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498 babysitters are listed in Boston, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Boston, MA
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I grew up in a big, extended family and I have spent my whole life playing, caring, and sitting for family members and neighbors. For my first nanny jobs I worked in the Chicago suburbs for 2 different families. My job duties included laundry, breakfast/lunch, sweeping floors, letting the dogs out and of course playing every...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Sarah is great! She is so much fun and my kids absolutely love her. She was so willing to help with other tasks around the house and made my life so much easier. I would recommend her to anyone!"
Mary J.
Nadya B.
Boston, MA
$27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a masters student with part time availability. In undergrad, I was apart of the women's soccer team which has contributed to my skill in time management and social skills. My experience and background provides my credibility as a babysitter. I am also fully comfortable in providing references.
Growing up, my...
Nadya can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Nadya did an amazing job this summer watching our two children. She was always doing fun activities with them to keep them entertained and learning. Very responsible, great with communication and tidy as well. We are going to miss her but wish her the best of luck...
Kayla S.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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
(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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Prema and I'm a current architecture student. I love kids and I'll always make sure they're having fun by making art, cooking, or playing outside! I have about five years of experience with babysitting and summer camps. I've also always taken care of my younger cousins and sibling so babysitting is second...
5.0
"Prema babysat my 3 and 6 year old sons. She was delightful and even tidied up! The boys adored her. We will definitely use her again if given the opportunity. "
Kelly P.
5.0
(3)
I have babysat for about eight 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 day! I am willing to drive and have my own car. I love to organize and clean as well and am looking...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We feel incredibly lucky to have found Caroline! She is everything we could ask for in a caregiver—fun, responsible, creative, and so loving with our daughters (3 and 1). From the moment she started, we could tell she genuinely cares for our girls, engaging them in...
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Marion C.
Boston, MA
$22-38/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Marion can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 engages in age appropriate play. She follows schedules and makes sure the house stays tidy. My kids love...
Amy G.
Emonie P.
Boston, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Emonie. A North Carolina native who recently moved to Massachusetts. I have over 10 years of childcare experience ranging from infants to school-aged, including special needs. I've worked in daycare and school settings and have also spent many years babysitting and nannying for a lot of of families I had to leave...
Emonie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Miss Emonie is the best nanny! She worked with my family for over a year with my 2 daughters. One was only 6 months and the other 7 yrs old. I could trust her for an evening all the way to a week long international work trip. She handled overnights, meals, school...
Care member
Rebecca P.
Boston, MA
$22-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Compassionate And Dependable College Graduate Available For Occasional And Part-Time Childcare
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rebecca. I work as a nursing assistant at Boston Children's Hospital, and I have several years of experience as a nanny and babysitter; as you may have guessed, I love spending time with children and getting to know them! One of my most important goals as a caregiver is to support children's development by...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca helped out with my daughter's 7th birthday party. She was sweet and helpful and great with all of the kids. I will definitely hire her again!"
Elisenda G.
Hope B.
Boston, MA
$21-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Hope and I am a Junior at Northeastern University. I have always found working with kids to be a blast and began babysitting when I was 14. Since then I have babysat and nannied for kids aged 8 months to 8 years. I have been responsible for school pick ups, making dinner, day trips to the zoo, bed times, and overnight...
Hope can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Hope B. Was my in-home babysitter last summer (2022). I have two boys, age 2 and 4 and she worked for me twenty hours a week. In addition to keeping the boys occupied with activities, she fed them and did light housekeeping. Hope has her own car and was 100%...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mariana and I am a recent graduate from Simmons University in Boston where I earned my Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I am looking for a 'per diem' position and have availability for occasional Friday-Sunday needs as I am at my nursing job Monday-Thursday. Ideally, I would become a consistent go-to-date-night...
Mariana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariana did an amazing job of taking care of my son (9-11mos) as a nanny during her summer break from school. She was extremely patient and kind with him, and hung in there on some tough days! During his naps she helped with light housework and was always very...
Siobhan B.
Eliana S.
Boston, MA
$15-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ellie and I have been a babysitter for two years as well as a summer school teacher for seven. I have tons of energy, a patient attitude, and a passion for education. I have experience working with children who have mild-severe behavioral challenges, specifically ADHD and autism, and have worked under the supervision...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is sweet, lively, creative, funny and very kind. She has worked with kids for the past 5 years as a teacher."
Ahbra S.
5.0
(1)
As the firstborn on my mom's side and the oldest of over 50 cousins, I was practically born as a babysitter! I also have a kid brother who is the light of my life;
Professionally, I was the go-to babysitter for teachers and coaches in high school. In college, I nannied infants to toddlers and worked as a clinical assistant at...
Ouarida can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We cannot speak highly enough of Ouarida's babysitting for our son. From the moment she stepped into our home, it was evident that she possessed a perfect balance of professionalism, reliability, kindness, and a genuine passion for working with children.
Ouarida's...
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Sarah R.
Boston, MA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have my masters degree in Elementary Education from BU and I have experience teaching students in K-5 and babysitting children ages 1-12. I have been working as a 1st grade teacher at a private school for the past 2 years but decided to take the rest of the school year off to pursue additional literacy training and...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah has been babysitting our 2 children, ages 6 and 9, this summer and I can't say enough wonderful things about her. Sarah is very active with the kids, taking them for walks, to the park, baking with them, doing art projects, and playing games. She is...
Jennifer G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there,
My name is Hycell I'm a college student with health sciences major. I'm looking for a job with Care. I have been fortunate to gain valuable paid babysitting experience over the past 2 years. I have cared for children of various ages, ranging from infants to pre-teens, and have developed a strong understanding of their...
5.0
"Communicative and I appreciated that she brought activities along with her to entertain the kids."
Loretta W.
Cailin R.
Boston, MA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Cailin Graduate From SUNY New Paltz Northeastern University Graduate School M.S. SLP
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cailin and I just graduated from Northeastern University with my Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. I have a lot of experience taking care of more than one child at a time between working at The Center for Spectrum Services in Kingston, NY where I worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cailin is amazing! I hired her to look after my daughter (9) for a few days during summer while I worked and they had a tonne of fun. Cailin was proactive and went out of her way to organize activities for my daughter to do with her. If she wasn't moving away for...
Sab E.
Elizabeth H.
Boston, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a Physician Assistant student looking to do some occasional babysitting! I have 10+ years of experience.
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth cared for our newborn daughter while we were visiting Providence for a wedding. We spoke with her about a month in advance over a video call. I also spoke with her references who spoke highly of her and I found were consistent with our experience working...
Amanda S.
5.0
(1)
A experienced sitter looking to be a families helper during these difficult times. Happy to help with remote school work, crafts and activities, laundry, and errands. References available.
Leela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Leela has been so amazing with my toddler! She has an innate love for children and ability to make them happy. She has always been so caring, enthusiastic and encouraging with my son. I highly recommend her!"
Justine S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boston, MA
Sarah G.
5.0
Sarah was so wonderful with our daughter. She was very patient and took naps with her when she wouldn't sleep without someone holding her. She loved playing with her all day and they both were always laughing. We were very sad to see her move!
- Amanda C.
Nadya B.
5.0
Our Daughter (3) loved playing with Nadya for the few months we worked together. Nadya is responsible, professional, timely and an overall joy to have around the house. Absolutely would hire again and recommend her to all families that need help!
- Lucas W.
Emily R.
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 him in her care. If I hadn't moved...
- Lauren H.
Elizabeth T.
5.0
Elizabeth was great with our baby. She is experienced and instantly put our daughter (and us) at ease. She was also creative and fun! We’re looking forward to having her back.
- Care member
Lindsay F.
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.
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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 498 babysitters in Boston, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 $21.04 per hour as of April 2025. 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 2025, 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 Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Boston, MA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 152 reviews of the 498 listed babysitters.