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1,139 child care providers are listed in Boston, MA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Boston, MA

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Luz H.


Boston, MA

$35-40/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a Nanny with 10+ years of experience and great references. I have worked with newborns to 10-year-olds, twins, nanny share and families with four kids. Feel free to contact me at anytime. Looking forward to hear from you. * experience teaching 2 language *flexibility of schedule
Luz can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"We hired Luz as a nanny to our two young children, starting at ages 8 weeks and 2.5 years. She handled a challenging difference in ages beautifully, giving each their own personal attention. She knows that our toddler loves arts and crafts and would prepare...

Leland H.

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Bella S.


Boston, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Nanny!

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, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Bella babysat our two year old. She was great. It the first time our two year old interacted with her and everything was super smooth."

Jason T.

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Paula V.


Boston, MA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Paula, and I am looking for a full-time Nanny position. About me: I have 6 years of experience in the Boston area. I am capable and experienced in caring for up to 3 kids at the same time, with a 3-year difference between them. Additionally, I have experience with newborns/ twins. I hold a Bachelor's degree. I can...
Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hired her to take care of our two kids on New Year's Day so we could go on a date for a few hours. She is punctual, dependable, and she was great with the kids - both our little 10 month old and our super-energetic two-and-a-half year old! I asked my son if he had...

Jeff K.

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Amy C.


Boston, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Private Nanny

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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Leela T.


Boston, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Upbeat Sitter & Remote School Helper

A experienced sitter looking to be a families helper during these difficult times. Happy to help with remote school work, crafts and activities, laundry, and errands. References available.
Leela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Leela has been so amazing with my toddler! She has an innate love for children and ability to make them happy. She has always been so caring, enthusiastic and encouraging with my son. I highly recommend her!"

Justine S.

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Madla W.


Boston, MA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Madla

I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, and creative! I started working with kids when I was 15 at my local summer camp. I worked 8 hour days with kids aged 4-14. I planned and lead activities for the kids and spent a lots of time resolving conflicts between them and having some laughs! Since then I have also worked at an...
5.0
"Madla is great! Fun, smart, artistic, worldly, punctual. "

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Emily R.


Boston, MA

$27-32/hr5 yrs exp

Emily

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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Mariam S.


Boston, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

My name is Mariam and I am 26 years old and I have well over 10 years of experience. I absolutely adore children! I am very neat, clean, reliable, loving, caring and committed. My main goal is to provide your child with a safe, fun and loving environment. I come from a big family of five siblings and being the second oldest gave...
Mariam can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"Mariam is a very experienced, warm and nurturing individual. I would recommend her - particularly for younger children that require lots of enthusiasm, positivity and energy."

Amy R.

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Noelle G.


Boston, MA

$30-80/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

Vanessa K.

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Claritza T.


Boston, MA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Claritza I've been working with children and families for over seven years in different roles. I have been certified as an infant and toddler teacher by EEC and worked as a teacher for six years. I have knowledge of child growth and development for newborns and babies. I have also worked with families as a nanny with...
Claritza can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is the absolute best, she was my nanny for a year for my two girls (ages 12 months and 5 year).And they absolutely loved her. She so hands on with the kids. Really reliable and we were so sad when we had to relocate. "

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Gloria C.


Boston, MA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a full time elementary school teacher, hoping to babysit, pet sit or tutor in the evenings and weekends. I have 10+ years of childcare experience. I'm currently in my 5th year of teaching and working towards my Masters of Education. I speak fluent Spanish and English. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Gloria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was fantastic. The children loved her and said she was engaging and attentive. She is an experienced caregiver and it shows."

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Elizabeth T.


Boston, MA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

DATE NIGHT/ WEEKEND SITTER!

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:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Kaley B.


Boston, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I am a graduate student at Boston University getting my MPH. I am a patient, caring, and enthusiastic person with 10 years of experience in childcare. I have been babysitting my three younger siblings since I was 9 and outside of the house sitting for other families since I was 12. While babysitting, I enjoy doing crafts,...
Kaley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kaley is a very bright, kind, and patient young woman. She has helped me with our family for over a decade and I can always count on her to provide care for my children that is based on both her natural love of children and her strong academic training in...

Debbie B.

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Emma D.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with young children from the ages of 7 months-11 years old. I assisted teachers as well as provided direct care in several different settings including volunteering, paid jobs and helping out with my own family members. My duties included supervising and monitoring the children for safety. Care for their basic...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emma was hired to care for my 2 boys (9 & 11) after school. She was dependable, responsive, attentive to the kids needs, helped with homework and fun! Highly recommend! A+"

John C.

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Rebecca D.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time After After-school Babysitter!

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

Child care centers in Boston, MA

IBA's Preschool

IBA's Preschool

85 West Newton Street, Boston, MA

Named one of the Top 21 School Readiness Programs in MA by Social Impact Research, IBA s Bilingual Preschool prepares children for kindergarten success.IBA s Preschool Program provides a high quality bilingual early education that fosters the physical, socio-emotional, linguistic, cognitive and...

Guidepost Montessori Downtown Boston

Guidepost Montessori Downtown Boston

99 Chapman Pl, BOSTON, MA

At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support,...

THE FRANCES JACOBSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

THE FRANCES JACOBSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

477 LONGWOOD AVE, BOSTON, MA

Starting at $1556/mo

The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center (FJECC) at Temple Israel of Boston offers an innovative, high quality secular and Judaic curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment. We foster critical thinking and a love of learning through carefully curated, joyful play in children from 1 year and...

At Buds & Blossoms Child Care and Early Education Center, children learn Mandarin while developing all their natural gifts and talents. Our child-centered philosophy and beautifully appointed classrooms enable children to grow and thrive as individuals, while learning the importance of being a...

IBA Preschool

IBA Preschool

85 W Newton St, Boston, MA

IBA Preschool is located at 85 W Newton Street, Boston, Massachusetts and provides bilingual education that fosters the physical, social, emotional, linguistic, cognitive and cultural development of children. The school serves children ages 2 years and 9 months to 6 years old, providing them care...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Boston, MA

Luz H.

5.0

We hired Luz as a nanny to our two young children, starting at ages 8 weeks and 2.5 years. She handled a challenging difference in ages beautifully, giving each their own personal attention. She knows that our toddler loves arts and crafts and would prepare activities for him each day. It was...

- Leland H.

Bella S.

5.0

Bella babysat our two year old. She was great. It the first time our two year old interacted with her and everything was super smooth.

- Jason T.

Paula V.

5.0

Paula was very friendly and my kids seemed happy being with her. She was able to cook a simple dinner I left and even cleaned it all up. She texted me pictures of the kids while I was gone so I knew things were going well. We've used her twice now and will likely hire her again!

- Katie G.

Amy C.

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 to the constantly changing school...

- Moyura C.

Leela T.

5.0

Leela has been so amazing with my toddler! She has an innate love for children and ability to make them happy. She has always been so caring, enthusiastic and encouraging with my son. I highly recommend her!

- Justine S.

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Ratings for Boston, MA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Child Care Providers in Boston, MA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 266 reviews of the 1,139 listed child care providers.