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1,107 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
Tiffany W.
5.0
Tiffany is hard working, and good with children. I would definitely hire her again. Tiffany not only helped my little one but also spent a lot of time unpacking and moving boxes and building furniture for us since we had just moved. She never said no to any work. thank you Tiffany
- Dewanshi B.
Abigail L.
5.0
Abby was wonderful - she babysat my kids in person, and then online after the pandemic started - they played theater games, and even did a show online together!
- Jen M.
Morgan O.
5.0
Morgan is an energetic, caring and responsible adult who engages the children in her care. She is always entertaining the kids whether it be in a sporting event of some sort or playing games that she and my kids have created. My children love when she comes to babysit and ask for her often. I would...
- Patricia K.
Sarah C.
5.0
We absolutely love Sarah! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare.
- Elizabeth H.
Kimberly S.
5.0
Kim is a wonderful nanny. She has been caring for my 2Nd grader and 4 year old since August 2020. She has been amazing helping with remote school and pre-k teaching but as we move on the summer camp and full time in-person school in the fall we no longer need a full-time nanny. She is reliable and...
- Anne G.
Babysitters in Boston, MA
5.0
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Hi! I'm Tiffany and I just moved to Boston as a registered nurse. My schedule varies weekly, so I am more than happy to help out for date nights or other events. In the past, I have cared for children from 6 months to 17 years old. Additionally, I have experience tutoring English, dance, and piano....
Recent review:
5.0
Tiffany is hard working, and good with children. I would definitely hire her again. Tiffany not only helped my little one but also spent a lot of time unpacking and moving boxes and building furniture for us...
Reviewed by Dewanshi B.
5.0
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Hi! I'm a CORI-approved, Red Cross CPR & First Aid Certified babysitter. Past families have described me as warm, energetic, and organized. I have over 10 years of childcare
experience, including my current job at Brookline Public Schools! I have my bachelors in psychology and theatre arts. I will...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Abby was wonderful - she babysat my kids in person, and then online after the pandemic started - they played theater games, and even did a show online together!
Reviewed by Jen M.
5.0
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Hi! My name is Morgan and I'm currently 24, living and working in Boston, MA. I currently work as a Marketing Coordinator for a Commercial Real Estate Company during the weekdays. I worked at my hometown Walpole Recreation Department for 4 years, and I have been babysitting for the past 10 years....
Recent review:
5.0
Morgan is an energetic, caring and responsible adult who engages the children in her care. She is always entertaining the kids whether it be in a sporting event of some sort or playing games that she and my...
Reviewed by Patricia K.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Sabrina! I live in Boston, MA. I have a Bachelors degree in Journalism & Business. I graduated from college with Honors and was Salutatorian of my high school class. I tutor children on mainly core subjects. I know ASL as well and have performed with the San Diego Symphony and have...
Sabrina can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning
5.0
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Working full time for a construction company in Boston, MA making me unavailable for full-time care jobs. Availability evenings and weekends. Happy to help with odds and ends jobs, driving kids to practice, etc.
I have experience teaching horse camp, working with people with disabilities, and with...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
We absolutely love Sarah! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare.
Reviewed by Elizabeth H.
Kimberly S.
Boston, MA
$20-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Babysitter Available For Full Time For The Summer Or Part Time Year-round
5.0
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Babysitter Available date nights and weekends. I recently became certified as a children's yoga instructor and am very excited to teach little ones about expressing their creativity through movement and sound! I have pets of my own and would be more than happy to help with the daily household tasks...
Recent review:
5.0
Kim is a wonderful nanny. She has been caring for my 2Nd grader and 4 year old since August 2020. She has been amazing helping with remote school and pre-k teaching but as we move on the summer camp and full...
Reviewed by Anne G.
5.0
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I recently graduated summa cum lade from Northeastern University and have a love for caring for kiddos! I'm available on weekends to provide childcare on weekdays, I'm unavailable due to my work schedule.
I have experience with children from ages 6 months to teenagers but I especially adore the...
Recent review:
5.0
Isabel is a fantastic caregiver and person. She has been a huge part of our daughters' lives over the last several years and took wonderful care of them. She is also a great role model for young girls. Isabel...
Reviewed by Brian S.
5.0
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Looking to help out parents in the Southie looking for a babysit to help for date night or some time to have a break 1-2x a week! I adore children and am happy to do everything necessary to help make them enjoy their time! I'm very friendly, outgoing, and pick up on routine very quickly to make sure...
Recent review:
5.0
My kids loved having her babysit! She was like a member of the family, we highly recommend her! So sweet and very dependable!
Reviewed by Laura E.
5.0
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I'm a registered nurse at Boston Children's Hospital, looking for some work on my days off! I have about 10 years of experience babysitting children of all ages from newborn to 12 years, as well as up to four children at a time. I am CPR certified and have much experience working with special needs...
Recent review:
5.0
Jessica has been a wonderful help to our family and our two boys love her. She is a nursing student, very capable of taking care of both healthy and sick kiddos. She is always on-time, 100% reliable and she...
Reviewed by Erin L.
Maral R.
Boston, MA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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I'm a mama of two grown adults and a grandma. I was my adult son's caregiver for 9 years and now we've transitioned and he's on his own. I've also had my grandson for 6 months while my daughter was working. And have volunteered for 2 years with my church community in the children's ministry....
Recent review:
5.0
Very reliable and great with kids
Reviewed by Seta B.
Zara G.
Boston, MA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Over the past few years, I've been babysitting. Babysitting is a lot of work, and a babysitter should be responsible and attentive, and these are skills that I've developed in the past few years. I have 10 years of babysitting experience. I would be able to develop and nourish your child. I know how...
Zara can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Zara is a dependable girl, and very responsible. She took care of my 2-year old baby boy and her work was impeccable. I would definitely hire her again
Reviewed by Maria A.
Sidney M.
Boston, MA
$17-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello!
My name is Sidney and I am a CPR-certified medical student at Boston University looking for a part time child care/babysitting job. I am responsible, kind, and caring, and I have prior experience babysitting and pet sitting for several years. I also have 3 younger brothers, so caregiving has...
Sidney can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Sydney was punctual, polite, adaptable and dependable. She cared for my infant and toddler, and made my picky toddler feel comfortable. Highly recommend
Reviewed by Chenchen S.
5.0
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Hi my name is Emory and I am an experienced nanny with 7 years of experience working with children of all ages. Most recently I worked as a Teaching Assistant for Expressions Dance and Movement Center and I have also worked at San Carlos United Methodist Church. I have been babysitting since I was...
Emory can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
My kids are so hard to please and I have such a hard time leaving them with a sitter but my girls have not stopped talking about her and when she'll be coming back. I paid her at the end and she informed me the...
Reviewed by Makayla H.
5.0
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Hi! I'm Rachel. I'm a licensed Reading Specialist with a Masters in Reading. I love to motivate students and create lessons that are fun, engaging, & meaningful! I have a passion for teaching reading online and have completed 1000+ online sessions with K-2nd grade students. I use an Orton Gillingham...
Recent review:
5.0
Rachel is enthusiastic, creative and always positive. She taught my son to read over video call and in person for 1.5 years. Rachel were using computer based, white board, paperback and other materials to keep...
Reviewed by Sophia V.
5.0
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I moved to the Boston area (living in Fenway) after graduating from Duke University with a degree in Neuroscience in May 2022. I am working at Boston Children's Hospital in the Down Syndrome Program as I apply to medical school, with plans to become a developmental-behavioral pediatrician.
I have...
Recent review:
5.0
It was such a pleasure having Sophie watch our 6-month-old son. Sophie has an incredible professional background with children and is knowledgeable with all things kids. She immediately jumped right in as soon...
Reviewed by Annalisa S.
5.0
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I am in BOSTON
I LOVE teaching and working with young people! My greatest joy is hearing students who say "I hate to read" start reading the classics and then say "I love this book!". I get the same feeling when my students say "I can't write" and they then write 2-3 pages without effort. I...
Recent review:
5.0
Ms Lisa knows how to tutor the kids by tailoring their interest and level. She is one of the best teachers to work with.
Reviewed by Qiqing W.
5.0
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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...
Recent review:
5.0
Sarah was so wonderful with our daughter. She was very patient and took naps with her when she wouldn't sleep without someone holding her. She loved playing with her all day and they both were always laughing....
Reviewed by Amanda C.
5.0
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My most recent babysitting experience was taking care of a newborn and her two older sisters (3 and 6 years old). I fed the baby, changed her diapers, kept a regimented sleep/waking cycle, sang to her, read her books, and recorded any irregularities in bowel movements or behavior due to changes in...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, Grocery shopping, Light cleaning, Carpooling
5.0
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My name is Zeina, I am 22 years old and I have worked with children for the past 8 years. I am looking for a babysitting job starting in September as I am in school. I currently live in the North End and am obtaining my doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy at MGH. A little bit of my history: I...
Recent review:
5.0
Zeina is an extremely organized, caring, and respectful young woman. And she can cook too!
Reviewed by Laina D.
5.0
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Hi there! My name is Zoe. I live in the North end of Boston. I am a junior at Suffolk University in Downtown Boston. During the height of the pandemic, I decided to take time off of school to be a full-time nanny for a loving family. I am now back at school and looking for new families to help out!...
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
She was so nice and kind to my baby boy and my little daughter. It was out first time meeting her but she immediately engaged with the kids as she knew them already. Definitely will hire her again:)
Reviewed by Afnan A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Boston, MA:
How can I find a Boston babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Boston, MA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1,107 babysitters in Boston, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Boston, MA?
The average rate for Boston, MA babysitters on Care.com is $19.90 per hour as of September 2023. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Boston, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Boston, MA through Care.com. As of 2023, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Boston, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Boston, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 259 reviews of the 1,107 listed babysitters.