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68 infant babysitters are listed in Amherst, MA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Amherst, MA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
seeing them advance to the first day of school. I believe in nourishing their curiosity and providing structure to their days.
I only have one reference in the area, as I have only been here a year. Baby sitter available.
I would love to talk to you to see if would be a good fit for one another.
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cyndi watched my 7 year-old son, who has special needs, while I was at work. I ended up with a gap in child-care between school and summer camp. She was punctual, super friendly, and quick to pick up on our rules and routine. She was very communicative with me...
Monica J.
I have 6 years of experience babysitting a family with three children, ranging in ages infant - 10 years old. I am willing to help with meal preparation and performing any household chores.
Amelia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
(3)
Hi there I'm Sabrina, I am an experienced babysitter and am open to working with all ages and schedules. I have experience from babies to older kids. I am easy-going, friendly hardworking, caring, patient. I am also pet-friendly and love animals, and am currently training a service dog. I am in school to become a high school...
Sabrina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Sabrina for about 8 years. They are hands down my kids most favorite babysitter! Sabrina doesn’t just monitor and watch, rather they are hands on with play, swimming, ice cream outings etc.
Sabrina is vigilant when it comes to...
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Nana M.
Amherst, MA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have taken care of children for about 18 years now. I have babysat. I've also worked in a nursery. Every Sunday I take care of the babies at the church of god nursery. I've also cleaned and prepared meals for them. I've taught Sunday school as well. I really enjoy taking care of children. I believe they are God's gift to the...
Nana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Gwyn and I am looking for some babysitting jobs! I have been babysitting since 7th grade at my church with a variety of ages from babies to grade school. I've also babysat other families from time to time with children around 3-6 years old. I just ended high school and I am about to enter college studying to be a...
Gwen J.
Amherst, MA
$15-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have worked with special needs children for three years now.
I have worked with many families for babysitting children from newborns to 13 years of age.
I have my own car and am totally flexible with times!
I'm a warm-hearted and dependable childcare provider with three years of experience caring for children of all ages. My journey began with babysitting for friends and family, where I discovered my passion for nurturing and positively impacting young lives. I decided to pursue a career in childcare to support families and offer...
Kaitlyn D.
Amherst, MA
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi I'm Katie, I love working with kids, I've babysat and nannied for many years. I have worked with the same families for year as well. I'm now in Amherst for school and missing all my little buddies from home! I have experience with kids of all ages newborns to preteens and I can also take care of chores like laundry, dishes,...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Arielle H.
Amherst, MA
$28-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I babysat for four families throughout my time in high school and have three years of experience as a workshop assistant/camp counselor at a theatre program. I am comfortable with pets and have experience with newborns. I love children, am highly responsible, and can cook, assist with meal preparation, do light housekeeping, and...
Arielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Arielle helped us out when our little one had to stay home from daycare. She was on time and did great with my little one. She communicates very well. Would definitely work with her again!"
Jasmine E.
I am a 22-year-old woman, and I am currently a sociology student at UMASS Amherst. I have been babysitting since I was about 16 on and off. I have cared for many different families, and I love kids! I have really missed hanging out with kids this semester, so I'm hoping to find a gig that is a good fit for me and the little...
Yacine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
I am a 51-year-old woman with a masters degree in Early Intervention who just wants to play with other peoples infants and toddlers. I like to model how children can interact with their environment with toys and everyday objects. Im not afraid to get messy.
Anna C. can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for working with children and creating exciting plans for the day! Being a full time nanny, babysitting and working on a farm has given me a widen variety of experiences with different children and their families. I love to be outside and am a wilderness first responder including infant, child, and...
Isabelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Emma and I have been caring for children since I was probably 14. I have held steady jobs caring for multiple different families. At one time I was watching three children ages 4-8 years old (2 boys, 1 girl). I held this job for about 5 years. Over this past year I have cared for a different family with a...
Emma can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My passion for children started when I was a teenager and I got my very first job as a babysitter. I grew up in a large family and was always taking care of my younger siblings. I have worked in day cares and elementary school's, so taking care of children is my true passion. I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood...
Calena can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Parent to a 7-year-old neurodivergent kiddo. Part-time caregiver, full-time Mama.
Certified postpartum doula
Certified RedCross Basic Life Support & Adult/infant CPR and First Aid
Narcan administration trained
Certified CPI for de-escalation
Katherine M.
Amherst, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early Childhood Education Teacher Seeking Full-Time Summer 2022 Position
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kate! I am a licensed early childhood educator, currently working as a Kindergarten TA, who is looking for a full-time nanny position for this coming Summer. I have a bachelors degree in Public Health and Psychology and I am currently finishing my Masters in Early Childhood Education. I have experience babysitting...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I have been working with children since I was 14. babysitting for different families in my community. I worked as a camp counselor at the local day camp for two years working with second graders and third graders, as well as the preschool. I also babysat for a family of three children with the ages of 7, 3 and 5 months. I also...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
My name is Bianca. I am a junior at University. I am CPR certified, have a car, and would love this opportunity. I worked full time in a daycare as a teacher for a year and a half, and have worked part-time for 3 years with kids prior to that. I love all pets, and don't mind caring for them as well.
Bianca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a current graduate student and undergraduate instructor at UMass with over 10 years of experience working with children, both as a nanny and as a tutor. I have experience tutoring elementary school aged children in reading and math and I have also worked for three years as a dance teacher, encouraging creative...
Riley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a student at Umass Amherst looking for a nannying job. I am very energetic, organized, and love kids! I grew up in a big family with lots of siblings and cousins, so I have a lot of experience watching multiple children at once. I also have been babysitting and nannying for about 8 years. The past few summers...
Bridget can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Amherst, MA
Cynthia M.
5.0
Cyndi was awesome! She watched both of our kids at the same time--ages 3 months and 18 months--and even managed to keep our very energetic dog happy too. It was an extremely trying time in our lives and Cyndi came to the rescue right when we needed her. Both of our kids loved Cyndi, and our 18 month...
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Sabrina B.
5.0
Sabrina has provided childcare for my 8-yr-old and 10-yr-old. Both my kids are neurodivergent and require someone who can offer them consistency, patience, extra support, supervison, and positive energy - all of which Sabrina has provided and more. Sabrina has been reliable, flexible and engages...
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Arielle H.
5.0
Arielle helped us out when our little one had to stay home from daycare. She was on time and did great with my little one. She communicates very well. Would definitely work with her again!
- Jasmine E.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Amherst, MA
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Amherst, MA in April, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Massachusetts, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Amherst have rates starting at $18.12.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Amherst, MA?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 68 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Amherst, MA?
There are 68 infant babysitters near you in Amherst, MA. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Amherst, MA infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Amherst, MA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 68 listed infant babysitters.