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1,126 babysitters are listed in Boston, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Boston, MA
My name is Emma!
I have 3 dogs, 6 cats, 3 goats, 16 chickens and 1 lovely sheep. I grew up surrounded my animals, and have many years of experience with walking and dog sitting. Please reach out with any questions!
Emeri can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am the oldest sister of five children ranging from ages 22 to 6 years now, from Boston currently attending living in Miami and working remotely. I adore children and babies! I have been a nanny and worked with multiple families for multiple years per family in the cities I've lived in. I have expertise with newborn care and...
Alison can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ali is literally the best baby sitter we have had. She's very consistent and wonderful with my 5 year old daughter, who has she regularly babysat two to three times a week for the past year. Ali is so kind, energetic, fun, and reliable. I definitely would recommend...
Alex R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Registered Pediatric Nurse working at a Boston Hospital. I graduated from the the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science with my BSN in 2020 and recently completed my Masters in Public Health in May 2023. I love working with kids and have experience with newborns -teenagers. I am good for long term...
Ekaterina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"If I could give more stars I would. I have to say, I'm am really impressed with this young woman! I have always been scared to use the Internet to find a babysitter, but I was at my wits end & needed some time to myself!
I decided to take a chance.
From the...
Megan R.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I'm Robin from the South End. I grew up in Westchester, NY - moved to Boston 10+ years ago after graduating from college and received my Masters at BU. I'm currently working (remotely) in Fundraising/Events.
I have 10+ years of experience ranging from babysitting, to teaching dance lessons, to working at summer camp...
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Robin! She is great with kids. She is kind, responsible and reliable."
Thomas C.
5.0
(4)
Hello there! a pediatric clinical psychology doctoral student looking to pick up part-time hours between July 9th and July 28th OR I am available as a travel nanny between those dates. (From August to December I am available for weekends, overnights, and date nights!)
I am a full-time student and nanny, and my current nanny...
Eleanor can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ellie is extremely responsible and my girls adore her. She actually plays with them!"
Monica W.
Saira S.
Boston, MA
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two beautiful children ages 6 yrs old and 3 yrs old (they both adore babies!). I have a car, also live in Melrose (Pine Banks area), and my expected graduation for my Masters in Health Informatics is May '17 from Northeastern University. My family, friends, and coworkers will tell you how much I enjoy...
5.0
"We just can't say enough good things about Saira. She took care of our infant for several month while our other daytime childcare was away. She was so loving and caring, and our daughter immediately took to her. Her kids were adoring toward our baby and we soon...
Julia L.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Robin located in Southie. I'm a friendly, non-smoking, animal loving, trustworthy professional who loves spending time with your furry friends. I have ample space and a fenced in back patio to host your dog. I'm right by Thomas Park and a quick walk to the beach/Castle Island.
I'm working remotely (due to COVID) 9am-5...
Robin can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking
Post-graduate interested in becoming a teacher. Five years of experience as a babysitter. Worked with 5 wonderful families. Love children, pets, arts and crafts, and much more!
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Olivia G.
Boston, MA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Experienced Babysitter Looking For Jobs Around Brookline And Boston!
Hi! My name is Olivia and I have had about 10+ years of experience babysitting throughout every stage of my life. Currently, I am a graduate student receiving my Master's in Mental Health Counseling in Boston, MA. I am fairly available during the week and on the weekends to babysit from now until mid-June. Starting from mid-June...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Elizabeth P.
Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced, Patient & Very Responsible Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny
I have several years of child & pet care experience. I have worked and cared for children of all ages, ranging from 4 months - 12 years old, both boys & girls. I am extremely patient and can handle a big curve ball if last minute needs/changes were required. I am also extremely responsible and respect all family/ house rules. I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hello! I am looking for a part time nannying/babysitting position anywhere within 20-30 minutes of Sandwich, MA. I am 29 years old, I grew up in Falmouth and currently split time between Boston and Sandwich. I graduated from Suffolk University in 2016 with a degree in business management and a minor in education. I went on to...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 10 years experience as a sitter with kids from the age of six months to eighth grade. I pride myself on being the "fun" babysitter that your kids will look forward to seeing.
Safety comes first, and I think it's important to maintain a routine so the kids have a sense of normalcy while their parents aren't around.
I...
Caralyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
I come from a very large family and started babysitting at a young age just by nature of being one of the oldest cousins. In college I then more formally started to regularly babysit during summers and holiday breaks. I've now been out of college for 7 years, just got married, have a rescue pup that's 2, and have a full time day...
Phebe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there!
Thanks for your selection, I look forward to meeting you!
I'm a friendly passionate care giver. My work experience includes servicing the elderly and youth.
I've worked with these population as a home health aid and as an ABA behavior technician.
I have my Med, am a certified Home Health Aid, and am experienced...
Sarina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Katharine M.
Boston, MA
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Elementary Teacher Seeking Summer Babysitting/Nanny Position
Hi! My name is Katie and I've been teaching third grade for 4 years, currently in Brookline. I received my undergraduate degree from Boston College in Elementary Education and my graduate degree also from Boston College in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus in Moderate Special Needs. I'm licensed to teach grades 1-6 and am...
Katharine can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Julia. I am 25 years old. Ive worked with children for 4 years as a camp counselor and in the child watch room at my local YMCA. I have cared for children 3 months old - 12 years old.
I am available for babysitting or for nannying positions pending specific availability. Feel free to reach out with any...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I am 19 and a College student studying for my BSN. I have been babysitting since I was 14. I have paid experience with children as young as 8 months doing overnight care, and as old as 11. I have four younger brothers I would consistently watch as well as dogs and cats. So I am happy to help with animal care as well as...
Maureen H.
Boston, MA
$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
House Sitter/Saturday Helper/weekend Sitter/Can do general errands
Experienced house sitter looking for side jobs to help cover the costs of inflation. Can do general errands. Available for weekend babysitting!
I have experience looking after newborn babies all the way to 10 year old children. In addition to babysitting, I have taught children's piano lessons for several years. I also have experience working in the nursery and special care nursery in various hospitals as a nursing student and phlebotomist.
Laura can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Molly P.
Boston, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Molly! I am a mother of two beautiful children, ages 4 and 2. I currently work as a medical Assistant per diem in pediatrics and looking to further my education in nursing this winter. I have a lot of experience with children, I started off babysitting when I was in middle school as a mothers helper! Throughout...
Molly can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boston, MA
Alison F.
5.0
Ali is literally the best baby sitter we have had. She's very consistent and wonderful with my 5 year old daughter, who has she regularly babysat two to three times a week for the past year. Ali is so kind, energetic, fun, and reliable. I definitely would recommend her to any family.
- Alex R.
Ekaterina K.
5.0
If I could give more stars I would. I have to say, I'm am really impressed with this young woman! I have always been scared to use the Internet to find a babysitter, but I was at my wits end & needed some time to myself!
I decided to take a chance.
From the second I met her, I felt at ease. She...
- Megan R.
Robin P.
5.0
Robin is reliable, fun, caring and creative! My kids love spending time with her and I always feel confident that my kids (and dog) are well taken care of with her!
- Caitlin P.
Eleanor D.
5.0
Ellie is absolutely fantastic. She cared for our 3 children for 18 months as a full time nanny including through pandemic. She is creative, active and so fun. She also has an amazing ability to manage kids‘ emotional ups and downs. My kids adore her and are thrilled when she still occasionally...
- Care member
Saira S.
5.0
We just can't say enough good things about Saira. She took care of our infant for several month while our other daytime childcare was away. She was so loving and caring, and our daughter immediately took to her. Her kids were adoring toward our baby and we soon all became like family. Saira was...
- Julia L.
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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 1,126 babysitters in Boston, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 $20.58 per hour as of May 2024. 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 2024, 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 Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Boston, MA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 247 reviews of the 1,126 listed babysitters.