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Emma W. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Emma

Boston, MA
$20/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Emma! I'm a college student in the Boston area, and I'm an education major. I adore kids, and previously taught dance classes for five years to young kids. I've been babysitting since I was a young teen, and I consider myself incredibly devoted, loving, and reliable. I currently work as a tutor and after school teacher for elementary schoolers, and as a pre-practicum teacher in a high school.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Tracy D. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Tracy

Boston, MA
$25/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi guys my names tracy allen from nyc!! Im a mom so in no how scary it can be to find a perfect stranger someone u can trust to watch your angle!! I'm here to see you, I'm very,patient, loving,caring ,and giving very fun..I'm 35 lots of energy.. We can do whatever you as a parent needs n wants.imm available. Anytime

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Becky P. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Becky

Boston, MA
$28/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Becky and I am a lover of animals, food, and books! I have many years of experience working with children of all ages across multiple roles including babysitter, nanny, daycare teacher, behavioral therapist, and speech language pathologist!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Clarissa G. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Clarissa

Boston, MA
$25/hr
Full-time
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

B.A. in Psychology
NCAA athlete

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Anyi Q. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Anyi

Boston, MA
$35/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Niñera con más de 6 años de experiencia en el cuidado infantil (recién nacidos hasta 8 años). Responsable, paciente y confiable. Certificada en primeros auxilios y RCP. Español nativo, inglés básico. Comprometida con la seguridad, el bienestar y el desarrollo de los niños. Cuento con excelentes referencias verificables.

Mi enfoque va más allá del cuidado infantil básico. Ofrezco un entorno cálido y estructurado donde tu hija puede crecer con seguridad, con actividades adaptadas a su edad y necesidades individuales. También puedo apoyarla en el desarrollo del español de forma natural y lúdica, ya que es mi lengua materna y la que utilizo para comunicarme.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Victoria D. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Victoria

Boston, MA
$35/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m Victoria, a bubbly, energetic, loving, and responsible childcare professional who genuinely loves working with children. I have 3 years of experience as a daycare Head Teacher, along with several years of nannying, babysitting, infant care, and teaching children through my church. I’m CDA certified and CPR/First Aid trained. I’m creative, organized, patient, and a natural multitasker who loves creating fun, engaging activities while providing a safe and nurturing environment. I truly treat every child with love, patience, respect, and care.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Jalyne V. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Jalyne

Boston, MA
$22/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Jalyne, i’m 18 years old and i’m from Boston, my background comes from Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. I speak spanish but i’m not extremely fluent. I’ve been working as a babysitter for 4 years now, It’s the best choice I ever made! I love kids.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Liced P. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Liced

Boston, MA
$25/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I have two years of experience in childcare, my skills include: care and supervision: I guarantee a safe and fun environment, attending to the basic and emotional needs of children. Creative activities: I like to involve children in educational games, crafts and outdoor activities to encourage their development. Communication: I maintain open communication with parents informed about the well-being and daily activities of children.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Pawinee W. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Pawinee

Boston, MA
$25/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

As an elementary school teacher for the past five years, I have a true passion for teaching young minds, educating them through creative and fun methods, and fostering their critical thinking skills.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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Back Bay • Back Bay West • Beacon Hill • Bowdoin North / Mount Bowdoin • Brighton

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Central-Maverick Square / Paris Street • Charlestown • Codman Square • Columbus Park / Andrew Square • Commonwealth

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D Street / West Broadway • Dorchester • Dorchester Center • Downtown • Dudley / Brunswick King

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Eagle Hill • East Boston

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Fenway/Kenmore • Franklin Field North • Franklin Field South

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Grove Hall

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Harbor View / Orient Heights • Hyde Park

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Jamaica Plain • Jeffries Point

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Longwood Medical and Academic Area • Lower Allston

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Mattapan • Medford Street / The Neck • Metropolitan Hill / Beech Street • Mission Hill

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North End

O

Oak Square

R

Roslindale • Roxbury

S

South Boston • South Boston Waterfront • South End • Southern Mattapan • St. Elizabeth's

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West End • West Fens • West Roxbury • West Street / River Street

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Abigail Scharpf - Seeking Work in Boston
Nanny Abigail
"Abby is so great with our toddler! She takes her places, keeps her safe, and does so many activities with her! My kid really looks forward to when Abby comes!"
- Becky
Abigail Scharpf - Seeking Work in Boston
Nanny Abigail
"Abby is amazing with our 3 young kids! She started babysitting them when they were 5, 3 and 5 months. They love when Abby comes over!"
- Courtney
Abigail Scharpf - Seeking Work in Boston
Nanny Abigail
"Abby has been my go-to babysitter and dog sitter for the past few years. She is super responsible, responsive, and great with my son and my dogs. She goes above and beyond and makes my life so much easier knowing she had my loved ones happy and taken care of. She is a trusted caregiver in high demand in my community."
- Liz
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Fairhaven, MA • Fall River, MA • Falmouth, MA • Fitchburg, MA • Foxborough, MA • Framingham, MA • Franklin, MA • Freetown, MA

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Hanover, MA • Hanson, MA • Harwich, MA • Haverhill, MA • Hingham, MA • Holbrook, MA • Holden, MA • Holliston, MA • Holyoke, MA • Hopedale, MA • Hopkinton, MA • Hudson, MA • Hull, MA • Hyde Park, MA

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Ipswich, MA

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Kingston, MA

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Lakeville, MA • Lancaster, MA
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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Boston, MA?

The average cost of a child care provider in Boston, MA is $25.13 per hour. Most Boston families on Nanny Lane pay $22 to $30/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Boston, MA

Nanny Lane is a child care website to help you find child care near your area in Boston Boston. Our child care services include background checks, a dedicated hiring agent, and payroll.

Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Boston, MA

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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