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Nicholas O.

Part-Time Caregiver

Hatfield, MA

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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
Craft assistance
carpooling
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
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
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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Part Time Baby Sitter

Northampton, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Northampton, MA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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

Sunderland, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 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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Part- Time Caregiver And Personal Assistant/ Nanny/ Babysitter

Granby, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Part Time Care Giver

Northampton, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
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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Belchertown, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, I' Chloe! I am a full time college student and work part time. I love kids, they always make my day and I have always grown up supervising younger children and babysitting.
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Part-Time Caregiver

South Deerfield, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I am currently a stay-at-home mom for two children, a 3-year-old son and a7-month-old daughter. Prior to getting my bachelors degree in statistics from Mount Holyoke College, I worked as a teacher in an infant toddler classroom. I also worked for 13 years as a swim lesson instructor and head swim coach. I am looking to nanny 1...
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Warm, Experienced, Childcare Professional

Northampton, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Northampton, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Caroline! I have over 10 years of experience working with children of various ages (infant - 10 years). I have experience with meal prep, transportation, and bed time routines. I also have experience working with neurodivergent children, specifically those with ASD. When working with children I'd describe myself as warm,...
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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
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Infant Caregiver - Available Fridays

South Deerfield, MA

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$40/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I am available for a full-time position (or complimentary part-time schedules) starting in September or late August. I love caring for infants and enjoy caring for two children at a time. The socialization component is wonderful for the children, and it is typically financially beneficial if two families combine ($20/hr per...
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Belchertown, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I am a mother of three grown children and a grandmother. I have been a teacher for 30 years with 25 of them at the same school system. I took 10 years off to stay home with my own children. I did some child care at that time as well. I just retired so my schedule is pretty open. I am available in the summer for some part time...
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Full/Part Time Nanny

South Deerfield, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
More Than Just Cleaning - Your Personal Household Assistant! Feeling overwhelmed with daily chores and household clutter. I offer a full range of services beyond cleaning, tailored to your specific needs. Services Include: * Top-to-bottom house cleaning * Home organizing and decluttering * Meal preparation and grocery shopping *...
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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Experienced Babysitter In Hadley

Hadley, MA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
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 Nanny

Granby, MA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Alex and I am a college student coming home for the summer. I am comfortable caring for a wide range of ages, and I love to be outdoors! I am looking for a job that could potentially continue into future summers, and I am willing to be flexible with part-time hours. I am good with animals, and willing to do light...
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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.31/hr as of November 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 3 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Nicholas O.

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

- Care member

Kristen C.

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

- Jessica W.

Michelle L.

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...

- Rebecca F.

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 $18.31.

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 16 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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