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206 babysitters are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Cambridge, MA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, I have 5 years of experience as a nanny and 1 year of experience as an Au pair. (3 months old baby).
I have experience working with twins. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am also available for date nights.
Thank you!!
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Ozge can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ozge did an amazing job when we hired her for about 6 hours to take care of our 9 month old son. She engaged him quote well and kept him busy with toys and her talk. We will definitely hire her again if we have a need"
Panduranga B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I love playing board games and doing crafts. At home I knit and make my own jewelry. I have a lot of experience with groups from
Being a camp Counselor and helping out at birthday parties, including one that was princess themed. My own interests include reading, music, dance, and outdoor...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Annie worked for us for about a year as an afternoon and night sitter several times a month. She was fantastic! Our kids (8 and 4, a boy and a girl) loved playing with her. She was incredible with making up fun, creative activity with them. The kids were always in...
Michelle T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a responsible and adaptable sitter with 5 years of experience with children ranging from infants to teenagers. I have also tutored before, so homework duties are in good hands! I am an organized, fun-loving person and I enjoy working with children. I am looking for flexible jobs to work part-time while I complete my...
Lisber can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisber is extremely kind, gentle, responsible, and prompt. She’s a great communicator and my kids enjoyed spending an evening with her. "
Care member
Alexandria D.
Cambridge, MA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm an experienced and enthusiastic daycare professional who has a passion for child care. I have had 7 years of experience working with children from ages 9-newborn. I enjoy being around children of all ages, sharing new experiences with them and teaching them new things.
Alexandria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Alexandria is an amazing young lady who absolutely adores children! I am a single mother of 3 with the oldest being 10 years old ( youngest 2 yrs old ) & she has took care of him since he was little. I Absolutely trust Alexandria with my children any day and I...
Jennica C.
Audrey C.
Cambridge, MA
$24-32/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My babysitting experience includes caring for infants, toddlers, elementary, and multiples. Additionally, I worked for three years as a special education paraprofessional for autistic/neurodivergent youth. I hold current First Aid, CPR and BLS certifications and an up-to-date finger print through the Department of EEC....
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"very good! She is attentive, conscientious, reliable, and gets along well with my two children. She took the initiative to make dinner, delicious."
Chen W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a full time cardiac nurse looking to help out on my days off. I currently only work 3 days a week!
I have experience as a Full-time Nanny/ Part-time Babysitter Nanny of 4 children ages (6months - 10 years old); prepared meals, drove to children's activities, prepared playdates, got to school in the morning...
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Angela was perfect and my kids loved her!"
Julie W.
Faith D.
Cambridge, MA
$25-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have had ample experience working as a caregiver in the Greater Boston Area. I have worked with care. com's backup care service since the summer of 2016 and have subsequently provided care for numerous families during my winter and summer breaks in Boston. I have experience babysitting children ages 8 months to 13...
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Faith has cared for our 2.5-year-old son for about a week when we were supposed to work but was almost at the last days of covid in January. She was so nice, very punctual, always calm, and always entertaining overall. She has extensive childcare experience and she...
Tugce K.
Maria S.
Cambridge, MA
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I am María , a Psych Major, premed student a Boston College! I love working with children, I have volunteered and worked at Children's Hospitals and Camps at Day Care Summer back home! I am fluent in both English and Spanish, feel free to reach out to me. I am available for interviews, phone calls, and whatever...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria is very responsible and gets along very well with kids. She is a very charismatic and caring person who will make sure the kids are always well. I would definitely recommend her!"
Lourdes J.
Elizabeth H.
Cambridge, MA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth! I'm 26 years old and I've been a nanny for 7 years. Here is a little bit of my history. I worked as a part time morning nanny in Griffith for three years, part time afternoon nanny in Schererville for three years and I just completed my third year with an amazing family. Currently I am home (Highland)...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth is super dependable, communicative, and sweet. She works very well with us the parents and also has developed a close relationship with our children and their grandmother. She is very flexible with us and we are with her. You will be very pleasantly...
Demetra G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Elizabeth. I work at a 7-12 educational institution and looking for part-time babysitting after work or on some weekends. I have experience with children of all ages and studied pedagogy in Denmark for 6 months. I love all kinds of outdoor activities, puzzles, and board games. I am also an avid runner. Likewise, I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Sydney G.
Cambridge, MA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am Sydney, a recent graduate from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelors in Dietetics. I am looking for a full time nannying job in the Boston area. I have been babysitting for approximately 6 years, have a safe driving record, am CPR certified, and am adventurous and encouraging. I am comfortable with any age- from...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sydney was with my family, watching my two young children (toddler and infant) regularly for almost 2 years. She’s incredibly reliable, caring, fun, responsible, attentive, and truly one of the kindest people we know. Our family was sad to lose her, but we know...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how our pets were doing. She was very caring and responsive which gave us a peace of mind since this was our first...
Alysia M.
Sarah M.
Cambridge, MA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very responsible, patient, and energetic person! I have worked at my local Boys and Girls club since I was 14. There, I have had the pleasure of working with kids from the ages of 5 to 17, who each have different levels of abilities. I've also had experience when babysitting my younger brother, other family members and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is a very hard worker, flexible with hours and always has a positive attitude. She is very responsible."
Emma B.
5.0
(2)
I have been doing childcare off and on since I was a teenager. Young people are amazing and it is a joy to get to connect with and support them. I have experience taking care of 3-month-olds to teenagers within my own family, as a babysitter and as a professional group facilitator for teenagers. It is important for me to help...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel is dependable, kind and patient! Amazing with my son who is 10 months! Have seen her with older kids and just as great! My go to whenon date nights! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am currently finishing Physician Assistant school at Tufts. I am certified in Child and Adult CPR (BLS), AED, ACLS, and First Aid by Red Cross. I worked as a nursing assistant on a newborn nursery unitF Hospice unit, and then full time as an ER technician. I have been babysitting neighborhood children since 8th grade...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Emma during the summer to take care of our then 2.5 month old. Emma has been beyond wonderful. She is punctual, caring, dependable, and an all around enjoyable person to be around. Most importantly, our son loves her!
She goes out of her way to make...
Ben S.
Lauryn K.
Cambridge, MA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi Families! My Name Is Lauryn And I Can't Wait To Hear From You!
5.0
(1)
I have a degree in PK-12 education (concentration in music) and years of experience both in the classroom/tutoring, in a daycare/summer camp and babysitting for families.
I'd describe my personality as reliable, empathetic and patient.
I like working with kids because helping and teaching children is the most rewarding job!...
5.0
"Lauren is litteraly amazing!!! We had Lauren watch our daughter to help us out at the end of the school year for half day pre k! I immediately felt I could trust her, she proved to be very dependable and was able to pick my daughter up from pre k and even took her...
Jamie A.
5.0
(1)
My name is Flordelis I live in Cambridge, Mass. I have experience taking care of my three children. Before coming to the United States, I took care of children in my country as well. I am looking to begin taking care of a new family ages newborn to 2 years old, and also helping with washing baby bottles and laundry. I have CPR...
Flordelis can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is extremely caring and considerate and truly wants to help out. I couldn't ask for better care. Flora took care of my five month old daughter for three months, at which time she was detailed, fun and loving. They had a wonderful bond and we wish the best...
Tracy N.
Jessica T.
Cambridge, MA
$28-50/hr • 17 yrs exp
Happy, Loving, Nanny, Seeking For A New Family To Work For
5.0
(2)
I have a curriculum. I am loving, nurturing, energetic, empathetic, patient, and a great communicator, with a positive attitude.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, charismatic, loving
I like working with kids because Kids are our future, so I like to be there in the beginning stages of their their life and simply just...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was assigned to our family through a nanny share company, and when that company suddenly shut down, it was a no-brainer to hire her on independently! It's hard to overstate how important Jessica has been to our family. She has an abundance of kindness and...
Walt Q.
Margaret R.
Cambridge, MA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Mother Of Two, Looking For Family To Help Nurture
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
LOOKING FOR SUMMER - PART TIME : I am a fun, loving, playful, and experienced child care giver looking for part-time sitting! I have worked for several families - long term - during the last 10 plus years. My back ground includes life long involvement in childcare. I trained as a teacher, and even as a new mother I took in other...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"My family feels so fortunate to have connected with Margaret last summer. She is punctual, dependable, respectful, friendly, and she gets along so well with our daughter. She really makes an effort to cater to our child's interests and meet her at her level. Our...
Carrie S.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm Sura, a board-certified occupational therapist, who has a passion for working with kids. I have worked in both childcare and education for 4 years now. I was an after-school teacher and inclusion facilitator working 1:1 with children on the autism spectrum for the City of Cambridge. I have completed 3 full-time...
Sura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sura has been babysitting for us for a while, and she is nothing but a joy! She's always on time, got along super well with my kid and the family and she's extremely kind. I've known her from when she worked at my child's school therefore she's responsible,...
Shahir A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cambridge, MA
Ozge C.
5.0
Ozge was nanny for my son for 8 months this year (he is now 2 years old). She is an awesome nanny and the person! Ozge made sure their time together was both educative and fun! They read books, painted, played with dough, danced, went to playground together. Ozge also took him to sleep, helped him...
- Rustam H.
Annie S.
5.0
Annie is a very dependable babysitter. She has great energy. The kids loved her!
- Ashley H.
Lisber G.
5.0
Lisber is extremely kind, gentle, responsible, and prompt. She’s a great communicator and my kids enjoyed spending an evening with her.
- Care member
Alexandria D.
5.0
Alexandria is an amazing young lady who absolutely adores children! I am a single mother of 3 with the oldest being 10 years old ( youngest 2 yrs old ) & she has took care of him since he was little. I Absolutely trust Alexandria with my children any day and I would recommend her to any family...
- Jennica C.
Audrey C.
5.0
very good! She is attentive, conscientious, reliable, and gets along well with my two children. She took the initiative to make dinner, delicious.
- Chen W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cambridge, MA:
How can I find a Cambridge babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cambridge, 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 206 babysitters in Cambridge, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Cambridge, MA?
The average rate for Cambridge, MA babysitters on Care.com is $21.33 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Cambridge, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cambridge, MA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Cambridge, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Cambridge, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 206 listed babysitters.