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1,141 babysitters are listed in Boston, MA

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

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Most recent reviews for babysitters in Boston, MA

Zara G.

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

- Maria A.

Kaley B.

5.0

Kaley is a very bright, kind, and patient young woman. She has helped me with our family for over a decade and I can always count on her to provide care for my children that is based on both her natural love of children and her strong academic training in psychology. She stays calm under pressure...

- Debbie B.

Reena J.

5.0

Reena is the embodiment of pure dependable delight. Recently, I was called into the office for a week and desperately needed child care. Reena was thankfully available to care for my children, and as usual, they had nothing but amazing things to say about her. Reena is so kind, patient, fun,...

- Kevin L.

Mollie P.

5.0

Mollie is such a kind, thoughtful and hard working young lady. As a first time mom, I was extremely nervous to have a stranger watch my baby girl. After just one meeting with her, I completely felt at ease. Her energy was so positive, and she exuded confidence and professionalism. Any family would...

- Chevas M.

Lauren D.

5.0

I highly recommend Lauren. She took care of my 4 year old all summer and was absolutely fantastic. She is warm, playful, trustworthy, reliable, flexible, and responsible. All three of my kids LOVE her and they are not an easy crowd. She is able to strike the right balance between entertaining them...

- Brittany M.

Babysitters in Boston, MA

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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: Travel, Light cleaning

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.

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Kaley B.


Boston, MA

$16-21/hr 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I am a graduate student at Boston University getting my MPH. I am a patient, caring, and enthusiastic person with 10 years of experience in childcare. I have been babysitting my three younger siblings since I was 9 and outside of the house sitting for other families since I was 12. While...
Kaley can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Kaley is a very bright, kind, and patient young woman. She has helped me with our family for over a decade and I can always count on her to provide care for my children that is based on both her natural love of...

Reviewed by Debbie B.

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Reena J.


Boston, MA

$30-40/hr 10 yrs exp

Interactive And Imaginative Sitter!

5.0

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I have 10 years of experience being a babysitter/nanny, from helping raise my younger sister, to nannying for people in my community, as well as providing babysitting services to a local church. I love being able to listen to all the interesting things kids say and make up stories and games with...
Reena can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Reena is the embodiment of pure dependable delight. Recently, I was called into the office for a week and desperately needed child care. Reena was thankfully available to care for my children, and as usual,...

Reviewed by Kevin L.

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Mollie P.


Boston, MA

$30-35/hr 7 yrs exp

Fun And Professional Young Woman Looking To Nanny In Boston, MA!

5.0

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I have 7 years of babysitting and nanny experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation as well as assist your children with schoolwork. I love to do arts and crafts, read, and be hands-on with kiddos. I do not have a car but am very comfortable navigating the T. I am...
Mollie can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping

Recent review:

5.0
Mollie is such a kind, thoughtful and hard working young lady. As a first time mom, I was extremely nervous to have a stranger watch my baby girl. After just one meeting with her, I completely felt at ease. Her...

Reviewed by Chevas M.

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Bennett D.


Boston, MA

$25-35/hr 8 yrs exp

Part-Time Male Caregiver

5.0

(4)

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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...
Bennett can also help with: Travel, Carpooling
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Lauren D.


Boston, MA

$25-30/hr 8 yrs exp

Responsible, Experienced, And Kind Female Sitter With Pediatric Healthcare Experience!

5.0

(3)

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Hi! My name is Lauren, and I'm a 26-year-old PA student at Mass Gen. I'm very reliable, responsible, experienced, and good with kids, so I'd love to talk further with you about the possibility of offering some babysitting help! I've worked with kids of all ages through volunteering at my local YMCA...

Recent review:

5.0
I highly recommend Lauren. She took care of my 4 year old all summer and was absolutely fantastic. She is warm, playful, trustworthy, reliable, flexible, and responsible. All three of my kids LOVE her and they...

Reviewed by Brittany M.

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Brianna S.


Boston, MA

$25-50/hr 10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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My name is Brianna, I am 23 years old! I graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2021 with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies and I am currently applying to graduate programs for a masters in speech and language pathology. I have been babysitting for younger family members...
Brianna can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
If our circumstances had not changed, we would keep Brianna on as a full-time nanny for our two kids (ages 4 and 6 when she started) forever. From her very first day with our family more than a year ago,...

Reviewed by Fred G.

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Maurin S.


Boston, MA

$10-20/hr 5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, I'm Maurin, a 19-year-old college student and design major. I love crafts and the outdoors as well as cooking and cleaning ;) My mother has taught me a lot about caring for children from her own experiences and her working as a nurse in the NICU. Growing up with younger siblings and babysitting...

Recent review:

5.0
Maren is lovely! Kind, considerate, responsible, punctual, prepared, thoughtful, trustworthy, and engaging!

Reviewed by Tammy B.

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Patty S.


Boston, MA

$30-30/hr 8 yrs exp

Patty Boston, MA

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I am an organized, patient, flexible, responsible, fun and caring 24-year-old graduate student that lives in the North End of Boston. I started out studying to be early childhood education teacher, specifically special education, and now I am at MGH IHP to become a Speech Language...
Patty can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
We worked with Patty this past year and we are so happy we found her. We are very cautious with who we decide to watch our child and Patty checked all the boxes. She is reliable, punctual and responsible. She...

Reviewed by Erin R.

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Lily B.


Boston, MA

$15-20/hr 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Lily, and I have been babysitting and tutoring since I was in seventh grade! I have a deep love for children, and even before I babysat, I volunteered in classrooms for service hours. I love music, crafts, make-believe, baking, and anything that creates smiles. I am also experienced...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Travel

Recent review:

5.0
Lily is a repeat hire. When searching for a sitter, I messaged her and she responded promptly. She has been a great communicator, and I appreciate that. Some of the sitters read the message but did not reply at...

Reviewed by Joman W.

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Lily K.


Boston, MA

$22-22/hr 10 yrs exp

Graduate Student In Back Bay Looking For Work!

5.0

(1)

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I have a wide experience with child care, beginning when I was 12 years old. I began watching my sister when my mom needed me, helped out at my former preschool, and watched over the younger girls at camp. I have been trained in CPR/First Aid via the Red Cross. I also have taken a babysitting...

Recent review:

5.0
Lily loves children and pets. She's also active and creative so engaging in activities from arts and crafts, games and outdoor activities is right up her alley!

Reviewed by Jill K.

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Sabrina S.


Boston, MA

$25-35/hr 4 yrs exp

Accomplished Tutor For Children

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Sabrina! I went to school in Boston, MA and currently work in the TV News industry. 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...

Recent review:

5.0
Sabrina is friendly, caring, and professional. She is a wonderful teacher and my kids loved having her work with them. She is great at planning educational games and activities. I would highly recommend her for...

Reviewed by Martha S.

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Alexia B.


Boston, MA

$15-25/hr 6 yrs exp

Responsible, Child Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Six years experience in babysitting neighbors, family, and other young kids. I am a fun and responsible caregiver. I will feed your children, play with them, and help them with homework or anything they need.
Alexia can also help with: Travel, Carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Alexia is very pleasant and took good care of my toddler. I would definitely hire her again.

Reviewed by Taibe J.

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Emily R.


Boston, MA

$15-25/hr 7 yrs exp

College Graduate With 6+ Years Of Experience

5.0

(2)

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I am a recent college graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University. I have had over 6 years experience working as a nanny and babysitter throughout high school and college. Before the pandemic I was employed at a prestigious resort working as an attendant for the children's day camp the hotel...

Recent review:

5.0
I was very pleased with Emily. She showed up on time and communicated well throughout the night. The girls said they had fun and wanted her to come back so that's always a win! We will be hiring her again in...

Reviewed by Kelly S.

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Charlotte C.


Boston, MA

$15-20/hr 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I love taking care of children and have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I have watched children of all ages, including triplets. I love taking the kids to do fun things, especially outdoor activities. I am very responsible and really enjoy spending time with kids!
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
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Alex C.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr 6 yrs exp

Grad Student Seeking Summer Nannying Position

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Alex and I am looking to nanny in Boston for the summer. I have a bachelors degree in psychology from GW and am currently earning my masters in Early Childhood Education (specialization in ages 0-8) from BU in order to become an PreK-2 teacher. I have been babysitting ever since I was...
Alex can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Alex is great! She started helping me out with my son when he was about 3 months old, as I was coming off maternity leave. She is very easy to communicate with, personable and warm. She is very thoughtful in...

Reviewed by Alexis A.

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Mariana J.


Boston, MA

$25-30/hr 2 yrs exp

Certified EMT COVID-19 Vaccinated

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Mariana and I am a Sophomore nursing student at Simmons University in Boston. I am a certified babysitter (I earned my certification through Emerson hospital) and I am also a certified EMT and worked for my town EMS squad. As of January 11, 2022 I will be fully Covid-19 vaccinated...
Mariana can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping

Recent review:

5.0
Mariana did an amazing job of taking care of my son (9-11mos) as a nanny during her summer break from school. She was extremely patient and kind with him, and hung in there on some tough days! During his naps...

Reviewed by Siobhan B.

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Taylor F.


Boston, MA

$15-40/hr 7 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I'm a third year college student at Northeastern University who loves working/playing with kids. I've been babysitting for family friends, and friends of friends, with children (ages infant-12) since I was in middle school. I always like to keep things tidy and clean around me, so you'll never have...

Recent review:

5.0
My girls who are 4 and 6 absolutely love Taylor. She is the type of caregiver that gets down on the floor to play, makes up songs to encourage picking up, and keeps them extremely busy. When I come home the...

Reviewed by Amanda G.

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Ashlee W.


Boston, MA

$25-50/hr 10 yrs exp

Joyful, Fun, Former Teacher Looking To Care For Your Pride And Joy - COVID 19 Vaccinated

5.0

(8)

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Hello! My name is Ashlee. I am a positive, energetic dog mom and lover of children living in the West End neighborhood of Boston. I am full of joy, spontaneity, and the ability to provide a happy, safe, and comfortable environment for your child. I have 3+ years of teaching experience and 20+...
Ashlee can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Grocery shopping, Travel

Recent review:

5.0
We've enjoyed having Ashlee take care of our one year old son many times. She is a great, loving, conscientious sitter and I recommend her to friends.

Reviewed by Margaret G.

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5.0

(1)

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Hello! I'm a rising sophomore at Northeastern University, and I'm home for the summer and looking for a job. As the oldest of three kids and many younger cousins, I have looked over many kids. I love kids and feel like babysitting is the best job for me. I have also babysat many different kids over...

Recent review:

5.0
Ella is punctual, responsible and great with kids. I hired her to pick up my 6 year old daughter from the bus stop and bring her home and babysit her for several hours. She was on time, and was great with my...

Reviewed by Yanoh J.

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Babysitters in Boston, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 252 reviews of the 1,141 listed babysitters.

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