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I have 3+ years of experience babysitting kids, as I have 3 younger brothers (they are 10 and 4) and have also babysat for some of my parent's friends' kids before. I am in Maine for college for the school year and am looking for work that works around my school schedule. I have my own transportation and am willing to drive kids...
Eva can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Daiane F.
Amherst, NH
$25-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider dedicated to fostering children's growth and development. With four years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child.
My patient and calm personality, combined with my...
Caterina C.
Amherst, NH
$20-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have babysat numerous times. Have experience caring for a young boy with type 1 diabetes. Currently work as an ABA therapist with children 5 and younger with autism.
Caterina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am a mother of five children ranging from ages 22 to 35
a sister in a family of 11, with 24 nieces and nephews.
Hello! My name is Rachelle and I am currently a reading teacher for students in grades K-2. I graduated from Rivier University with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. I have more than six years of experience working with children, primarily school aged. Throughout high school and college, I babysat for several families,...
Rachelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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I'm not available, thank you.
Hello! I'm Brazilian and I speak Portuguese and English. I have been living in the United States for two years, and since I arrived, I have been working as a nanny for the same family, with whom I also live. They have become great friends and would be very happy to provide references.
I...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Bianca A.
Milford, NH
$14-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bianca. I've been working at Ymca Early Education Center for three years! I have my Child care license and I am CPR/first aid certified. I've been babysitting prior and during my time at the Y. I work with ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. I am not your average babysitter/nanny I love to have fun with the kids build...
Bianca can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She took care of my J amazingly! He even asks for her once in a while! Highly would recommend Bianca! She's super reliable and always on time also!"
Sarah B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of experience from newborns through age 15. I speak fluent Spanish and English. I have taken courses in Early Childhood Education. I am married with a 15-year-old son of my own. I live in Merrimack Nh. I was a preschool teacher in Mexico. I'm 49 years old and have lots of energy to use in caring for your...
Beatriz can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Beatriz was a wonderful addition to our family. She cared for our two boys for two years, and they loved her! She's very energetic, kind yet firm, practical, and intuitive. She had my boys outside everyday! We loved her and appreciated the care she provided for our...
Dawn D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Paige, nice to meet you! I am currently residing in Ewing, NJ. I moved here from Indiana almost 5 years ago. I come from a family of 5- mom, dad, and two younger brothers from a smaller town named, Franklin. I graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelors and associates degree in Human Services. I have a...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Paige has been a wonderful and valuable friend to our family since finding her on care.com. She is dependable, kind hearted, compassionate, loving, and very active. She is always excited and eager to teach our daughter new things and keeps her entertained and...
Whitney V.
Megan M.
Litchfield, NH
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.4
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My names Megan. I am a special education teacher. I have worked with children for many years in all different types of environments. I strive to provide a safe and fun environment for any kiddo that I am with.
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Meg was absolutely amazing! As a nanny, she and I tag teamed together quite often and I could not have made it through without her! She was not only readily available, but she works well under pressure and always seems to keep the spirits high! I would highly...
Katelyn M.
Oluwatoyin A.
Bedford, NH
$25/hr • 13 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a cheerful, active mom of two who adores her job with children. I'm a witty and entertaining companion. As a mother with more than a decade of experience caring for children, I know how important it is to maintain a consistent routine of good cleanliness, nutritious meals, and stimulating playtime. I can go grocery shopping...
Oluwatoyin can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is extremely reliable in caring for my young son. Could not ask for a better nanny."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as friendly, passionate, and caring.
I like working with kids because they always teach us new things! And they keep us honest.
I started working with kids when I was younger, probably about 14 years old is when I started babysitting regularly. I currently work as a behavioral therapist with...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aisha is a wonderful person and a great nanny. We have three children and appreciated how she took a personal interest in adapting her technique to each individual personality, maintaining uniform expectations and discipline while handling each child differently....
Cyrus M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 30 years old and I have over 15 years of experience working with children. I have an associates degree in early childhood education and I am also CPR and First-Aid certified and I have taken many workshop classes. Before becoming a nanny in 2017 I worked at a childcare in Milford. I was with them for 7 years. I...
Gina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gina is an amazing babysitter! We feel so lucky that she came into our lives. She started with us when our third son was born and we got to know her well over my maternity leave. The boys absolutely love her! I have three young sons and they have a lot of energy-...
Jane G.
Amanda D.
Bedford, NH
$12-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm an experienced caregiver and early childhood educator with a passion for helping children learn and grow. I have a college degree and four years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to make learning fun. I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach...
5.0
"Amanda is so kind and good at what she does! This was our first time having Amanda watch our 3 dogs and she was so sweet and good with them. She kept in communication with me when she was going to see the dogs, would send pictures and videos and provide me with...
Anne A.
5.0
(4)
Hi, my name is Taylor. I am a reliable, positive, and energetic elementary education major at Rivier University! I have worked with children since 2015. I love spending time with them and doing fun activities . I was a student teacher at an elementary school in a 4th grade classroom. I also worked with the infants at my schools...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"She was great with my kids. They loved her and it was a sad time when we had to let her go."
Mike L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun loving and interesting
I like working with kids because they are fun. always watching them learn makes me happy
I'm looking for a job that I get to work with kids everyday
I started working with kids when 9 years old
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family.
One thing you...
5.0
"Locadia was great with my daughter. She was on time and reassured me while my daughter was with her. I would hire again!"
Paola N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Ashley. I am 26 years old. I graduated from Keene State College in 2020 with a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Psychology. Since I graduated college I have been working in a school. I was a lead Infant Teacher for 2. 5 years and moved to a different classroom as a lead older...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
I have been babysitting for over eight years and am very comfortable around children. My experience includes caring for newborns, twins, triplets, and a family of three children under the age of four. I truly love being around children and spend much of my spare time caring for children of friends and family. My work experience...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Morgan has been caring for children for many years and has worked directly with children daily in her career. There are very few people I trust with my girls and Morgan is at the top of the list! She is kind, thoughtful, passionate, reliable, and so much fun. We...
Samantha L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced caregiver, I'm CPR and First Aid certified! I'm 24 years old and I have over 12 years of experience providing meaningful care to children of all ages. I also have over 9 years of experience with pet and house-sitting! I have my Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy from Shenandoah University and am currently...
Cassadi can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cassadi is a wonderful caregiver! She was kind, super patient with our daughter who really struggled with saying goodbye when we left, and spent quality time with her (reading books, watching birds out the window, playing hide & seek)."
Ashley H.
Maria P.
Merrimack, NH
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved working with kids. I've had years of experience with all age groups, including (multiple) infants, (multiple) toddlers, and up to early teenage years.
Maria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Maria worked full time for our family, caring for our 2 year old son and newborn daughter. She truly is amazing at her job. She has a gentle way of helping toddlers manage their big emotions. My son learned how to take deep breaths and use gentle hands with Maria’s...
Meghan A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Amherst, NH
Bianca A.
5.0
She took care of my J amazingly! He even asks for her once in a while! Highly would recommend Bianca! She's super reliable and always on time also!
- Sarah B.
Beatriz G.
5.0
Beatriz has worked for our family for almost a year, 2 days a week. She has been a wonderful addition! Very punctual and dependable. She cares for our 4 children, ages 8,6,4 and 22 months. She helps with kids meals, activities and some transportation. She is Spanish speaking and we've asked her to...
- Mary M.
Paige H.
5.0
Paige was a wonderful babysitter for our son. She was always on time and very flexible to meet our needs. Even though he was less than 12 months old, she was always interacting with him, whether it was tummy time, playing or reading. She was also great with our (sometimes overwhelmingly loving)...
- Shane F.
Megan M.
5.0
Megan has been a great help to our family over the years. Our two kids (4&10) love Megan, she's always done a great job of making sure their needs are met and they are entertained and having fun! Planning arts & crafts activities, helping with homework, playing outside, going on day adventures,...
- Katherine M.
Oluwatoyin A.
5.0
She is extremely reliable in caring for my young son. Could not ask for a better nanny.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Amherst, NH:
How can I find a Amherst babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Amherst, NH 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 6 babysitters in Amherst, NH on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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, NH?
The average rate for Amherst, NH babysitters on Care.com is $18.50 per hour as of March 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, NH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Amherst, NH 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.