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Hi my name is Mary and I am currently a student at Umass Amherst. I have been a babysitter for as long as I can remember. Babysitting neighbors, cousins and family friends. I have 8 years of experience. I also worked at an after school program with little kids and I absolutely loved it. I can help with Light Housekeeping and...
Mary K. can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
hey families!! My name is Laurel and I'm a First Year student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Ever since I was a pre-teen I had always wanted to be a babysitter. In my sophomore year of high school I was hired as an Early-Education Childcare worker for the YMCA after-school program in the small town of Easton,...
Laurel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
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, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have over 5 years of previous child care experience through babysitting, working as a camp counselor, and medical director. Over the summer, I work as a medical director at a camp and provide first aide as well as mental health support to students ages 8-18. I have always enjoyed babysitting and had a steady babysitting job...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Abigail P.
Amherst, MA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Abigail . I am currently a freshman at Umass Amherst, majoring in elementary education. I grew up in Maine, with 2 younger siblings and three dogs! I have worked with young kids for 3 years at my local elementary school, and babysat on the side. I have been CPR certified two times throughout my time working at the...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I love kids (and they love me too). I work with children and adolescents on an as needed basis as a Registered Nurse. I have practiced for 24 years! I am seeking local and enjoyable work with children on part time or fill in basis. I would most enjoy building long term relationships with kids, infants through preteen. I have my...
Brigid can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Jenna and I am a senior psychology major at UMass Amherst. I was lucky enough to find my passion for working with kids at 13 years old, and have jumped at every opportunity to both teach and learn from kiddos ever since. I have been a camp counselor with 3-10-year-olds for five years, a swim instructor to...
Jenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello! My name is Ava and I am an experienced teacher and childcare worker living in the Western Mass area.
I hold a Bachelors degree in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia and a Master's Degree from UMass Amherst in Voice Performance.
In my professional experience with teaching, nannying and daycare/after school care, I have...
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Christine K.
Hadley, MA
$18-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Christine . I am 25 years old and a graduate of Fitchburg State University, with a degree in Education (Early-Middle) I have spent the last 6 years working for an after-school program, and summer camp, through which I have been EEC certified. I also have worked full time in Special Education and as a Math...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trudie S.
Northampton, MA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Trudie, and I am a 21-year-old student at Smith College. I have several years of full-time childcare experience. I am a very active person who loves the outdoors, reading, and doing crafts. I have a car, and I am available for any pickup/dropoff, helping with homework, house chores, or anything else your...
Trudie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
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: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Kristin M.
Northampton, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Crafty Creative Childcare Provider! Experienced And Available
Hi my name is Kristin!
I'm a childcare provider who is recently available to take on more work! I am 32 years old and recently relocated to Northampton Massachusetts. I have experience providing all types of childcare, and nannying for over 10 years, working with kids of all ages. I graduated from Lesley university with a...
Kristin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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:
CPR
First Aid
Sarah S.
Hadley, MA
$21-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
Former After School Teacher, Nanny, Youth Counselor, And Experienced Caregiver!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there,
My name is Zosia! I am originally from Western Mass, have recently moved back to the area, and have been looking to return to working with kids as I spend the year preparing to apply to graduate school.
I have been regularly employed as a babysitter and tutor with families since 2015. I have enjoyed work in multiple...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a senior at Hopkins Academy in Hadley, Massachusetts. I have completed two babysitting courses and CPR training for all ages. I've been babysitting for 7 years and have experience with newborns and with children up to age 12. I have been a group leader at Hadley Kids Inc., an after-school tutoring and care center for grades...
Cienna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Sandy D.
Ware, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Mom Available After School Hours, Nights, And Weekends
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Mom here who has 3 children of my own whose ages range from 10-21. Over the years I have watched my friends kids on many occasions. I love watching children and doing exciting things to keep them busy. More than happy to also clean, do laundry, and make meals.
Sandy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was absolutely wonderful with my kids. They keep asking me when can she come again! I highly recommend!"
Michelle O.
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FAQs for after school child care in Amherst, MA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Amherst, MA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Amherst, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $17.25 per hour as of February 2025. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Amherst, MA?
Care.com currently has 8 after school child care providers in Amherst, MA. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Amherst, MA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Amherst, MA to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Amherst, MA, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.