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Ana Sofia C. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Ana Sofia

Boston, MA
$28/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I am positive, energetic and responsible person who likes new challenges and experiences. I lived abroad in Canada (North Bay, Ontario) for English studies in (EICI) English for International Communication Institute. I really enjoy spend time with kids, being part of their growth, teaching, and support them with love and good communication with all their needs, keep them safe. I love dogs, I got a pitbull who is adorable, love contact with nature, outdoors activities and I like to go to the gym to exercise and swim as well.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Apurvaa P. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Apurvaa

Boston, MA
$23/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I'm a friendly and enthusiastic individual excited about the opportunity to provide loving care and support for your children. While I may not have paid babysitting experience, I have always enjoyed spending time with kids and have been the go-to helper for friends and family when they need assistance. I am committed to ensuring the well-being and happiness of your little ones while maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment. I'm eager to learn and adapt to your family's specific needs and routines.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Alendry maria R. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Alendry maria

Boston, MA
$21/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Soy muy responsable
Me encantan los niños
Estoy capacitada para los primeros auxilios

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Vdot V. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Vdot

Boston, MA
$20.10/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hey I’m Viany and I’m 16 I have experience taking care or kids I know how to cook clean wash clothes

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Syeda A. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Syeda

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

A little bit about me

Hi!

My name is Syeda, I will be an incoming sophomore at Simmons University. I am looking to help out families over the weekends, or Monday-Friday, 40 hours! I have experience working with children from being a manager in a children’s ice cream shop and also at a local summer camp!

Let me know if you’re looking for any help this Fall!
Danielle B. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Danielle

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

A little bit about me

Hi there! My name is Danielle, and I am a passionate and experienced nanny with a love for working with children. With over 3 years of experience, I have had the pleasure of nannying after school for two boys in grade school, as well as for two girls aged 5 and 7 while in college at Wake Forest. In addition, I have worked with numerous families on a one-off basis, caring for children ranging in age from newborn to 13 years old. I absolutely love spending time with kids and take pride in being a positive influence in their lives. I am dedicated, responsible, and always ready to have some fun!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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Claudia M. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Claudia

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

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is claudia and I have 5+ years of nannying experience with children ages 2- 16. I love working with kids and being able to help out busy families.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Valeria E. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Valeria

Boston, MA
$20/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Valeria, I'm a medical student from Mexico City. I'd like to do my residence of Pediatrics in Boston Children's Hospital. I love taking care of children, I enjoy playing with them, helping them with their homework and watching movies with them.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Juliana E. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Juliana

Boston, MA
$21/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m Juliana from Colombia, I have 24 years and I liked to work with kids, and to a lot of great activities like visit parks, make diy stuff and read.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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Allston

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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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Abington, MA • Acton, MA • Acushnet, MA • Adams, MA • Agawam, MA • Amesbury, MA • Amherst, MA • Andover, MA • Arlington, MA • Ashburnham, MA • Ashby, MA • Ashland, MA • Athol, MA • Attleboro, MA • Auburn, MA • Avon, MA • Ayer, MA

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Barnstable, MA • Bay State Village, MA • Bedford, MA • Belchertown, MA • Bellingham, MA • Belmont, MA • Berkley, MA • Beverly, MA • Billerica, MA • Blackstone, MA • Bolton, MA • Bourne, MA • Boxford, MA • Braintree, MA • Brewster, MA • Bridgewater, MA • Brighton, MA • Brockton, MA • Brookline, MA • Burlington, MA

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Cambridge, MA • Canton, MA • Carlisle, MA • Carver, MA • Charlton, MA • Chatham, MA • Chelmsford, MA • Chelsea, MA • Chestnut Hill, MA • Chicopee, MA • Clinton, MA • Cohasset, MA • Concord, MA

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Dalton, MA • Danvers, MA • Dartmouth, MA • Dedham, MA • Dennis, MA • Dighton, MA • Dorchestr Ctr, MA • Douglas, MA • Dracut, MA • Dudley, MA • Duxbury, MA

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Eastham, MA • Easthampton, MA • East Longmeadow, MA • Easton, MA • Edgartown, MA • Everett, MA

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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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Gardner, MA • Gloucester, MA • Grafton, MA • Granby, MA • Great Barrington, MA • Greenfield, MA • Groton, 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

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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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