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1,111 babysitters are listed in Boston, MA

The average rate is $19/hr as of September 2023

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boston, MA

Gabrielle A.

5.0

Gabby is very reliable and dependable. She has been helping us with after school care for my 2 year old and 8 year old. She picks them up and brings them home from school/daycare, makes them dinner, plays with them and keeps them getting along with one another. The girls are always excited to see...

- Heather B.

Isabel T.

5.0

Izzy was absolutely amazing! We hired her for a wedding to watch our 1.5 year old son, and he loved her and wanted to hang with her all night! Would 100% recommend her.

- Lindsey B.

Sophie C.

5.0

Sophie is wonderful- smart, dependable, engaging and kind. Great with kids and adults alike. We couldn't recommend her more highly!

- Lisa N.

Mei Lin M.

5.0

Mei Lin was super flexible in last minute changes to our plans.

- Lauren V.

Kellie C.

5.0

We hired Kellie as a babysitter years ago and have been hooked ever since. She is great with the kids and always is so attentive and sincere with them. They love her. She's always our number one choice.

- Ivan H.

Babysitters in Boston, MA

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Gabrielle A.


Boston, MA

$20-30/hr 3 yrs exp

Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs

5.0

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During high school, I babysat three different families in my spare time. The kids' ages ranging from 2-year-olds to 13 years old. I enjoy working and interacting with children. While in college, I volunteered at a children's hospital. I visited children in their hospital beds, made crafts with and...
Gabrielle can also help with: Travel, Carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Gabby is very reliable and dependable. She has been helping us with after school care for my 2 year old and 8 year old. She picks them up and brings them home from school/daycare, makes them dinner, plays with...

Reviewed by Heather B.

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Isabel T.


Boston, MA

$25-25/hr 7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(3)

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Hi! I'm Isabel, I'm a Jr at BU and looking for childcare opportunities Fri/Sat/Sun! I took a gap year in 2020 due to COVID and spent my time working with 4mo-12mo babies, but have experience with children up to 14! I have completed a sleep training course, know baby sign language, CPR certified, and...

Recent review:

5.0
Izzy was absolutely amazing! We hired her for a wedding to watch our 1.5 year old son, and he loved her and wanted to hang with her all night! Would 100% recommend her.

Reviewed by Lindsey B.

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Sophie C.


Boston, MA

$20-30/hr 5 yrs exp

Fun And Flexible Babysitter

5.0

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Hi! I'm a recent graduate from MIT where I studied math. I love spending time with kids, and have been babysitting and tutoring since I was in middle school. I'm happy to babysit for one-time events like date nights, for short periods of time such as the hours between the end of school and the end...
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping

Recent review:

5.0
Sophie is wonderful- smart, dependable, engaging and kind. Great with kids and adults alike. We couldn't recommend her more highly!

Reviewed by Lisa N.

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Mia C.


Boston, MA

$25-35/hr 2 yrs exp

Date Night Babysitter - Always Available For Evenings And Weekends

5.0

(1)

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Hi, My name is Mia! I grew up in Costa Rica and am fluent in English and Spanish; and am currently studying at Northeastern University and hope to attend law school post-graduation. I have four younger siblings aged 5-13. As the oldest sibling, I have a lot of experience with childcare, learned to...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning
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Mei Lin M.


Boston, MA

$25-25/hr 5 yrs exp

Reliable Weeknight And Weekend Babysitter

5.0

(3)

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Hello! I'm Mei Lin, a fun-loving, hard-working, and organized engineering student at Northeastern! From babysitting, coaching gymnastics, and mentoring with Strong Women Strong Girls, I have a combined 5 years of experience working with kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. I am looking to earn some extra...
Mei Lin can also help with: Carpooling, Grocery shopping, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Mei Lin was super flexible in last minute changes to our plans.

Reviewed by Lauren V.

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Kellie C.


Boston, MA

$25-50/hr 10 yrs exp

Honest, Trustworthy, Warm, Dependable, Energetic, Active Babysitter/Nanny Who Loves Kids!

4.9

(15)

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For many years, I have had the great pleasure to care for children of all ages. I have held a great rapport with children and their families throughout my life. I enjoy engaging with kids, whether it be reading a book with them, playing inside, outside or at the nearest park, library or children's...
Kellie can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
We hired Kellie as a babysitter years ago and have been hooked ever since. She is great with the kids and always is so attentive and sincere with them. They love her. She's always our number one choice.

Reviewed by Ivan H.

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Emma M.


Boston, MA

$30-40/hr 8 yrs exp

Emma M- Back Bay Babysitter (Ready To Work 06/20)

5.0

(1)

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I'm looking for a job that gives me the flexibility to finish my second graduate degree in social work I started working with kids when I was 13 when my moms friend needed someone to watch her 1-year-old when she worked out! In my spare time, I like to run, study, learn something new and...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Needed help for last minute care and she showed up and took care of the kids with minimal instructions so I could finish some important work. Kids had a really good time with her. Highly recommend Emma

Reviewed by Marie Nelly F.

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Clare O.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Child-care Provider

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting since 7th grade and have continued through high school, through my four years at college, and for the years following. I have a ton of experience with kids of any and all ages, including infants, and also have a lot of experience with special needs...
Clare can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel

Recent review:

5.0
Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC. She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town

Reviewed by Cassidy D.

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Mariya K.


Boston, MA

$15-50/hr 3 yrs exp

Mariya - Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name's Mariya, and I am a currently a rising sophomore at Boston University majoring in Film and Television. I am 18 years old. I'd describe my personality as outgoing, energetic, and honest. I like working with kids because I like the idea that I can change the lives of the children...

Recent review:

5.0
Mariya arrived on time, was professional, and my kids had an absolute blast with her!

Reviewed by Former Member A.

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Rebecca D.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr 10 yrs exp

Part-time After After-school Babysitter!

5.0

(1)

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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...
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Mary O.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr 10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available!

5.0

(1)

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I am an experienced sitter who loves kids! I have previously cared for kids of all ages and have helped with my younger siblings my whole life. I would love to babysit for a family that needs a part time sitter.

Recent review:

5.0
I can't say enough good things about Mary. She babysat for my two children, 7 and 5, for the summer and was wonderful. She is highly dependable, always on time, resourceful, and very trustworthy. She is calm...

Reviewed by Elizabeth B.

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Emma J.


Boston, MA

$22-40/hr 9 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter (also Available To Tutor)

5.0

(1)

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I work a flexible hybrid job and love working as a nanny in addition. I graduated from Bucknell University in 2021, and worked as an assistant kindergarten teacher for 6 months after college. I have extensive experience as a nanny (as well as live in nanny experience). I began nannying at 14 and...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
I've known Emma all her life and yet when my kids were little she ended up babysitting periodically before we moved upstate. Emma is intuitive and honest with an open heart and mind. She's extremely...

Reviewed by Meredith C.

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Harper B.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr 7 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

5.0

(2)

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Hi there! My name is Harper and I am a 25-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...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Joshua G.

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Ninoshca T.


Boston, MA

$18-50/hr 10 yrs exp

Your Favorite Fun Babysitter !

5.0

(1)

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I'd describe my personality as patient , perseverance , creative , nurturing. I like working with kids because it is a passion of mine and I love the knowledge I can pass down . I'm looking for a loving family who is willing to trust me to do a good job to being a secondary caregiver because I...

Recent review:

5.0
Any family lucky enough to choose Ninoshca or as we call her Nino should know she is the kindest soul there is. She is helpful and loving and patient and is there for anything and more. She was and is an...

Reviewed by Kathy S.

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Valeria F.


Boston, MA

$25-25/hr 5 yrs exp

Babysitter, Pet sitter, Errands

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I am 22 years old and just graduated college. I have always worked with children and am currently available for babysitting and tutoring. I have babysat for several years and also tutored children in a daycare center for 4 years. Throughout the year I have been tutoring and helping kids with...
Valeria can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Val took care of our 3 boys throughout this summer and we absolutely loved having her in our home. She is dependable, punctual, patient, easy-going, kind, full of energy, a calming presence and always willing...

Reviewed by Sarahbeth D.

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Chryssabella C.


Boston, MA

$15-25/hr 6 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Chryssabella and I graduated from Suffolk University in 2022. I have just finished a temp job as a paralegal! and I'm looking to maintain some income in babysitting before my lease wraps up this winter and I move home to NH. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Recent review:

5.0
We have hired Chryssabella several times now to sit for our little 3 year old son. He can be very energetic, even some might say difficult as toddlers can be. She has always been prompt, helpful, and positive....

Reviewed by Stephan E.

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Clarisa C.


Boston, MA

$30-45/hr 8 yrs exp

Bilingual Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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I've loved kids ever since I can remember! Growing up I knew my passion was to work with children and got to live out that dream by working as a Clinical Research Assistant in Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) for four years. At BCH I got to work with newborns (as young as 12 days old!), toddlers,...
Clarisa can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Clarisa worked for my family while she was living in Puerto Rico. She took care of my two young boys, 2 and 5 years-old. Clarisa is a very energetic, caring, and responsible babysitter; and, honestly, the best...

Reviewed by Lorena V.

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Kiernan F.


Boston, MA

$18-25/hr 6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/ Nanny Available

5.0

(1)

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I am available as a part time babysitter / nanny! I love doing any active, fun or creative activities with children.
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Katy P.


Boston, MA

$20-26/hr 10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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My name is Katy, I am 25 years old and am currently a clinical psychology PhD student in Boston, MA. Prior to graduate school, I worked in the Psychiatry department at MGH, with individuals across the lifespan, including children and adolescents. I have been caring for young children for the past...

Recent review:

5.0
Katy is amazing with my 3yr old and 11mo old! You can tell that she really enjoys spending time with them! She is always punctual and has come through for me several times when I needed a same day sitter. I...

Reviewed by Amy T.

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Katie I.


Boston, MA

$30-30/hr 10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Available

5.0

(2)

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Hi families, I'm Katie! I'm a 28-year-old full time professional, living in the Back Bay area. I am available for babysitting after work on weekdays and any time during the weekends. I have many years of experience working with children (ages newborn-teen) as a nanny, after school counselor, camp...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Richie I.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Boston, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 259 reviews of the 1,111 listed babysitters.