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60 infant babysitters are listed in Melrose, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 5 years
Infant babysitters in Melrose, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Responsible Reliable Nanny
Over 15 years experience in childcare with ages from infant to teens. I started babysitting when I was 15 and have since been a nanny for families of all kinds.
Some experience with the autism spectrum and sensory sensitivity.
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"So lucky to have you! Thank you!"
Joo P.
Monica B.
Arlington, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Monica and I love taking care of children. I like to create a fun, secure, and nurturing environment for the children I care for. I am bilingual, I speak both Spanish and English. I love to read and sing to the children that I care for in both languages. I have over 10 years experience taking care of newborns,...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Monica was a delight and my children loved her! She was so helpful and she was always on time. Monica was always available whenever i needed her to come earlier and/or stay late. I have four children and she helped with meal preparation, taking them to activities...
Savannah M.
Amy Shahrzad K.
Arlington, MA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love doing everything from arts and crafts to sports and consider myself to be upbeat and easy going. I happy to work with children and people of any age and have a fairly flexible schedule :)
In my free time I'm a long term volunteer at Society and work with sick and newly rescued animals in a fast paced environment that...
Amy Shahrzad can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Amy was wonderful! My kids loved her. She did so many fun things with them like drawing, painting, going to playgrounds, board games, dancing, and pretend play. She was easy to work with and easygoing. Will definitely work with her again!"
Monica F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a graduate of the University of Virginia with majors in Spanish and Speech Pathology. I have many years of nanny and babysitting experience and was a behavioral therapist in social skills classes for two years in Santa Monica where I used ABA techniques. I've worked with and taken care of children from newborns to preteens,...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claire has been an incredible caregiver to our 9 month old daughter!! Our daughter's face lights up every time she enters the room. Claire is very in tune to milestone development, and there is never a dull moment during "play time". Would HIGHLY recommend Claire...
Nicole L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my is AMANY I have a business degree from cairo university responsible baby sitter with experience and license carrying for children skilled in creating fun, engaging, and education activities while demonstrating priority in children's safety and well-being trusted by parents, with mutual loving affection for all children
Amany can also help with: Craft assistance
Hope B.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am journalism student at Northeastern who adores children and pets. I have been baby sitting since I was 14 and have always loved being creative and adventurous with the kids. I find them exciting and fascinating and we usually have a good time together! I also grew up on a farm and am very comfortable around animals. I have a...
Hope can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Hope is our absolute favorite babysitter! She took amazing care of my 4 and 7 year old boys every Thursday night last year and was always totally responsible - picked them up from school, brought them home, made dinner, played with them and got them to bed. She’s...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Claritza I've been working with children and families for over seven years in different roles. I have been certified as an infant and toddler teacher by EEC and worked as a teacher for six years. I have knowledge of child growth and development for newborns and babies. I have also worked with families as a nanny with...
Claritza can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is kind, trustworthy and great with children.
It is clear to me that working as a nanny is a passion for claritza. She loves working with the children, and I see this manifest in her communication skills and creative ideas for activities. She keeps the children...
Care member
5.0
(15)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am 52 years young & have been providing newborn/infant/toddler care since 2012. I've raised four kids of my own.
There is nothing that brings me more joy than caring for babies. I am blessed to have a career I am passionate about.
I already have a full-time position M-F.
I am available weeknights & weekends for...
Roslynn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was nervous to leave my fussy 7-week-old with a sitter for the first time and Roz was so warm and reassuring. She was punctual, communicative, and clearly an expert in infant care and early childhood education. We were so lucky to find Roz and highly recommend...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I worked at the daycare after school, and I helped take care of babies from 2 months old to kids 10 years old. I also worked at the SPCA with the humane education program, so I was working with young kids from all kinds of different backgrounds each day.
Elena can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Elena was fantastic with my child! She kept her active and outside! My child always came home happy and tired!"
Isabella V.
Laila R.
Medford, MA
$25-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Laila a lovely babysitter. I'm flexible sitter and kids will love me. I'm fun, caring, and responsible, I have 10 years experience with child care. I've watched kids from ages 2 month-14 years
old including newborns e amp, twins/ multiples.. I do enjoy having fun with arts, and crafts, puzzles, yoga, baking, and doing...
Laila can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Laila was so kind and set my 2 sons at ease. My 5 yr old had ADHD and can be challenging but she did great with him. Would definitely hire her again!"
Madeleine C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Socorro and I have a bachelor degree on Fashion Design and Pedagogy, in which I have 20+ years of experience in both fields. I have experience with Montessori Education. I love taking care of children and I have experience with different ages; newborn, infant and toddlers. Also, I'm interested on collaborating parents...
Socorro can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Soco was an excellent communicator about the traits and development of our son. She started with us when he was about 4 months old and helped move his developmental skills along greatly! She took him for walks every morning, did exercises to move his body, played...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As an older sister, I am naturally a care giver and have spent countless hours helping around the house and caring for my brother's . My brother is on the Autism spectrum, giving me experience that most people my age haven't had. These skills that I have learned through my home have made me a well prepared and educated baby...
Carley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very responsible, don't have to remind her when we set dates further out. Good role model for my daughters- they look forward to her visits and I know she won't be relying on TV. She also is good about not leaving things a mess!"
Kathryn M.
Delmy H.
Lynn, MA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently employed!
-Available to babysit on weekends.
Experiences with all Ages.
Worked for a family in Back Bay Area of 4 children. Some duties included pick up and and drop offs from school and activities, groceries shopping, math tutoring, children's laundry, taking care of dogs, etc.
Experience with newborns, infants,...
Delmy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Delmy has been magical! She quickly connected with our son and helped him mature and grow through play and loving support over the past 6 months. "
Kaden R.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I recently moved to the area with my husband, but previously worked with a family for three years (2018 to 2021) picking up and watching the kids (ages started: 4 and 7, ended 7 and 11) after school. I also have extensive experience caring for infants and toddlers from caring for my niece, now 2. 5, most Saturdays since she...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Michelle for a full-time position on short notice. She is a sweet and smart young lady. I felt assured that my baby would be safe and well looked after in her care. She was very accommodating and asked questions that showed her genuine desire to have...
Priya M.
Amanda S.
Newton, MA
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am Fun, Creative And Responsible Babysitter With More Than 4 Years Of Experience.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an fun, creative and responsible babysitting with 4 years of experience with infant and Children. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling, Errands, Remote learning or any other help you may need.
5.0
"Amanda is a really reliable person, punctual and hardworking, I had a really good experience hiring her and I just have good things to talk about her work."
Rafael T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'm available to babysit/nanny your kids and babies. I'm an experienced, loving, caring, flexible, reliable , responsable and organized babysitter. I have experience in taking care of babies, kids, and Children, from Infants to School age. from taking care of the kids, such as: feeding the kids, changing their diapers, to...
William can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Esther is a wonderfully kind and patient caregiver. She has well looked after our two girls, ages 1 and 4. Our youngest is not easy, she spent most of her life with mama and has intense separation anxiety but, Esther takes it in stride and handles it with grace....
Elizabeth G.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm Sura, a board-certified occupational therapist, who has a passion for working with kids. I have worked in both childcare and education for 4 years now. I was an after-school teacher and inclusion facilitator working 1:1 with children on the autism spectrum for the City of Cambridge. I have completed 3 full-time...
Sura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sura has been babysitting for us for a while, and she is nothing but a joy! She's always on time, got along super well with my kid and the family and she's extremely kind. I've known her from when she worked at my child's school therefore she's responsible,...
Shahir A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always enjoyed taking care of children. I have been doing it for 15 years. Kids love to be around me, I love watching them learn and their way of thinking. I have experience with newborns through preteens and have enjoyed every minute of it. I can handle up to 4 children. I have flawless references and a professional but...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Meghan is a hard worker in anything she does whether it's house cleaning or caring for children. She's watched my babies numerous times and she knows a lot about kids education, health, and wellness. I've known Meghan for over 10 years now and she's a wonderful...
Deanne N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting at the age of 11 when I was certified as a baby sitter with my girl scouts troop which included first aid certification. I grew up watching my cousins, close family and church friends. Their ages ranged from infant all the way up to the 9th grade, (when it was decided I was no longer needed :) Children are so...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley has been very easy to communicate with, dependable, and punctual. She babysat for our 3 year old daughter while my husband and I went out on a date night. Our daughter at times does not like having babysitters come and will be banging at the door when we...
Kirsten P.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, 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.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA
Ashley M.
5.0
So lucky to have you! Thank you!
- Joo P.
Monica B.
5.0
Monica was a great help to our family! My children both loved her and were always so excited when she came to our home. I will definitely use Monica again whenever we need her help!
- Megan H.
Amy Shahrzad K.
5.0
Amy was wonderful! My kids loved her. She did so many fun things with them like drawing, painting, going to playgrounds, board games, dancing, and pretend play. She was easy to work with and easygoing. Will definitely work with her again!
- Monica F.
Claire B.
5.0
Claire has been an incredible caregiver to our 9 month old daughter!! Our daughter's face lights up every time she enters the room. Claire is very in tune to milestone development, and there is never a dull moment during "play time". Would HIGHLY recommend Claire to anyone seeking a nanny!
- Nicole L.
Hope B.
5.0
Hope is our absolute favorite babysitter! She took amazing care of my 4 and 7 year old boys every Thursday night last year and was always totally responsible - picked them up from school, brought them home, made dinner, played with them and got them to bed. She’s creative and energetic and kind and...
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Melrose, MA
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Melrose, MA in February, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Massachusetts, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Melrose have rates starting at $21.33.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Melrose, MA?
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What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Melrose, MA?
There are 30 infant babysitters near you in Melrose, MA. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Melrose, MA infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.