Find After School Babysitters in Northampton, MA
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Find after school babysitters in Northampton, MA that you’ll love
60 after school babysitters are listed in Northampton, MA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Northampton, MA
5.0
(3)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Leah has watched my 4 all summer- 3 rambunctious boys and 1 girl. 4 kids of varying ages can be a challenge and she's managed with a good attitude and always a smile even on rough days! Trustworthy, punctual, kind, and consistent."
Amanda P.
Jennifer D.
Amherst, MA
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old, I have experience with children of all ages. One of my favorite (and hardest) jobs I have had was caring for 3-year-old triplet boys.
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenn was a wonderful babysitter for our family. We have triplet boys and they absolutely loved to spend time with her. She was able to keep all of them occupied and happy. She was very dependable and always came to our house on time with a smile. She followed...
Deirdre C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a current senior at UMass Amherst who's home for the summer looking to nanny for the summer. I have 7 years experience in childcare as a private babysitter, daycare provider, and summer camp counselor. I have worked with children of all abilities ranging from ages of 10mo-13y/o. I would love to lend a hand and help out...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel was timely, responsive, and professional. She was also very engaged and fun with my kids. My 5 and 9 year old really enjoyed being with her. We will definitely hire Rachel again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Hannah! I am 20 years old and I just moved to Massachusetts in January after having lived in Alaska for my whole life. I got my associate's degree from the University of Alaska last summer and have a lot of experience with children. In middle and high school, I was a teacher's assistant and library aide, often working...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is such an amazing individual! She is extremely consistent and reliable. She is mature beyond her years and dependable. I appreciated her kind, gentle, and friendly nature. I would recommend her and sing her praises to anyone!"
Caitlin S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years experience as a full-time Nanny to children ranging from 3 months-16 years old. I believe children thrive in an environment where they feel loved and believed in. I foster outdoor and imaginative play, crafts, and am not afraid to get on the floor with the kids. Building character and social and emotional skills...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily has been our children's nanny for the past 2 years. She is an outstanding nanny and a lovely person, and the family that will have her as their nanny will be tremendously fortunate.
She's punctual, a safe driver, excellent at juggling a complex schedule...
Eman A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alexandra and I am currently a student at UMass Amherst. Since I was 15 years old, I have been caring for children. My first experience was with my second cousin's daughter. Initially, I helped her take care of her infant (bottle feeding, changing diapers, bathing, putting to sleep). I had the joy to witness her grow...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Such a caring professional, we wish we could have worked with Alexandra longer. Our little guy absolutely loved her and we felt so comfortable leaving when we knew she was there. Even helped when he was so sick and miserable and she was wonderful. So caring, so...
Katherine G.
Emma L.
Holyoke, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Emma, I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages with all different needs. I have been the caretaker for older children with special needs, watched a child from her infancy into her toddler years, been a nanny to an infant and a 3-year-old, and cared for school aged children 7-9. As a graduate...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Emma is a very caring person who will always put the needs of your child above her own. She worked for us for quite a long time, and is still close with our family today. She is definitely worth the hire!"
Erin C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have raised three children of my own plus watched children throughout the years from infant to school age. I also have several years experience as a kindergarten side in the public school system as well as substitute teaching in the public schools and a private preschool.
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Paige pet sat for me in April and was so great to our pup and kept me updated on how she was doing while we were away. Thanks so much Paige!"
Jacqueline L.
Colleen F.
Amherst, MA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a certified pediatric speech language pathologist looking for a nanny job after school and then full time in the summer. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years old and nannied for 2 different families for 4 years each. I would love to see if our schedules connect!
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision
Lydia M.
Holyoke, MA
$25-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
Full Time Nanny Starting End Of August! (7 Years In Childcare)
Hi, my name is Lydia! I am looking for a family in need of full time care. I have worked in childcare for 7 years. I started as a babysitter/nanny, became the director of an after school program and was a preschool/toddler teacher in the Boston area for 3 years. I am looking to get back into the childcare world and would love to...
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Alyssa M.
South Hadley, MA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
In the past, I have worked with mostly first graders. I taught after-school Spanish lessons during high school at Plains Elementary School and loved it. That also means I have lots of experience being overwhelmed with caring for a group of 6-year-olds. On a more personal note, I have experience with my 3-year-old baby cousin and...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I worked at an after-school program during high school and have also been a CIT at a camp two summers ago. I have very good patients with children I have experience with ages 0 - 12. I also try and help out in any way I can even if that means helping...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Haley, and I am a senior college student at UMass Amherst. I have experience with childcare starting at age 13, and am also a dance instructor as well as an after school program counselor. I have experience working with children of all ages, including those with developmental, intellectual, and physical...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Elizabeth V.
South Hadley, MA
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Fun, Enthusiastic, And Experienced Sitter With A Flexible Schedule
I gained experience working with a family with two young children when I was in 8th grade. I loved watching them grow from young babies to young children and help them learn while I babysat them through high school! I got my CPR/AED and First-Aid training through my life-guarding and group fitness certifications. I also spent...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have extensive experience teaching and caring for children ages 3 through middle school. I currently work as an occupational therapy assistant at the preschool and elementary level. In this position, I have developed substantial experience with special needs/neurodivergent kids. My expertise lies in helping adapt and modify...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 2 years of experience babysitting 2 kids.
Ragan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Rozlyn K.
Florence, MA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi there!
My name is Rozlyn and I am 18 years old! I recently graduated high school and am taking a gap year before I start at McGill University in 2025!
I am currently a barista/cashier at Bread Euphoria Cafe but am always up for odd jobs! I have been babysitting ever since I can remember for kids in the neighborhood, family,...
Rozlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi everyone!
I have babysat all through high school, and am currently a first year at Mount Holyoke College. I am looking for a job over winter break. I have experience from toddlers to 12 years old, including children with disabilities. I am comfortable with all types of pets, and have my own car for travel and am able to...
Sophie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Rylie F.
Easthampton, MA
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
My Name Is Rylie Franklin! I Am An 18 Year Old Living At Home Looking For A Family In Need Of Help!
1.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as personable, organized, and bubbly!
I like working with kids because I love kids and their minds and want to make impression on the next generation
I'm looking for a job that a caring family and stability
I started working with kids when I was 15 I worked at a dance studio and would teach all...
Erica F.
Amherst, MA
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Erica, I'm 53 years old and love to be around kids. I'm a physical education teacher in my country (Brazil).
I have more than 15 years of experience working with kids.
I'm married and have two daughters (24 and 20 years old).
I have worked as a nanny for the last 12 months, but my current job will finish in June.
I...
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Northampton, MA
Leah H.
5.0
Leah has watched my 4 all summer- 3 rambunctious boys and 1 girl. 4 kids of varying ages can be a challenge and she's managed with a good attitude and always a smile even on rough days! Trustworthy, punctual, kind, and consistent.
- Amanda P.
Jennifer D.
5.0
Jennifer had been our babysitter for approximately four years. We have three children who have outgrown the need for a sitter now. When Jennifer cared for our children their ages ranged from infant and toddler to preschool and school age. Jennifer played age appropriate games, read them books,...
- Barbara P.
Rachel L.
5.0
Rachel was timely, responsive, and professional. She was also very engaged and fun with my kids. My 5 and 9 year old really enjoyed being with her. We will definitely hire Rachel again.
- Care member
Hannah M.
5.0
Hannah is such an amazing individual! She is extremely consistent and reliable. She is mature beyond her years and dependable. I appreciated her kind, gentle, and friendly nature. I would recommend her and sing her praises to anyone!
- Caitlin S.
Emily Y.
5.0
Emily has been our children's nanny for the past 2 years. She is an outstanding nanny and a lovely person, and the family that will have her as their nanny will be tremendously fortunate.
She's punctual, a safe driver, excellent at juggling a complex schedule of over 10 after school activities...
- Eman A.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Northampton, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Northampton, MA?
You can review 18 after school babysitter profiles near you in Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Northampton, MA is $17.28. 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 Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA.
Ratings for Northampton, MA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Northampton, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.