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41 in home child care are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Cambridge, MA
Maria S.
Cambridge, MA
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I am María , a Psych Major, premed student a Boston College! I love working with children, I have volunteered and worked at Children's Hospitals and Camps at Day Care Summer back home! I am fluent in both English and Spanish, feel free to reach out to me. I am available for interviews, phone calls, and whatever...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria is very responsible and gets along very well with kids. She is a very charismatic and caring person who will make sure the kids are always well. I would definitely recommend her!"
Lourdes J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kate, I have my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and I work full time for the City of Cambridge M-F 8AM-4 p.m. I have babysitting experience from ages 6 months to 11 years old. I also work at an assisted living facility every other Sunday and I am very comfortable with pets (cats and dogs) of all ages...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My experience as a caregiver began when I was 15 years old. At this time, I started babysitting on weekends for clients of my Moms' as she had an in home daycare from the time I was born until I was a Junior in High School. After High School, I started working as a full time nanny through summer breaks from College for a...
Paxton can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved working with Paxton! She was a nanny for us and another family, and we later sought her out again and hired her on our own. Paxton is experienced, level-headed, well-organized, and always on time, as well as gentle and caring. She was a great fit for our...
Kelly R.
Elizabeth H.
Cambridge, MA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth! I'm 26 years old and I've been a nanny for 7 years. Here is a little bit of my history. I worked as a part time morning nanny in Griffith for three years, part time afternoon nanny in Schererville for three years and I just completed my third year with an amazing family. Currently I am home (Highland)...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth is super dependable, communicative, and sweet. She works very well with us the parents and also has developed a close relationship with our children and their grandmother. She is very flexible with us and we are with her. You will be very pleasantly...
Demetra G.
Margaret R.
Cambridge, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Mother Of Two, Looking For Family To Help Nurture
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
LOOKING FOR PART TIME : I am a fun, loving, playful, and experienced child care giver looking for part-time sitting! I have worked for several families - long term - during the last 10 plus years. My back ground includes life long involvement in childcare. I trained as a teacher, and even as a new mother I took in other children...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"We have worked with Margaret for the last 2 years, and she is absolutely exceptional! She is extremely reliable, an excellent communicator, and amazing with our two boys (age 11 and 13) - who adore her. She has tons of energy and was enthusiastic about talking...
Miriam T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kate, I graduated high school in 2015 and decided to take a couple years off to gain work experience/ save money. In 2019 I started my own interior design business and independently ran my own home furnishings store. I gained a lot of experience from that but quickly discovered I didn't love it enough to build a...
Kate can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate was an amazing asset to our family, she started off babysitting on our date nights and then turned into a Mon-Friday because we wanted her around as often as possible. she is bright and so cheerful with the kids. she kept them busy all day. my kids adored her...
Molly G.
Chelsea J.
Cambridge, MA
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Chelsea! I am a young professional who just graduated from grad school and moved to Cambridge from North Carolina. While I am currently working a 9-5 in biotech I miss working with kids in my day-to-day.
For the past two years, before I moved to Boston, I was working as a nanny/home health aide for a family with 4 kids....
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chelsea was great with our kids and immediately engaged my 5 year old in conversation. We will definitely have her babysit again!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My first experience is that of being a stay at home mom for my 2 own daughters who are now 32 an 34. It is my passion to raise children since mine are now grown! I have worked extensively with families and children from infants to teenagers throughout the years. I'm fun loving and down to earth and very intuitive with children's...
Deborah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Debbie is the best! She has been an absolutely essential part of our care-giving team - and truly a part of our family - over the past year+ that she's cared for our son (~15 months at time of writing).
Debbie is extremely dependable and attentive, always...
Andrew R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I love playing board games and doing crafts. At home I knit and make my own jewelry. I have a lot of experience with groups from
Being a camp Counselor and helping out at birthday parties, including one that was princess themed. My own interests include reading, music, dance, and outdoor...
Annie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Annie worked for us for about a year as an afternoon and night sitter several times a month. She was fantastic! Our kids (8 and 4, a boy and a girl) loved playing with her. She was incredible with making up fun, creative activity with them. The kids were always in...
Michelle T.
I'm a college student going to the Univeristy of Massachusetts Amherst. I'm majoring in Public Health and have a great interest in pursing pediatrics. I have previously worked in a nursing home, in a hospital, as a home health aid, and as a nanny! As I am going back to school in the fall, I am available until approximately...
Angell can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Jenni F.
Cambridge, MA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced child care provider. I have worked in a variety of settings and with children of all age groups. I have been a behavioral therapist for the 6 years working out of centers, families homes and public school settings.
Hello, I'm Sanaa! I've had a love for childcare from a young age growing up helping to take care of my foster siblings. In high-school, I spent afternoons and weekends babysitting children in my community. I followed this passion after I graduated, and started working as an assistant teacher at Rock&Roll Daycare. Continuing on...
Sanaa-faith can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Ana M.
Cambridge, MA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Ana. I am a high school teacher by day, childcare provider by afternoon/evening (and some weekends), I have over a decade of experience working with children (with/without disabilities), both in the public (school) and private (home) setting. I first started nannying as a senior in high school, and have continued to...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Discover a home-away-from home classroom designed for toddlers and open only on Saturdays 8am-6 p.m. Healthy snacks and lunch provided! Flat rate of $140/day. Provide your own diapers.
I am a nursing student and currently work at Arlington Children's Center with multiple ages. I'd love to help make your early parenting years a...
Izzy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Highly dedicated and resourceful Certified Nurse Assistant. Proven to handle medical emergencies or situations, with the requisite skill set to perform under pressure. Compassionate, caring, and skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
PROFESSIONAL...
Fetlework can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CNA
I have 8 years experience as a nanny. I worked for the same family during that time. I took care of 2 twins and their older sisters. It was a very grateful experience, and I would love to continue working as a nanny. Plus, I have at least more than 20 years experience working as a housekeeper. I can help with home duties,...
Liliana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Elaine D.
Cambridge, MA
$25-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
Love Being A Caretaker And Building Children's Esteem & Encouraging Outdoor Play
At 49 years old I have many years experience as a stay at home mom that was active in her child's school &activities ;
PTA
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
ERRANDS
APPOINTMENTS
I was fortunate to have this experience . My daughter is now grown . 25 yrs old very successful & a good human .
I can pass a CORI check and have many...
Elaine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Adrienne W.
Cambridge, MA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun, Nature Enthusiast Looking For PT Nanny Job (Tues/Wed AM, Thurs PM, Fridays)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*I have many references from beloved families outside of Care. com! haven't used this site too much*
Hello! Currently looking for date-night and sporadic gigs. Available weeknights and weekends.
I have extensive kiddo experience spanning 15+ years and including: preschool teacher at a Spanish-immersion family childcare...
Adrienne can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fluent Spanish speaker.
Experienced with all ages from infants/toddlers, through middle school.
Experienced includes at-home care, daycare centers and public-school settings
Enjoy spending time outdoors, arts and crafts, sports and many other activities. Bilingual English/Spanish.
Currently perusing Masters in...
5.0
"Maribel was an excellent care taker for my 18 month old son! She was timely, caring, and kind and I would highly recommend her to anyone! Thanks Maribel!"
Zahraa S.
Madeline G.
Cambridge, MA
$15-85/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!! My name is Maddie and I would love to help out with your kiddos. My experience in babysitting began when I was around 8 years old, caring for my 3 younger siblings while my parents were busy. Since then, I have acted as a Caretaker for a lovely little girl with Down-Syndrome, have babysat for friends, neighbors, and...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Cambridge, MA
Maria S.
5.0
Maria is very responsible and gets along very well with kids. She is a very charismatic and caring person who will make sure the kids are always well. I would definitely recommend her!
- Lourdes J.
Paxton W.
5.0
We loved working with Paxton! She was a nanny for us and another family, and we later sought her out again and hired her on our own. Paxton is experienced, level-headed, well-organized, and always on time, as well as gentle and caring. She was a great fit for our daughter, who loved her, and for us...
- Kelly R.
Elizabeth H.
5.0
Elizabeth is super dependable, communicative, and sweet. She works very well with us the parents and also has developed a close relationship with our children and their grandmother. She is very flexible with us and we are with her. You will be very pleasantly surprised at her maturity for someone...
- Demetra G.
Margaret R.
5.0
We have worked with Margaret for the last 2 years, and she is absolutely exceptional! She is extremely reliable, an excellent communicator, and amazing with our two boys (age 11 and 13) - who adore her. She has tons of energy and was enthusiastic about talking about and playing whatever game my...
- Miriam T.
Kate R.
5.0
Kate was an amazing asset to our family, she started off babysitting on our date nights and then turned into a Mon-Friday because we wanted her around as often as possible. she is bright and so cheerful with the kids. she kept them busy all day. my kids adored her so much they asked her to sleepover...
- Molly G.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Cambridge, MA
How do I find in-home child care near me in Cambridge, MA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Cambridge, MA. There are 41 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 Cambridge, 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 March, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $22.24 for in-home child care providers near you in Cambridge, MA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Cambridge, MA?
You can compare 41 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 Cambridge, MA in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in Cambridge, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 41 listed in home child care.