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515 babysitters are listed in Boston, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Boston, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience in child care. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I am a student at Simmons University in Boston Mass, I am studying biochem with a minor in business. I graduated from St. Georges's class of 2021. Go gryphons!!
Alaecia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Showed up on time and sent me timely updates. Would hire again :)"
Rose B.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
In Brazil, I taught English to elementary and high school for 10 years, and to kindergarten for 1 year. I also worked for the government in the Department of Education where for 7 years I was lecturing to other teachers about different topics like: drug prevention, safety at schools, children abuse, the Brazilian Statute of...
Leticia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Very helpful and polite ,hard working person that like to help people ."
Dani L.
Hope B.
Boston, MA
$21-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am journalism student at Northeastern who adores children and pets. I have been baby sitting since I was 14 and have always loved being creative and adventurous with the kids. I find them exciting and fascinating and we usually have a good time together! I also grew up on a farm and am very comfortable around animals. I have a...
Hope can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
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%...
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Meggie R.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny with four years of experience. I also have experience with my own family, having nine brothers and sisters.
Meggie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"My Kids absolutely loved her. I was very nervous..We will use Meggie again. Its a good sign when your 7 year old wakes up and asks if she can come back today.....:) two thumbs up..Thanks Meggie"
Dave S.
Fernanda Y.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm from Mexico and I hope to be your new nanny. I'm currently working in a family daycare. Sometimes we go to the aquarium and the children's museum, the library, the park and a local free playgroup where we do arts and crafts projects together. We also play at home reading books, dancing and exploring the house. We sing songs...
Fernanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"During our nanny search, we had the opportunity to meet Fernanda. The timing did not work out for the nanny position, but we hired Fernanda as a baby sitter on a recent Saturday evening. She arrived timely, and with a mask on. Upon entering she immediately washed...
David H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alexa and I am 27 years old; seeking a child care position. I attended Syracuse University, but am now working as marketing manager for a health tech company. I have Nannied for a professional couple while juggling internships the past three summers and have found it's given me the best balance since I love kids! I am...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexa babysat for us for a date night. She was extremely easy to work with! Great availability and flexibility."
Ken C.
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Leigh. I am a 4th grade teacher in Wellesley MA where I have worked for the past 4 years. Over the summers I run an aquatics program at a summer camp. I have dedicated my whole life to working with kids and I really love what I do. I graduated in 2018 from Northeastern University with a dual master's in Elementary...
Leigh can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leigh babysat for us occasionally while she was in Boston and was always reliable, punctual and great with our 1.5 yr old daughter. We wish she still lived here! "
Alicia P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! It's Alexandra, I have 5 years of experience taking care of children from their first months to 15 years. I can help with light housekeeping too.
I'm also pet friendly, I can help with pet care.
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Alexandra was a pleasure. My two boys said they liked her very much. I will happily hire her again. "
Erin A.
Michaela B.
Boston, MA
$20-28/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am a Physician Assistant new to the area and have some extra time! I would love to be a helping hand to anyone who needs it! Baby sitter available.
Michaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michaela was a pleasure to have watch our kids. She was kind, prompt, great communicator, and I felt like the kids were in good hands. Michaela made me feel at ease and had great experience coming in. Would definitely hire her again!"
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5.0
(1)
My name is Carla, I'm 32 years old, I'm married, I'm from Brazil, I've been working with children for 5 years and have been continually enhancing my skills through Montessori method courses. Over the years, I've gained experience with three different families, each for an extended period.
I'm a highly responsible person with...
Carla can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She took good care of my children a good person. "
Ricardo M.
Desiree R.
Boston, MA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Providing Your Kids With A Safe And Fun Experience Away From Home!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, caring, and outgoing
I started working with kids in 8th grade.
I like working with kids because l've always been able to easily connect with them, even if they're not warmed up at first yet. I also love the ongoing energy they have most of the time, and their desire to do all things...
Desiree can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Desiree was great with my boys, ages 3 and 5. They thoroughly enjoyed her company and, although she has a reserved disposition, she was energetic enough to tire the boys out for me by the time I came home. Highly recommend."
Rachel J.
Emily W.
Boston, MA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Educator And Childcare Professional | Part-Time Nurturer And Home Organizer
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Passionate childcare professional and Early Childhood Education graduate with a decade of teaching at a Reggio-inspired preschool, currently on a hiatus from formal education settings to fully embrace the enriching experiences of raising my 8-month-old son. Eager to channel my expertise into part-time opportunities that align...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is a reliable, trustworthy, caring, intelligent, fun and wonderful nanny. She has watched my four year old all summer long. She truly understands children, how to interact with them positively, how to play with them and engage them and is very serious about...
Marissa V.
Hi there! My name is Rose and I'm a junior at Emerson College, right in the heart of Boston. I have eight years of childcare experience, ranging from babysitting to working at a pre-school to entertaining older kids at my School of Rock location back home! I have a passion for music, art, and adventure, and am pursuing a film...
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old and love working with children. While I went on to pursue my engineering degree, I am looking to babysit local children on nights and weekends. I am First Aid and CPR certified, experienced with allergies, pets, have a clean driving record, and am happy to help with...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been babysitting for families in my neighborhood since I was in high school, including during my 4 years of undergraduate school at Elon University where I babysat for local families and professors' children. I have babysat for kids from just a few months old to middle schoolers. I probably have the most experience with...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Natalia F.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Responsible And Awesome Summertime Babysitter Available
I'm Natalia. I grew up in the Boston area on the Northshore and relocated back to Boston post graduation from the George Washington University in 2010. I have been working in the healthcare arena ever since but am taking the summer off to prepare for grad school and study for some very big exams.
I am hoping to find a family...
Natalia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5 years working for a government monitored home care center. Have worked with after school care children helping them do their homework and caring for them during afternoon hours. I have experience babysitting children weekends and nights.
Yanisel can also help with: Craft assistance
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have extensive experience with kids of any and all ages. I have nannied for multiple families with infants/children below 12 months, assisted with transport of kids for after-school activities, and worked with many special...
Clare can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Ani P.
Boston, MA
$20-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced And Caring Babysitter | 7+ Years Of Childcare & Caregiving
Hello! My name is Ani, and I would love to offer my babysitting services to your family!
I am a first-year Health Science major on the pre-PA track at Northeastern University with 7 years of babysitting experience and a background as a senior caregiver in southern Vermont. I have experience caring for people of all ages, from...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am CPR (infant-adult) certified, AED, EMT-B certified. I have been babysitting for six years. I am currently attending College and studying Biology/Biochemistry on the pre-med track. I hope one day to be a pediatric trauma surgeon. While babysitting, I like doing arts and crafts, science projects, playing outside or reading...
Sara can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boston, MA
Alaecia B.
5.0
Alaecia is punctual and professional. 😁
- Jordan M.
Leticia A.
5.0
I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Leticia as a nanny. Leticia cared for my children for one year and demonstrated exceptional dedication, compassion, and expertise in her role.
During her tenure, Leticia was responsible for the daily care and well-being of my two children, from toddler to...
- Care member
Hope B.
5.0
Hope is our absolute favorite babysitter! She took amazing care of my 4 and 7 year old boys every Thursday night last year and was always totally responsible - picked them up from school, brought them home, made dinner, played with them and got them to bed. She’s creative and energetic and kind and...
- Care member
Meggie R.
5.0
My Kids absolutely loved her. I was very nervous..We will use Meggie again. Its a good sign when your 7 year old wakes up and asks if she can come back today.....:) two thumbs up..Thanks Meggie
- Dave S.
Fernanda Y.
5.0
Fernanda has been with our family for a year and we're so happy with all she's done to support our daughter's development (walking, talking including learning Spanish, household tasks, potty training, handling big emotions). She is very well connected to other nannies in the area which helped so...
- Tara H.
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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 515 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 $20.81 per hour as of February 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 109 reviews of the 515 listed babysitters.