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140 part time child care are listed in Boston, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby part time child care is 6 years
Part time child care in Boston, MA
Emily W.
Boston, MA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Educator And Childcare Professional | Part-Time Nurturer And Home Organizer
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ben, a young professional working & living in Boston. I am not the regular, cliche male babysitter who sits in front of the TV with the kids. I truly enjoy babysitting and playing board games, going outside being active, and having fun with the kids I babysit. I am available to babysit during the weekends and on...
Bennett can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hi families, I'm Katie! I'm a 30-year-old full time professional, living in the Boston area. I am starting a new position this August and am looking to pick up some work before then. I have full availability right now for babysitting or errand running. I have many years of experience working with children (ages newborn-teen) as...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Katie has dedicated herself to fostering relationships with her family, friends, colleagues, and the community members that she serves as a social worker for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Katie knows what it takes to make strong connections, and she...
Richie I.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Experience/Bio:
I reside in the back Bay Area with my 6-year-old baby girl. I have 16 years of experience caring for children of all ages with a specialty in infants and toddlers. I consider my self a vibrant and nurturing individual. Some of my interests including arts and crafts, as well as cooking and reading. I am lead...
Sharice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Shai did a great job with our 11 month old and 2 year old. We plan to hire her again!"
John W.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(1)
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Harper and I am a 26-year-old transgender male (I am including this piece of information because I feel it is necessary to be completely honest with those putting me in charge of their children). I have 10 years of child care experience and seven years of experience working with people of all ages with...
Harper can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Harper is an extremely dependable, thoughtful caregiver who has been helping us take care of our three kids (two boys and a girl, ages 6, 3 and 3) for about a year now. He picks them up a school/daycare, plays with them, makes their lunches, folds their laundry,...
Joshua G.
Rebecca P.
Boston, MA
$22-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Compassionate And Dependable College Graduate Available For Occasional And Part-Time Childcare
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rebecca. I work as a nursing assistant at Boston Children's Hospital, and I have several years of experience as a nanny and babysitter; as you may have guessed, I love spending time with children and getting to know them! One of my most important goals as a caregiver is to support children's development by...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Rebecca helped out with my daughter's 7th birthday party. She was sweet and helpful and great with all of the kids. I will definitely hire her again!"
Elisenda G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Hannah and I am a recent grad from Assumption College. In high school I taught swim lessons at the YMCA to kids ages 2-15 and I was also the head swim coach of a summer league team for kids ages 6-16. I have been a member of the volunteer programs at Boston Children's Hospital and UMass Memorial Hospital...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah cared for our toddler this summer and we are so thankful to have found her! She is a great nanny and any family would be lucky to have her care for their children!"
Kelly H.
Eliza S.
Boston, MA
$25-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part-time High Energy Babysitter- Loves Children Of All Ages.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Eliza I have babysat and lived in Back Bay for 3 years now. I have built relationships with many Boston/Cambridge families for date night and weekend babysitting the area. I truly love spending time with kids as I used to nanny full time. I spent all of 2020 running a Pandemic Pod and nannying two elementary...
Eliza can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eliza was the first babysitter we ever left our 16 month old daughter with, and she was fantastic! She was friendly, professional, and accommodating, and her calm demeanor, confidence, and natural ease with our daughter made us all instantly comfortable. Eliza...
Jamie M.
Claire S.
Boston, MA
$25-38/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Pre-K teacher looking for part-time babysitting! Available M-F 6 p.m. onward and weekends. Can also do early morning drop off depending on location.
Claire can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claire was a wonderful after-school pick up nanny for our family. She was always on time and good spirited. My 3 year old daughter adored her"
Caren J.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My love for working with children has brought me back to my college side gig!! During the week, I work as a product manager at a major consulting firm. However, my I was a part-time babysitter for most of college for weekends and date nights, and have cared for many families over the last 7 years.
Chinaza can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Thank you Chinaza for all of your help and hope to see you again!"
Chris R.
5.0
(1)
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am 22 years old and have over 10 years of childcare experience from babysitting, nannying, camp counselor, and daycare assistant.
I recently interned at BOPN and help children with autism part time.
I speak French (intermediate), and I play over 5 instruments.
I have a passion for nature and am devoted to setting a...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Isabella R has worked at my Home licensed Day Care for approximately 3 years. Isabella cared for children ages 3 months - 12 years old. Isabella is adored by the children and myself. She is a self starter, prompt, professional provided the children with age...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Mary and I am a law student at Suffolk law! I am 3rd year law student living in the north end and I love working with kids of all ages and have spent the last 5 summers either nannying or working at an internship centered around international child education. During my gap year between law school and college I...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Mary was our babysitter for the Summer in 2020. She was an energetic, nurturing, safe, mature and dependable caregiver to our two kids and I would not hesitate to hire her again or recommend her to someone else."
Christine B.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel R. I have been caring for children since I was a teen, but have been teaching art professionally in Boston Public Schools for over 10 years. I am currently taking a break from teaching full time and will be starting a part time adjunct position in the fall. I have years of experience with children with...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel worked for me part time for about a year. She took care of my 6 year old and 10 year old. My kids can be challenging, but I have noticed that Rachel is really good at de-escalation and finding creative solutions. She's been a wonderful addition to our...
Ari W.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I grew up in a big, extended family and I have spent my whole life playing, caring, and sitting for family members and neighbors. For my first nanny jobs I worked in the Chicago suburbs for 2 different families. My job duties included laundry, breakfast/lunch, sweeping floors, letting the dogs out and of course playing every...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Sarah is wonderful. She goes the second mile and enjoys helping others."
Jill B.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
In Brazil, I taught English to elementary and high school for 10 years, and to kindergarten for 1 year. I also worked for the government in the Department of Education where for 7 years I was lecturing to other teachers about different topics like: drug prevention, safety at schools, children abuse, the Brazilian Statute of...
Leticia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Leticia as a nanny. Leticia cared for my children for one year and demonstrated exceptional dedication, compassion, and expertise in her role.
During her tenure, Leticia was responsible for the daily care and well-being of...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Imani and I'm 24 years old. I'm a second year dental student with aspirations of specializing in pediatric dentistry. I am currently on leave until July, 2024, and looking to nanny part time. I am trained in CPR and first aid training, COVID and Flu vaccinated. I have also completed a background check and have...
Imani can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Imani was a wonderful playmate for my 4 yo and we would be happy to have her back!"
Joy G.
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Boston, MA
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.
Katie I.
5.0
Katie has dedicated herself to fostering relationships with her family, friends, colleagues, and the community members that she serves as a social worker for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Katie knows what it takes to make strong connections, and she genuinely cares about all the people in...
- Richie I.
Sharice M.
5.0
Shai was great watching our 14-month old for about 8 hours. Would recommend her. From feeding to diaper changes and playtime, Shai was totally comfortable and good at adapting to the various moods of a 14-month old.
- Marylauran H.
Emma D.
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.
Harper B.
5.0
Harper is an extremely dependable, thoughtful caregiver who has been helping us take care of our three kids (two boys and a girl, ages 6, 3 and 3) for about a year now. He picks them up a school/daycare, plays with them, makes their lunches, folds their laundry, bathes them, dresses them for bed,...
- Joshua G.
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FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Boston, MA
How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in Boston, MA?
Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in MA is $22.38.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in Boston, MA?
To safely hire part time child care near you in Boston, MA, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.
What types of part time child care services are available near me in Boston, MA?
The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Boston, MA who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for part time child care near me in Boston, MA?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Boston, MA, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.
How many hours a week can I hire part time child care near me in Boston, MA?
You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 140 part time child care providers near you in Boston, MA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.
Ratings for Boston, MA part time child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Part Time Child Care in Boston, MA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 56 reviews of the 140 listed part time child care.