Find babysitters in Northampton, MA that you’ll love

93 babysitters are listed in Northampton, MA

The average rate is $18/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Northampton, MA

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Candice G.


Northampton, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/ Occasional Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(3)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Looking for someone to care for your children who is reliable, nurturing, and passionate about what she does? I am a full-time early intervention occupational therapist who has been working with children most of my life as a babysitter, a full-time nanny, and now as an OT. As a healthcare professional I have advanced training in...
Candice can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

Recent review:

5.0
Candice has been helping me with my two boys (current ages 9 and 2) for well over a year now. She is fantastic with them - and with us! We adore her and can't say enough good things!

Erin O.

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Kristen C.


Northampton, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

5.0

(1)

I am a kindergarten teacher in Westfield with more than 15 years of experience working with children, whether it be babysitting, working in a daycare with infants-preschool, or teaching in the public schools.
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Kristen is, honestly, incredible. She ran a childcare pod for our group of 3-5 (depending on the day) rising kindergartners whose preschool had closed and provided effortless-seeming structure, learning, and fun. Besides loving the time with Kristen, all of the...

Jessica W.

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Brittany M.


Northampton, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider Available Full-Time

5.0

(7)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am resident of Northampton and I have always loved working with children and their families. I started babysitting when I was 13 and when I was in high school I was able to take Child Growth and Development as an elective; which helped me find my dream of working with children. After graduating from Northampton High, I went on...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Brittany is great and we felt so lucky to have her babysit our two-year-old. We were in town for a wedding and were a little nervous to leave our toddler, but Brittany put me at ease the minute we got on the phone. She asked all the right questions, gave us advice...

Allie L.

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Lilian O.


Northampton, MA

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Sitter/ Nanny Looking For Summer Jobs

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lilian and I just finished my second year of college. I've been babysitting for six years and I have experience with kids and toddlers of all ages. I love arts and crafts, music, cooking, and playing outside!
Lilian can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Lillian cared for our 3 year old and 10 month old for many Fridays this past summer. Lillian showed up on time in the morning, quickly took charge, and was very patient with the whims of a strong-willed kiddo. She did crafts and art with him and took him outside,...

Lauren K.

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Phoebe R.


Northampton, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Nanny!

5.0

(2)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Phoebe and I am a Senior student at Smith College. I am looking for a fun family to nanny for part time in the afternoons and/or weekend and evening jobs. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have been working as a part-time nanny for the past 18 months. I nannied last year for a family 3...
Phoebe can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Phoebe was phenomenal with my two boys (2.5 and 5). She was engaging and warm. I would definitely hire Phoebe in the future!

Polina S.

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Helen B.


Northampton, MA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.2

(5)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a recent graduate from UMass Amherst where I studied Natural Resource Conservation. I am currently living in Northampton with my partner and looking to find a nanny position in the afternoon. I absolutely adore kids and love seeing their perspective of life and just learning more about the world through their eyes....
Helen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Helen has been a great babysitter. She is always on time dependable and very cheerful with our toddler son and he responds very well to her playful attitude. I would recommend her to anyone

Daniel B.

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Emma C.


Northampton, MA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Flexible, Easy-going, And Experienced

4.0

(4)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a student at Smith College, and a Portland Maine native. Seeking part-time nanny employment, available M-F with weekend and evening availibility. I love all things outdoors, and am diligent about keeping children happy, safe, and off screens. Dedicated and experienced nanny with a genuine love for children, seeking a...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Emma was great with my kids, super nice and friendly, while providing fantastic care

Diana I.

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Acadia B.


Northampton, MA

$15-18/hr1 yrs exp

Doggo Needs A Walk

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Acadia, I live in the Northampton area. I have taken care of neighbors animals, pet sitting and walking. I love animals and would love to take care of yours! I do have a part time job so that may interfere if it's before 3 p.m. on certain days. Otherwise, message me for a walk or sitter:)
Acadia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Kristen C.


Northampton, MA

$50-60/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Early Childhood Educator

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a kindergarten teacher in Westfield Public Schools. I have also taught preschool and first grade. I have a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a reading specialist masters degree.
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Acadia B.


Northampton, MA

$14-20/hr

Available For Part-time Caregiving!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with several children in the past five years. Most of the children I've cared for have been between ages of 3-6, but am willing to care for all ages.

Recent review:

5.0
Acadia has been a life saver for us. We have hired her countless times to look after our very discerning 4 year old son, and he just absolutely loves her kindness and spirit. She is also very responsible, has never been late, and comes up with great activities...

Daniel B.

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Brittany M.


Northampton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Animal Lover

5.0

(6)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for quite a few people's animal's. The pets have been cats, dogs (Rottweiler, Labs, Pit bulls, mixed breeds most of whom are rescue animals), gecko, guinea pigs, iguana, rabbits, and fish. When I am caring for a dog, I love to go to the dog park, go for a long walk, have a doggie play date, go swimming, play fetch...
Brittany can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting

Recent review:

5.0
Brittany has watched our son weekly for the last year. She’s always thinking of fun things to do with him or places to take him to make their time together fun. She’s given us some great activity ideas while playing with our son and her experience with kids shines...

Care member

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Dina R.


Northampton, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Artistic, Playful And Silly Sitter!

5.0

(5)

I am a mom of twins who are 18 who are off to college in late August. My background is in the arts and I love to create art and make music with children as well as play outdoors and take walks in all seasons. I am responsible, punctual, clean, a non smoker or vaper, I have a reliable car with no infractions. I attempt to be...
Dina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Dina was a true blessing to our family. She cared for our baby starting from when he was a few months old. She is incredibly trustworthy, super helpful, and most importantly absolutely amazing with babies and children. My baby was and is completely smitten with...

Kate M.

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Brandi E.


Northampton, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Smart, Creative Nanny/Babysitter Available For Part- Or Full-time Care!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Creative, passionate early childhood specialist with 20+ years of experience working with children in multiple settings, including daycare classrooms, small-group tutorial programs, one-on-one childcare, and as a children's photographer and entertainer. I have experience with children from 0-10 years old, but I'd say my sweet...
Brandi can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

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Mccambridge D.


Northampton, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Mac! I'm a current social work graduate student at Smith, and former actor, teaching artist, tutor and nanny with over a decade of experience working with kids ages 2 months - 12 years. I've taught stop-action, robotics, theater, and baby dance classes, performed for kids of all ages, worked with children with...
Mccambridge can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Meg B.


Northampton, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Creative And Reliable Occasional Babysitter

My name is Meg. I'm currently working as a children's counselor in Northampton and I am looking for some childcare hours here and there for extra income. I have a lot of experience working with children of all ages as part of my job, as well as working with children with mental health issues, trauma backgrounds, and...
Meg can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Joely F.


Northampton, MA

$22-30/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter

I love children! Crafting and playing are a must! have two younger siblings (one of whom is disabled) so I have lots of experience! I'm a local college student and I have a car. Please do not hesitate to contact me.
Joely can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Joely F.


Northampton, MA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/special Needs Caregiver

Hi! My name is Joely and I'm 20. I'm a local college student and I have my own car. I love kids and have experience with them from my siblings (one of which is special needs) and other babysitting jobs! Feel free to contact me!
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Rebekah R.


Northampton, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a graduate with many years of babysitting/nanny experience. I have had several child-care job experiences since moving to the valley 6 years ago-- both full-time, part-time and parent's assist jobs. I have a some spanish/some german, math knowledge through calculus, strong writing/educational background (ability to tutor...
Rebekah can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hope H.


Northampton, MA

$15-20/hr

Bubbly Babysitting

Reliable, energetic, and trustworthy nanny, passionate about creating activities that captivate children and enable them to grow. I am dedicated to maintaining a healthy and happy environment while providing ideal care.
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
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Katherine L.


Northampton, MA

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible Nanny Looking For Summer Position

Hi, I'm Katherine! I'm an experienced nanny, babysitter, and childcare provider, and I'm looking for summer nanny/childcare positions, as I am starting grad school in the fall of 2024. I love caring for children, and working with families to provide childcare that is helpful, responsible, and fun!
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Northampton, MA

Candice G.

5.0

Candice has been helping me with my two boys (current ages 9 and 2) for well over a year now. She is fantastic with them - and with us! We adore her and can't say enough good things!

- Erin O.

Kristen C.

5.0

Kristen is, honestly, incredible. She ran a childcare pod for our group of 3-5 (depending on the day) rising kindergartners whose preschool had closed and provided effortless-seeming structure, learning, and fun. Besides loving the time with Kristen, all of the kiddos involved seemed significantly...

- Jessica W.

Brittany M.

5.0

Brittany is great and we felt so lucky to have her babysit our two-year-old. We were in town for a wedding and were a little nervous to leave our toddler, but Brittany put me at ease the minute we got on the phone. She asked all the right questions, gave us advice about the area that was really...

- Allie L.

Lilian O.

5.0

Lillian cared for our 3 year old and 10 month old for many Fridays this past summer. Lillian showed up on time in the morning, quickly took charge, and was very patient with the whims of a strong-willed kiddo. She did crafts and art with him and took him outside, and handled both of them very well....

- Lauren K.

Phoebe R.

5.0

Phoebe was phenomenal with my two boys (2.5 and 5). She was engaging and warm. I would definitely hire Phoebe in the future!

- Polina S.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Northampton, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 93 listed babysitters.