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Lucia M.

Part-time Babysitter

Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
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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Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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...

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
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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 Care Giver,babysitter,nanny,petsitter

Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Fun Sitter

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Lucinda, I am 27 years old & I am currently looking for a part time or full time job. I am working now as a part time marketing manager online and I have experience as a nanny/babysitter, kids yoga teacher & adult yoga teacher. I would love to help with child care, animal sitting, &/or any other odd jobs...
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Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a recent college graduate who studied psychology and focused on research on child maltreatment. I am extremely motivated when it comes to childcare and love to get to know kiddos and make sure they have a fun and plentiful childhood. I have previously worked in childcare through day camps as well as babysitting...
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Babysitter And Nanny

Amherst, MA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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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Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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/Creative Caregiver Available

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
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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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
*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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Part Time And Occasional Babysitter!

Sunderland, MA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! Part Time And Occasional Babysitter! I am a full time working medical assistant in Northampton looking for families needing some time for errands or date nights. I am currently limited to only weeknights after 4:30 p.m. or weekends. Please message me if you have any questions. -CPR/AED certified -All LGBTQ+ families...

Brittanie J. says "Izzy goes above and beyond to be creative, helpful, kind, imaginative and dynamic with my daughters and helping manage my household. She is consistent,...

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Northampton, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
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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Available For Part-time Caregiving!

Northampton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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.

Daniel B. says "Acadia has been a life saver for us. We have hired her countless times to look after our very discerning 4 year old son, and he just absolutely loves her...

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Part-Time Caregiver

Hatfield, MA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 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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Part-time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

Belchertown, MA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.43/hr as of March 2026

  • 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

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.

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.

Izadora I.

Izzy goes above and beyond to be creative, helpful, kind, imaginative and dynamic with my daughters and helping manage my household. She is...

- Brittanie J.

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 $18.43.

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 14 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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