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512 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
Ella G.
Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Ella! I am a Bowdoin College student and varsity athlete who will be studying and working in Boston for the Fall 2020 semester. I have enjoyed working with children since the age of 15. In my four years of experience, I have babysat for many families with children of ages 10 months to 12 years old, worked as a camp...
Ella can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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:
First Aid
CNA
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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!
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, craft assistance, meal prep
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I have experience with children through babysitting my nieces and nephews over the past ~8 years. Their ages range from 5 months to 8 years old. I absolutely adore kids, but unfortunately I work a full-time job and will only be able to babysit on weekends.
Candace H.
Boston, MA
$20-29/hr • 3 yrs exp
Love Dance Parties And Singing, A Well-rounded Friend And Role Model!
Hi! My name is Candace H and I have experience in babysitting 3-5-year-olds 1-on-1 and also solo-coaching large groups of 8-12-year-olds! I am a nursing student at Umass Boston and I love helping children. My favorite activities are crafts, dance parties, and playing outside. My references would remember me as on-time,...
Candace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Katherine C.
Boston, MA
$17-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a grad student studying Public Health. I grew up in a tight-knit family and I have 8+ years of experience babysitting for a variety of ages. For several years, I worked as a lifeguard and am very familiar with CPR and first aid. I am looking for a recurring babysitting or nannying position, where I would also be available...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
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, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rachel!
I read your job post and wanted to reach out! I live in Charlestown and work full-time in East Cambridge. I am currently seeking occasional babysitting opportunities, whether for date nights, family helper roles, or weekend sitting.
A little bit about me: I have 10+ years of babysitting experience....
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
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
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always had an easy time connecting with children. I really love making people happy and trying to make the kids' time with me as magical as I possibly can. I'm not there only to make sure they stay safe, but to have fun with them as well!
I was a Teaching Assistant at a locally owned preschool in my hometown from 15yrs, up...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elizabeth I.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! I am a young professional looking for evening and/or weekend jobs in the South End or Back Bay area. I am mainly interested in child care as well as pet care. I have substantial babysitting experience. I also grew up with two Havenese dogs (Primrose and Jackson!), and I am good with animals. I am a timely person and I have...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Sarah L.
Boston, MA
$20-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist based in Boston. I work full time during the weekdays, but I'm always looking for some after school and weekend babysitting gigs! I've been an SLP for 2 years and graduated from Northeastern in 2023. While my practice focuses on early intervention and...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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 512 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 108 reviews of the 512 listed babysitters.