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60 babysitters are listed in Northampton, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Northampton, MA
Candice has been helping me with my two boys (current ages 9 and 2) for well over a year now. She is fantastic with them - and with us! We…
Review for Candice G. by Erin O.
Brittany is great and we felt so lucky to have her babysit our two-year-old. We were in town for a wedding and were a little nervous to…
Review for Brittany M. by Allie L.
We hired Dana for a date night- she came by to meet the kids ahead of time as requested. Was on time both times. Very friendly, both my kids…
Review for Dana D. by Elise B.
Babysitters in Northampton, MA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Looking for someone to care for your children who is reliable, nurturing, and passionate about what she does? I am a full-time early intervention occupational therapist who has been working with children most of my life as a babysitter, a full-time nanny, and now as an OT. As a healthcare professional I have advanced training in...
Candice can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Candice has been helping me with my two boys (current ages 9 and 2) for well over a year now. She is fantastic with them - and with us! We adore her and can't say enough good things!"
Erin O.
Brittany M.
Northampton, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Provider Available Full-Time
5.0
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am resident of Northampton and I have always loved working with children and their families. I started babysitting when I was 13 and when I was in high school I was able to take Child Growth and Development as an elective; which helped me find my dream of working with children. After graduating from Northampton High, I went on...
Brittany can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Britt has worked with our family for over seven years, and I can't recommend her enough. A lot of people love kids, but Britt is a true childcare professional. She has extensive knowledge and experience from working in different childcare settings. She's been able...
Anne B.
Dana D.
Northampton, MA
$25/hr • 14 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dana. I am a recent graduate of UMass Amherst with a Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science and Pre-Veterinary medicine. I have worked as a veterinary technician for 4 years. I have experience babysitting for 13 years, with ages 0-13 years old. In the past I have worked at summer camps, assisting...
Dana can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 4.5 year old and 1.5 year old both love Dana and express excitement when she is coming over. She is punctual, dependable, and great with both of the kids."
Eric G.
5.0
(1)
I am a kindergarten teacher in Westfield with more than 15 years of experience working with children, whether it be babysitting, working in a daycare with infants-preschool, or teaching in the public schools.
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kristen is, honestly, incredible. She ran a childcare pod for our group of 3-5 (depending on the day) rising kindergartners whose preschool had closed and provided effortless-seeming structure, learning, and fun. Besides loving the time with Kristen, all of the...
Jessica W.
Helen B.
Northampton, MA
$29-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved from Massachusetts to Chicago and am looking for a wonderful family to work for. I absolutely adore kids and love seeing their perspective of life and just learning more about the world through their eyes. Whenever I babysit, I like to incorporate nature and creative play into our time together, whether that...
Helen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Helen is wonderful and great with my daughter, who adores her. We're so happy we found her on this site."
Maren V.
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Karen I have spent 10 years caring for children of all ages from 3mon-15-year-olds all over Massachusetts and Connecticut. I provided safe care, entertainment, meals if desired, and most special requests, among other things. I'm a newly grad dental assistant. I have plenty of references, am fully vaccinated, have a...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
My name is Joely, and I'm a college student with many years of childcare experience. I've worked with kids of all ages and abilities. I enjoy crafting, reading, playing, and being active. I am, however, also equally happy to chill out and relax. I'm looking for occasional gigs, and I'd love to chat!
Joely can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Yashera R.
Northampton, MA
$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
As a nurturing caregiver with three years of experience, I delight in fostering children's growth and development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment...
Yashera can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rayna R.
Northampton, MA
$15-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I am an experienced and reliable babysitter, who formally worked at the Smith College Campus School as a lunch/recess monitor and afterschool program assistant. I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children. I have the ability to multitask and manage time effectively. Working at the Campus School I...
Rayna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am from Northampton, Ma and am attending college in Syracuse, NY. I have many years of experience babysitting my four nieces and nephews. I am very flexible and can help with tidying, carpooling, cooking, arts/crafts, and more.
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello, my name is Madeleine and I've been in the role of child care provider for as long as I can remember. I grew up the oldest of 5 siblings and babysat often for them, but have received paid experience for babysitting since I was 13. I make sure we are reading, playing outside, staying active with activities the kids enjoy,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked on and off as a babysitter for several years and have about one year's experience tutoring middle school-aged children. Apart from paid experience, I have grown up taking care of children of all ages. I absolutely love spending time with kids and try my best to turn any situation I can into a learning opportunity....
Mary Madison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
Hello! I have been a babysitter for 10 years, and am a certified teacher. I recently finished graduate school at Lesley University, where I studied integrated teaching through the arts. In my own time, I'm an avid crafter, and enjoy knitting crocheting, drawing, painting, and pottery. As a babysitter, I love coming up with age...
Ariel can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
I have always had a passion for spending time with and taking care of children. I am currently enrolled in a Master's of Elementary Education program remotely through Fitchburg State University. Having spent the last 6. 5 years managing a café and staff of 30 people, I realized I was looking for a career that provided me with...
Becca can also help with: Craft assistance
I am new to using this website, however, I've had many years of experience with kids ages 1-8. I enjoy reading, do arts and crafts with kids, going outside and adventuring, and cooking. I have a degree in Environmental studies, with minors in food systems and art from the University of Vermont. I am an herbalist, lover of food,...
Nadia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
I have over four years of childcare experience caring for children ranging from 4-12, but also I'm open to any ages! I also have a great deal of experience with petcare, having dog sat for neighbors. As of right now I am looking to work on evenings or weekends, but after I graduate in May I would be interested in a more full...
Camilla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Northampton, MA:
How can I find a Northampton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Northampton, 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 28 babysitters in Northampton, MA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Northampton, MA?
The average rate for Northampton, MA babysitters on Care.com is $20.07 per hour as of May 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 Northampton, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Northampton, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.