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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a senior nursing student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I am CPR and first aid certified and have completed over 500 clinical hours during my nursing education including hours working with pediatric patients in the hospital and school setting. I have worked in childcare since I was 15 as a camp...
Blaize can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Malina K.
Amherst, MA
$20-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! I am a friendly and positive person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for children (babysitting, nannying, working in school systems, tutoring). I am passionate about creating a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for all children. I have experience caring for those with emotional, mental or physical...
Malina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Camryn R.
Amherst, MA
$16-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I am Camryn, a current senior at UMass Amherst studying Communication Disorders. I live in Amherst during the semester and I would love to nanny while there!
My upcoming semester schedule is very flexible.
I'd describe my personality as patient, empathetic, and caring.
I like working with kids because you can easily...
Camryn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am a 22-year-old senior college student looking for occasional jobs babysitting, pet sitting, or house sitting. I have experience with dogs and cats and I have house sat before and do not mind staying overnight.
I love working with kids and have lots of childcare experience! I have been babysitting for the last 8 years...
Ila can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 3 years of experience babysitting from my hometown. I am a junior at UMass Amherst and have reliable transportation. Looking to work a few hours during the week. Love children, and pets. Outgoing and will help out as needed.
Kiley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, and I owned a very successful daycare in my home for 17 years. I currently work in the Public Schools as a Special Ed. Para during the school year.. I have the Summers off, and I've been certified in First Aid and CPR many times. I'm a Mother of two grown kids. I love animals,...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Michelle to care for our 2 yr old son for the summer. We requested she bring him to play outside daily and she exceeded our expectations. She often took him on day trips to the playground, park, farm, and even the children's museum. This was the first...
Rebecca F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
**I am currently employed full time Wednesday-Friday. I am only looking for extra hours on Monday or Tuesday mornings**
I am a responsible and caring individual who loves kids and pets.
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I've hired Katie for nights and weekend sitting and she is great. She deems to know a lot about babies, is very professional and kind :o)"
Danny F.
Layannie H.
Belchertown, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a trained British nanny. I have just finished a posting in GA working for a surgeon who lost his wife.
I work with newborns through 18.
I am available now to work full time, live in, live out. can also work part time.
I can work in any state, am both a American and U. K. subject.
Full C. V. available by request.
I am...
Layannie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Layannie was a great caretaker for our 2-year old son for several months. She takes her responsibilities seriously but is also a lot fun. Our son was immediately comfortable and happy in her care."
Nate B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Michelle. I have over 18 years experience caring for children of all ages whether it be through babysitting or my years working as a professional nanny (8 years experience). Caring for little ones is one of my greatest passions, and where I find myself happiest career wise. I'm very interactive and engaging. I love...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle has been a regular babysitter for our 11 month old son for several months now and we absolutely recommend her! She is extremely dependable and has been flexible and accommodating with sometimes last minute babysitting needs or changes. She is great with...
Allison D.
5.0
(5)
Hello,
My name is Sunshine, I'm in the Belchertown area and have no problem traveling about a half hour.
I have no children of my own, I am married, I love children and animals, esp dogs. I have an older blind beagle who is like my child. lol. . I am a non-smoker, from the US, have a current license for over 30 years.
I...
Sunshine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was amazing! She was with my family for a few years. My kids are now grown and still talk about how much the love and miss her. "
Care member
Ally M.
Northampton, MA
$25-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Looking For Local Weekend Care Preferably Every Other Weekend Or A Couple Hours Most Weekends
I'd describe my personality as creative, outgoing, easy going
I'm looking for a job that I can do some hours on the weekends or every other because I currently have a fully time job at a daycare during the week and looking to make some extra on the weekends when I can.
I started working with kids when is was 12 I always...
Ally can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I am a 41-year-old single mother of two sets of twins.
Former owner of an in-home daycare which I closed due to moving.
I am also a nationally certified & licensed Nurse Assistant as well as Home Health Aide. I am also a lic. phlebotomist & CPR/AED certified.
I have an extensive (20 year) background in health and fitness and...
Ann can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am patient, energetic, and responsible. In addition, I am optimistic, caring, adaptable. I like working with kids because they are the best teachers and I love their desire to learn. I'm looking for a weekly reoccurring job, but i'm open to one time gigs. I am ready to take on responsibilities at someone else's house, although...
Hi! I'm Cal, I'm 25, and I'm looking for a summer babysitting position. I work as a 1:1 para in a middle school and love connecting with young people as a calm, compassionate, and playful guide. I've been told that I'm a good listener.
I worked for 7 summers as a camp counselor and 1 year as a preschool assistant teacher. I...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Corinne S.
Northampton, MA
$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Previous Daycare Owner And Outdoor Educator Looking For Fun
Looking for a sweet job with a few kids that want an overqualified professional looking for a break from 12 hour days. I ran Free to be Childcare in Hadley for 12 years and then shifted during the pandemic to an outdoor home school at my families ropes course and outdoor center; I've been with and Morse Hill in some form or...
Corinne can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I have been working with children since I was 14. babysitting for different families in my community. I worked as a camp counselor at the local day camp for two years working with second graders and third graders, as well as the preschool. I also babysat for a family of three children with the ages of 7, 3 and 5 months. I also...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Haley L.
Granby, MA
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi I'm Haley! I have been involved with child care for the last 9 years. I have spent additional time babysitting over the years as well as in classroom educational hours while completing my bachelors degree in early childhood education.
I'm currently a full time nanny for a wonderful 1-year-old and I've been with this family...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hannah Z.
Northampton, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there, my name is Hannah and I'm an energetic and creative 25-year-old! I have been babysitting for over 10 years and teaching children's art for a little over a year. I have experience with all ages, starting from 6 months old to teenager.
I'm looking for a full time position, and my rates start at $22/hour for one child....
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Téa and I am 24 years old with upward of 10 years of experience working with children both in and out of schools. Within the past year I was an art teacher for children in the foster care system in Buffalo, NY. Previously I had worked at the Connecticut Science Center for several years where I helped children...
Tea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for hourly child care in Amherst, MA
Michelle L.
5.0
We hired Michelle to care for our 2 yr old son for the summer. We requested she bring him to play outside daily and she exceeded our expectations. She often took him on day trips to the playground, park, farm, and even the children's museum. This was the first time we had someone care for one of...
- Rebecca F.
Katie W.
5.0
I've hired Katie for nights and weekend sitting and she is great. She deems to know a lot about babies, is very professional and kind :o)
- Danny F.
Layannie H.
5.0
Layannie helped our family with childcare and she was wonderful! She was always kind, patient, knowledgeable and reliable. My kids loved her! Layannie afforded me the peace of mind I needed to get my work done and have a well needed break. It truly does take a village and I am so grateful to have...
- Marilyn I.
Michelle M.
5.0
Michelle has been a regular babysitter for our 11 month old son for several months now and we absolutely recommend her! She is extremely dependable and has been flexible and accommodating with sometimes last minute babysitting needs or changes. She is great with our baby and also gives our two needy...
- Allison D.
Sunshine S.
5.0
She was amazing! She was with my family for a few years. My kids are now grown and still talk about how much the love and miss her.
- Care member
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