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Emilie P.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...
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Experienced Babysitter

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since the age of 14, and have babysat children between the ages of 2 and 14. I have experience babysitting children with autism, ADHD, blindness, deafness, and other developmental delays. I spent the past 2 years working as a speech assistant, where I worked with children from grades 2-6 on their speech...
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Amherst, MA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Name: Jerrika Bio: I'm a college graduate, I work during the week as a recreational professional for adults with developmental disabilities. I'm looking for occasional weekend jobs that can be flexible with me bringing my daughter, an almost 2yo who loves to play with other kids, with me too -CPR and First Aid certified -...
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My Name Is Sophie , It's Nice To Meet You!

Amherst, MA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I like working with kids because I love watching young minds at work. As a college student I have a busy life and find myself worrying about too many things, being around kids is a nice escape from the stresses in other parts of my life, kids are free from that weight and it is so refreshing to be around such light and...
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Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a warm-hearted and dependable childcare provider with three years of experience caring for children of all ages. My journey began with babysitting for friends and family, where I discovered my passion for nurturing and positively impacting young lives. I decided to pursue a career in childcare to support families and offer...
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Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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...
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Passionate And Fun Babysitter!

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Dani, I'm 21 years old and home for the summer from UMass Amherst, where I study Communications and Public Relations. I've been working with children for over 6 years and truly love what I do. I have experience with all age groups from newborns to preteens, and have worn many hats over the years, including...
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Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am currently a Sophomore at University of Massachusetts Amherst, majoring in sociology. Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for. My four years of experience caring for children of all ages has been incredibly rewarding. As the oldest sibling in a big family, along with my years of babysitting/nannying...
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Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I was brought up on a small organic farm in Maine and I was homeschooled and attended a homeschooling enrichment school for pre-k through 4th grade so I am well acquainted with homeschooling, and alternative education techniques including Waldorf and Montessori. I spent the past couple of years studying early childhood...
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Amherst, MA

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$17/hr
40 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I am an experienced Nanny, Former pre K/infant toddler teacher. I've had years of trainings, first aide/ CPR certified. My experience includes, Head counselor for Camp Seco, night nanny for infant triplets, Arts and crafts instructor for South End Community Center. Live in nanny for family with 4 children ranging in ages...
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Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have lived in the USA for eight years, immigrated from Brazil, now an American citizen. Coming from the field of journalism and facing a new reality here in this country, I discovered my passion in helping people. I decided to dedicate myself more to this field and I am currently studying a degree in Psycho-Pedagogy. My study...
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Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Selin! I'm currently a junior at UMass Amherst, and I've always loved being around kids. I'm responsible, punctual, and caring, and I try to bring a warm, positive energy to everything I do. I have a little sister, so I've spent a lot of time helping take care of her and keeping her entertained. I've also assisted kids...
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  • The average post rate is $19.15/hr as of January 2026

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Amherst, MA

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Amherst, MA. There are 13 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.

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 January, 2026, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $19.15 for in-home child care providers near you in Amherst, MA.

You can compare 13 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.

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