oldest of three very active boys. While being the...
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Melany K.

High School Student With 12 Years Of Babysitting Or Mother's Helper

Dorchester, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Melany & I have been living in Boston for a little over a year now and currently work at a daycare in South Boston. I am a fully certified daycare teacher, who has worked with infants as young as 4 months & children as old as 11. Ideally I am looking for a full time nannying job, but I am not opposed to any...
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Tess M.

Tess

Dorchester, MA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi my name is Tess. I currently work full-time at Faulkner Hospital in the orthopedic department and I live in Dorchester. I work till 5 everyday so week days can be tricky but if timing and location work I would love to help out. Weekends I am more likely to be free and my schedule is a lot more flexible. I have been caring for...
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Jillian L.

Full Time Nanny

Dorchester, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Jillian I'm 25 and live in Boston. I graduated from UNH in 2021 and currently work full time in HR. I am looking for part time work either babysitting or helping with tasks around the house/errands. I have plenty of experience with children of all ages including babysitting for about 8 years, nannying for 3 summers...
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Megan B.

Nanny

Dorchester, MA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Megan! I am from Maryland but currently living in Dorchester, MA. I am very outgoing and energetic. I love to play sports and be outside. I am very passionate about a healthy and active lifestyle! I love kids and watching them grow up, I have two nephews of my own who mean the world to me (2 & 5). I promise to love and...
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Olivya D.

Nanny

Dorchester, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I am Olivya and I am a rising college sophomore. I am a counseling major at Lesley University, aiming to become a licensed mental health counselor. As a career I would like to become a pediatric occupational therapist! While working in childcare care I get to see how kids develop and become more independent. With two...
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Erin B.

Dorchester, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I am currently a teacher at a school for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. My school utilizes the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to help reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase independence with communication, daily living skills, and academics. I am...
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Jonai W.

Full-time Nanny

Dorchester, MA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am very experienced with infants and toddlers as well as school aged children and teens. I adore kids and love working with them; helping them to learn and grow. I am an energetic outgoing girl. I value honesty and integrity and strive to live by these standards. I am reliable and prompt. A brief description of my duties over...
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Dani K.

Dorchester, MA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
With many years of babysitting experience and as a nanny for 2 years, I am passionate about positively impacting kids lives. I am drawn to the opportunity to support families and provide reliable child care. My education is some college completed to an LAS degree with classes in psychology and early child development. I am CPR...
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Maggie H.

Full Time Or Part Time Nanny/babysitter Available

Wellesley Hills, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have been a babysitter since I was 14. I was a live-in nanny for a 3-year-old boy for a year and I am very experienced with caring for multiple children at one time. I absolutely love children of all ages and joining in on their favorite activities/hobbies. I am upbeat, passionate, loving, and enthusiastic.

Alice H. says "Maggie has been babysitting for us for two years. We have four children and she has been amazing with all of our kids - from our newborn to early-school...

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Angela I.

Experienced Montessori- Special Needs- Teacher- Available Now

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello, I am a Montessori Kindergarten teacher with a master's degree in Montessori childhood education. I have over 10 years of experience in the education field and babysitting jobs. I have worked with kids ranging from 6 months to 12 years of age. I speak English and Spanish, love working with kids and enjoy helping them with...

Nick C. says "Angela is dedicated, hard working, and gives 100% to everything she does. She has also been kind enough to help me improve my Spanish skills, and I have...

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Kelsey M.

Part-time Caregiver Available, Interested Summer Nanny

Milton, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I'm Kelsey. I am a full time high school teacher and coach at a Boston boarding school who nannies during the summer. Last summer I was a full time summer nanny for a new family in South Boston. I helped with sleep training, food integration, developmental activities, light housework, and overall care and safety of a...

Care Member says "Kelsey has been an amazing set of extra hands when a tired mom needed it most. She’s taken my big kid (6) hiking and swimming and is so patient and...

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April L.

Kid Expert!

Brighton, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I used to be a part-time nanny for several families and I fill my weekends with babysitting and date night. Each family had two to four kids ranging from the age 0-10. As a nanny/caretaker that meant I picked up the kids from school and transported them to any after school recreational activities, I made meals for them, helped...
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Deborah A.

Experienced Nanny

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Beatriz G.

Hello I Am Beatriz

Revere, MA

4.9(1)
from
$24/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
As a passionate childcare provider with 12 years of experience, I'm eager to support families and positively impact children's lives. My calm and creative nature allows me to engage children in both imaginative play and educational activities. With a background in Early Childhood Education and certifications in First Aid and...

Care Member says "Beatriz has been taking care of my daughter since she's 2 months old. She is now 4 months old and she smiles every time Beatriz arrives! She also helps...

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

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Live-in Nannies in Dorchester, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

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

Kerry K.

I have a geriatric, special needs dog. Kerry is amazing...diligent, reliable, engaging, caring and an excellent, intelligent communicator!

- Care member

Maggie H.

Maggie has been babysitting for us for two years. We have four children and she has been amazing with all of our kids - from our newborn to...

- Alice H.

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, MA is $21.00 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 13 in Dorchester, 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 13 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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