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78 babysitters are listed in Amherst, MA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Amherst, MA
Madison S.
Amherst, MA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as sweet, caring, and energetic.
I love working with kids because we can do creative activities and make memorable experiences together.
I started working with kids when I was 16, as I started watching family friends. Summer of 2021, I worked at a kids summer camp for 3 months. I worked with a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We recently had Madison take care of our 5 month old baby. She is very reliable and a quick learner. She was on time every time and seemed to truly care about our little one who also enjoyed having her around! Very professional and we would absolutely rehire her...
Tanvi K.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexandra is an amazing childcare provider. We hired her for a 3 week before- and after-school job to care for our 5 year old son. She was responsible for packing his school lunch, helping him get dressed and ready for school, feeding him, and driving him to his...
Kasey J.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is very reliable and works very well!"
Shreya S.
Lorelei H.
Amherst, MA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of experience. I am the oldest of six kids and dozens of cousins. I adore children and want to promote their growth socially, academically, and behaviorally with engaging activities like playing outdoors, crafts, and board games and teaching them life skills like kindness, sharing, cooking, taking responsibility,...
Lorelei can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lorelei was great! Super easygoing, communicative and punctual. She's a natural with kids and I'd definitely hire her again when I'm back in town next summer"
Sara M.
Arielle H.
Amherst, MA
$28-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I babysat for four families throughout my time in high school and have three years of experience as a workshop assistant/camp counselor at a theatre program. I am comfortable with pets and have experience with newborns. I love children, am highly responsible, and can cook, assist with meal preparation, do light housekeeping, and...
Arielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Arielle helped us out when our little one had to stay home from daycare. She was on time and did great with my little one. She communicates very well. Would definitely work with her again!"
Jasmine E.
I have been babysitting since the age of 14, and have babysat children between the ages of 2 and 14. I have experience babysitting children with autism, ADHD, blindness, deafness, and other developmental delays. I spent the past 2 years working as a speech assistant, where I worked with children from grades 2-6 on their speech...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Dani, I am 20 years old and a student at Umass Amherst. I have always loved working with kids because it has always come so easy to me. I have 6+ years of experience as a nanny/babysitter. I also work at a daycare and am a substitute teacher for schools in my hometown. Over the years I have come up with my own...
Daniela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
I have been working with children since I was 14. babysitting for different families in my community. I worked as a camp counselor at the local day camp for two years working with second graders and third graders, as well as the preschool. I also babysat for a family of three children with the ages of 7, 3 and 5 months. I also...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for working with children and creating exciting plans for the day! Being a full time nanny, babysitting and working on a farm has given me a widen variety of experiences with different children and their families. I love to be outside and am a wilderness first responder including infant, child, and...
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am an energetic reliable babysitter with years of experience working with kids ski instructing and I love caring for them. I love crafts and games and I am very active. I go to Umass Amherst and am graduating this spring. I am caring, kind, and helpful. I love to be around kids because they are so inspiring and would love...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Hi, my name is Nicole and I am a sophomore at UMass Amherst, studying psychology. I started babysitting when I was 15 for a family of 4 children, ages 3 months - 12 years. I babysat for them weekly and on weekend nights throughout high school. I also worked with toddlers at my dance studio, supervising class and teaching them...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Emma and I have been caring for children since I was probably 14. I have held steady jobs caring for multiple different families. At one time I was watching three children ages 4-8 years old (2 boys, 1 girl). I held this job for about 5 years. Over this past year I have cared for a different family with a...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello!
I'm Erin, a 23 yr old that has just graduated from UMass Amherst this December! I have a BS in Biology and a minor in Natural Resource and Conservation. I currently live in Amherst and I am looking to babysit full time (I have my own car for transportation). I am from central Massachusetts and I have grown up babysitting...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience babysitting children of all ages and can provide references. I am a fun, creative, and safe babysitter, and I would like to help in any way I can! I will be home for winter break from December 16th until the end of January.
Finlay can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Evrlyne B.
Amherst, MA
$35-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Love Caring For Kids And People I Have Worked With Have Really Loved Working With Me
I am a caregiver who cares from the heart. I believe in the karma of care. I love to work with kids and I give my work my all.
Lauren S.
Amherst, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a creative and imaginative caregiver with a passion for making a positive impact on children's lives. As a graduate with 10 years of experience, I've honed my skills in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages.
I firmly believe that effective communication is key to building trust...
My name is Emilie I am a 21-year-old with years of babysitting experience in not only my family but also my neighborhood and families in town. I babysat my neighbors daughter for 8 years starting from the time she was 4 through the age of 12. After applying for an unpaid internship I was chosen through my high school guidance...
Emilie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Monique L.
Amherst, MA
$13-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a reliable and outgoing student at UMass Amherst. I have a passion for working with children, as I aspire to be a Pediatric Audiologist. I started babysitting while in high school, and during that time I also coached middle schoolers in rowing. Most recently, I was a camp counselor at the Lair of the Golden Bear, and...
Monique can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am a student at UMass Amherst majoring in Psychology and minoring in Education. I am an extremely easy going and friendly babysitter who is always up for an adventure. I love to be creative and help the kids with any crafts or imaginative games they want! I took 4 years of classes on early childhood development and...
Sophie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Amherst, MA
Madison S.
5.0
We recently had Madison take care of our 5 month old baby. She is very reliable and a quick learner. She was on time every time and seemed to truly care about our little one who also enjoyed having her around! Very professional and we would absolutely rehire her anytime without a doubt.
- Tanvi K.
Alexandra M.
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 lovely and knows kids. I have to...
- Katherine G.
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
Lorelei H.
5.0
Lorelei was great! Super easygoing, communicative and punctual. She's a natural with kids and I'd definitely hire her again when I'm back in town next summer
- Sara M.
Arielle H.
5.0
Arielle helped us out when our little one had to stay home from daycare. She was on time and did great with my little one. She communicates very well. Would definitely work with her again!
- Jasmine E.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Amherst, MA:
How can I find a Amherst babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Amherst, MA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 78 babysitters in Amherst, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Amherst, MA?
The average rate for Amherst, MA babysitters on Care.com is $17.55 per hour as of January 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Amherst, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Amherst, MA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Amherst, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 78 listed babysitters.