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After school babysitters in New Salem, MA
Shelley S.
New Salem, MA
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a happily married 58-year-old woman who has two grown children ages 25 and 30. I retired from my wonderful job when my boss moved to Louisiana. I was practice manager for two orthopedic surgeons.
In between jobs when my kids were little the school asked me if I would be interested in taking care of children because the...
Shelley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Alexandra M.
Amherst, MA
$20-30/hr • 7 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexandra is an amazing childcare provider. We hired her for a 3 week before- and after-school job to care for our 5 year old son. She was responsible for packing his school lunch, helping him get dressed and ready for school, feeding him, and driving him to his...
Kasey J.
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a sophomore at Wellesley College looking to find a job caring after young children. I have experience with toddlers and elementary school-age children. I am fully vaccinated and boosted and will wear a mask at all times :)
Thank you for your consideration,
Brenna
Brenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
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! My name is Amanda and I am 21 years old. I have worked at the same daycare for about 5 years and I have been babysitting for about 7 years. I have worked with children aged 3 months through 12 years. I am a senior at UMass Amherst, majoring in early childhood education. I am CPR and first aid certified. I pride myself on my...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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 started babysitting when I was in the sixth grade for multiple families. The youngest I have babysat was 6 months old and the oldest was 13 years old. The most children I have babysat has been 3, but would be willing to babysit more. When babysitting, I usually help the children with homework they have, do activities with...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Jillian D.
Amherst, MA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have been caring for children, ranging three months to 12 years, for several years! I started off as a swim instructor in 2017, moving up to a manager at Goldfish Swim School. I was also an assistant teacher at Busy Bee Preschool, and was the supervisor of an elementary after school program in Pelham, MA. I also substitute in...
Jillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I'm a Junior Deans List student at the Isenberg School of Management at the university of Massachusetts Amherst. I have been working with children since I was 13 from my counselor jobs, babysitting, coaching, tutoring, and lifeguarding. I've been responsible for kids of all ages. With my years of babysitting, I have experience...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsey is phenomenal with my kids! She’s patient, caring, fun and they love having her!"
Care member
I am a trained ABA therapist, special needs paraprofessional, and former family daycare provider, as well as an experienced mother of three teenage boys. I am also CPR and First Aid certified. Before I became a mother I cared for children of all ages in various capacities as a babysitter, live-in nanny, after-school tutor and...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and creative person with approximately 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. Your children will receive appropriate care with me, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested, such as light housework and errands. Personally, I'm a college student who is...
Alazia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Sophia E.
Amherst, MA
$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, organized, patient, and creative babysitter looking to help out on evenings or date nights! I am currently a sophomore English major at UMass Amherst. I have 6 years of experience babysitting for my neighbors in Milton MA, cousins, and families on Cape Cod. I can help with housekeeping, cooking,...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
I am an extremely creative and energetic individual who has worked with people of all ages and all abilities. My experience with children has been in a variety of settings including at-risk youth in a hospital and babysitting children in their homes. Some of the children I have worked with have had disabilities both physical and...
Kathryn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Emma L.
Amherst, MA
$16-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Emma and I'm a 21yo undergraduate student at UMass Amherst. I'm pursuing a psychology major on both the pre-med and neuroscience tracks. I am currently a licensed and certified EMT-B in MA, and I have an in-depth experience working with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 and was a...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn, an experienced childcare professional with three years of working as an infant teacher within a daycare setting. My passion lies in fostering meaningful connections with both children and families through personalized, one-on-one care. Currently a senior at the University of Massachusetts, I am pursuing a degree...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Georgia H.
Amherst, MA
$14-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have been working with kids for about six years now. I have worked with all ages, children with special needs, and learning disabilities.
I'm also currently employed at Northampton Athletic Club as a childcare provider which has given me experience working with larger groups of children at a time.
Georgia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in New Salem, MA
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.
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.
Isabella G.
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.
Lindsey N.
5.0
Lindsey is phenomenal with my kids! She’s patient, caring, fun and they love having her!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in New Salem, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in New Salem, MA?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in New Salem, MA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in New Salem, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in New Salem, MA is $15.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in New Salem, MA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in New Salem, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in New Salem, MA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in New Salem, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in New Salem, MA?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in New Salem, MA.