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528 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
Isabella H.
Boston, MA
$21-39/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have 4 years of continuous experience with my baby sister. I was a babysitter prior to her being born until I got a full-time job, now I am just looking to get back into caretaking because I enjoy it very much. I can help with Travel, Cooking, Meal Preparation, Pickups/Drop offs, Homework, Etc. I also am currently in school...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I have been babysitting and caring for children since I was 14 years old. At first it was just watching my younger cousins, then I got jobs as a babysitter. I have babysat for children as young as 6 months old to as old as 13. I have babysat for five children at one time. I know how to cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I am...
Athena can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Caoilin R.
Boston, MA
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a 24-year-old young professional living and working in Boston! I have experience babysitting and enjoy spending time with young children. Throughout high school and college I coached girls in soccer as well as toddlers in swim lessons/team over the summer. As a middle child of 4, I do well under pressure, am responsible,...
Caoilin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Carly G.
Boston, MA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Carly and I'm 20 years old. I love kids and enjoying doing all sorts of fun activities with them. I have several years of babysitting experience with children of most ages. My schedule is very flexible so I'm willing to travel if needed. Please feel free to reach out, I'd love to help out in any way I can!
Carly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Alexa S.
Boston, MA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Alexa. I am 22 years old and I just graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion. I just recently moved to the Boston area. I have been babysitting and nannying for many years! I absolutely love kids. I am very active and play a lot of sports, so I will have...
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Mary O.
Boston, MA
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi my name is Mary! I am a Boston University senior studying English. I have lots of experience with kids, from babysitting to coaching figure skating to working as a camp counselor. I've taken CPR and first aid certification training courses, and I have experience looking after infants. I'm fun, enthusiastic, responsible, and...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi my name is Julie! I live in Boston and have 7 years of babysitting under my belt! My approach to babysitting is fostering an environment that's not only safe, but holistically appealing to each and every child whether they would enjoy sports, arts and crafts, or music. Being a psychology minor, I understand the importance of...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Ava R.
Boston, MA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Ava, I am 23 years old. I work part-time at a non-profit co-running/managing a daily soup kitchen with my community. I have a lot of experience with childcare from ages 0-14. I have been babysitting since I was 13, been a camp counselor multiple times and most recently was a weekly guest french teacher to a 4th...
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gemma and I am a graduate of Northeastern University with a Bachelor's in Cultural Anthropology. In the fall, I will be pursuing a Masters in Library Science at Simmons University with the goal of becoming a children's librarian.
I currently nanny 3 days a week (Monday-Wednesday) and am looking for some...
Gemma can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi! I am 23 years old and I live in Guildford CT. I love working with kids and being around pets!. I currently work at a Daycare and babysit occasionally during the night. In the past I have worked in schools ( elementary school) and babysitting as well.
I consider that working at a daycare has definitely helped understand the...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi my name is Merri! I'm 27 and work full time in corporate merchandising. I am located in South Boston. I've been babysitting for 10 years and really enjoy working with kids! I'm happy to coordinate fun, interactive activities and/ or help provide structure for school work, chores, etc.. I'm charismatic, punctual and tidy! I'm...
Meredith can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Isabella P.
Boston, MA
$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
I love working with kids, and I want to be a pediatrician. I've been babysitting for 7 years, and I have taken care of infants as young as 1-month-old to teenagers up to 13 years old. I took a early education class at Boston University, and I also worked in a preschool in Boston for a year through the Americorps Jumpstart...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Grace K.
Boston, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I just moved from Chicago to Boston, looking for part time work for date night or weekends. I have extensive experience babysitting throughout the years, as well as worked at an overnight summer camp.
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Talia, I just graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and moved to Boston, and I'm looking for a part time position as a nanny while I apply to grad school.
I've been working with children since I was high school. I was so eager to become a babysitter when I was younger that I even took a "Babysitter...
Talia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Carlie G.
Boston, MA
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a young energetic adult working in Boston looking for some babysitting gigs for weekday and weekend nights!
I have been babysitting all ages since I was 12 years old. I have previously worked as a nanny, which entailed pick up/drop off from school, meal-prep, light cleaning, and engaging in fun activities with the children.
Throughout high school and college I was a summer camp counselor and lifeguard for ages 3-13. Currently, I...
Maeve can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily P.
Boston, MA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun, Responsible Sitter Looking For Full Time Summer Job On The Cape
I'm 19 years old and I love children. I have been babysitting for years and have even spent time in Belize teaching grade school to Spanish speaking children on a service trip. I've also done a service trip to Costa Rica to teach lacrosse to underprivileged children there. I graduated from The Governor's Academy in 2021, cum...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I have been taking care of children since I was about 13. I worked as a gymnastics instructor for 4 years and more recently did an internship for an adaptive gymnastics program working with children who have disabilities. I have frequently been in a position to protect children's lives, promote their confidence, and build...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Jessica B.
Boston, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly Experienced, Energetic & Conscientious Part-Time Sitter
My name is Jessica, and I graduated from Colgate University in 2014. Since then, I have been working at McLean Hospital, and have plans to pursue my JD in Health Law this upcoming fall. The grant that I was working on at McLean will be ending February 28th, and I am looking to make a transition into childcare for the next few...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
My name is Nadia. Born and raised in Boston, MA. I've been lucky enough to grow up in a larger family so I've always been surrounded by children. I am always babysitting for my family. I am happy to teach your children, and help with homework as well during the time I spend with them. I hope that you would like to meet with me...
Nadia can also help with: Travel
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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 528 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 $20.51 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 528 listed babysitters.