Childcare

Boston's Best Babysitters/Nannies provides sitters to families in the greater Boston area. It accommodates parents in search of back-up child care, or a much-needed night out. The agency also does a lot of sitting for families staying in local hotels.

The agency's employees are professional nannies, graduate students, mothers, and grandmothers. All babysitters undergo a motor vehicle and criminal record check. They must also have completed CPR and first aid instruction.

Babysitting fees are $13 per hour with a $1 charge for each additional child, plus a $10 transportation fee. The agency fee is $35. The agency fee can be charged to Visa, Master Card or Am Ex, while nanny fees should be paid in cash at the end of the night. Tipping is at the discretion of the parent.

While the agency does do "at a moment's notice" placements, it admits that business has been steadily increasing. The owner suggests that you call sooner rather than later to book a sitter.

Boston's Best also places live-out nannies, who are typically paid $14-$16 per hour. The placement fee for a full-time nanny is $2500. Part-time fees vary according to number of weekly hours needed.

Boston's Best offers other services, too, like a nanny training school and nanny profiling by a child and family therapist.

Boston's Best Baby Sitters/Nannies offers Infant & Child CPR and First Aid through the American Red Cross to parents and caregivers. If parents or caregivers
wish to put a group of 8 participants together, then
9th person is certified free of charge. Otherwise,
classes are $55/person/class. (Note: CPR and First Aid are 2 separate classses). They also travel to desired location of parent or caregiver group, or parents and caregivers can join one of their monthly classes held in the Boston area.

Boston's Best also offer "Magic Touch" Infant Massage (under the same guidelines as CPR and First Aid groups), which is affiliated with the International Association of Infant Massage Inc. Plus, kids ages 11 to 15 can take part in the agency's Baby Sitter's Training classes. Class information can be found on the Boston's Best website or by calling 617.268.7148.

The Waltham YMCA has both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness facility, and a gymansium. Lessons are offered in basketball, swimming, and more. Childcare and babysitting services are available for members.

Family Membership (two adults and two children) is $83 per month, plus a $100 joining fee. Youth membership is $81.

Mother's Helpers provides experienced, adult babysitters for full-time, part-time, and overnight care of kids ages infant through 16 in your home including evenings and weekends. Sitters undergo a screening process, including a personal interview, references check, criminal background check, and driving record check. Mother's Helpers covers the Metro West area, including, but not limited to, Wellesley, Weston, Dover, Sudbury, Wayland, Natick, Sherborn, Hopkinton, and the surrounding area.

Mother's Helpers provides experienced, adult babysitters for full-time, part-time, and overnight care of kids ages infant through 16 in your home including evenings and weekends. Sitters undergo a screening process, including a personal interview, references check, criminal background check, and driving record check. Mother's Helpers covers the Metro West area, including, but not limited to, Wellesley, Weston, Dover, Sudbury, Wayland, Natick, Sherborn, Hopkinton, and the surrounding area.

American Nanny Company has been placing first-rate professional nannies since 1984. They specialize in the placement of thoroughly screened and selectively chosen American nanny applicants with dual career families in need of high caliber in-home child care.

Boston's Best Babysitters/Nannies provides sitters to families in the greater Boston area. It accommodates parents in search of back-up child care, or a much-needed night out. The agency also does a lot of sitting for families staying in local hotels.

The agency's employees are professional nannies, graduate students, mothers, and grandmothers. All babysitters undergo a motor vehicle and criminal record check. They must also have completed CPR and first aid instruction.

Babysitting fees are $13 per hour with a $1 charge for each additional child, plus a $10 transportation fee. The agency fee is $35. The agency fee can be charged to Visa, Master Card or Am Ex, while nanny fees should be paid in cash at the end of the night. Tipping is at the discretion of the parent.

While the agency does do "at a moment's notice" placements, it admits that business has been steadily increasing. The owner suggests that you call sooner rather than later to book a sitter.

Boston's Best also places live-out nannies, who are typically paid $14-$16 per hour. The placement fee for a full-time nanny is $2500. Part-time fees vary according to number of weekly hours needed.

Boston's Best offers other services, too, like a nanny training school and nanny profiling by a child and family therapist.

Boston's Best Baby Sitters/Nannies offers Infant & Child CPR and First Aid through the American Red Cross to parents and caregivers. If parents or caregivers
wish to put a group of 8 participants together, then
9th person is certified free of charge. Otherwise,
classes are $55/person/class. (Note: CPR and First Aid are 2 separate classses). They also travel to desired location of parent or caregiver group, or parents and caregivers can join one of their monthly classes held in the Boston area.

Boston's Best also offer "Magic Touch" Infant Massage (under the same guidelines as CPR and First Aid groups), which is affiliated with the International Association of Infant Massage Inc. Plus, kids ages 11 to 15 can take part in the agency's Baby Sitter's Training classes. Class information can be found on the Boston's Best website or by calling 617.268.7148.

Creative Minds Home Daycare is an alternative to large daycare. It includes a full curriculum, large fenced-in area for outside play time, and is located in a quiet neighborhood. A healthy afternoon snack is supplied.

Founded in 1907, Newton Community Service Center (NCSC) is a nonprofit human service organization that strengthens individual, family, and community life through educational programs and support services that promote social-emotional wellness and continuity of care for all ages. The agency serves a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse population regardless of economic circumstances from Newton, Waltham, and surrounding communities.

NCSC's programs include Child and Family Programs, Teens and Adult Programs; and Service Opportunities After 55 (SOAR).

Strawberry Family Childcare is a state-licensed, bilingual (Spanish/English) childcare program for infants and toddlers.