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38 in home child care are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, 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
(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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"We hired Debbie to help us in the evenings with our 4 year old and 2 year old. She was always on time, very sweet, and interested in getting to know us as a family. She helped with all kid-related evening responsibilities and tasks, including meal prep and light...
Care member
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, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
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
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hi families if you need any help with toddlers or younger I have great experience. I have been working with kids for about 3 years now both as a daycare/preschool assistant and as a camp counselor. I strive to create an engaging, safe, and nurturing environment for kids to be themselves and thrive! As a camp counselor working...
Emerson can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Reese S.
Cambridge, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am 20 years old living in Belmont. I am looking for a regular sitting job while home from college at the beginning of May to end of August I have experience with children from the ages of 1-10 and can provide great references! Please reach out if you are interested or have any questions!
Reese can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Deidre C.
Cambridge, MA
$27-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
My Name is Deidre (Dee for short) and I have been nannying part-time and full-time for over 8 years. I have worked with families with older children, all the way to babies on their first day home from the hospital!
Deidre can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
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.
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.
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.
Maribel R.
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.
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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 38 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 April, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $21.89 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 38 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 38 listed in home child care.