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Klara P.

Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Klara and I have been caring for children for over six years, from toddlers to adolescents, and it's my passion to help them learn and grow. I graduated spring 2024 with a degree in psychology, and have begun a graduate program in school psychology. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children at a time....

Ellie P. says "Klara was great with my daughter. She was able to provide a wonderful day with fun and enriching activities. Thanks Klara!"

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Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a trained British nanny. I have just finished a posting in GA working for a surgeon who lost his wife. I work with newborns through 18. I am available now to work full time, live in, live out. can also work part time. I can work in any state, am both a American and U. K. subject. Full C. V. available by request. I am...

Marilyn I. says "Layannie helped our family with childcare and she was wonderful! She was always kind, patient, knowledgeable and reliable. My kids loved her! Layannie...

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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 Caregiver Available Amherst Ma

Amherst, MA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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 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 Babysitter

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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....
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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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Part-time Caregiver Available

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I'm looking for a part time role caretaking for children and/or the elderly. My experience is mostly with children of many abilities as well as young adults. I started working with kids when I was about 12 years old. In my spare time, I enjoy most outdoor activities as well as art activities, reading, cooking, and writing.
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Fun Sitter

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Nighttime Student Sitter!

Amherst, MA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia and I am a junior at UMass Amherst. I am available on any weekday or weekends for full or part time work. Over the summer I worked at a summer camp through the YMCA for kids ages 5-15, and I also have experience babysitting for children ages 2-5. I am home from college from December 15- January...
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Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Babysitter And Nanny

Amherst, MA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
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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Caregiver

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a part time assistant preschool teacher looking for recurring or one time childcare jobs. I have availability both during business hours and on evenings and weekends. I'm silly and fun, and will run around with your child, go on the swings, play pretend, draw together and more. I love spending time outside. I was trained...
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Ryan's Bio

Amherst, MA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ryan, I'm a student at UMass Amherst looking for part time work to help pay for my schooling As the oldest sibling, I understand what's it's like to care for young children. Most of my work has been in restaurants, but I have experience house sitting for children and pets I definitely have a hands-on...
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Fun/Creative Caregiver Available

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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A Caring Teacher-to-be With Childcare Experience

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
*Part-time only for the summer!! I will not have a consistent set schedule every week. I can definitely work things out - I just won't be able to do full time. I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, and passionate. I like working with kids because kids are incredible little individuals and I love getting to know each of...
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Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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, 2 cats, 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 Care Giver Available

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a senior in college who is looking for a way to make some extra money babysitting and to become a little more part of the Amherst community and not just the college scene. I currently work at the CEEC Umass working in the preschool classroom with children ages 3-5. I have been there for the past three years and really love...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available Weeknights And Weekends

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I'm currently a college senior at University of Massachusetts. I'm from New Jersey and I have previously worked at a daycare center during my high school years. I was also the head counselor at a children's summer sports camp and supervised the 3-year-old campers. I changed diapers and fed the children, as well as monitor them...
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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.78/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 5.0

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Amherst, MA

Part Time Child Care in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Klara P.

Klara was great with my daughter. She was able to provide a wonderful day with fun and enriching activities. Thanks Klara!

- Ellie P.

Layannie H.

Layannie helped our family with childcare and she was wonderful! She was always kind, patient, knowledgeable and reliable. My kids loved...

- Marilyn I.

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

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Amherst, MA

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in MA is $16.78.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Amherst, MA, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Amherst, MA who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Amherst, MA, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 23 part time child care providers near you in Amherst, MA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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