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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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Miranda B.


Northampton, MA

$18-27/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time-care Giver, Very Flexible Schedule.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maddy T.


Northampton, MA

$14-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a rising senior at Smith College looking to connect with families who need regular and/or one-off childcare. I babysat kids ranging from infants to young teens throughout high school, and also have experience as a lifeguard and an outdoor guide. I'm passionate about sharing the outdoors with young people, so I'd be an...
Maddy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Madyson M.


Northampton, MA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Currently a special education teacher. Experience in home and school setting. I have worked with children ranging from new born to middle school.
Madyson can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Julie P.


Northampton, MA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I am an occupational therapist looking for supplemental work. My current practice is orthopedic based, however, I have clinic experience with pediatrics (typically developing and multiply impaired). I am looking for supplemental work on the weekends. I look forward to meeting you and your families!
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Dina R.


Northampton, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Caring, Artistic, Playful Caregiver.

I am a mom of twins who are 20 who are in college. I am specifically interested/experienced in helping out with infants/ newborns and supporting families during this momentous transition, however I am NOT a certified postpartum doula, yet! My background is in the arts and I love to create art and make music with children as...
Dina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Jenelismar R.


Holyoke, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Jenny! I currently work in a school and love working with children. I have a college degree in criminal justice. I have worked with children for many years and don't plan on stopping that yet. I'd describe my personality as fun, trustworthy, creative I like working with kids because I have been the oldest...
Jenelismar can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jenny is great! We love having her. She is punctual, thorough, great will the kids and loves to engage them both with their different interests. She is a great asset and we love hinging her spend time with our family."

Abigail D.

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Lorelei H.


Amherst, MA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Rebecca P.


South Hadley, MA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter In My Home

Mom of a 10-year-old girl. Looking to watch kids in my home after school or if there is a day off /snow day during the year. I do have a dog, cats and guinea pigs. Huge back yard with a swing set, sandbox and more to play with inside. I can help with homework to the best of my abilities if it is needed. I currently work in the...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"I have used Rebecca for many different jobs from checking in on my pets to helping around the house and helping my elderly mother. She is such a kind person with a huge heart. She has always treated us like we are family. She is very through in everything she does....

George P.

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Ravneet G.


Easthampton, MA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Care Giver, Errand Runner

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Rav! I have been working in childcare for 10 years and I have been exclusively on care. com since 2020 as a full-time nanny. Last fall, nannying became less of a full-time job, as I started a new job as a high school math teacher for children with moderate disabilities. Since summer is coming, I have full-time...
Ravneet can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Ravneet is wonderful with toddlers! I will definitely reach out again."

Rebecca W.

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Rachel L.


Amherst, MA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Creative Sitter

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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel is very reliable and works very well!"

Shreya S.

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Liv C.


South Hadley, MA

$20-32/hr5 yrs exp

Joyful Caregiver Hoping To Make Others Smile!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I started caregiving when I was 12 (currently I am 18, nearly 19), and I am very comfortable with kids, teens, infants, and pets! I am studying psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College, and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have a keen interest in assisting in neurodivergent needs and...
5.0
"Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter. "

William C.

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Paige H.


Florence, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have raised three children of my own plus watched children throughout the years from infant to school age. I also have several years experience as a kindergarten side in the public school system as well as substitute teaching in the public schools and a private preschool.
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Paige is great at everything! I jokingly call her 'wonder woman'! She helped me with my children, with various projects around the house, cooking, cleaning, and is happy to help with anything. I have a busy household with three young kids and she always looked for...

Pia K.

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Alexandra M.


Amherst, MA

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Caring And Educational Child Caretaker

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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Madison S.


Amherst, MA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

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:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Shaina R.


Florence, MA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a wide array of 7+ years of experience in dealing with young children ranging in ages from four months to 11 years. I love working with children and I understand the responsibility that comes with watching children. This is a job I take very seriously and I would be more than happy to help out with any additional chores...
Shaina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Shaina babysat my sons when they were 2-3 years old, and also my baby starting from when he was 3 months old. She is very dependable, flexible, cheerful, and kind. She was always going out of her way to think of fun projects and cooking to do with my older son, and...

Leah C.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Northampton, MA

Jenelismar R.

5.0

Jenny is great! We love having her. She is punctual, thorough, great will the kids and loves to engage them both with their different interests. She is a great asset and we love hinging her spend time with our family.

- Abigail D.

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.

Rebecca P.

5.0

I have used Rebecca for many different jobs from checking in on my pets to helping around the house and helping my elderly mother. She is such a kind person with a huge heart. She has always treated us like we are family. She is very through in everything she does. Keeps me posted by text messages...

- George P.

Ravneet G.

5.0

The best! Took such loving care of my post-surgical dog, sent regular updates, was timely and reliable, and helped us feel calm leaving the dog in a needier-than-normal state. I will absolutely be asking her to dog-sit again!

- Ana D.

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

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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.