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Find child care providers in Melrose, MA that you’ll love

89 child care providers are listed in Melrose, MA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Melrose, MA

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Isabel D.


Melrose, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

New To Care.com And Eager To Start!

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am brand new to Care. com and am eager to get started :) I have always loved children and miss having them around in my life! I moved to NYC two years ago from Kansas City with the engineering company that I currently work for as a Civil Engineer. Back home, I had the kiddos of my friends and family to play with and watch...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Smart, fun and professional. My daughter liked her very much. My dog, too!"

Marybeth L.

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Hanan A.


Melrose, MA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a nine years of experience in caring for newborns and young children, coupled with a bachelor's degree in Management Information Technology. My previous roles as a computer teacher for children and as an administrative manager have equipped me with valuable skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving. My...
Hanan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
5.0
"Hanan cared for my two boys from infancy until they reached preschool age, and I cannot speak highly enough of her. She was exceptional in every aspect of her role. Not only did she establish and maintain a solid routine for them, but she also nurtured their early...

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Gabriela L.


Melrose, MA

$30-33/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available ASAP

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm looking for a full time job! - COVID vaccinated - Worked with kids in different age over 8 years - Infant/ baby/ toddler expert (sleeping training, food introduction, infant feeding, child tantrum) - Baby whisperer - Love hairstyle, coloring, singing and studying about frustration at age 7-9 - Driver (I have my...
Gabriela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Gabriela was amazing with our newborn son! I have only great things to say about her. She was always prompt, would give me updates throughout the day, played with him, took him on walks, spoke Portuguese to him, easily consoled him, came to our house when he was...

Claire S.

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Nevina S.


Melrose, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of two girls both college graduates. I have years of experience working with children of different ages as well as children with disabilities. I have a reliable car. I absolutely love working with children. Starting September I will have Tuesday/Thursday availability till 3:00pm
Nevina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Navina is amazing! We’ve been working with Navina for almost a year. My daughter loves her. She is reliable, energetic, and really engaging with my daughter. She is always thinking of new things to do with her that will help her developmentally. We are so...

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Brenda B.


Melrose, MA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Loving Nanny Looking For A Great Family To Work With.

I worked as a teacher at a daycare for two years. I'm infant/toddler and preschool certified. Before being a teacher I worked as a nanny and babysitter, I have 7 year of experience working with kids. I always loved working with children and seeing them grow into little humans is my favorite part. I can provide arts and crafts...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brenda is a very hard worker that is always on time and ready for the day. She is always prepared and ready with an activity or outdoor adventure. Brenda has a friendly personality that makes everyone in her surroundings happy."

Leah S.

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Sarah W.


Melrose, MA

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Fun Loving Nanny Looking For A Wonderful Family!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children since I was very young, beginning with watching my two young siblings at age 11. I then went on to watch my neighbors children, three days a week after school. Then when I was 16, I got a job at the Melrose YMCA After-School Program and loved it. I was there three years. I have had many jobs in...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah has been an absolute blessing to our family, and we feel beyond lucky to have found her! We were looking for a nanny for our newborn last year, and Sarah reached out to propose a nanny share with her son who was only one month apart in age. We loved Sarah...

Lynelle A.

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Caprice P.


Melrose, MA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

More Than A Job

I am a hard working, loving nanny. Providing a safe and fun environment for all my littles. I've been in childcare for 10 years. Each child has always held a special place in my heart. I love taking children out to explore, and see them experience things through their own eyes and imagination. I currently have a 2-year-old son...
Caprice can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She treats your child like her own. Safe fun caring would definitely recommend."

Brett W.

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Alice A.


Melrose, MA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am raising my four own children. I have taught at a daycare in the past and was the babysitter for a Mother's group several years ago.
Alice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Alice is amazing. My son is always happy and chatty after being dropped off from school. He loves her, as does my daughter. I am so grateful for her help and support. "

Joseph S.

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Madeleine Z.


Melrose, MA

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

I am a seasoned CPR and First Aid certified nanny with 10 plus years of experience. I graduated from Salem State in 2020 with a bachelors degree in non clinical healthcare. I nannied full time for a wonderful family for 2 years after graduating to save up to peruse my passion as an esthetician. The baby boy was 3 months when I...
Madeleine can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maddie is the absolute best! She started watching our son at 4 months and has been nothing but wonderful. As a new Mom I was nervous about leaving him so young, but she has made me feel so comfortable and takes such good care of him. I would highly recommend her to...

Macy F.

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Paola L.


Melrose, MA

$26/hr6 yrs exp

Happy To Help With Your Kids!!

Hi, mi name is Paola Have experience with all ages from 0 I have my own car or I can use yours to take your kids wherever you want for activities and have fun I'm also strong swimmer And available to travel with the family national and international
Paola can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Paola cared for our 2 and 5 year old every day for nearly a year. She is trust-worthy, reliable, kind, compassionate, and absolutely wonderful with children. She has the confidence and presence to maintain a leadership role in the relationship while also allowing...

Rachel G.

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Kaitlynn T.


Melrose, MA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Nurturing & Fun Child Care Professional: Creating Happy And Safe Spaces For Little Ones!

Hi there! My names Kaitlynn. I am 25 years old and live in Melrose, MA. I am a passionate and dedicated nanny with a genuine love for children. Bringing a warm and nurturing approach to childcare, I have a proven track record of creating a safe and engaging environment. My joy in working with kids stems from the ability to...
Kaitlynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Caroline P.


Melrose, MA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Caroline 19 Years Old Roger Williams University Own Transportation Years Of Child Care

Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a rising Junior at Roger Williams University studying Law and Psychology. In middle school I taught dance classes from children ages 2-15 and since seventh grade I've been apart of Melrose Recreation Department as a staff member working with kids 3-14. I love kids and will keep them entertained...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Erin P.


Melrose, MA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Caring Animal Lover

I have experience caring for children as young as infants. I have cared for children not only in my own extended family but neighbors, others and pets. In terms of pets, I have had many animals in my own family, as well as cared for pets outside of my family, including giving medicines, etc. I am a very big animal lover, and I...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Clara D.


Melrose, MA

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Passionate About Care, Fun, And Development

Hello! I am a patient, engaged, and loving caregiver looking to connect with a family who are as eager to grow and build a relationship as I am. It is just as important to me that the kids I care for are developing/learning through their experiences as finding a safe/loving companion in me. Working with children has always been...
Clara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

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Kayla M.


Melrose, MA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny/Care Taker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kayla, I am a registered nurse and looking for a side gig for when I am not working. I recently moved back to the east coast from living in Alaska with my husband and dog. I have years of experience working with children of all ages; I have a bachelors degree in Human Development as well as my nursing degree. I...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Child care centers in Melrose, MA

Little Sprouts Melrose

Little Sprouts Melrose

40 Washington Street, MELROSE, MA

Welcome to Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Melrose, MA Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options...

First Steps Early Learning Center

First Steps Early Learning Center

6 Eastman Place 3rd Floor, Melrose, MA

Providing learning and care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old.

Little Sunshine Academy

Little Sunshine Academy

146 Boardman Avenue, Melrose, MA

5.0

(2)

Little Sunshine Academy is a family child care center that provides a fun educational curriculum. Located on Boardman Avenue in Melrose. Provider has a B.S. in Child Development and loves children. Children will have a great day while they learn new things. We are licensed by the EEC. We are now...
5.0
"My son loves going to Little Sunshine Academy everyday. We couldn't have found a better place for our little man to spend his time away from us. It is the BEST daycare around."

James R.


Little Sprouts - Melrose

Little Sprouts - Melrose

40 Washington St., Melrose, MA

You know you've chosen the right early education program when it just feels right. Everything at Little Sprouts is part of our joyful mission to make children feel happy and parents feel confident. When we first opened Little Sprouts in 1982, we knew we were onto something big. We realized the...

The Explore and Grow Family Daycare provides childcare for children in Melrose, Massachusetts. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities in order to develop their social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Explore and Grow...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Melrose, MA

Isabel D.

5.0

Smart, fun and professional. My daughter liked her very much. My dog, too!

- Marybeth L.

Hanan A.

5.0

I hired Hanan as a nanny to my one year old son. Hanan is highly educated, proficient, and experienced with children and it shows clearly in her work. She is Montessori trained and applies her skills as an educator. She not only took care of his routines, but interacted with my son in a way that...

- Aruna R.

Gabriela L.

5.0

Gabriela took care of our son while we were waiting for a space to open at daycare and she did great with him. She established a relationship and got to know him/his preferences after few days, and she would always organize activities to do with him so that he would be adequately stimulated during...

- Meggie N.

Nevina S.

5.0

Nevina has been a part of our family for 3 years now. My children adore her and so do I. Nevina picks up my kids after school and is always finding an activity, craft or past time to do with them. She always gets hugs from the kids when she leaves for the day. Nevina is always responsible, reliable...

- Caitlin F.

Brenda B.

5.0

Brenda is an amazing worker, a family member hired her and they loved her, she is so caring, patient, calm, love to play with the kids. The children loved her and is always asking their parents to call her.

- Kevillin P.

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Melrose, MA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews of the 89 listed child care providers.