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60 after school babysitters are listed in Amherst, MA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Amherst, MA
5.0
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am resident of Northampton and I have always loved working with children and their families. I started babysitting when I was 13 and when I was in high school I was able to take Child Growth and Development as an elective; which helped me find my dream of working with children. After graduating from Northampton High, I went on...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany is great and we felt so lucky to have her babysit our two-year-old. We were in town for a wedding and were a little nervous to leave our toddler, but Brittany put me at ease the minute we got on the phone. She asked all the right questions, gave us advice...
Allie L.
Helen B.
Northampton, MA
$29-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved from Massachusetts to Chicago and am looking for a wonderful family to work for. I absolutely adore kids and love seeing their perspective of life and just learning more about the world through their eyes. Whenever I babysit, I like to incorporate nature and creative play into our time together, whether that...
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Helen has been a great babysitter. She is always on time dependable and very cheerful with our toddler son and he responds very well to her playful attitude. I would recommend her to anyone"
Daniel B.
Lukas R.
Sunderland, MA
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Lukas and I'm 30 years old! I use he/him pronouns and live in Sunderland. I love working with children of all ages, particularly school aged kids between five and 11. As a child care provider my goal is to meet kids where they are at and provide a safe but fun environment for them to be in. I'm kind and...
Lukas can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lukas is kind, fun, child-centered, and able to set good boundaries with my kids. My daughters adore him. His calm and engaging presence rejuvenates them. He's communicative, responsible, straightforward, and takes the initiative in planning activities with my...
Desiree D.
Hi!! I am fun, energetic, diligent, caring, reliable, active, responsive, and creative. I started babysitting when I was a freshman in high school, so about five years of experience! From my first and nerve-racking babysitting gig, it led to me nannying for a family for over a year during covid, where I found my inspiration of...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been working with children for about 10 years, and have loved every moment of it. I worked as a nanny for about two years for a family of four, as well as several other babysitting jobs. I have also worked as a preschool teacher, a camp counselor and am currently working, teaching an after school program. I love to cook,...
Caishlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a sophomore at Wellesley College looking to find a job caring after young children. I have experience with toddlers and elementary school-age children. I am fully vaccinated and boosted and will wear a mask at all times :)
Thank you for your consideration,
Brenna
Brenna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am from Northampton, Ma and am attending college in Syracuse, NY. I have many years of experience babysitting my four nieces and nephews. I am very flexible and can help with tidying, carpooling, cooking, arts/crafts, and more.
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
I am looking for a Full-Time Nannying position for the '22-'23 academic school year in the Boston area. I have 7 years of babysitting/nannying experience with infants and children up to 15 years. I am kindhearted, energetic, creative, reliable, and hard-working. I enjoy participating in a wide range of engaging, educational, and...
Tieyin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Falcon, I have over five years of experience in after school programming and babysitting. I have experience and excellent references with children of all ages, including infants. CPR certified, non-smoker, have a car and a clean driving record. Recent college graduate, planning a career in teaching. I look forward...
Fiora can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Paulina A.
Northampton, MA
$18-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time
I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
Paulina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello! I have been a babysitter for 10 years, and am a certified teacher. I recently finished graduate school at Lesley University, where I studied integrated teaching through the arts. In my own time, I'm an avid crafter, and enjoy knitting crocheting, drawing, painting, and pottery. As a babysitter, I love coming up with age...
Ariel can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started mother's helper for a close family friend when I was about 10, and made my way into babysitting as I grew up. I have loved it since then! I have regularly sat for several families and for children between the ages of newborn to about 12 years old. I'm very interactive and love to participate with the kids. I am CPR...
Leah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
My name is Jessica and I am 23 years old. I am a licensed teacher with lots of experience with children of all ages. I graduated from Westfield State University in 2013. I've been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I worked for a large babysitting/nannying company where I was sent out to work with different families. There I...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Rayna R.
Northampton, MA
$15-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I am an experienced and reliable babysitter, who formally worked at the Smith College Campus School as a lunch/recess monitor and afterschool program assistant. I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children. I have the ability to multitask and manage time effectively. Working at the Campus School I...
Rayna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Anastasia S.
Hadley, MA
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a dedicated second-year student at UMASS Amherst, actively seeking a full-time summer position with the possibility of transitioning to part-time during the school year. With over six years of childcare experience, ranging from babysitting to camp counseling, I have a proven track record of successfully engaging and...
Anastasia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have grown up with two younger siblings spending lots of time over the years caring for them as an older sibling. I began babysitting at age 13 and have not stopped since then. I have worked as a youth after school care program leader for over two years though the ymca. I love to interact and learn from the minds of kids. I...
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hello, my name is Madeleine and I've been in the role of child care provider for as long as I can remember. I grew up the oldest of 5 siblings and babysat often for them, but have received paid experience for babysitting since I was 13. I make sure we are reading, playing outside, staying active with activities the kids enjoy,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Hanna and I am currently getting my masters in social work at University after receiving my bachelors at College. I have 8+ years of babysitting and house sitting experience and I currently work as a special education assistant with children on the autism spectrum. I am free during afternoons and...
Hanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Anais B.
Northampton, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a caring, fun and energetic childcare provider with 10 years of experience! I have worked with children of all ages and backgrounds in various capacities. I have been a babysitter, a camp counselor, a tutor, an after school teacher and even a children's roller skating instructor! I am CPR and first aid certified.
Anais can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Katherine K.
Northampton, MA
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Katherine. I have spent time caring for children in many different capacities, such as a nanny, dance teacher, summer camp employee, and preschool classroom assistant. I am outgoing, energetic, responsible, and reliable. I truly enjoy working with kids and helping them learn and grow. I am also happy to help out...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Amherst, MA
Brittany M.
5.0
Brittany is great and we felt so lucky to have her babysit our two-year-old. We were in town for a wedding and were a little nervous to leave our toddler, but Brittany put me at ease the minute we got on the phone. She asked all the right questions, gave us advice about the area that was really...
- Allie L.
Helen B.
5.0
Helen has been a great babysitter. She is always on time dependable and very cheerful with our toddler son and he responds very well to her playful attitude. I would recommend her to anyone
- Daniel B.
Lukas R.
5.0
Lukas is a wonderful caregiver. He is flexible, friendly, and my child looks forward to every time he comes.
- Camden S.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Amherst, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Amherst, MA?
You can review 40 after school babysitter profiles near you in Amherst, MA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Amherst, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Amherst, MA is $17.15. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Amherst, MA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Amherst, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Amherst, MA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Amherst, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Amherst, MA?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Amherst, MA.
Ratings for Amherst, MA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.