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60 babysitters are listed in Amherst, NH
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Amherst, NH
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a fun, patient, & assertive college student from Amherst, NH. I've been working with children for the majority of my life and am currently attending school at the University of New Hampshire as an English Teaching major. I have 8+ years of experience, and I'm looking for babysitting jobs over this summer on top of my...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jen helped care for our son in the evenings to keep him engaged while I worked on house chores. She has been incredibly understanding with his tantrums, got right down to his level and flew him around the house playing superman, danced with him, made him laugh and...
Pratibha B.
My name is Madeleine (Maddie). I have a a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and currently pursuing my Master's in Child Development Psychology, I am deeply committed to understanding and nurturing the unique needs of children.
My journey in child development began with a desire to make a positive impact on young lives. I believe...
Ivy B.
Amherst, NH
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I am a graduate of the Early Childhood Development and Education program at the University of Connecticut. I have a lot of experience working with young children both in the classroom capacity and within my community. I have taught all levels and ages of swim lessons for about 6 years now and have been...
Ivy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
hello! my name is Emma. I currently live in Amherst & I am looking for a full time nanny position. I am extremely experienced with childcare, as I have had many jobs as babysitters, associate toddler teachers & assistants. I am looking to start school to become a vet tech, so all of my classes will be online. I may be able to do...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 3+ years of experience babysitting kids, as I have 3 younger brothers (they are 10 and 4) and have also babysat for some of my parent's friends' kids before. I am in Maine for college for the school year and am looking for work that works around my school schedule. I have my own transportation and am willing to drive kids...
Eva can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Rachelle N.
Amherst, NH
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I grew up with a yellow Lab and I currently have a chocolate Lab. I have pet sat for neighbors and family friends before. Some duties included walking the dogs every day, cleaning the cat boxes and feeding the animals. I am comfortable watching dogs and cats and I don't mind feeding fish or other small animals. I love animals...
Rachelle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
I do really love taking care of pets /animals. I love all animals and will treat your pet like my own!
making sure the pet is safe, cared for, and loved.
I understand the importance of compassion, safety, dedication, and attention that I will be giving to your pets
Eva can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Caterina C.
Amherst, NH
$20-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have babysat numerous times. Have experience caring for a young boy with type 1 diabetes. Currently work as an ABA therapist with children 5 and younger with autism.
Caterina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi. I am an honest available to help you with your needs. I am dependable, detailed oriented, organized and friendly. I can help with running errands to make your life easier
Hello! My name is Rachelle and I am currently a reading teacher for students in grades K-2. I graduated from Rivier University with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. I have more than six years of experience working with children, primarily school aged. Throughout high school and college, I babysat for several families,...
Rachelle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I graduated from Rivier University with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. I am certified in grades K-6. I passed the Foundations of Reading Exam, which primarily assess knowledge about the five pillars of Reading Instruction to provide successful instruction. I am currently a Title 1 Tutor in both Math and Reading.
5.0
(3)
I have been babysitting for over eight years and am very comfortable around children. My experience includes caring for newborns, twins, triplets, and a family of three children under the age of four. I truly love being around children and spend much of my spare time caring for children of friends and family. My work experience...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan has always been great with my children and they love her! I know when they're with her they're being well taken care of safe."
Cayla T.
Brooke G.
Bedford, NH
$12-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Brooke and I am a freshman at Fordham University. I am home in New Hampshire for the Summer and looking to babysit or nanny for a family! I have been caring for children of all ages (including infants!) for five years now and am also Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR certified. I have worked as a lifeguard, swim...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I relocated from CT to NH in 2014 and my first new job here in NH was serving as a nanny to an absolutely beautiful baby boy whose work-at-home mom needed an extra pair of hands. Prior to my move to NH, I was employed as a special education teacher in CT, servicing children with mild-to-moderate learning disabilities in a...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Colleen is an excellent pet sitter. I highly recommend her. She went above and beyond for me when watching all of my furry and feathered family members. She gave such great care and pays such attention to detail. She never complained about my contacting her for...
Suzanne P.
Alexandrea H.
Nashua, NH
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Alexandrea! I am comfortable and have experience with up to 4 kids ages 2-15.
More about me:
I just graduated SNHU with a bachelors in psychology with a concentration in mental health. I am currently working on getting into an online masters program but am taking the rest of the year off of school. I have...
Alexandrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"My kids love Ally. She is kind, patient and very good at engaging the kids. She is always on time and communicative."
Isabelle G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
***Currently unavailable for day time care. Evenings and weekends only (Aug 2020)*** Longtime paid provider of childcare for family and friends. Studied psychology and studio art in college including courses on child development. In the past I have worked for an agency providing in-home services for children with autism....
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chloe has been fantastic with our five year old son. She is punctual, dependable, creative, fun and energetic. She is also very good with enforcing and teaching good manners which we appreciate! We are very fortunate to be able to have our son be with Chloe when we...
Brian K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of childcare experience. My mother had a daycare when I was growing up so I helped her starting at age 8. I took over from when I was 12 until I was 15. I took college level education courses in high school, where I worked with students aged 3-18. I have worked with students with a variety of disabilities. I can...
Lexi can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My 4 year old daughter loves Lexi! They played a variety of activities like cars and legos as well as went outside for some fresh air. Today they also played pretend for quite a while (which as a parent I know is exhausting because my 4 year old is a bossy...
Maggan A.
Brianna C.
Manchester, NH
$25-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Engaging Babysitter With A Passion For Making Children Smile
4.8
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, my name is Brianna! I have been watching children since I was 13 years old (now, 24). I hold a Masters degree in occupational therapy and have worked under multiple pediatric occupational therapists during my training. I have worked with children with specialized needs, infants, multiples, and siblings with wide age...
Brianna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is compassionate, but focused; quick to engage and good on follow through. She was an enormous help to me when I was a new teacher at her school. Among other acts of kindness and service, Brianna was a Teacher's Assistant for me teaching music to young...
Peter M.
5.0
(4)
Hi, my name is Taylor. I am a reliable, positive, and energetic elementary education major at Rivier University! I have worked with children since 2015. I love spending time with them and doing fun activities . I was a student teacher at an elementary school in a 4th grade classroom. I also worked with the infants at my schools...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"She was great with my kids. They loved her and it was a sad time when we had to let her go."
Mike L.
Melanie N.
Litchfield, NH
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time, 31 Year Old Nanny Available, 15+ Years Experience - Creative, Caring, Intelligent
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I'm hoping to meet some great families in the Litchfield area! I moved to the area in 2019 from FL but spent most of my life outside Boston. I have had the opportunity to provide exceptional childcare for many families in all 3 areas over the past 18 years, including my own kiddo who is 5 years old and attends a local...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We met Melanie today and she stayed with my infant son while I made some important phone calls and also left to run some errands. She was outgoing and had a great demeanor with my son and dogs. She was on time and flexible when I wasn't sure exactly what time I'd...
Alicia O.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Amherst, NH
Jennifer K.
5.0
Jen helped care for our son in the evenings to keep him engaged while I worked on house chores. She has been incredibly understanding with his tantrums, got right down to his level and flew him around the house playing superman, danced with him, made him laugh and most importantly made his 2 hours...
- Pratibha B.
Morgan M.
5.0
Morgan has been caring for children for many years and has worked directly with children daily in her career. There are very few people I trust with my girls and Morgan is at the top of the list! She is kind, thoughtful, passionate, reliable, and so much fun. We have been so lucky to have her...
- Samantha L.
Colleen D.
5.0
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! I wish we could clone her and have her full time! She takes initiative regarding everything! From cleaning to laundry, to play time with our son. She is a natural! We love her so much and hopes she continues to be a part of our family for years to come!
- Amy D.
Alexandrea H.
5.0
My kids love Ally. She is kind, patient and very good at engaging the kids. She is always on time and communicative.
- Isabelle G.
Chloe D.
5.0
Chloe has been fantastic with our five year old son. She is punctual, dependable, creative, fun and energetic. She is also very good with enforcing and teaching good manners which we appreciate! We are very fortunate to be able to have our son be with Chloe when we are not able to.
- Brian K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Amherst, NH:
How can I find a Amherst babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Amherst, NH can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 11 babysitters in Amherst, NH on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Amherst, NH?
The average rate for Amherst, NH babysitters on Care.com is $15.36 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Amherst, NH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Amherst, NH through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.