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60 nannies are listed in Amherst, MA
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Amherst, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature woman who loves the company of children while doing my best to ensure safety in every situation.
There is nothing like experiencing growing children; as their appearances change and they reach so many milestones. From hearing them speak their first words to watching them take their first steps, and seeing them...
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
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5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Holly. I love working with infants and young children. I am a non-smoker and I have graduated college. I'm First Aid and CPR certified for children and infants. I grew up and later worked in an at-home daycare. I have been a nanny for a little girl starting when she was 5 months old and continuing until she was 13...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"So far, the hardest part of having a baby has been leaving her to go to work. Holly immediately clicked with our (now) 4 month old, and felt like a part of our family. She has been flexible, engaged, and obviously truly enjoys interacting with little ones.
You...
Casey Y.
5.0
(2)
I am a believer in music, art, laughter, and movement being crucial for children to learn and my teaching techniques reflect that. I have been working as a preschool teacher for the last 4 years at a preschool in Northampton where I really got to integrate the universal love of dance and music into the curriculum I created. The...
Odyssey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Odyssey has been an excellent teacher and caregiver to our child!! She adds so much music and dance to our two children's lives. She always is coming up with fun quick and easy art projects that the kiddos love so much!"
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Victoria G.
Amherst, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Waldorf/Reggio Emilia/Forest School/Responsive Classroom-inspired Caregiver
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My Bachelor's degree is in sociology, and my Master's degree is in the health and wellness field. I have studied and was raised by a blend of Waldorf/Reggio Emilia/Forest School/Responsive Classroom methodologies, which have all informed my role as a caregiver. During my tenure as a childcare provider, I've been a full-time...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have two girls, ages 12 and 6, and my husband and I both work full-time. As such, we have always relied on babysitters to help us care for the girls, negotiating the after school hours - homework, driving them to activities, etc. Vicky has been the absolute...
Sarah C.
Alicia N.
Amherst, MA
$20/hr • 5 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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.
Hi! My name is Shannon and I am a passionate and fun UMass student looking to nanny regularly for a family in the Amherst area. I have 5 years of childcare experience in a Preschool/Daycare near Boston where I grew up, teaching children ages 0-5. I am CPR Certified with a car, and love to do arts and crafts, play with and teach...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hello! I am a 19-year-old college student studying Sociology and Conservation! I love kids and have 5+ years of childcare experience. I've babysat kids of all ages and genders, including four years working at a youth theatre company. I'm an honors student and love spending time outside! Please feel free to message me with any...
Samar can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My names Maya.
I have experience in child care as I did a few semesters assisting in a daycare in high school and I also babysit on a normal basis for family and family friends. I'm very responsible and active so I can keep up with kids. I'm also great with kids as I have always been around kids growing up with a big family.
I...
Maya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
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: Swimming supervision, travel, 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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
I'm double majoring in special education and psychology. I am originally from Spain and I moved to the United States six years ago because my mom got a job at MIT. I have had a lot of experience with children throughout my life! When I lived in Spain, I used to volunteer at my high school during my breaks spending time with...
Lucia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
Colleen F.
Amherst, MA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a certified pediatric speech language pathologist looking for a nanny job after school and then full time in the summer. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years old and nannied for 2 different families for 4 years each. I would love to see if our schedules connect!
Colleen can also help with: 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Nature loving, energetic, and enthusiastic nanny. Art and playing outside in nature are a huge must for me and I would love to share that with your child!
Kaitlan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hannah A.
Amherst, MA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 22 years old with over seven years of experience in childcare! I have six years experience with infants, one year of experience as a full time nanny for a 9-month-old, and one summer of experience as a nanny for a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old.
I am a very involved and attentive babysitter and I am educated in the needs of...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Ashley F.
Amherst, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Psychology Neuroscience and Public Health double major at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Love for kids, over 5 years of experience. From daycares, nannying, to summer camp, I've done it all! Pet friendly.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Julia A.
Amherst, MA
$18/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Julia and I recently just graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in psychology and education! I love working with kids and hope to be a teacher one day! I have a lot of experience working with kids being a nanny, substitute teacher, and working at a daycare. I'd love to help your family and learn more about...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Margaret F.
Amherst, MA
$23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a college student at Bloomsburg University looking for a nannying position during the school year. I have two years of experience babysitting with varying ages. My sister is on the spectrum which also gives me a lot of experience with disabilities.
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Recent nanny 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...
- Care member
Holly S.
5.0
Holly was fantastic with our 4 month old daughter! Punctual and reliable, also very calm and easily engaged with our daughter! Holly was amazing with bottle feeding - baby had been refusing bottles for weeks, still wasn't taking them when I had to go back to work, but Holly was unfazed and calmly...
- Katie R.
Odyssey S.
5.0
We have known Odyssey for two years in her role as our children's preschool teacher, we were lucky enough that both our 2 and 4 year old got to be in her classroom. She is amazing with kids, our kids are two very different personalities and both of them adore her. Our 2 year old pandemic baby really...
- Davis C.
Victoria G.
5.0
I have two girls, ages 12 and 6, and my husband and I both work full-time. As such, we have always relied on babysitters to help us care for the girls, negotiating the after school hours - homework, driving them to activities, etc. Vicky has been the absolute best, and has done that and so much...
- Sarah C.
Alicia N.
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 her warmth and care for our...
- Jessica S.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Amherst, MA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Amherst, MA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Amherst, MA is as of is $18.80 per hour as of April, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Amherst, MA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 41 in Amherst, MA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Amherst, MA?
You can find different nanny services in Amherst through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Amherst, MA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Amherst, MA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.