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Marie G.

Experienced Nanny-extremely Responsible And Reliable

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello my name is Marie I have 10 years nanny experience with infants, toddlers and preschool age children I enjoy engaging children in age-appropriate activities. Willing to bring children to library, sing-a-longs and playgrounds. For younger children/infants love to take long walks with the stroller. For preschool/older...

Jennifer C. says "Marie has been working for us for the past 2.5 years. She is the most positive, sweet, loving, and caring nanny we have ever had. She always has an...

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April G.

Loving Full-Time Nanny In Need Of A Family

Wakefield, MA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Thoughtful, honest & creative Career Nanny with 30+ years as a nanny & teacher of various programs seeking a new long term position, ideally beginning with infants and growing with a family for many years. I'm a mom to a 13yr old & finishing up my contract of 7+yrs with 3 boys. I'm a Positive, energetic, & organized caregiver...

Corey M. says "April is a wonderful nanny for our now two year old boy/girl twins. April has been their nanny since they were six months old (three months corrected)....

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Jamie R.

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in early childhood education since 2010, with experience as a certified teacher in childcare centers, a nanny, and a camp counselor. I'm also a mom to two boys (now ages 8 and 10), which has given me even more hands-on experience with children of different ages. I have cared for children ranging from infants...

Care Member says "She has been the most incredible blessing over the past 1+ year. She is incredibly patient, kind, detail oriented, engaging, intelligent,...

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Alexa B.

Wakefield, MA

3.7(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alexa, and I am a caring, dependable, and energetic nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. I am CPR certified and take safety and well-being very seriously, while also ensuring each day is filled with fun, creativity, and learning. I come from...

Ahsan H. says "We hired Alexa for the summer for our 18 month old toddler. We found her to be punctual, responsible, and caring. She was patient with our son who took a...

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Miranda L.

Compassionate And Personable Childcare Provider Seeking Part-time Work!

Wakefield, MA

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm a pediatric speech therapist based in Wakefield, MA with a strong passion for supporting children and families. I am looking for full time , and open to part time summer work. I'm currently completing my certification as a postpartum doula. I bring experience as a summer nanny for both infants and school-aged children. My...
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Denise D.

Part Time Child Caregiver

Wakefield, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am looking for a nanny position in or near Wakefield MA. I have worked as a nanny and am a Certified Infant/toddler Teacher(8 years) and am a mom to 3 kids (16, 20 and 23) so I have tons of experience! I am college educated and prior to having children worked as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I'm looking for a job...
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Bridget N.

Wakefield, MA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a toddler teacher and have been working in childcare for the past 3 years with years of babysitting experience prior to that. I am infant, toddler, and preschool teacher certified and have experience with all of those age groups. I am a junior at Salem State University studying early childhood education with plans of...
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Kelsey P.

Highly Experienced Babysitter With Much Availability

Wakefield, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hello! I am currently a dental assistant in Lexington on weekdays. I have many years working with children as a daycare teacher and babysitting. That being said.... my heart has been missing working/teaching/taking care of children in the past year and a half of being in the industry. I would love to care for someone's...
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Melissa C.

Wakefield, MA

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$27/hr
5 years experience
Nurturing young minds is my passion. For the past five years, I've had the pleasure of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I hold a college degree and am comfortable caring for up to three children at a time. My approach is patient and creative, and I enjoy engaging kids with outdoor games, puzzles, and...
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Alaina C.

Wakefield, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I bring over 16 years of experience as a dedicated babysitter and nanny. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of caring for children ranging in age from newborns as young as three months to teenagers up to 17 years old. I am passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for every child in my...
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Brenda B.

Peabody, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Brenda, I'm a mom of a toddler and and someone who has experience with infants (as little as newborns) and toddlers. Both from professional point and a personal point. My husband is a children's pastor and I am the nursery director, overseeing all the babies 0-1. After going through caring for my own baby full...

Care Member says "Brenda was a sleep wizard with our newborn! We could not get our baby to sleep unless we were holding her, which made the first two weeks with her...

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Jamya M.

Full Time Infant/Toddler Teacher

Lynn, MA

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi, I'm Jamya. I've work with Family and Children Services , in the teen scene mentor group. I mentored young children from Monday-Thursday, which has given me tons of experience dealing with kids from all backgrounds. Currently, I am a toddler teacher at a daycare in Marblehead, Massachusetts. I'm looking to switch to a long...

Krista S. says "Jamya watched our 15 month old son during the work days while our babysitter was out for three weeks. Our son loves Mya, and she was able to get him down...

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Kathleen V.

Caring, Loving And Nurturing Nanny

Woburn, MA

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
With a passion for working with children and extensive experience in providing nurturing care and support, I am confident in my ability to make a positive impact on your family. Over the past 13 years, I have cared for children of various ages, from infants to school-aged kids. My responsibilities have included creating...

Care Member says "Kathleen was with us for a little over 1 year until my little one went to school full time. She was so attentive, fun and engaging all the time....

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Rachelle B.

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I've been a childcare provider for over four years, and my passion for helping children grow and develop is what drives me to provide a reliable, safe, and nurturing environment. I have experience caring for children of various ages, from infants to preteens, and I am comfortable enforcing household rules to ensure a structured...

Tayla L. says "We love Rachelle! She's been our part-time nanny for the last 2 years caring for our 2 kids and our niece (starting when they were 3y, 1y & 6m). We had...

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Chyann C.

Fun Sitter With Great Energy

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 9 years of experience. I'm 21 years old. i've been babysitting since I was 12 years old. Ive worked at a day care for 5 years now. In infants, toddlers & preschool rooms. i've also nannied for 2 years. I have a High School Diploma & graduated cosmetology school in 2022. I love doing crafts & going on adventures. like...

Care Member says "Chyann is amazing. My kids (twin 3.5 year olds) absolutely love her and I know that she really loves them too. She is the perfect mix of fun and...

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Karen O.

Former Preschool Teacher W 19+ Yrs Childcare Experience Seeking FULL TIME Nanny Position

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am seeking a full-time nanny position. I enjoy working with children, especially younger children, for a variety of reasons including their energy level and their enthusiasm about their world. I I enjoy creating activities and interacting with the children and their families to aid in the cognitive, social and emotional...

Jenn E. says "Karen has been working with us full time. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us (via Karen) for a reference. We are happy to answer any questions. "

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Gabriela M.

Newborn Care Specialist, Night Nanny, Available For Overnight, Day Time Or Some Babysitting

Stoneham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Your Family's Lifesaver! With over 10 years of experience caring for children- specializing in newborns, preemies, twins, toddlers, and babies with reflux or G-tubes- I bring a loving and compassionate touch to every family I work with. With countless nights supporting families, ensuring parents can sleep peacefully and...

Emily S. says "My 4 month old loves Gabriela! She is so great with little ones and you can tell it's because of her kind and gentle personality. She kept her engaged the...

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Jennifer M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available - Nights And Weeknights

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
With over 15 years of experience in child care, including 8 years in a classroom setting, I am a dedicated and passionate caregiver committed to fostering the growth and development of children. My most recent role as a Lead Infant Teacher in the South End in Boston has equipped me with extensive experience working with infants,...

Hellen K. says "Amazing person connects with the kids very well and kids love her. Teaches the kids games and reading and songs. More than punctual always arrives an hour...

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Windy R.

East Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am looking for opportunities to help new mothers with their newborns. Infants are my specialty, and I just finished my last job where I was with a baby from 7 weeks until he was 6 months old. I have my bachelors degree in psychology along with 2 years of masters classes in clinical psychology. I have been a nanny for multiple...

Care Member says "We love working with Windy! She has been taking care of our little one since he is 5 weeks old, and as first time parents, we learned a lot from her....

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Sarah B.

Experienced Nanny With 7+ Years Experience

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I teach at a private preschool in Charlestown, and am an experienced nanny for over 10 years. I am looking for an afternoon nannying position in the area. I have cared for infants and children, ranging in age from birth through elemtary school. I love being outside, doing projects and crafts, and helping children learn and grow.

Kristin K. says "Sarah has been the primary caregiver to my child for over three years. She is caring, responsible, thoughtful, reliable, creative and nurturing. She...

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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.30/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 4.2

Recent infant child care reviews from local parents in Wakefield, MA

Infants Child Care in Wakefield, MA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Marie G.

Marie has been working for us for the past 2.5 years. She is the most positive, sweet, loving, and caring nanny we have ever had. She always...

- Jennifer C.

April G.

April is a wonderful nanny for our now two year old boy/girl twins. April has been their nanny since they were six months old (three months...

- Corey M.

Jamie R.

She has been the most incredible blessing over the past 1+ year. She is incredibly patient, kind, detail oriented, engaging, intelligent,...

- Care member

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If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Wakefield, MA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Wakefield, MA, is $26.30.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Wakefield, MA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Wakefield, MA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

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When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Wakefield, MA, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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