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87 in home child care are listed in Boston, MA

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

The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years

In home child care in Boston, MA

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Desiree R.


Boston, MA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Providing Your Kids With A Safe And Fun Experience Away From Home!

5.0

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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, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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!"

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Emily W.


Boston, MA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Educator And Childcare Professional | Part-Time Nurturer And Home Organizer

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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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.

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Olivia S.


Boston, MA

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A New Family To Grow With In South Boston

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:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Marcela G.


Boston, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Honestly, Caring, Fun, Experience, Loyal Nanny!

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.

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Honey B.


Boston, MA

$24/hr7 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & 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.

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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

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Keira R.


Boston, MA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Information About Me

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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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Caroline K.


Boston, MA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Active, And Caring Sitter

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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...

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Zoe S.


Boston, MA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Sitter Ready To Help Your Family Out!

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Fernanda Y.


Boston, MA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

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
"Fernanda has been with our family for a year and we're so happy with all she's done to support our daughter's development (walking, talking including learning Spanish, household tasks, potty training, handling big emotions). She is very well connected to other...

Tara H.

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Carla G.


Boston, MA

$35/hr6 yrs exp

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

First Aid

5.0
"She took good care of my children a good person. "

Ricardo M.

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Gabriella C.


Boston, MA

$35-45/hr10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jamie S.


Boston, MA

$25/hr10 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

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Lucy H.


Boston, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Flexible Full/Part Time Child And Home-Health Care

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Haley F.


Boston, MA

$18-30/hr

Full-time Nanny, At-home Care

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Spencer C.


Boston, MA

$20-27/hr6 yrs exp

Adventurous Former Teacher, Now Stay-at-Home Dad!

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
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Sara C.


Boston, MA

$26-40/hr10 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:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Grace S.


Boston, MA

$18-25/hr7 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

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Rose L.


Boston, MA

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter And College Student With A Crafty Side!

Hi there! My name is Rose and I'm a junior at Emerson College, right in the heart of Boston. I have eight years of childcare experience, ranging from babysitting to working at a pre-school to entertaining older kids at my School of Rock location back home! I have a passion for music, art, and adventure, and am pursuing a film...
Rose can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Boston, MA

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

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.

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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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 87 listed in home child care.