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Rachel D.
Merrimack, NH
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter & Teacher With 13 Years Of Experience Who Loves Crafting & Kids
5.0
(1)
I'm thrilled to introduce myself as an experienced nanny with over 4 years of teaching 6th grade reading. My diverse background includes summer camps, afterschool care, and a year-long stint as a babysitter for a family with 3 kids. I'm adept at helping with schoolwork and fostering a love for learning.
Beyond academics, I'm...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Rachel was the first person I allowed to watch my boys that was not a family member. She always keeps them entertained with crafts, games, or making their favorite foods for dinner. She is able to maintain structure while providing a nurturing environment.
Rachel...
Kailin A.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Leah ! I am currently teaching fourth grade in Lowell and am looking for a summer nannying job (end of June- mid/ end of august) around Hamilton, MA. My husband and I just moved to the area from NH, but I also grew up in Hamilton. I received my bachelor's in elementary education and liberal arts at Westfield...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah is very professional, mature, punctual, flexible and easy to communicate with. She clearly has a lot of experience caring for young children and her level of ease and comfort shows. I feel confident that our 2-year old son is in competent hands with Leah. He...
Betsy S.
Courtney B.
Milford, NH
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Nanny And Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part Time Job
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Courtney I live in Milford with my husband and two older boys. I have worked as a nanny for over 10 years. I have several credits in early childhood education I am also trained as a medical assistant. I have been working with a wonderful family for 6 years with 3 children ages 5-10. I am very helpful with housekeeping...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Courtney is the absolute BEST! She worked for our family for 6 years and became such an important part of our children's lives. She always goes above and beyond. Not only was she always happy to take the kids to the park, the lake, or even a corn maze...she also...
James K.
Emily M.
Bedford, NH
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 20 y/o student attending Keene State College. My parents are both educators in the Nashua School District and I am currently getting my degree in elementary education. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 13! I have a passion for working with kids and would love any and all experience before entering the...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was amazing with my girls! Very kind and reliable. Thank you so much!"
Shana C.
Annalia F.
Nashua, NH
$18-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I have worked in a church nursery, taught Sunday school to children ages 5-10, and I have babysat my seven nephews and nieces for the last six years! I'm a fun babysitter, and I love doing art, reading stories, baking, and playing outside games with kids. I can also tutor elementary school age children. I'm also able to...
Annalia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Bianca A.
Milford, NH
$14-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hi my name is Danielle and I love working with children I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and have a lot of experience with children. When I was in high school I did some volunteer work with an elementary school and here are some of my work experiences
From September of 03 - May of 06 South elementary school...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Katrina F.
Merrimack, NH
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi families! My name is Katrina and i'm so excited to meet you!
I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old, I used to help my grandma who is a nanny for a wonderful family and that was when I fell in love with childcare.
While I was in high school I was a Teachers assistant for a kindergarten class at an elementary...
Hi, My name is Stephanie T and I am currently obtaining my marketing degree at LMU. I have great experience for caring for kids as I have babysat in the past and have taken care and taught kids dance at my local dance studio. I am available for any summer babysitting jobs for kids of all ages and I am able to start as soon as...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
I'm looking for a nanny position in which I am able to watch the kids within my own home to allow for the flexibility to watch my daughter. We are kid safe, on a quiet street, fully fenced in yard, and have all toys and items needed for multiple age ranges.
I am the mom to a beautiful and strong little girl, born premature, and...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole is so kind, friendly, depends and easy to talk to. She worked with us on time and pick up and drop off for our daughter. They did such cute and educational projects daily and sent updates during the day. Would hire and use again 100% "
Care member
Hi parents! My love for babysitting started in 2015 when I first babysat for a family friend and have continued working with various families (on and off) ever since! I am currently unemployed, studying for my Series tests to become a financial advisor, and thought this would be the perfect time to pick up babysitting again. I...
Carley can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Sarah D.
Milford, NH
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, nice to meet you my names Sarah! I'm a caregiver because I find joy in fostering a happy, welcoming environment for children. My own childhood experiences motivated me to give that happy experience to other children. I'd describe myself as positive, thoughtful, calm, creative, and approachable. As for communication, I mostly...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Hi, I'm a responsible, reliable, fun and caring person with over 10 years experience. I started by watching and caring for my younger siblings when I was 12 years old. From there it branched out to watching friends children on occasion aging from 2 months to 6 years old. I have been blessed the last few years in taking care of...
Cassia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I have 4 years of intermittent experience in day cares with children from 1-month-old to 6 years old and 10 months experience as a nanny to three children between 2 and 13 years old. I can help with housework, errands, meals, appointments, travel, homework and play dates. I'm vaccinated, have an up to date passport, reliable...
Josephine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Hi! I'm Pam, I'm a 26-year-old graduate student at Saint Michael's College. I have spent the last 5 years being a paraprofessional in Massachusetts, as well as a behavioral interventionist in the Essex Westford School District. I have experience with kids ages 0-17, with various lived experiences, needing different amount of...
Pam can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Ashley! I am currently a stay at home mom for a 2-year-old little girl. I have a professional background in Childcare and Elementary Education with over 10 years experience in both occupations. and would love to find a consistent part-time babysitting and/or nannying position in the area where my daughter...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Kelsey M.
Nashua, NH
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Kelsey, my husband & I just recently moved to Texas in the middle of the Summer. I have a Bachelor's degree in Youth Development In Education. I am married to my high school sweetheart and we just expected our first child in October. We have three dogs. I have experience working with children with disabilities,...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hi my name is Ariana, Im 21 years old and a senior at the university of Loyola maryland. I'm currently home until the beginning of september, and am looking for a part time job or full time job between my online summer classes. I've been working with children and animals for the last 8 years. I used to work as a vet tech...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I live in New Hampshire with my husband, alongside our dog and cat. We love going on outdoor adventures together. I have a BA in Psychology from Lesley University. I worked as a Nanny for a family for almost 2 years. I also worked in the public school system for 4 years as a Paraprofessional for both Special Education and...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Amherst, NH
Rachel D.
5.0
Rachel was the first person I allowed to watch my boys that was not a family member. She always keeps them entertained with crafts, games, or making their favorite foods for dinner. She is able to maintain structure while providing a nurturing environment.
Rachel has also taken on the role of our...
- Kailin A.
Leah W.
5.0
Leah is great! She does regular mother's helper gigs for us--she helps entertain my 2.5 year old and 1 year old during dinner, bath, and bed time. The girls love playing with her. She's always on time, responds promptly when I reach out, and is a pleasure to be around. She also does occasional date...
- Amber K.
Courtney B.
5.0
Courtney is the absolute BEST! She worked for our family for 6 years and became such an important part of our children's lives. She always goes above and beyond. Not only was she always happy to take the kids to the park, the lake, or even a corn maze...she also would bring over crafts and learning...
- James K.
Emily M.
5.0
Emily was amazing with my girls! Very kind and reliable. Thank you so much!
- Shana C.
Nicole H.
5.0
Nicole is so kind, friendly, depends and easy to talk to. She worked with us on time and pick up and drop off for our daughter. They did such cute and educational projects daily and sent updates during the day. Would hire and use again 100%
- 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 $19.33 per hour as of February 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.