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Hi everyone! My name is Sophia and I am a junior at UMass Amherst. I am available on any weekday or weekends for full or part time work. Over the summer I worked at a summer camp through the YMCA for kids ages 5-15, and I also have experience babysitting for children ages 2-5. I am home from college from December 15- January...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Hi, my name is Nicole and I am a sophomore at UMass Amherst, studying psychology. I started babysitting when I was 15 for a family of 4 children, ages 3 months - 12 years. I babysat for them weekly and on weekend nights throughout high school. I also worked with toddlers at my dance studio, supervising class and teaching them...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
My name is Emilie I am a 21-year-old with years of babysitting experience in not only my family but also my neighborhood and families in town. I babysat my neighbors daughter for 8 years starting from the time she was 4 through the age of 12. After applying for an unpaid internship I was chosen through my high school guidance...
Emilie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Hello! My name is Annie and I am graduating from college this spring and moving back home for the summer. I am looking for some part time or full time nanny/babysitting work from mid-May to mid-august as I am moving to Spain at the end of the summer to teach english abroad. I am currently a research assistant for the pediatric...
Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a senior in college who is looking for a way to make some extra money babysitting and to become a little more part of the Amherst community and not just the college scene. I currently work at the CEEC Umass working in the preschool classroom with children ages 3-5. I have been there for the past three years and really love...
Clare can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Karen, I have spent most of my life caring for children of all ages from 3 months-12-year-olds as well as children with special needs and other neurodivergent children. I have always provided safe care, entertainment, meals if desired, and most special requests, among other things. Im currently a Pediatric...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
With 20+ years of experience in childcare, including public school classroom instruction, nannying, babysitting, dance instruction, homeschool teaching, and motherhood (over 7 years), I am able to provide exceptional care for children of all ages. I have a dual licensure in early childhood and elementary education and currently...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Marisela A.
South Deerfield, MA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there!
I have been babysitting for the past few years now and would love to continue. I've watched many of the neighborhood children along with my younger relatives. I'm a very patient, responsible, and kind hearted person. I get along very well with children of all ages and work towards keeping them happy, healthy, and...
Marisela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
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Mom of a 10-year-old girl. Looking to watch kids in my home after school or if there is a day off /snow day during the year. I do have a dog, cats and guinea pigs. Huge back yard with a swing set, sandbox and more to play with inside. I can help with homework to the best of my abilities if it is needed. I currently work in the...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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"I have used Rebecca for many different jobs from checking in on my pets to helping around the house and helping my elderly mother. She is such a kind person with a huge heart. She has always treated us like we are family. She is very through in everything she does....
George P.
Hello!
My name is Jackie (She/Her pronouns). I have been working with children in some manner for the past decade, initially as a part-time babysitter before working as a full time nanny for a few families here in the Pioneer Valley. Since graduating from Umass Amherst in 2016 with my Bachelor's in Communication Disorders I...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Molly T.
South Hadley, MA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Molly and I'm 21 years old. I had my first babysitting gig when I was 12 (home in Vermont) and have been doing babysitting and childcare since then, including camp counseling for larger groups of children as well. I have just finished my junior year of college pursuing a degree in psychology and education with...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Alexandria! I would love to get to know who I'm working with. I enjoy good people, good vibes and a clean home which means it will be clean when you get home. :)
I'd describe my personality as caring, kind, considerate.
I like working with kids because kids are so unique, wild and themselves always.
I'm...
Hello, my name is Talya! I recently just graduated high school and will be going into college for nursing in the fall! I went to a trade school and was in Health Technology. I have been babysitting for a while now. Last summer I was a nanny. While I babysit, I'd like to tidy up the house, so you guys get to come home to a clean...
Talya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My background with children goes as far back as 15 years. My mom ran her own daycare out of our home from the time I was little. I not only grew up with other children but I learned how to care for children by watching my mom and by the time she closed her daycare I was 17. I have seen and handled children from the ages of three...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Hi there!
Growing up the eldest of 4 children, looking out for the little ones has been a part of my whole life!
I've been babysitting outside the home since age 15 but the majority of my babysitting experience comes from ages 17+.
In addition to babysitting, I volunteered as a teaching aid in my former 1st grade classroom &...
Hannah F.
Wilbraham, MA
$20-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi everyone I'm Hannah! I'm a Junior at the University of Rhode Island studying Human Development and Family Science. I have a passion of caring for kids of all ages, and have plenty of experience in various aspects. I was previously a youth gymnastics instructor and youth cheerleading coach for kids in grades 1-8 for 2 years. I...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tabitha H.
Holyoke, MA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable, Super Fun, Down To Earth Mom Looking For Part-time Work
Hi!!
I'd describe my personality as responsible, fun, caring, loving and easy-going.
I like working with kids because they are so much fun and always learning. It's exciting to watch children learn, grow and experience life.
I started working with children when I was 14, babysitting my neighbor. Over the past 15 years, I...
Tabitha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile! I am currently a Freshman at Providence College in the social work program. This stemmed from my love of kids and the need for them to feel safe and loved. I have worked with kids for three years through babysitting, nannying, subbing at an elementary school, and being a camp...
Hi. I am a mom to an 11-month-old baby boy. I would love to open my home in Springfield for nanny/babysitting options for families. I am willing to offer comparable rates to other childcare facilities. I can accommodate food restrictions/diets. I would love the opportunity to care for your little one in our home.
Thank you for...
Jessalee can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Amherst, MA in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $14.40. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Amherst, MA help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 5 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Amherst, MA?
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