Looking for a reliable babysitter in Boston? Whether you’re a local parent planning a night out or visiting the city for a wedding, work trip, or weekend getaway, The Washburn Agency has you covered. We’re excited to introduce our on-demand babysitting service—designed to give modern families the flexibility they need, without compromising on safety or quality.
With our fully automated system, securing a trusted sitter takes just minutes.
For over a decade, The Washburn Agency has helped families across Boston find exceptional nannies and household staff. Now, we’re bringing that same trusted approach to babysitting—offering quick access to vetted, background-checked, and CPR-certified caregivers, all with just a few clicks.
We know how important it is to feel confident in the person caring for your child. Every babysitter in our network is carefully screened through nationwide background checks, detailed in-house reference checks and in-depth interviews with our experienced team. These aren’t just qualified caregivers—they’re kind, engaging, and experienced with children of all ages, from infants to tweens.
Booking is easy and flexible.
Create a family profile, submit your request through our streamlined system, and get matched with a sitter—often within a few minutes. Whether you need last-minute coverage, help during a conference, or a sitter for an evening out at Fenway, we make the process simple and stress-free.
Traveling to Boston?
We also specialize in hotel and Airbnb babysitting services. Our sitters are comfortable working in hotels and vacation rentals and are trusted by families visiting from all over. So whether you’re exploring the North End or catching a show in the Theatre District, you can relax knowing your children are in safe, capable hands.
Live in Boston?
This service is perfect for families looking for occasional evening care, backup childcare when your regular nanny is off, or support while working from home. We even have experienced travel nannies available for weekend trips and vacations.
As a locally owned agency, we’re proud of our Boston roots and the families we serve. Parents choose The Washburn Agency because of our deep local knowledge, high standards, and personalized care. We’ve supported families in Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End, and beyond—and we’d love to help yours, too.
Ready to book a babysitter you can trust? Click here to request a sitter today
