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513 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
5.0
(2)
Hi- my name is Delaney! I am a passionate and responsible 24-year-old law school graduate with a genuine love for caretaking. Committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment while utilizing my strong communication and problem-solving skills. I am an avid reader, enthusiastic about sparking curiosity through literature,...
Delaney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 3rd (almost 4th) year medical student at BU and 2020 Duke grad. I'm looking for intermittent, flexible work to help pay for school expenses.
I love playing sports, cooking, & reading. Not a huge TV girl, I enjoy coming up with activities to occupy kids outside of tv . Previous families describe me as imaginative,...
Noelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Noelle was wonderful with our 6 month old son and 4 year old niece. I highly recommend her to any family looking for a fun, upbeat, friendly and nurturing caregiver."
Corinne A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've loved kids ever since I can remember! Growing up I knew my passion was to work with children and got to live out that dream by working as a Clinical Research Assistant in Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) for four years. At BCH I got to work with newborns (as young as 12 days old!), toddlers, and children on a regular basis....
Clarisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Clarisa worked for my family while she was living in Puerto Rico. She took care of my two young boys, 2 and 5 years-old. Clarisa is a very energetic, caring, and responsible babysitter; and, honestly, the best we have ever had. During her time with my family she...
Lorena V.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My passion for working with kids came naturally at a young age babysitting for my little cousins, neighborhood families and family friends. Growing up I would go to work with my mother, who worked in the Winthrop Public school systems as an occupational, and through this, I found that I had a strong passion for...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katie and I love working with kiddos. My initial career choice was to become a teacher, but I ultimately ended up choosing music business instead. I would love to help with whatever you need help with (errands, pick up, drop off, housekeeping, etc). I have roughly 3 years of experience: my most recent being...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was a great caretaker for my two year old son. She is vaccinated, has a car, and is very communicative. She was very gentle, patient, and thoughtful with my son and enjoyed spending time with him. Katie is a great person all around!"
Nicole L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Harper and I am a 26-year-old transgender male (I am including this piece of information because I feel it is necessary to be completely honest with those putting me in charge of their children). I have 10 years of child care experience and seven years of experience working with people of all ages with...
Harper can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Harper has been a wonderful babysitter and teacher for our son. Harper has been babysitting & working with him on music & schoolwork. Our son is a bit of a reluctant musician, but Harper has an abundance of patience. He's good at adapting to him and his needs,...
Erin L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Registered Pediatric Nurse working at a Boston Hospital. I graduated from the the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science with my BSN in 2020 and recently completed my Masters in Public Health in May 2023. I love working with kids and have experience with newborns -teenagers. I am good for long term...
Ekaterina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"If I could give more stars I would. I have to say, I'm am really impressed with this young woman! I have always been scared to use the Internet to find a babysitter, but I was at my wits end & needed some time to myself!
I decided to take a chance.
From the...
Megan R.
Eliza S.
Boston, MA
$25-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part-time High Energy Babysitter- Loves Children Of All Ages.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Eliza I have babysat and lived in Back Bay for 3 years now. I have built relationships with many Boston/Cambridge families for date night and weekend babysitting the area. I truly love spending time with kids as I used to nanny full time. I spent all of 2020 running a Pandemic Pod and nannying two elementary...
Eliza can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eliza was the first babysitter we ever left our 16 month old daughter with, and she was fantastic! She was friendly, professional, and accommodating, and her calm demeanor, confidence, and natural ease with our daughter made us all instantly comfortable. Eliza...
Jamie M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Mei Lin, a fun-loving, hard-working, and organized engineering student at Northeastern! From babysitting, coaching gymnastics, and mentoring with Strong Women Strong Girls, I have a combined 5 years of experience working with kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. I am looking to earn some extra money doing what I really enjoy...
Mei Lin can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Mei Lin was super flexible in last minute changes to our plans."
Lauren V.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sabrina! I live in Boston, MA. I have a Bachelors degree in Journalism & Business. I graduated from college with Honors and was Salutatorian of my high school class. I tutor children on mainly core subjects. I know ASL as well and have performed with the San Diego Symphony and have taught children's ASL classes...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Sabrina is friendly, caring, and professional. She is a wonderful teacher and my kids loved having her work with them. She is great at planning educational games and activities. I would highly recommend her for any position that she pursues. Thank you!"
Martha S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated summa cum lade from Northeastern University and have a love for caring for kiddos! I'm available on weekends to provide childcare on weekdays, I'm unavailable due to my work schedule.
I have experience with children from ages 6 months to teenagers but I especially adore the younger ones! I've been a summer...
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isabel is a fantastic caregiver and person. She has been a huge part of our daughters' lives over the last several years and took wonderful care of them. She is also a great role model for young girls. Isabel creates activities to enrich the children's time spent...
Brian S.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My love for working with children has brought me back to my college side gig!! During the week, I work as a product manager at a major consulting firm. However, my I was a part-time babysitter for most of college for weekends and date nights, and have cared for many families over the last 7 years.
Chinaza can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Thank you Chinaza for all of your help and hope to see you again!"
Chris R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I'm a 25-year-old nurse in Boston. I work 3 days a week leaving me some extra times to help out with child care! My schedule varies week to week, but I get my schedule a month in advance. I have a ton of childcare experience of all ages and can provide references if needed! I live in the city so I can...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was very attentive to my infant and followed all of my instructions to a T. She was incredibly personable and knowledgeable in terms of child development/health/etc. She made me feel so comfortable trusting my son with her!"
Kathryn S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elizabeth, I am 25 and I graduated from Lasell University with a degree in Psychology. During my time there, I also pursued and completed double minors in Childhood and Adolescent Studies, as well as Human Resources.
I have several years of experience in various childcare roles, including babysitting, early childhood...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liz has been great with my kids from diapers to pre-teen! Never had an issue and my children really enjoy spending time with her. Very trustworthy as well. You will not be disappointed. "
Janna Z.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ben, a young professional working & living in Boston. I am not the regular, cliche male babysitter who sits in front of the TV with the kids. I truly enjoy babysitting and playing board games, going outside being active, and having fun with the kids I babysit. I am available to babysit during the weekends and on...
Bennett can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Lindsay and I am currently living in Boston and working as a paralegal in Malden! I have been working with kids for years and have been able to create great relationships with the families I work with. While I love my position as a paralegal, I miss working with kids and would love to squeeze in some weeknight/weekend...
5.0
"Lindsay is absolutely fantastic! She's dependable and my girls LOVE her. We will miss her very much and plan to use her as babysitter in the future!"
Kathy G.
5.0
(1)
I have babysat for about five years now and love spending time with kids! I have grown up involved in many different activities from sports to singing. I am very active and love spending time outdoors, especially on a nice spring/summer day! I am willing to drive and have my own car. I love to organize and clean as well and am...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Caroline is the best! She took care of my three kids last summer and we were so grateful to have her. A college basketball player, Caroline has a ton of energy & such a positive attitude. The kids had such a fun time with her every day, and to boot, the house was...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Prema and I'm a current architecture student. I love kids and I'll always make sure they're having fun by making art, cooking, or playing outside! I have about five years of experience with babysitting and summer camps. I've also always taken care of my younger cousins and sibling so babysitting is second...
5.0
"Prema babysat my 3 and 6 year old sons. She was delightful and even tidied up! The boys adored her. We will definitely use her again if given the opportunity. "
Kelly P.
Rebecca Z.
Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Becca, I am a 28 years old. I have experience nannying for kids as young as 6 weeks up to 5 years of age. I am used to structured days, fun activities and light housekeeping (cleaning bottles, preparing meals for child, folding kids laundry etc.) i'm currently a nanny to a 1. 5-year-old whom I adore! I'm looking to...
5.0
"Our experience with Becca was great! She was prompt, and took care to ensure we had a nice date night. Would hire Becca again!"
Richard C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mariana and I am a recent graduate from Simmons University in Boston where I earned my Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I am looking for a summer position before I start my full time job in August. I am a certified babysitter and I am also a certified EMT and worked for my town EMS squad. My experience includes...
Mariana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariana did an amazing job of taking care of my son (9-11mos) as a nanny during her summer break from school. She was extremely patient and kind with him, and hung in there on some tough days! During his naps she helped with light housework and was always very...
Siobhan B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boston, MA
Noelle G.
5.0
Noelle has been an amazing caretaker for our 3 year old son during this summer. She is extremely bright, talented, and has a genuine love for children and animals.
She has demonstrated to us that she is fully capable of showing 100% attention and dedication during her sessions with our son.
We...
- Vanessa K.
Clarisa C.
5.0
Clarisa worked for my family while she was living in Puerto Rico. She took care of my two young boys, 2 and 5 years-old. Clarisa is a very energetic, caring, and responsible babysitter; and, honestly, the best we have ever had. During her time with my family she read books to the kids (in English...
- Lorena V.
Katie H.
5.0
Katie was a great caretaker for my two year old son. She is vaccinated, has a car, and is very communicative. She was very gentle, patient, and thoughtful with my son and enjoyed spending time with him. Katie is a great person all around!
- Nicole L.
Harper B.
5.0
Harper is an extremely dependable, thoughtful caregiver who has been helping us take care of our three kids (two boys and a girl, ages 6, 3 and 3) for about a year now. He picks them up a school/daycare, plays with them, makes their lunches, folds their laundry, bathes them, dresses them for bed,...
- Joshua G.
Ekaterina K.
5.0
If I could give more stars I would. I have to say, I'm am really impressed with this young woman! I have always been scared to use the Internet to find a babysitter, but I was at my wits end & needed some time to myself!
I decided to take a chance.
From the second I met her, I felt at ease. She...
- Megan R.
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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 513 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 $20.69 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 116 reviews of the 513 listed babysitters.