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Claudia H.

Full-time/ Part-time Nanny Available

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting/nannying for the past decade. I am great with kids & animals, am able to do light housework, and I'm enthusiastic & energetic! I'm more than happy to help in anyway that I can!:) I'm a registered respiratory therapist and I'm also BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified.

Vineela O. says "Claudia was very sweet. My kids loved her."

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Hannah M.

Part-time Babysitter

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I have been a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse for almost 8 years and recently graduated with my MSN and am now a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I have been a babysitter and nanny to numerous families since High School and love working and caring for kids of all ages! I work 3-4 days a week as a RN and have...

Lisa P. says "Hannah is an amazing caregiver to my son. He has a lot of difficult needs each day and she handles them all with grace and ease. My son looks forward to...

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Emma D.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have experience with young children from the ages of 7 months-11 years old. I assisted teachers as well as provided direct care in several different settings including volunteering, paid jobs and helping out with my own family members. My duties included supervising and monitoring the children for safety. Care for their basic...

John C. says "Emma was hired to care for my 2 boys (9 & 11) after school. She was dependable, responsive, attentive to the kids needs, helped with homework and fun!...

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Harper B.

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Harper and I am a 26-year-old transgender male (I am including this piece of information because I feel it is necessary to be completely honest with those putting me in charge of their children). I have 10 years of child care experience and seven years of experience working with people of all ages with...

Joshua G. says "Harper is an extremely dependable, thoughtful caregiver who has been helping us take care of our three kids (two boys and a girl, ages 6, 3 and 3) for...

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Claire S.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Pre-K teacher looking for part-time babysitting! Available M-F 6 p.m. onward and weekends. Can also do early morning drop off depending on location.

Caren J. says "Claire was a wonderful after-school pick up nanny for our family. She was always on time and good spirited. My 3 year old daughter adored her"

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Mary O.

Babysitter Available!

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am an experienced sitter who loves kids! I have previously cared for kids of all ages and have helped with my younger siblings my whole life. I would love to babysit for a family that needs a part time sitter.

Elizabeth B. says "I can't say enough good things about Mary. She babysat for my two children, 7 and 5, for the summer and was wonderful. She is highly dependable, always...

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Elizabeth H.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! Im a working travel nanny in the Boston area. My current position is part time which allows me to be flexible with my hours. I am a certified postpartum doula and have many verifiable hours with newborn!

Demetra G. says "Elizabeth is super dependable, communicative, and sweet. She works very well with us the parents and also has developed a close relationship with our...

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Chinaza O.

Babysitter And Tutor

Boston, MA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
My love for working with children has brought me back to my college side gig!! During the week, I work as a product manager at a major consulting firm. However, my I was a part-time babysitter for most of college for weekends and date nights, and have cared for many families over the last 7 years.

Chris R. says "Thank you Chinaza for all of your help and hope to see you again!"

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Susannah J.

Creative, Fun, Energetic, Nanny Looking For Summer Job!

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm currently a Child and Adolescent Therapist working in the greater Boston area. I have over 15 years of experience with kids, and my passion is definitely in this work! I currently work a part-time job as an outpatient therapist and am looking for a part-time nannying job to supplement the other 20 hours, or something...

Margaret G. says "Susannah is one of my family's favorite sitters. She is great with our young son and I know he will be well cared for when she is over."

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Olivia S.

Looking For A New Family To Grow With In South Boston

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$39/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Olivia. I'm Irish and 48 years old. I have over 20 years experience, 42 kids have been cared for by me, most from newborn until school age. Since 2018 I have been with my current family in South Boston, the youngest will be starting school full time in September of 2024 and I am starting to look for possible...

Ashley G. says "Olivia has been with our family since my now 22 month old son was just ten weeks old. She has been nurturing, loving, honest, reliable and most of all a...

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Melissa L.

Babysitter

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I just recently moved to the North End and am looking for a babysitting position. I'm originally from the North Shore. I'm looking for a part-time position and occasional date nights! I work full time and wouldn't be available until 4-4:30 during the week. I've been babysitting since I was 13 and I've babysat kids of all...

Kelley S. says "Melissa is great!! My three toddlers had a blast with her. She is on time, a phenomenal communicator and has a lot of energy to keep up with the kids. We...

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Mariah R.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I'm a 33-year-old with over 15 years of childcare experience looking to babysit for regular part-time afternoon and weekend hours. I have watched children from infants to middle school age and absolutely love spending time with them. Whether it's going to the playground or doing arts and crafts, I'm up for anything. Of course,...

Norma K. says "Last spring and summer of 2011 Mariah was a great babysitter. She was reliable, committed and a pleasure to have. My girls enjoyed going to the park and...

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Gabrielle V.

Fun And Reliable Sitter

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I've worked with children ages 3 and over for over 5 years, whether that in homes or as a daycare employee. I have training as an Emergency Medical responder and in CPR, and can provide copies of the certifications ( although the Emergency Responder is currently expired). I have just finished my degree in Communication Sciences...
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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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Rachel R.

Art Teacher And Caregiver

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Rachel R. I have been caring for children since I was a teen, but have been teaching art professionally in Boston Public Schools for over 10 years. I am currently taking a break from teaching full time and will be starting a part time adjunct position in the fall. I have years of experience with children with...

Mutian R. says "Rachel is our part time babysitter for around 2 months. She is very responsible and easy to work with. Just like others said she has the thing that kids...

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Marion C.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm finishing my bachelor's degree online at ASU, where I study psychology with a focus on child development. My coursework is asynchronous, so my schedule is very flexible. I'm looking to nanny part-time (maximum of ~8 hours), between one and three kids basically any age from infant to middle school. I have experience with...

Amy G. says "Marion has been babysitting for us for the past 5 years. She has been great with all three of my children from infant to 10 yo. She is very creative and...

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Katherine H.

Part Time And Occasional Babysitting

Boston, MA

from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I recently graduated from physician assistant school and am seeking temporary part time/date night babysitting opportunities. I have ample experience babysitting children ages 5 months old - 13 years old over the past 10 years. This experience has included a variety of positions: occasional date nights, regular part-time, and...
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Kelly S.

Part Time Care Giver

Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am 25 years old living in the Boston Area and have been babysitting/nannying since a little before my freshman year in high school- mainly for my teacher's children. Throughout my summer months in college, I was a full time nanny of 4 and continued that full time when I graduated for a little. I am now working from home and am...
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Allie S.

Part-time Nanny/babysitter Available!

Boston, MA

from
$21/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Allie and I am 24 years old. I'm back from college at the University of Tampa, and I am looking for a part time nannying or babysitting job! I have been babysitting since I was 14, am CPR certified, have a clean driving record and have lots of experience with infants as well. I am trustworthy, dedicated and...
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Sheneta S.

Full Time Or Part-time Nanny

Boston, MA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Grew up always caring for kids, my nieces, and cousins mostly. I have experience caring for toddlers through early preteen age.
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  • 109 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.66/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.9

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Boston, MA

Part Time Child Care in Boston, MA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 109 listed part time child care

Claudia H.

Claudia was very sweet. My kids loved her.

- Vineela O.

Hannah M.

Hannah is an amazing caregiver to my son. He has a lot of difficult needs each day and she handles them all with grace and ease. My son...

- Lisa P.

Emma D.

Emma was hired to care for my 2 boys (9 & 11) after school. She was dependable, responsive, attentive to the kids needs, helped with...

- John C.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Boston, MA

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in MA is $22.66.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Boston, MA, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Boston, MA who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Boston, MA, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 109 part time child care providers near you in Boston, MA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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