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Background-checked babysitters in Boston, MA that you'll love
531 babysitters are listed in Boston, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Boston, MA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Mei Lin, a fun-loving, hard-working, and organized engineering student at Northeastern! From babysitting, coaching gymnastics, and mentoring with Strong Women Strong Girls, I have a combined 5 years of experience working with kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. I am looking to earn some extra money doing what I really enjoy...
Mei Lin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Mei Lin was awesome! She handled our crew like a boss - and was punctual, great with communications, etc. Highly recommend. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi- my name is Delaney! I am a passionate and responsible 24-year-old law school graduate with a genuine love for caretaking. Committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment while utilizing my strong communication and problem-solving skills. I am an avid reader, enthusiastic about sparking curiosity through literature,...
Delaney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 3rd (almost 4th) year medical student at BU and 2020 Duke grad. I'm looking for intermittent, flexible work to help pay for school expenses.
I love playing sports, cooking, & reading. Not a huge TV girl, I enjoy coming up with activities to occupy kids outside of tv . Previous families describe me as imaginative,...
Noelle can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Noelle has been an amazing caretaker for our 3 year old son during this summer. She is extremely bright, talented, and has a genuine love for children and animals.
She has demonstrated to us that she is fully capable of showing 100% attention and dedication...
Vanessa K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've loved kids ever since I can remember! Growing up I knew my passion was to work with children and got to live out that dream by working as a Clinical Research Assistant in Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) for four years. At BCH I got to work with newborns (as young as 12 days old!), toddlers, and children on a regular basis....
Clarisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Clarisa worked for my family while she was living in Puerto Rico. She took care of my two young boys, 2 and 5 years-old. Clarisa is a very energetic, caring, and responsible babysitter; and, honestly, the best we have ever had. During her time with my family she...
Lorena V.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My passion for working with kids came naturally at a young age babysitting for my little cousins, neighborhood families and family friends. Growing up I would go to work with my mother, who worked in the Winthrop Public school systems as an occupational, and through this, I found that I had a strong passion for...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katie and I love working with kiddos. My initial career choice was to become a teacher, but I ultimately ended up choosing music business instead. I would love to help with whatever you need help with (errands, pick up, drop off, housekeeping, etc). I have roughly 3 years of experience: my most recent being...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie was a great caretaker for my two year old son. She is vaccinated, has a car, and is very communicative. She was very gentle, patient, and thoughtful with my son and enjoyed spending time with him. Katie is a great person all around!"
Nicole L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Harper can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"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 about a year now. He picks them up a school/daycare, plays with them, makes their lunches, folds their laundry,...
Joshua G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I work a flexible hybrid job and love working as a nanny in addition. I graduated from Bucknell University in 2021, and worked as an assistant kindergarten teacher for 6 months after college. I have extensive experience as a nanny (as well as live in nanny experience). I began nannying at 14 and have worked with children aged 4...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've known Emma all her life and yet when my kids were little she ended up babysitting periodically before we moved upstate. Emma is intuitive and honest with an open heart and mind. She's extremely responsible with loads of experience from infant to older child....
Meredith C.
Eliza S.
Boston, MA
$25-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part-time High Energy Babysitter- Loves Children Of All Ages.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Eliza I have babysat and lived in Back Bay for 3 years now. I have built relationships with many Boston/Cambridge families for date night and weekend babysitting the area. I truly love spending time with kids as I used to nanny full time. I spent all of 2020 running a Pandemic Pod and nannying two elementary...
Eliza can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eliza was fantastic! Excellent communicator, punctual, and my kids loved her! She is competent, fun, and responsible! We would love to have her sit for us again! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sabrina! I live in Boston, MA. I have a Bachelors degree in Journalism & Business. I graduated from college with Honors and was Salutatorian of my high school class. I tutor children on mainly core subjects. I know ASL as well and have performed with the San Diego Symphony and have taught children's ASL classes...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sabrina is friendly, caring, and professional. She is a wonderful teacher and my kids loved having her work with them. She is great at planning educational games and activities. I would highly recommend her for any position that she pursues. Thank you!"
Martha S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi There! I am a young professional in Back Bay looking for some part time/occasional jobs with families with kids and/or pets.
Unfortunately my full time job makes me unavailable for full-time care jobs, but I have availability on evenings and weekends. Happy to help with odds and ends jobs, driving kids to practice, etc.
I...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Sarah! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare."
Elizabeth H.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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.
Chinaza can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chinaza was engaging, friendly, and kind. My son thinks she is "nice and amazing." We liked that she played games with him and read books to him. We look forward to having Chinaza to care for our son again."
Katie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated summa cum lade from Northeastern University and have a love for caring for kiddos! I'm available on weekends to provide childcare on weekdays, I'm unavailable due to my work schedule.
I have experience with children from ages 6 months to teenagers but I especially adore the younger ones! I've been a summer...
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isabel is a fantastic caregiver and person. She has been a huge part of our daughters' lives over the last several years and took wonderful care of them. She is also a great role model for young girls. Isabel creates activities to enrich the children's time spent...
Brian S.
5.0
(2)
My name is Zeina, I am 22 years old and I have worked with children for the past 8 years. I am looking for a babysitting job starting in September as I am in school. I currently live in the North End and am obtaining my doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy at MGH. A little bit of my history: I was a babysitter for 3 siblings...
Zeina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zeina is someone who I would not only trust with my kids but also want my kids to grow up to be like. She is smart, playful, responsible, creative, and driven. Any family would be lucky to have her watch their children!"
Alexandra B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I'm a 25-year-old nurse in Boston. I work 3 days a week leaving me some extra times to help out with child care! My schedule varies week to week, but I get my schedule a month in advance. I have a ton of childcare experience of all ages and can provide references if needed! I live in the city so I can...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is an absolute delight. She took care of my baby (starting around 4 1/2 mos) on a weekly basis. She was relaxed and confident with him, kind, soothing, and gentle. Any little fits or fussiness never seemed to phase her, and I always felt comfortable leaving...
Lauren H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elizabeth, I am 25 and I graduated from Lasell University with a degree in Psychology. During my time there, I also pursued and completed double minors in Childhood and Adolescent Studies, as well as Human Resources.
I have several years of experience in various childcare roles, including babysitting, early childhood...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liz has been great with my kids from diapers to pre-teen! Never had an issue and my children really enjoy spending time with her. Very trustworthy as well. You will not be disappointed. "
Janna Z.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ben, a young professional working & living in Boston. I am not the regular, cliche male babysitter who sits in front of the TV with the kids. I truly enjoy babysitting and playing board games, going outside being active, and having fun with the kids I babysit. I am available to babysit during the weekends and on...
Bennett can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Lindsay and I am currently living in Boston and working as a paralegal in Malden! I have been working with kids for years and have been able to create great relationships with the families I work with. While I love my position as a paralegal, I miss working with kids and would love to squeeze in some weeknight/weekend...
5.0
"Lindsay is absolutely fantastic! She's dependable and my girls LOVE her. We will miss her very much and plan to use her as babysitter in the future!"
Kathy G.
Lily B.
Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lily, and I have been babysitting and tutoring since I was in seventh grade! I have a deep love for children, and even before I babysat, I volunteered in classrooms for service hours. I love music, crafts, make-believe, baking, and anything that creates smiles. I am also experienced in ASL, am CPR and first aid...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Lily is a repeat hire. When searching for a sitter, I messaged her and she responded promptly. She has been a great communicator, and I appreciate that. Some of the sitters read the message but did not reply at all. At first meeting, Lily got along instantly with...
Joman W.
5.0
(1)
I have babysat for about five years now and love spending time with kids! I have grown up involved in many different activities from sports to singing. I am very active and love spending time outdoors, especially on a nice spring/summer day! I am willing to drive and have my own car. I love to organize and clean as well and am...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Caroline is the best! She took care of my three kids last summer and we were so grateful to have her. A college basketball player, Caroline has a ton of energy & such a positive attitude. The kids had such a fun time with her every day, and to boot, the house was...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boston, MA
Mei Lin M.
5.0
Attentive to detail and did great job with our son.
- Care member
Noelle G.
5.0
Noelle has been an amazing caretaker for our 3 year old son during this summer. She is extremely bright, talented, and has a genuine love for children and animals.
She has demonstrated to us that she is fully capable of showing 100% attention and dedication during her sessions with our son.
We...
- Vanessa K.
Clarisa C.
5.0
Clarisa worked for my family while she was living in Puerto Rico. She took care of my two young boys, 2 and 5 years-old. Clarisa is a very energetic, caring, and responsible babysitter; and, honestly, the best we have ever had. During her time with my family she read books to the kids (in English...
- Lorena V.
Katie H.
5.0
Katie was a great caretaker for my two year old son. She is vaccinated, has a car, and is very communicative. She was very gentle, patient, and thoughtful with my son and enjoyed spending time with him. Katie is a great person all around!
- Nicole L.
Harper B.
5.0
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 about a year now. He picks them up a school/daycare, plays with them, makes their lunches, folds their laundry, bathes them, dresses them for bed,...
- Joshua G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Boston, MA:
How can I find a Boston babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Boston, MA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 531 babysitters in Boston, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Boston, MA?
The average rate for Boston, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.50 per hour as of November 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Boston, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Boston, MA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Boston, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Boston, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 139 reviews of the 531 listed babysitters.