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21 in home child care are listed in Amherst, MA
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 5 years
In home child care in Amherst, MA
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Holly. I love working with infants and young children. I am a non-smoker and I have graduated college. I'm First Aid and CPR certified for children and infants. I grew up and later worked in an at-home daycare. I have been a nanny for a little girl starting when she was 5 months old and continuing until she was 13...
Holly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Holly was fantastic with our 4 month old daughter! Punctual and reliable, also very calm and easily engaged with our daughter! Holly was amazing with bottle feeding - baby had been refusing bottles for weeks, still wasn't taking them when I had to go back to...
Katie R.
Victoria G.
Amherst, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Waldorf/Reggio Emilia/Forest School/Responsive Classroom-inspired Caregiver
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My Bachelor's degree is in sociology, and my Master's degree is in the health and wellness field. I have studied and was raised by a blend of Waldorf/Reggio Emilia/Forest School/Responsive Classroom methodologies, which have all informed my role as a caregiver. During my tenure as a childcare provider, I've been a full-time...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have two girls, ages 12 and 6, and my husband and I both work full-time. As such, we have always relied on babysitters to help us care for the girls, negotiating the after school hours - homework, driving them to activities, etc. Vicky has been the absolute...
Sarah C.
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for families in the Pioneer Valley since 2013 and have years of experience as a day camp and sleep away camp counselor. I have experience as a Hebrew school teacher and worked as event staff with kids at Central Rock Gym in Hadley. As a doula and trained EMT I am comfortable with infants and children of...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Katie C.
Amherst, MA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Caring And Positive With Years Of Experience Working In Summer Camps, Babysitting, And Schools.
I started working with kids when I was a senior in high school. I am a nanny for two girls (first and second grade) back home.
In my spare time, I like to go on walks, spend time with friends, and continue to learn how to cook.
One thing you should know about me is I enjoy working with kids to gain experience to one day...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Caitlyn! I am currently an undergraduate student pursuing Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I'm aspiring to become a pediatrician out of my love for working with children. I have previous babysitting experience with children ranging from ages 1-10. When babysitting, I love engaging in activities such as...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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
Caroline P.
Amherst, MA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am a 21-year-old college senior pursuing my BA in Sociology and hopefully heading to graduate school for my Masters in Social Work! Since I was 14, I have periodically babysat for children ages 3-12. I have also worked as a counselor at a summer reading camp where I led daily literacy activities, and most...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lindsey is phenomenal with my kids! She’s patient, caring, fun and they love having her!"
Care member
Hi there! My name is Shona and I am a recent UMass grad! I would love to help your family during the summer as you balance work and the kids being home!
I'm looking to help you out full time during the summer and be a familiar face for your kids!
Last summer I was a camp counselor and was responsible for about 10 kids at a...
Caitlyn C.
Amherst, MA
$16-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi my name is Caitlyn and I'll be a senior at UMass Amherst this fall! I am majoring in Psychology and am interested in pursuing a career in School Psychology, therefore I would love to gain some childcare experience since I do not yet have any. I am willing to do anything that's needed including driving, running errands, some...
Caitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Madelyn P.
Amherst, MA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Maddie and I would love to help you out! I am currently home on winter break from college and I am around until the end of January! I am in my second year at UMass Amherst and I am a marketing major! I have lots of experiences with children of all ages, as I worked at my local YMCA for three years. While being...
Madelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Scholastika M.
Amherst, MA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Schola, a teacher and a graduate student at UMass Amherst, and I love bringing the warmth and knowledge from school into children's homes. With years of experience guiding children in the classroom and at home, I've developed a knack for creating fun, educational activities that foster growth in every aspect. I...
Scholastika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Kaitlyn D.
Amherst, MA
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi I'm Katie, I love working with kids, I've babysat and nannied for many years. I have worked with the same families for year as well. I'm now in Amherst for school and missing all my little buddies from home! I have experience with kids of all ages newborns to preteens and I can also take care of chores like laundry, dishes,...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jerrika L.
Amherst, MA
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Name: Jerrika
Bio: I'm a college graduate, I work during the week in early childhood education, and I'll be going back to school for child development. I'm looking for a weekend job that I can bring my daughter, a 1yo who loves to play with other kids, with me to.
-CPR and First Aid certified
- Fully vaccinated (covid, flu,...
Jerrika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Katherine M.
Amherst, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early Childhood Education Teacher Seeking Full-Time Summer 2022 Position
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kate! I am a licensed early childhood educator, currently working as a Kindergarten TA, who is looking for a full-time nanny position for this coming Summer. I have a bachelors degree in Public Health and Psychology and I am currently finishing my Masters in Early Childhood Education. I have experience babysitting...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am looking for job opportunities to care for children from January 2nd - January 26th of 2024 before I head back to school. I live in Portland CT and am willing to drive up to 30 minutes away for work. I'm currently a junior in college studying psychology and education at Umass Amherst. Im on track to become a child...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Amherst, MA
Holly S.
5.0
Holly was fantastic with our 4 month old daughter! Punctual and reliable, also very calm and easily engaged with our daughter! Holly was amazing with bottle feeding - baby had been refusing bottles for weeks, still wasn't taking them when I had to go back to work, but Holly was unfazed and calmly...
- Katie R.
Victoria G.
5.0
I have two girls, ages 12 and 6, and my husband and I both work full-time. As such, we have always relied on babysitters to help us care for the girls, negotiating the after school hours - homework, driving them to activities, etc. Vicky has been the absolute best, and has done that and so much...
- Sarah C.
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 in-home child care in Amherst, MA
How do I find in-home child care near me in Amherst, MA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Amherst, MA. There are 21 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Amherst, MA?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of April, 2024, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $17.95 for in-home child care providers near you in Amherst, MA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Amherst, MA?
You can compare 21 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.