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Find nannies in Boston, MA that you’ll love
326 nannies are listed in Boston, MA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Boston, MA
4.9
(21)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hello prospective families! Gabrielle here. I am a New Orleans transplant who recently just moved to the Boston area and am looking to find the perfect family to help manage everyday tasks a busy household is in dire need of. I have 8+ years of experience with kiddos ranging from newborns to the golden era of the pre teen age. I...
Gabrielle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle was wonderful with our 18 month old. We hired her for a date night while on vacation. Everything went smoothly, she was a delight to work with. And she is great and gentle with kiddos!"
Caroline J.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced nanny ! I took a gap year in 2020 due to COVID and spent my time working with 4mo-12mo babies, but have experience with children up to 14! I have completed a sleep training course, educated in baby sign language, CPR certified, and eager to learn! I would describe myself as energetic, hands on, dependable,...
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabel is amazing! She is thoughtful and capable. The kids loved her."
Erin C.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I am a caring, positive, outgoing, and entertaining sitter. I am a pediatric RN and have also worked long term for many families as a sitter/nanny. I am dedicated to working with, as well as caring for, children of all ages and abilities. I hope I can help your family with not only childcare but the little things too.
May can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"May has babysat for our 3 children for the past 3 years and we absolutely love her. We are always very confident that the children will be well taken care of and have a great time while she watches them. She engages with each of them, playing sports, doing crafts,...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(1)
My name is Olivia and I am 26 years old. I completed my BFA degree at Emerson College and work in marketing from M-F. I have experience working with pre-K - middle school aged children in nannying, tutoring, and after-school programs. I love creative activities, especially anything art and writing! I am CPR and AED certified as...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in enrichment activities each week, encouraging creativity, physical activity and academic interests. Olivia...
Maureen D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently a nanny for an 18-month-old boy in the South End. Unfortunately this position is coming to an end.
I'm best suited and happy as a nanny despite having a business degree. I wholeheartedly love working with children. Being around children is effortless and a natural gift of mine. I'm the eldest child of several...
Chauna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chauna came to the rescue when our regular sitter had a last minute conflict and we needed coverage while we worked from home. She is a real-life Mary Poppins w an intuitive gift for connecting with children. Her presence is calming. She asked thoughtful questions...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alessandra, I am a bilingual nanny who provides Introduction to Spanish as a second language to newborns and toddlers. I am easy going, responsible, punctual and I love been outside doing fun activities: picnics, play-dates, playground/Museum outings while engaging in Conversation to make the best out of the...
Alessandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ale is the most incredible nanny, human, and friend. She started watching our daughter when she was only 4 months old and has been with us ever since (she is now 2). The only reason we are parting ways is because our daughter will be going to school full time and...
John N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Laura!
I am an individual nanny located in Somerville looking to provide you with part-time childcare assistance.
My current family, who has welcomed me into their lives for the last 2 years, has bittersweetly outgrown the need for a nanny. Therefore, I am looking for a new family to start a relationship with!
I am an...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura is an excellent caregiver. In my experience, she is kind, caring and thoughtful. Overall, a good
influence on my baby brother and someone I would be happy to hire again."
Adam B.
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Leigh. I am a 4th grade teacher in Wellesley MA where I have worked for the past 4 years. Over the summers I run an aquatics program at a summer camp. I have dedicated my whole life to working with kids and I really love what I do. I graduated in 2018 from Northeastern University with a dual master's in Elementary...
Leigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leigh babysat for us occasionally while she was in Boston and was always reliable, punctual and great with our 1.5 yr old daughter. We wish she still lived here! "
Alicia P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
4 years childcare experience
Certified swim teacher
CPR certified
Drivers license
Baking, sewing, music
25-30$ an hour
Peyton can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Peyton was a live saver for me at a time when both my husband and I started relatively new work positions, and our previous childcare arrangement was no longer available.
Peyton is kind, patient, down-to-earth and friendly. She helped with school pickup,...
Allie S.
Morgan T.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Kind And Reliable Nanny Looking For Full-Time And Date Night Work
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My names Morgan and am a 26-year-old with eight years of nannying experience and I've been babysitting since I was so young that probably still needed a babysitter myself. I'm finishing up my political science degree online still(slow and steady wins the race)! I most recently nannied for a family in Beacon hill with...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Morgan is full of energy and loves to stay busy. She cares for my 3 children and makes sure they have lots of fun while still following our family rules. "
Susie R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alanna and I am 34 years old. I have 4 kids, 6 years old daughter, 5 years old son, 3 years old daughter and 2 years old daughter and 6-month-old son. I started babysitting when I was 14 years old and started my early child care career in 2012 as a nanny. I then worked in 2 daycares and went back to working as a...
Alanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alanna helped take care of our infant from around 4 weeks and still does! She comes overnight and allows for us to get some much needed sleep. (And sometimes comes for a date night!) She is really thoughtful to our and our baby's needs, such as what kind of sleep...
Melanie W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a patient, energetic and playful nanny! I have 6 years of experience with kids from 3 months to 10 years old. I have training in first aid, CPR, and working with children with special needs. I am a very patient person with many different techniques to cater towards the needs of different children. I strive to create a fun...
Bella can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bella has helped care for my 4 year old since she was a newborn. I organized hired Bella as a mother's helper at age 14. She is mature beyond years, great with children, patient and communicates well. Highly recommend"
Brittany S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rita, I am an energetic and loving Nanny. My passion is caring for children of all ages, and I love taking care of newborns. I have many years of experience. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, multiples, infant twins and premature infant triplets with special needs. I am infant/toddler certified and First Aid/CPR...
Rita can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"To whom it may concern.
Rita A. was employed by us for 12 months, helping take care of our triplet infants. We are very sad to lose Rita because we moved. Rita was a godsend during the most stressful year of our lives. Rita is a gentle person who was focused...
Anne N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amy. I am a 28-year-old Melrose MA native and a seasoned, professional care taker. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2017 with a bachelors degree in the college of social and behavioral sciences with a concentration in sociology. I have worked in multiple facets of childcare for a...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy quickly integrated into our pandemic bubble very easily and seamlessly. Amy was reliable and accommodating to our work schedule and always helped my kids with their virtual schooling. Even with my son's Mandarin curriculum!! She patiently helped the kids adjust...
Moyura C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have extensive experience with kids of any and all ages. I have nannied for multiple families with infants/children below 12 months, assisted with transport of kids for after-school activities, and worked with many special...
Clare can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC.
She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"
Cassidy D.
Marliny C.
Boston, MA
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Come With Excelent References And Have Been Working As A Nanny Ever Since I Completed My EEC Certi
5.0
(1)
I am certified by Massachusetts Department of early education and care. My priority is safety for our little ones, I'm also willing to help with cleaning and do laundry. Babysitter
Marliny can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ms M was a blessing in every way. She was kind, professional, courteous and absolutely incredible with my son. Her patience and communication were top-notch. Wish I had her here with me after we moved. 100% RECOMMEND."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sarah, I am a professional nanny located in Boston, MA. I have been working for over a decade, primarily for families with infants and toddlers, but I have also worked for agencies, provided short term and newborn care, been a camp counselor and volunteered for public events that need free childcare. I have extensive...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am an outgoing, kind, college educated, child loving woman who is looking for both a full-time position as well as to pick up extra hours here and there. I am looking for a full-time position at this time. Should you hire me I would love to do crafts, play games, cook/bake, take the kids to the park (with your permission of...
Caylee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caylee was awesome! She came and fit right in with my daughter. She was on time and very professional...would highly recommend!"
Ben B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have more than a decade of experience working with children, starting as a junior counselor at a summer camp in the South End. My love for children has deepened throughout the years. I am currently certified as an Infant and Toddler teacher by the Department of Early Education and Care, and I also have CPR and First Aid...
Lydia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"To say Lydia saved my life is an understatement. I was a solo mom and so lost. My husband was deployed and I literally had no idea what I was doing. Lydia came in and created a safe space for me and my daughter. She is kind, smart, caring, observant and perceptive....
Marsha L.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Experience/Bio:
I reside in the back Bay Area with my 6-year-old baby girl. I have 16 years of experience caring for children of all ages with a specialty in infants and toddlers. I consider my self a vibrant and nurturing individual. Some of my interests including arts and crafts, as well as cooking and reading. I am lead...
Sharice can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Shai did a great job with our 11 month old and 2 year old. We plan to hire her again!"
John W.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Boston, MA
Gabrielle S.
5.0
Gabrielle is the most attentive, kind and professional nanny we have had. She connected with our baby as closely as we do. We couldn't recommend her enough!
- Peter S.
Isabel T.
5.0
Isabel is a very positive and kind soul. My son has been asking to spend time with her the next morning. She win him over the same minute they met! Highly recommend.
- Care member
May L.
5.0
May has babysat for our 3 children for the past 3 years and we absolutely love her. We are always very confident that the children will be well taken care of and have a great time while she watches them. She engages with each of them, playing sports, doing crafts, or playing make believe. May is...
- Jennifer M.
Olivia T.
5.0
Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in enrichment activities each week, encouraging creativity, physical activity and academic interests. Olivia positively impacted her mentee's growth...
- Maureen D.
Chauna E.
5.0
Chauna came to the rescue when our regular sitter had a last minute conflict and we needed coverage while we worked from home. She is a real-life Mary Poppins w an intuitive gift for connecting with children. Her presence is calming. She asked thoughtful questions to learn about our household...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Boston, MA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Boston, MA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Boston, MA is as of is $23.49 per hour as of April, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Boston, MA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 326 in Boston, MA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Boston, MA?
You can find different nanny services in Boston through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Boston, MA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Boston, MA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Nannies in Boston, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 147 reviews of the 326 listed nannies.