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Mary D. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Mary

Boston, MA
$19/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I'm kind, warm, and patient. I'm upbeat, flexible, hard-working, and incredibly loving. I'm thoughtful about childcare, including researching issues in order to help parents resolve challenges with sleep or behavior. I'm resourceful and competent, solving problems that arise. I'm communicates effectively with parents.

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Infants
Cathleen H. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Cathleen

Boston, MA
$15/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Cathleen i am 19 years old currently a freshman in college. I have been taking care of kids my whole life being the oldest of 4. I have also worked in a daycare for a year and a half working with infants and toddlers. I absolutely adore kids and I love working with them. I would love the chance to work with your children.

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Infants
Sindy O. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Sindy

Boston, MA
$19/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Sindy Ortiz. and I graduated from Denison University two years ago and came back home to work at a local research hospital. I started babysitting when I was in college when my biology professor asked me to watch her two young sons. I learned I loved babysitting, playing with the kids and hearing the way they think is so much fun. I would love to be your babysitter for a night out or a few. Feel free to send me a message!

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Claudia T. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Claudia

Boston, MA
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hey there! My name is Claudia, and I'm 19 years old. I've been babysitting and helping family's in my hometown with their kids since I was about 12 years old. Even back when I was in day care, I used to love helping out with the younger kids. I especially love working with kids ages 0-11 months, however, have experience working with older kids as well. I enjoy arts and crafts, going for walks, reading, and doing various other activities with the kids. I'm also open to assisting with daily household chores, such as, light cleaning, laundry, dishes, etc. I look forward to meeting you and your family!

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Infants
Mason B. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Mason

Boston, MA
$15/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Mason I am a seventeen years old from Hull, MA. In the past I have taken a CPR course aswell as a nanny course and received certification from both. I am the author of a number one new release on Amazon. I love food, music, and the outdoors!
Alicia R. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Alicia

Boston, MA
$18.50/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

If I were to describe myself, I’d say I’m a very understanding and caring person. I genuinely enjoy getting to know people for who they are—their interests, likes, and dislikes. I’ve always loved working with children, and even though my experience hasn’t always been in a professional setting, I’ve had a deep care and natural connection with little ones.

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Infants

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Sherene A. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Sherene

Boston, MA
$23/hr
Part-time
3 years experience
Amber R. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Amber

Boston, MA
$20/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience
Drashti J. - Seeking Work in Boston

Nanny Drashti

Boston, MA
$17/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience
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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
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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
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"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."
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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 $25.23 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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