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60 babysitters are listed in Northampton, MA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in Northampton, MA

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Candice G.


Northampton, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/ Occasional Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(3)

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Candice was excellent! Our kids loved her right away and missed her when she left. We will definitely hire her again. Thanks Candice!"

Glenn M.

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Brittany M.


Northampton, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider Available Full-Time

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Brittany has all the essential qualities of someone who provides amazing care for our children and pets. She goes above and beyond all expectations. Our children love her! So do our pets!!! We will continue to use her as a sitter! We would recommend her 110%...

Dee T.

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Kristen C.


Northampton, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

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:

Early Education

CPR

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.

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Helen B.


Northampton, MA

$29-40/hr10 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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Helen is phenomenal. She is smart, responsible, responsive, funny... the works. She took care of my 6-year-old son who is truly not the easiest kid, and he just LOVED her. She was kind and generous with my older daughter too. She really follows what the kid...

Clio S.

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Emma C.


Northampton, MA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Flexible, Easy-going, And Experienced

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a student at Smith College and a native of Portland, Maine. This fall, I am relocating to Washington, D. C., for an internship with my senator. I am seeking part-time employment with evening and weekend availability. I strive to make children feel safe and respected and always ensure the house is tidy. I have three years...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emma was great with my kids, super nice and friendly, while providing fantastic care"

Diana I.

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Karen P.


Northampton, MA

$23-25/hr9 yrs exp

Fun And Active Babysitter!

Hired by 8 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Joely F.


Northampton, MA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

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 Friday-Sunday gigs. Don't hesitate to reach out, thanks!
Joely can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Caishlyn O.


Northampton, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Available For Part Time Babysitting

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Camilla B.


Northampton, MA

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

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...

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hali S.


Northampton, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time/full-time Care Giver Available

I have been a babysitter/nanny for the past 12 years, ages ranging between 4 months-12 years old. I was a live-in nanny from 2012-2015 for a family of three kids, two girls and a boy. I am excellent at coming up with fun activities/games that are entertaining, educational and screen free. I am a strong believer in using the...
Hali can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rayna R.


Northampton, MA

$15-23/hr5 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Rachel H.


Northampton, MA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Madeleine B.


Northampton, MA

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

Patient, Fun And Engaging Sitter

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,...
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Nadia K.


Northampton, MA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-full Time Caregiver Available

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, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Paulina A.


Northampton, MA

$18-28/hr7 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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Emma G.


Northampton, MA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I am Emma, I have over 5 years of childcare experience in a variety of settings. Most recently I have been a 1:1 para educator for special needs children. I also have a background in dance education and would love to bring some fun and movement to your home! I believe that every child brings their own energy and set of...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Colee C.


Northampton, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Colee, a passionate caregiver with 22 years of experience as an educator and a proud mom of three (ages 24, 16, and 10). I love working with children and creating a safe, engaging environment where they can thrive. My background in art education helps me plan fun, hands-on activities that spark creativity and growth,...
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Rebecca P.


Northampton, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Park Ranger And EMT Turned Grad Student In School Counselor Education

*Current availability: limited part time* Thank you for taking the time to read my bio! Offering trust to those supporting your child/children is a big deal - one I don't take lightly. I'm invested in offering person-centered, safety-first, rapport-building care to learners of all ages. I've been working in...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Northampton, MA

Candice G.

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.

5.0

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 leave our toddler, but Brittany put me at ease the minute we got on the phone. She asked all the right questions, gave us advice about the area that was really...

- Allie L.

Kristen C.

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 kiddos involved seemed significantly...

- Jessica W.

Helen B.

5.0

Helen has been a great babysitter. She is always on time dependable and very cheerful with our toddler son and he responds very well to her playful attitude. I would recommend her to anyone

- Daniel B.

Emma C.

5.0

Emma was great with my kids, super nice and friendly, while providing fantastic care

- Diana I.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Babysitters in Northampton, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.