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515 babysitters are listed in Boston, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Boston, MA
Hi everyone! My name is Michaela and I have 6 years of experience in babysitting. I'm currently a college junior majoring in Psychology with an interest in Childhood Clinical Psychology.
I love to be with kids as it always felt like my natural calling. During the summer of 2023, I was a camp counselor for the YMCA and enjoyed...
Michaela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi! I'm looking for a babysitting jobs on weekend or weeknights! I currently work full-time in Brighton and reside in the Back Bay.
I have 10+ years experience babysitting/nannying. I began babysitting for families throughout my neighborhood when I was 13. For all 4 summers of high school, I cared full-time for a family with 3...
Miranda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting children ages ranging from 3 months to teenage years. I have been nannying for about 12 years now and am both CPR and First Aide certified. I have experience with all that child care entails; changing, feeding, cooking/cleaning, arts & crafts, etc.
Jillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been a nanny/babysitter for families over the summer (both live in and live out). I have experience with children of all ages (including babies) and I am CPR certified.
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a certified Preschool Teacher with nine years of childcare experience- including babysitting & nannying, teaching, and now mental healthcare. I also enjoy teaching dance lessons and tutoring. I have a BS in psychology from Northeastern University a master's degree in child & adolescent mental health from Boston...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Marisa, I am 25 years old and a graduate of the University of Virginia living in the South End of Boston. I have been babysitting since high school and have worked as a nanny with families in Washington D. C., Charlottesville, Cohasset, Hingham, and Hull spanning 8 years. I'm not currently looking for a long term...
Marisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi there! My name is Allie and I am 24 years old. I'm back from college at the University of Tampa, and I am looking for a part time nannying or babysitting job! I have been babysitting since I was 14, am CPR certified, have a clean driving record and have lots of experience with infants as well. I am trustworthy, dedicated and...
Allie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a second year law student at Boston University. I have experience babysitting my cousins aged 5-14, and families in my previous neighborhood in Merritt Island, FL.
Additionally, I was a youth sports coach at CBS Youth Academy which is for both boys and girls ages 4 years to 7 years old. I coached practices twice per week...
I have 10 years of experience with children of all ages. I can help with Travel and Errands and have my own car. I work a traditional 9-5 joob during the day but am free weeknights.
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Hi! I am a caring, engaging, supportive and fun loving babysitter and tutor.
I am currently a senior at Boston University studying Elementary Education.
I love doing crafts, going to the park, reading, writing, and laughing with kids. I also think its important to allow kids to constantly be learning something new! We can work...
Alexandria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I am a current college student, looking for summer opportunities. I worked as an Art Teacher at the Columbia Art Center for two years. I have babysat for kids with ages ranging from 6 months to 12 years. Also, I interned for three years at a crisis intervention center, running a children's program.
Anna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Allison!
I'm currently a nanny for two children (age 5 and 9) in Santa Monica and I am looking for supplemental hours! After beginning my babysitting career at the age of 12, I expanded to working in educational settings. During my four years of college, I would return to my hometown and work in the local...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I am a current graduate student in the Boston area. I have been babysitting for the past 5 years, and as an early education major I absolutely love working with kids!
I enjoy working with children of all ages, I have worked with toddlers which was a joy, as they need lots of attention and hands on care, but are also beginning...
Cathy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Babysitter / Tutor
I am a graduate of Boston University with a degree in pure and applied mathematics.
I love working with kids, and am looking for part time babysitting or tutoring opportunities.
More about me:
9+ years of experience working with kids as a camp counselor, babysitter, and lifeguard.
4+ years of math...
Cate can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
I am studying Elementary Education at Boston University and spending time in second grade classrooms in Lexington and Boston Public schools. Experience working at a nature preserve educating students on field trips from elementary/middle schools and summer camps. Have been babysitting and nannying ages ranging from 6-month-olds...
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Welcome! My name is Juliana. I am a local artist and business professional with a long rich history of working with families and children :) I recently graduated with my MBA through a Berklee X Southern New Hampshire University partnership. As I pursue my career goals full time, I am looking for part time and occasional...
Juliana can also help with: Craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I am a certified special Ed teacher for grades 5-12. I have a car and am able to help with dog walking, pet siting, house airing, travel, errands, carpooling, etc.
Madeleine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Hi everyone! I'm Liz, I graduated from Providence College in May of 2021 and am back home in the Bedford area. I worked at Dana Farber Cancer Institute for a year of post-grad research. I have always loved to babysit/spend time with children in my free time. I have experience as a summer nanny for four consecutive years, as well...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Juliette and I recently moved to the UWS to complete my masters at Columbia! I babysat for the same family with infant- preschool aged kids for all 4 years of undergrad, and am looking for a new family I can help out on a weekly basis! I love doing fun activities with/ actively play with kids I babysit to keep...
Juliette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Juliette and I am a recent graduate of Berklee College of Music. I have 7 years of experience working with children ranging from ages 2 months-9 years old. I am very attentive and love engaging kids in whatever they feel drawn to. It's important they feel autonomous in their ideas while being supported and guided....
Juliette can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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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 $20.58 per hour as of January 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 125 reviews of the 515 listed babysitters.