Find babysitters in Amherst, MA that you’ll love

168 babysitters are listed in Amherst, MA

The average rate is $17/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Amherst, MA

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Iman A.


Amherst, MA

$15-22/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a passionate and energetic college student living in the Amherst area who has always had a passion for working with kids! I am an older cousin/sibling to 11 kiddos who I have been babysitting since the age of 14. Around the same time, I began apprenticing as a dance teacher for my former studio, teaching a variety of styles...
Iman can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Iman helped us with our kids during the summer vacation. She was amazing with them. They immediately fell in love with her. She is nice, smart and funny! She was always on time and also a very quick study - our son needed special exercises twice a day and she...

Shana K.

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Sabrina B.


Amherst, MA

$20-21/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Easy-Going, Reliable Babysitter Open To All Ages!

5.0

(2)

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: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

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...

Care member

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Mackenzie F.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Nighttime Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Four years of paid babysitting experience along with several years of caring for my two younger brothers. I am able to cook, clean, change diapers, and feed. I can help with all ages.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
MacKenzie watched my daughter in our hotel room while I went to a wedding. She was on time, great with my daughter, communicated well and even got her to sleep (which is no easy task)! I would absolutely hire her again! Wish she lived near us!

Elizabeth H.

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Alexandra M.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Caring And Educational Child Caretaker/Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Such a caring professional, we wish we could have worked with Alexandra longer. Our little guy absolutely loved her and we felt so comfortable leaving when we knew she was there. Even helped when he was so sick and miserable and she was wonderful. So caring, so...

Katherine G.

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Elizabeth M.


Amherst, MA

$23/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a student at UMass Amherst who's here to help! I've always been a babysitter but my professional experience comes from being a daycare worker and birthday party attendant. For almost 4 years I was responsible for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. I also coordinated parties, activities, and utilized my lifeguard...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
She is a very sweet girl and my kids love her. I recommend her to anyone.

Pam B.

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Noelani S.


Amherst, MA

$22-30/hr4 yrs exp

Occasional, Part-time, "Date Night" Sitter

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Noelani. I am an experienced babysitter, having babysat from the ages 1-12 (and almost every age in between). I have also taught High School English in the Baltimore area. I am comfortable babysitting multiple children at a time. Whether it's playing outside, baking cookies, making crafts, I am down! Learning your...
Noelani can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Our girls LOVED Noelani! We were sad that she had to move:(

Wendi G.

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Paola D.


Amherst, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Companion, Housekeeper, Meals

5.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I cared for one woman for seven years. We did many lovely things together--movies, museums, flower shows, gardening, shopping. I developed a very close relationship with her and her family and extended family. Working with her on a daily basis, we got very close. She had Alzheimer's, which was somewhat controlled for a long...
Paola can also help with: Transportation, dementia, respite care, personal care, home modification, errands & more

Recent review:

5.0
Paola is an extremely capable, responsible and caring caregiver. She has an engaging personality and she immediately formed a deep connection with my wife. She is active and energetic and she pursues projects with enthusiasm. Paola is an excellent cook - and my...

Emily K.

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Noelani S.


Amherst, MA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had dogs my entire life! My two golden retrievers are named Wally and Maui! I would love to get to know your pup with walking and meal visits. I have taken care of friends' pets at school and during the summer.
Noelani can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Olivia J.


Amherst, MA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Olivia and I recently graduated from Umass Amherst. I have been babysitting for about 6 years with children of all ages. I also worked as an assistant teacher at the Center for Early Education and Care at Umass with children aged 1-5. I love arts and crafts, sports, board games, and just being active in general!...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel

Recent review:

5.0
Olivia has babysat for us this past summer and winter break and has always been reliable. My children, ages 4 to 10, always have fun when she is here. We would definitely hire her again!

Erin E.

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Maya F.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Pet And Childcare

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Maya and I am currently looking for a job that involves pet sitting and occasional child care. I Am the owner of 3 dogs at home and a bunny named Louis in my dorm here in Amherst. I am very experienced in childcare. I have worked in the preschools of Brookline MA.
Maya can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Isabella G.


Amherst, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend Sitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Isabella! I am an upbeat sitter looking to help some families. I have experience with children ages 2 to 17. I love crafts, outdoor adventures, reading, games, and more. I am comfortable with pets and do not mind meal prepping/cleaning. I just graduated from UMass last year and live in the Amherst area. Aside from...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Isabella has been great! She is flexible, reliable and has gone above and beyond for me when I have needed extra help. She is a wonderful babysitter that I trust completely and my kids really like her too!!

Sara T.

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Maya F.


Amherst, MA

$15-23/hr4 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Maya. I am a 21-year-old junior at Umass Amherst. I am majoring in public health with a pre-med track in hope of becoming a pediatrician practitioner one day. I have always loved kids. I have about 4 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I have worked as an assistant educator at preschools, Babysat...
Maya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Maya is a great caregiver! She is flexible and dependable. You can count on her for childcare, pet care, and helping people with disabilities. Highly recommend.

Narges R.

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Alicia N.


Amherst, MA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Alicia, I'm a 24-year-old compassionate, reliable, loving, go with the flow care-giver! I worked previously as a pre-school/daycare teacher then had the pleasure of extending my work in childcare, becoming a private nanny for some wonderful families. I enjoy bringing my love of art, music, outdoor...
Alicia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Alicia has been our daughter's nanny for over a year, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. She arrives early every day, is incredibly conscientious about safety, and often goes above and beyond to help us out around the house. But the most important thing is...

Jessica S.

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Mary K. D.


Amherst, MA

$16-22/hr8 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter With Lots Of Fun Activities

Hi my name is Mary and I am currently a student at Umass Amherst. I have been a babysitter for as long as I can remember. Babysitting neighbors, cousins and family friends. I have 8 years of experience. I also worked at an after school program with little kids and I absolutely loved it. I can help with Light Housekeeping and...
Mary K. can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alden R.


Amherst, MA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been babysitting for 8 years. I have extensive experience in children ages 0-10. I have been CPR certified. I have extensive experience with children who have special needs. I have spent time substitute teaching in schools. I have also been a recreation counselor. I am studying elementary education as well as working...
Alden can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Isabelle H.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, Energetic Babysitter

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Madison S.


Amherst, MA

$15-24/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very reliable and trustworthy. I have a ton of experience and certifications like CPR and first aid. I want to create a safe space for both the parents and children. I am willing to engage with children and preparing activities such as games and arts and crafts. I have a background working in a Montessori day care I'd...
Skills:

CPR

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Haley W.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Caregiver

Hello! My name is Haley, and I am a senior college student at UMass Amherst. I have experience with childcare starting at age 13, and am also a dance instructor as well as an after school program counselor. I have experience working with children of all ages, including those with developmental, intellectual, and physical...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jill P.


Amherst, MA

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Working In The Amherst Area

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jill and I'm a junior in college at UMass Amherst studying psychology and sociology. I've been babysitting for around 4 years now, typically for kids ranging from 3-13 years old. However, I have baby cousins and have experience watching littles too! I'm joining this app to expand my reach to my college town,...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Nicole K.


Amherst, MA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Summer Months

Hi, my name is Nicole and I am a sophomore at UMass Amherst, studying psychology. I started babysitting when I was 15 for a family of 4 children, ages 3 months - 12 years. I babysat for them weekly and on weekend nights throughout high school. I also worked with toddlers at my dance studio, supervising class and teaching them...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Amherst, MA

Iman A.

5.0

Iman helped us with our kids during the summer vacation. She was amazing with them. They immediately fell in love with her. She is nice, smart and funny! She was always on time and also a very quick study - our son needed special exercises twice a day and she only needed to be shown once. We...

- Shana K.

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...

- Care member

Mackenzie F.

5.0

MacKenzie watched my daughter in our hotel room while I went to a wedding. She was on time, great with my daughter, communicated well and even got her to sleep (which is no easy task)! I would absolutely hire her again! Wish she lived near us!

- Elizabeth H.

Alexandra M.

5.0

Such a caring professional, we wish we could have worked with Alexandra longer. Our little guy absolutely loved her and we felt so comfortable leaving when we knew she was there. Even helped when he was so sick and miserable and she was wonderful. So caring, so lovely and knows kids. I have to...

- Katherine G.

Elizabeth M.

5.0

She is a very sweet girl and my kids love her. I recommend her to anyone.

- Pam B.

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Babysitters in Amherst, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 168 listed babysitters.