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Jackson V.

Part Time Baby Sitter

Northampton, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have tons of experience working with kids. I have essentially been doing this my whole life. I grew up with younger cousins and a niece, who I would babysit for starting at a young age. I currently have more younger cousins, who I help take care of. I've had many babysitting jobs here and there. I've worked in schools,...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Sunderland, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have worked with children ages ranging from 4 days old to 15 years old. I have been babysitting for 10 plus years. I have a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education and a concentration in Behavioral Studies. I worked at a daycare and have experience in all ages from infant to preschool. Multiple children at a time...
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Northampton, MA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm new to the area and looking for part-time nanny/babysitting opportunities. I have 10+ years of experience caring for kids of all ages (as well as special needs) and I am patient, warm, and energetic.
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Part- Time Caregiver And Personal Assistant/ Nanny/ Babysitter

Granby, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi All! My name is Caroline and I am a senior nursing student. I am CPR certified, love kids, and am able to help with simple chores and fun activities!
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Available For Part-time Caregiving!

Northampton, MA

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$14/hr
I have experience working with several children in the past five years. Most of the children I've cared for have been between ages of 3-6, but am willing to care for all ages.
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Part Time Care Giver

Northampton, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
Currently a special education teacher. Experience in home and school setting. I have worked with children ranging from new born to middle school.
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Hatfield, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Nalaysza. I've worked newborns-preschoolers to school age for the past 8 years. I am First aid and CPR certified. EEC certified and preschool certified. I love what I do, I enjoy teaching and caring for little ones. Childcare has always been a big part of me. A little more about me is I am an animal...
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Professional Nanny And Preschool Teacher

Hadley, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am in search of a part time nannying job while I prepare to start my licensed home-preschool in January 2023. Last year, I was a full time nanny for an infant, which was the best job ever! I have my masters degree in special education and my bachelors in early childhood education/psychology. I have 5 years of paid experience...
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Part Time Caregiver, Or Full Time

Belchertown, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a mother who brought up my child alone and also took care of three nieces frequently. Children are a lot of fun to teach and learn from. I enjoy playing games and reading stories to children. I am a Red Cross trained CNA with years of experience. I enjoy my work and helping people meet their goals!
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Part-Time Caregiver

Northampton, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
I have worked on and off as a babysitter for several years and have about one year's experience tutoring middle school-aged children. Apart from paid experience, I have grown up taking care of children of all ages. I absolutely love spending time with kids and try my best to turn any situation I can into a learning opportunity....
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Warm, Experienced, Childcare Professional

Northampton, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of childcare experience including as a classroom paraprofessional, nanny, babysitter, and overnight camp counselor. I am a student of attachment theory and the polyvagal theory and I use loving-kindness, relationship building, routines, and firm limit setting to build a stable, warm, predictable environment...
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Babysitter With Seven Years Of Experience & Looking For A Part-Time Job

Northampton, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for nine years. I have babysat children as young as a few months to as old as 10 years old. Most recently I have been nannying an 11-month-old and before that I was working at the Child Watch at the YMCA that serves children infants to 7-year-olds. I am CPR and First Aid Certified and am working on...
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Part Time-care Giver, Very Flexible Schedule.

Northampton, MA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have grown up with two younger siblings spending lots of time over the years caring for them as an older sibling. I began babysitting at age 13 and have not stopped since then. I have worked as a youth after school care program leader for over two years though the ymca. I love to interact and learn from the minds of kids. I...
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Experienced Babysitter In Hadley

Hadley, MA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
Hi! I'm Delaney, and I've been working with kids of all ages for several years in a variety of settings. I've helped run an aftercare program for grades K through 6, worked in a church nursery caring for infants and toddlers, and spent a summer leading games, crafts, and outdoor adventures at a children's camp. I bring a calm,...
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Part-time Or Full-time Care Giver, Errand Runner

Easthampton, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Rav! I have been working in childcare for 10 years and I have been exclusively on care. com since 2020 as a full-time nanny. Last fall, nannying became less of a full-time job, as I started a new job as a high school math teacher for children with moderate disabilities. Since summer is coming, I have full-time...

Ana D. says "The best! Took such loving care of my post-surgical dog, sent regular updates, was timely and reliable, and helped us feel calm leaving the dog in a...

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Part-time Caregiver Available

Chicopee, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hi! My name is Abuzar and I'm 31 years old. I am a fun, loving, flexible, responsible person who absolutely loves caring for children. I always have a smile on my face and am a silly, playful and energetic person at heart. I strive to create a fun, happy environment while also making sure everything is safe and responsible. I...

Care Member says "Abuzar was prompt and excited to see our 1.5 year old. He was very playful with our daughter and was receptive to things we wanted him to do. He is...

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Part Time Nanny Available Immediately

Barre, MA

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I have 20+ years of experience as a mother. I have owned a family daycare business, and I currently work as a professional nanny. I love working with children. I have provided care for newborns to preteens. I' m responsible and dependable, but also fun and energetic. I love reading, taking walks and crafts. Being a caregiver...

Joyce L. says "I would highly recommend Nicole to any family looking for a nanny or babysitter. In the eight years I've known her, she has truly become part of our...

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Part-time Babysitter

Chicopee, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am currently in college for education! I have 9+ years of experience working with children, ranging from internships, volunteer hours, babysitting, park attendant activities, and Summer camp to my current job as a paraprofessional in an Elementary school. I absolutely adore children and everything...

Care Member says "Ashley has watched my children(10 and 7) for a couple years now. There is not enough space to write about all of Ashley's great qualities. She has...

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Educated, Intelligent, Mature Caregiver Available For Part-Time Position

Holyoke, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting since I was a teenager, throughout high school, college, and working full time as an adult. I have less energy these days, but I have much more patience and am extremely conscious in the way I care for and interact with children. I believe kids both need and crave structure. I am extremely patient and...

Victoria G. says "Susan has been with our family for more than 3 years, caring for my two sons now aged 6 and 10 through many trying times. She's taught them how to...

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Holyoke, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi my name is Emma, I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages with all different needs. I have been the caretaker for older children with special needs, watched a child from her infancy into her toddler years, been a nanny to an infant and a 3-year-old, and cared for school aged children 7-9. As a graduate...

Oceana S. says "Emma has been watching my daughter since she was an infant and is one of the only sitters that pays attention to all the rules and quirks of my daughter....

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

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

Ravneet G.

The best! Took such loving care of my post-surgical dog, sent regular updates, was timely and reliable, and helped us feel calm leaving the...

- Ana D.

Abuzar F.

Abuzar was prompt and excited to see our 1.5 year old. He was very playful with our daughter and was receptive to things we wanted him to...

- Care member

Nicole H.

I would highly recommend Nicole to any family looking for a nanny or babysitter. In the eight years I've known her, she has truly become...

- Joyce L.

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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