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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
(2)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Showed up on time and sent me timely updates. Would hire again :)"
Rose B.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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!"
Care member
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She took good care of my children a good person. "
Ricardo M.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
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, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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.
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, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Desiree was on time, kind, knowledgeable, has a very caring energy and was a great sitter for our 2.5 year old. We hired Desiree for date night & she followed our bedtime routine and got our daughter in bed on time. I would certainly hire Desiree again!"
Care member
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Alexandra was a pleasure. My two boys said they liked her very much. I will happily hire her again. "
Erin A.
Hello! I am looking to find an awesome family that needs an occasional babysitter on weekends or weeknights. I love kids and have been a consistent babysitter for many families, including a long term nanny for a 1-year-old and a 3-year-old for one summer. I am a PhD candidate at Tufts University and am new to the Boston area. I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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:
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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:
First Aid
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
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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 2 families in your neighborhood
From crafts, to reading, to helping with homework, and playing pretend, I love what every age brings! I have experience caring for children from birth to middle school years, such as babysitting, nannying, leading summer camps, and caring for my niece and nephew. I believe every child is special and sweet, and I enjoy every...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Looking for nannying and babysitting gigs as I shift careers. I am open to long and short term opportunities for families with anywhere from 1-4 children.
My rates are negotiable and I have my own car. I am located in Brighton, MA
I have experience babysitting as well as being a sleep away camp counselor for medically complex...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, i'm Grace! I have been babysitting for about 8 years, and also have experience in a kindergarten classroom. I have nannied for multiple families over the years, and love what I do. Since I have experience in a classroom setting, I am able to assist with homework, virtual learning, and love reading to kids/helping them read...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Hi! My name is Allie and I am a college graduate local to Glenwood Springs, CO. I have 3 years of experience was a lifeguard, and up-to-date first aid and CPR certifications. I first babysat for a family in my neighborhood when I was 11, and I worked for that family for about 5 years. During this time span the kids went from 6...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boston, MA
Alaecia B.
5.0
Alaecia is punctual and professional. 😁
- Jordan M.
Michaela B.
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!
- Care member
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.
Emily W.
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 safety. My daughter absolutely...
- Marissa V.
Carla G.
5.0
She took good care of my children a good person.
- Ricardo M.
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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.