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86 in home child care are listed in Boston, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 5 years
In home child care in Boston, MA
Emily W.
Boston, MA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Educator And Childcare Professional | Part-Time Nurturer And Home Organizer
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Passionate childcare professional and Early Childhood Education graduate with a decade of teaching at a Reggio-inspired preschool, currently on a hiatus from formal education settings to fully embrace the enriching experiences of raising my 8-month-old son. Eager to channel my expertise into part-time opportunities that align...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Emily is a reliable, trustworthy, caring, intelligent, fun and wonderful nanny. She has watched my four year old all summer long. She truly understands children, how to interact with them positively, how to play with them and engage them and is very serious about...
Marissa V.
Desiree R.
Boston, MA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Providing Your Kids With A Safe And Fun Experience Away From Home!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, caring, and outgoing
I started working with kids in 8th grade.
I like working with kids because l've always been able to easily connect with them, even if they're not warmed up at first yet. I also love the ongoing energy they have most of the time, and their desire to do all things...
Desiree can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Desiree was great with my boys, ages 3 and 5. They thoroughly enjoyed her company and, although she has a reserved disposition, she was energetic enough to tire the boys out for me by the time I came home. Highly recommend."
Rachel J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Olivia. I'm Irish and 48 years old. I have over 20 years experience, 42 kids have been cared for by me, most from newborn until school age. Since 2018 I have been with my current family in South Boston, the youngest will be starting school full time in September of 2024 and I am starting to look for possible...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia has been with our family since my now 22 month old son was just ten weeks old. She has been nurturing, loving, honest, reliable and most of all a joy to have in our lives. We recently moved to the suburbs and she was so kind to agree to try the commute from...
Ashley G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Marcela. I'm a 51-year-old woman, that wants to make your life easier! My loved for kids became early as I came from a family of 5 girls with 5 handsome nephews and 4 beautiful nieces. I am currently working with a family of 5 in Back Bay on Tuesday and Wednesday. Kids are 7-5-3. I have experience dealing with a...
Marcela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She is 100% Professional and dependable. My kids love her, she is loving and fun but also strict when is needed."
Annabella K.
Honey B.
Boston, MA
$24/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Are you looking for a fun, loving, and responsible care giver for your kids? Well look no further! Hi I'm Honey! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 12 years old! (crazy right). I grew up around my younger siblings so I learned many valuable...
Honey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Jalynn as a full time nanny for our 6 kids over 3 years ago and she was with us for about 2 1/2 years. The only reason she stopped working for us was because of her moving. We had kids as little as a newborn all the way up to teenagers and she was...
Jessica K.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for 6 years professionally, in several different setting. I have worked at a in home daycare for 4 years and a certified childcare center for two years. I have participated in volunteering for children's preschools and learning centers. I am very passionate with the work I do, I have interactive...
Keira can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Keira to care for my 2 year old as I was in-town for business meetings. We had great conversations on the phone and she made me feel comfortable right from the start. My daughter was suitably dubious, then quickly warmed to Keira and had a great time...
Sarah M.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...
Zoe can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was...
Renate S.
Fernanda Y.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm from Mexico and I hope to be your new nanny. I'm currently working in a family daycare. Sometimes we go to the aquarium and the children's museum, the library, the park and a local free playgroup where we do arts and crafts projects together. We also play at home reading books, dancing and exploring the house. We sing songs...
Fernanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"During our nanny search, we had the opportunity to meet Fernanda. The timing did not work out for the nanny position, but we hired Fernanda as a baby sitter on a recent Saturday evening. She arrived timely, and with a mask on. Upon entering she immediately washed...
David H.
5.0
(1)
My name is Carla, I'm 32 years old, I'm married, I'm from Brazil, I've been working with children for 5 years and have been continually enhancing my skills through Montessori method courses. Over the years, I've gained experience with three different families, each for an extended period.
I'm a highly responsible person with...
Carla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She took good care of my children a good person. "
Ricardo M.
Gabriella C.
Boston, MA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Infant Caregiver, And Occupational Therapist Available For In-home Support!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an occupational therapist, currently working with adults in a hospital setting, but with extensive experience as an early childhood educator and nanny. I have advanced trainings in infant feeding and lactation, and am particularly interested in infant and maternal health. I'm currently looking for part-time opportunities...
Gabriella can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Jamie S.
Boston, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Home For The Summer Doing An Unpaid Internship And Looking For Babysitting Gigs Here And There!
I have 10 years of experience with all ages from infants to teenagers babysitting and nannying as well as working with children in a preschool setting!
I'd describe my personality as fun, creative and responsible!
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Lucy I'm 25 years old and recently moved to Boston. I grew up in Metro Detroit and graduated from Penn State University where I received degrees in Biology and Health Policy.
I have over 10 years of experience working in childcare and home-health. My experience ranges from positions caring for newborns to...
Lucy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
Hello! My name is Haley, and I am a driven student and worker who loves caring for children. I have worked in childcare for many years, primarily teaching children between ages 1-15 how to swim. Having been a swim team coach, swim instructor, and lifeguard for over 3 years, I am skilled at creating a safe and comfortable...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Fun, adventurous, former teacher now stay-at-home dad! I've homeschooled our kids for the last year, and loved watching the kids grow in so many ways. We'd love to add another to our crew for a day or two each week. I love helping kids grow through educational and social interaction. Play is key! We love to get outside by...
Spencer can also help with: Light cleaning
Grace S.
Boston, MA
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced And Fun Student Studying Medicine Looking To Babysit Or Pet Sit In The Boston Area!
Hi! My name's Gracie, I'm 20, studying medicine in Boston, and am looking to babysit! I started babysitting for friends and family when I was 13, and have since done so for numerous families in Boston, Cape Cod, and my home city of San Francisco. I love nature, art, learning, games, and cooking/baking, and always make sure kids...
Skills:
CPR
Sara C.
Boston, MA
$26-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Current A Graduate Student In Clinical Mental Health For Children And Adolescent
I have over 12 years of experience babysitting infants - school age children. I am a former kindergarten teacher and Education Supervisor. I am currently in Graduate school full time and would like to nanny around my school schedule. I am currently babysitting an infant from home twice a week but would love to pick up a few more...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Liliana P.
Boston, MA
$19-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Liliana I Am A 20 Year Old College Student. I Go To WIT And Study Interior Design.
I started working with kids when I was very young by helping out my mother's friends with their young children. I also taught gymnastics for ages 3-9 so my specialties are those ages. I am bubbly and very personable. I love to draw and do crafts and reading.
In my spare time, I like to hangout with my roommates or go to the...
Liliana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Boston, MA
Emily W.
5.0
Emily is a reliable, trustworthy, caring, intelligent, fun and wonderful nanny. She has watched my four year old all summer long. She truly understands children, how to interact with them positively, how to play with them and engage them and is very serious about safety. My daughter absolutely...
- Marissa V.
Desiree R.
5.0
Desiree was on time, kind, knowledgeable, has a very caring energy and was a great sitter for our 2.5 year old. We hired Desiree for date night & she followed our bedtime routine and got our daughter in bed on time. I would certainly hire Desiree again!
- Care member
Olivia S.
5.0
Olivia has been with our family since my now 22 month old son was just ten weeks old. She has been nurturing, loving, honest, reliable and most of all a joy to have in our lives. We recently moved to the suburbs and she was so kind to agree to try the commute from Boston each day to make our...
- Ashley G.
Marcela G.
5.0
She is 100% Professional and dependable. My kids love her, she is loving and fun but also strict when is needed.
- Annabella K.
Honey B.
5.0
We hired Jalynn as a full time nanny for our 6 kids over 3 years ago and she was with us for about 2 1/2 years. The only reason she stopped working for us was because of her moving. We had kids as little as a newborn all the way up to teenagers and she was wonderful with all of them. She's caring,...
- Jessica K.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Boston, MA
How do I find in-home child care near me in Boston, MA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Boston, MA. There are 86 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Boston, MA?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of January, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $21.87 for in-home child care providers near you in Boston, MA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Boston, MA?
You can compare 86 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Boston, MA in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in Boston, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 86 listed in home child care.