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Gabrielle J.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have always loved kids and am currently pursuing a career in nursing in hopes to one day be a pediatric nurse! I started babysitting when I was 10 and in the past I have worked at summer school. I have also coached youth sports and put on youth clinics (basketball and soccer), and I have tutored children in math and sciences.
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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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Part Time Care Giver,babysitter,nanny,petsitter

Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Part-time Caregiver Available Amherst Ma

Amherst, MA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
BIO: I'm a current masters of science in social work student at the University of Texas hoping to become a therapist at some point. I graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 2021 and have since worked as a full-time special education Paraprofessional in schools and then as a job coach with adults with intellectual disabilities...
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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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Part-time Babysitter

Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I come from a very large family, so I have been taking care of kids from a very young age. I can change diapers, feed babies, walk kids, take them to the park or play with them. I am going to school to become a primary school teacher, so I love working with children from all ages. I can also tutor/ help with homework if needed....

Benjamin B. says "Lucia cared for my daughter while I was away on the west coast. Lucia was responsible for care between the end of the school day and the evening when...

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Babysitter And Nanny

Amherst, MA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I am a patient, creative and reliable person who has an appreciation for the energy that children bring to the world. I have been an experienced babysitter since my teens years, caring for the ages between 3 and 13. More recently I have worked as a paid babysitter part time between school and serving jobs. I love kids and...
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A Little Bit About Me

Amherst, MA

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$27/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a rising Junior at UMass Amherst looking for a part time nannying/babysitting job during the week (Mon-Friday) in the afternoons/evenings. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have experience with kids of all ages from working at summer camps and after school programs. I would love the opportunity to support your family.
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Fun Sitter

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Bianca. I am a junior at University. I am CPR certified, have a car, and would love this opportunity. I worked full time in a daycare as a teacher for a year and a half, and have worked part-time for 3 years with kids prior to that. I love all pets, and don't mind caring for them as well.
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Fun/Creative Caregiver Available

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Anna. I'm a creative person with 15 years of experience with kids and teens ranging from 5 months-18 years old. I have been a preschool teacher for the past 2 years and have additional past experience teaching preschool, nannying, working at summer camps and teaching yoga and writing for stage and screen to high...
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Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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...
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Fun, Caring, And Kind Babysitter

Amherst, MA

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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Pearl and I grew up in MA and VT! I've had a passion of working with kids since I was just a kid myself, jumping on any and all opportunities to "mothers-help" and babysit. I've now had about 5 years of compensated babysitting experience. Additionally, this past summer I gained a lot of experience and had a lot of fun...
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Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I am a registered nurse of 12 years with experience ranging from orthopedics to neurology to pulmonary and more. Here in Amherst I live with my girlfriend, 1 cat, 1 full time dog and 1 part time dog plus 5 goats. My dream job has always been to work in the NICU but for different reasons I have not pursued that yet. I...

Care Member says "We love Marcia! She came several times and Avery squealed with delight when she walked in the door. Marcia is gentle, calm, and trustworthy. She was...

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Part-Time/ Occasional Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Northampton, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Looking for someone to care for your children who is reliable, nurturing, and passionate about what she does? I am a full-time early intervention occupational therapist who has been working with children most of my life as a babysitter, a full-time nanny, and now as an OT. As a healthcare professional I have advanced training in...

Erin O. says "Candice has been helping me with my two boys (current ages 9 and 2) for well over a year now. She is fantastic with them - and with us! We adore her and...

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Northampton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Dana. I am a recent graduate of UMass Amherst with a Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science and Pre-Veterinary medicine. I have worked as a veterinary technician for 4 years. I have experience babysitting for 13 years, with ages 0-13 years old. In the past I have worked at summer camps, assisting...

Elise B. says "We hired Dana for a date night- she came by to meet the kids ahead of time as requested. Was on time both times. Very friendly, both my kids warmed to her...

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Part-Time Caregiver

Hatfield, MA

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm 30 and have been a professional nanny for over 8 years. LGBTQ+ friendly here! I've also taught English and provided childcare in Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, and most recently at an orphanage in Tanzania. I taught children's theatre in Portland, Oregon for 3 years (K-5th, 100+ kids weekly) and have loved theatre my whole life....

Care Member says "Nick is a treasure! He watches our 2 and 5 year olds full time. He was energetic and proactive, developing activities and thematic curricula that...

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Part-time Care Giver

Northampton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am a kindergarten teacher in Westfield with more than 15 years of experience working with children, whether it be babysitting, working in a daycare with infants-preschool, or teaching in the public schools.

Jessica W. says "Kristen is, honestly, incredible. She ran a childcare pod for our group of 3-5 (depending on the day) rising kindergartners whose preschool had closed...

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I'm Interested In Being A Nanny For A Family

Granby, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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,...

Rebecca F. says "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...

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Part-time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

Belchertown, MA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I find kids hilarious and a breath of fresh air. Spending time with them brings me so much joy. I have experience babysitting, nannying and tutoring. I have experience with tutoring children in Math, reading, and Science. I am very comfortable with pets, I have 2 cats and a dogs at home. A graduate from Smith College and a...
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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Amherst, MA

Part Time Babysitters in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Lucia M.

Lucia cared for my daughter while I was away on the west coast. Lucia was responsible for care between the end of the school day and the...

- Benjamin B.

Marcia V.

We love Marcia! She came several times and Avery squealed with delight when she walked in the door. Marcia is gentle, calm, and trustworthy....

- Care member

Candice G.

Candice has been helping me with my two boys (current ages 9 and 2) for well over a year now. She is fantastic with them - and with us! We...

- Erin O.

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Amherst, MA

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Amherst, MA. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.

When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Amherst, MA, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.

How much babysitters are paid near you in Amherst, MA depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Amherst, MA is $18.00.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Amherst, MA, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.

Part-time babysitters near you in Amherst, MA offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.

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