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Casey M.

Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello, my name is Casey and I would love to work with you! I'm fun, patient, and creative with 7 years of experience from infants to elementary school kids. I love encouraging kids to play outside and explore the world around them. I have lots of success keeping kids engaged and excited about whatever we're doing, whether it's...

Care Member says "We all enjoyed the afternoon, thanks to Casey! I stayed in the house while Casey entertained our seven month old baby for two hours. Amazingly, all I...

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Darlene M.'s Photo

Amherst, MA

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$17/hr
40 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Olivia B.'s Photo

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm very comfortable working with children, and it's been a central part of my life for a while now. I would say I have the least experience with infants and preteens, but still have worked with each of those age ranges a bit.
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Play Coordinator

Amherst, MA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I am a 51-year-old woman with a masters degree in Early Intervention who just wants to play with other peoples infants and toddlers. I like to model how children can interact with their environment with toys and everyday objects. Im not afraid to get messy.
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Part-time Caregiver

Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Parent to a 7-year-old neurodivergent kiddo. Part-time caregiver, full-time Mama. Certified postpartum doula Certified RedCross Basic Life Support & Adult/infant CPR and First Aid Narcan administration trained Certified CPI for de-escalation
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Sky G.'s Photo

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
My name is Sky I have been around and loved kids/babies my whole life. I have always had young children in my family that I've been around and cared for as long as I can remember. However my main professional experience includes regularly babysitting a now 7 and 5-year-old since the 5-year-old was born, and I have worked at a...
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Tanya W.'s Photo

Amherst, MA

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've always had a passion for nurturing children, which led me to become a childcare provider. With over seven years of experience, caring for up to three children at a time, I have a deep understanding of the physical and emotional needs of children across various age groups, from infants to preteens. I am currently a college...
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Molly O.'s Photo

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! I'm a second year education major at UMass Amherst with a minor in English. I have over 4 years of experience working with kids from infants to school aged. I worked at a daycare as an assistant during high school and most recently worked as a full time infant teacher for the summer. I am Early Childhood Education and Red...
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Jane M.'s Photo

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jane. I currently work as a Patient Care Technician and hold an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with extensive CPR training. I have experience providing compassionate and attentive care. Throughout high school and college, I nannied for infants, toddlers, and elementary school-aged children. I am a...
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Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi my name is Grace, I am 21 years old. I am a senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studying sociology with a focus on social work! I have cared for infants to teenagers throughout my life. While watching children, I cook, clean, bring kids to activities and whatever else the families needs require. I have my own...
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Fun Sitter, Excited To Help Care For Children!

Amherst, MA

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
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...
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Kind, Caring, Energetic Babysitter

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have always had a passion for working with children and creating exciting plans for the day! Being a full time nanny, babysitting and working on a farm has given me a widen variety of experiences with different children and their families. I love to be outside and am a wilderness first responder including infant, child, and...
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Madeline S.'s Photo

Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Maddie, and I am a junior nursing student at UMass Amherst. I've been babysitting for about 6 years now for kids of all ages from infants to preteens. I have additional experience working with children as a youth girls' lacrosse referee, swim instructor, and lifeguard. As a nursing student, I have healthcare...
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Annelise L.'s Photo

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
My name is Annie, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I believe in fostering a fun and playful environment through outdoor play, board games, crafts and more. I also support families by preparing meals and assisting with light housekeeping, such as dishes and laundry. I communicate...
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Experienced Nanny/babysitter

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Emma and I have been caring for children since I was probably 14. I have held steady jobs caring for multiple different families. At one time I was watching three children ages 4-8 years old (2 boys, 1 girl). I held this job for about 5 years. Over this past year I have cared for a different family with a...
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Noelle S.'s Photo

Amherst, MA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Noelle (24) and I have experience working with children in both home and structured settings. I'm currently pursuing my Master's in Social Work, with a strong interest in supporting children's development and well-being. I have been babysitting since high school (ages 3 months-11 years). My previous consistent roles...
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Sophie N.'s Photo

Amherst, MA

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
Hi! I'm Sophie, 22 years old, born and raised on Martha's Vineyard, and a senior at UMass Amherst. I have over 6 years of childcare experience with kids ages 3 months to 13 years. I started by helping care for my niece and nephew and have since babysat and nannied for many families, including full-time infant care. I'm more...
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Part Time Care Giver,babysitter,nanny,petsitter

Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...
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Jessica C.'s Photo

Amherst, MA

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$22/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. For the past two years, I've dedicated myself to creating a safe and stimulating environment where children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, can thrive. My college degree has provided me with a strong foundation, and I am also certified in CPR and...
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Rocio G.'s Photo

Amherst, MA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
My name is Rocio, and I bring over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to preteens. I've provided overnight care for infants, helped raise two boys who are now 10 and 12, and also raised three daughters of my own-my youngest is currently attending Amherst College. I began my caregiving journey...
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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.42/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 5.0

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Amherst, MA

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Amherst, MA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Amherst, MA, is $20.42.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Amherst, MA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Amherst, MA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Amherst, MA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Amherst, MA, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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