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201 babysitters are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Cambridge, MA
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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
(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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Rustam H.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney was great with my daughter! Every time Sydney took care of her, she always had something fun and educational planned. I highly recommend and sorry she moved. "
Care member
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel was incredible with our 2 year old. It was our first time leaving him with a sitter and he was happily engaged in play with her right away. She was very patient, kind and communicative both with our child and with us and we feel so lucky to have found her....
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because it keeps connected with my inner child. Also I enjoy the development of children and they're very funny!
In my spare time, I like to workout, play basketball, bowl, hang with my niece, hang with family!
One thing you should know about me is I'm 6'5 and I wear glasses. I'm very kind hearted and...
5.0
"He is great! Outgoing! Creative! Awesome! Amazing, literally all of the above. My kids love having him around, they always enjoy the time they have with him! They're always talking highly about him, they learn a lot from him as well. He loves taking my kids on...
Angela H.
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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"We have worked with Margaret for the last 2 years, and she is absolutely exceptional! She is extremely reliable, an excellent communicator, and amazing with our two boys (age 11 and 13) - who adore her. She has tons of energy and was enthusiastic about talking...
Miriam T.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica has nannied for us for years and is hands down the best caregiver I have ever had! She is loving, reliable, and engaging and always thinks of so many fun activities and adventures for the kids. Jessica makes sure the kids have great one on one time with her...
Jennifer Q.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sura is responsible and well educated when it comes to kids! She has a very calm demeanor, and is extremely patient. Very fun and creative as well!"
Samira E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! my name is Camila, I am a responsible and caring nanny with professional experience of over five years in the field of childcare, complemented by early exposure to caregiving responsibilities through caring for my cousins, nephews and nieces. Over the last 5 years, I've worked primarily with infants, toddlers, and...
Camila can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have known Camila for almost a year now and feel very fortunate to have found her! She is punctual, dependable, attentive, and has been the most caring caregiver for our 22-month-old daughter (she started watching her when our baby was about 12 months old)....
Ruth R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cambridge, MA
Annie S.
5.0
Annie is a very dependable babysitter. She has great energy. The kids loved her!
- Ashley H.
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.
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.
Angela M.
5.0
Angela was perfect and my kids loved her!
- Julie W.
Faith D.
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 is extremely smart. She didn't...
- Tugce K.
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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 201 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 $21.21 per hour as of November 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 37 reviews of the 201 listed babysitters.