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60 part time babysitters are listed in Amherst, MA
The average rate is $17/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby part time babysitters is 5 years
Part time babysitters in Amherst, MA
Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm an artist, and lover of children and animals. I graduated from Smith College in May 2020 with a degree in film and media studies.
I believe that the greatest benefit of private child care is having someone who can actively engage with your child and cater to their specific interest and learning styles. As...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Susan R.
Holyoke, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Educated, Intelligent, Mature Caregiver Available For Part-Time Position
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"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 swim, how to bowl, has helped them learn to read and write their letters and is a consistently warm and safe presence...
Victoria G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"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 become part of our family and our kids love her! She picks them up from school, helps with homework, brings them to...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm AJ, I'm 23 years old and I've been lucky enough to work as a nanny and a teacher for 10 wonderful years! I have a multitude of experience with children aged newborn through High School, with a variety of needs. I have babysat, nannied full and part time for children aged newborn and up, and worked in childcare...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"AJ was my son's full time nanny for awhile. AJ is very smart, extremely professional, hard-working, and absolutely wonderful with children. AJ is also personally very kind and we miss having her around! I highly recommend her!"
Danielle A.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Hannah! I am 20 years old and I just moved to Massachusetts in January after having lived in Alaska for my whole life. I got my associate's degree from the University of Alaska last summer and have a lot of experience with children. In middle and high school, I was a teacher's assistant and library aide, often working...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is such an amazing individual! She is extremely consistent and reliable. She is mature beyond her years and dependable. I appreciated her kind, gentle, and friendly nature. I would recommend her and sing her praises to anyone!"
Caitlin S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Abuzar and I'm 29 years old. I was born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan. I graduated from UMass Amherst with a BA in Theater.
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...
Abuzar can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"Abuzar currently works for my family. He has been care taking for a year with us, ranging from 10-20 hours per week. He is fantastic! I cannot say enough great things about Abuzar. He is always early, stays late if necessary, he feeds my son ( 5 year old boy) and...
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Amber B.
Orange, MA
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a recent graduate from Springfield College with a degree in Health Sciences. I have 13 years of experience caring for many children ages newborn to 10. More recently I have been working part time at a daycare for the past year with children ages 2-5 in addition to babysitting several children newborn to 1 y/o. I have...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"I have 3 girls all very different and they all adored Amber. She was always reliable and loved to play and entertain them! I would definitely hire her again!"
Micaela M.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My bio doesn't do much justice explaining who I am or what I can do but I am great with children and that'll have to come from your kids telling you that! I currently hold an Associate degree and pursuing my BA in Child Development and a Certified Development Associates in Preschool. I am presently employed as a Teacher...
Chen can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Mom of a 10-year-old girl. Looking to watch kids in my home after school or if there is a day off /snow day during the year. I do have a dog, cats and guinea pigs. Huge back yard with a swing set, sandbox and more to play with inside. I can help with homework to the best of my abilities if it is needed. I currently work in the...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"I have used Rebecca for many different jobs from checking in on my pets to helping around the house and helping my elderly mother. She is such a kind person with a huge heart. She has always treated us like we are family. She is very through in everything she does....
George P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide array of 7+ years of experience in dealing with young children ranging in ages from four months to 11 years. I love working with children and I understand the responsibility that comes with watching children. This is a job I take very seriously and I would be more than happy to help out with any additional chores...
Shaina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shaina babysat my sons when they were 2-3 years old, and also my baby starting from when he was 3 months old. She is very dependable, flexible, cheerful, and kind. She was always going out of her way to think of fun projects and cooking to do with my older son, and...
Leah C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Leundra and I am 24 years old and I graduated from Nichols College in 2021 obtaining my MBA. Throughout being at Nichols, I maintained a babysitting job with a couple who had twins. I have 5 years of babysitting experience with children of all ages. I am extremely caring, hardworking, and motivated individual who loves...
Leundra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"We hired Leundra on short notice for an 8-hour day. She ran errands, drove our car with our two kids, played games, read books, cleaned up, changed diapers, cooked meals, and just about everything we could need. We were very happy with her and the kids didn't watch...
Sarah P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have an Associate of Science Degree in Human Services and focused on Early Childhood Education. I gained experience working with children through internships at Berkshire Center for Families and Children in the Children's Center and in an integrated preschool classroom at Crosby Elementary. I then went on to work at the Boy's...
Cara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Cara worked with us this summer (2018) and I feel so Blessed to have met her! She is truly a beautiful and sincere soul. I enjoyed her company and my children absolutely love her. She managed my three toddlers and that is not an easy task. She is trustworthy and...
Bilal C.
4.8
(26)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Alexandria. I am currently 21 years old. I graduated from Putnam Vocational Technical Academy in May 2017 and received an early education care preschool teacher license. A couple of years and semesters of college later I decided to take a leap of faith and move to California. I became a full-time nanny but due to...
Alexandria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Alex is an energetic soul and is great with babies. She thoughtfully made themed "lesson plans" for our infant. She's very caring and sweet."
Gina M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Edely. I have a daughter that's about to be 2 years old. With my personality and energy that I have I put it out to have fun with the kiddos ! I adore kids, love interacting with them and love learning along with them with doing homework, building projects / playing toys. I love to help other family's out as much as I...
Edely can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Edely has helped me so much on taking care of my kids and pets! I can't thank her enough she is always punctual she is so flexible with the times I ask her to be here . "
Em F.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Shannon. I am 49 years old and I live in Three Rivers, Massachusetts . I am a mother of seven children who are now grown. I have enjoyed watching them all grow and develop. I have personally grown as a person because of the things they teach me every day. :) Besides being a mom, I was a Sunday school teacher at our...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"She is flexible, engaging, and an all around great baby sitter. My kids always get so excited when Shannon is coming to watch them. I also feel at ease that they’re with someone that enjoys watching them and is good with kids. She has offered to clean up around the...
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Mary F.
South Hadley, MA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I just graduated from keene state college with a degree in film studies. I am currently working part time in film and part time as a baby sitter. In high school I did some small baby sitting jobs on and off. I am a dedicated dog mom and love working with all kinds of animals as well as kids. I can help with things like Light...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Hello!
My name is Jackie (She/Her pronouns). I have been working with children in some manner for the past decade, initially as a part-time babysitter before working as a full time nanny for a few families here in the Pioneer Valley. Since graduating from Umass Amherst in 2016 with my Bachelor's in Communication Disorders I...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Anna G.
Florence, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/ Pet Care/ Plant Care, Available For Part Time/ Occasional Evening Hours!
Hi! My name is Anna - I'm 28 years old and have a bachelors degree from Elon University. I've have been babysitting for about six years, on and off. During my freshman and sophomore years in college I was a part-time nanny 5 days a week, doing pick-up and drop-off from school for one sweet 4-year-old girl and an energetic 8 year...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
I love to work with Children All ages !! I have years of experiences with newborns to Pre-teens. Babysit 3 Kids ages 2, 4 and 11 For years love them!
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom in Clayton and I provide childcare in my home with flexible hours and affordable rates. I love kids and have over a decade of childcare experience and can provide excellent references. I was also formerly an EMT so I have hands on CPR/first aid experience.
I wish to clarify that I am an individual, not a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Amherst, MA
Susan R.
5.0
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 swim, how to bowl, has helped them learn to read and write their letters and is a consistently warm and safe presence in their lives.
As a single...
- Victoria G.
Ashley M.
5.0
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 become part of our family and our kids love her! She picks them up from school, helps with homework, brings them to practices, does arts and crafts,...
- Care member
Anna K.
5.0
AJ was my son's full time nanny for awhile. AJ is very smart, extremely professional, hard-working, and absolutely wonderful with children. AJ is also personally very kind and we miss having her around! I highly recommend her!
- Danielle A.
Hannah M.
5.0
Hannah is such an amazing individual! She is extremely consistent and reliable. She is mature beyond her years and dependable. I appreciated her kind, gentle, and friendly nature. I would recommend her and sing her praises to anyone!
- Caitlin S.
Abuzar F.
5.0
Abuzar currently works for my family. He has been care taking for a year with us, ranging from 10-20 hours per week. He is fantastic! I cannot say enough great things about Abuzar. He is always early, stays late if necessary, he feeds my son ( 5 year old boy) and is a marvel with him. My son loves...
- Care member
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How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in Amherst, MA?
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 do babysitters get paid an hour near me in Amherst, MA?
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 $17.17.
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What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in Amherst, MA?
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.