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2,991 babysitters are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA
5.0
(1)
I have been a preschool assistant teacher for about 7 years now. I have babysat for tons of family both from my preschool and outside of preschool, for date nights, and other occasions. During the pandemic I even babysit for a wonderful family of 3 children, sometimes I'd watch all three kids and sometime just the younger two...
Diamari can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diamari was originally my twins' daycare teacher, and it was evident from the start that she possesses a natural gift for caring for children. She treated my little ones with an abundance of love and care, as if they were her own.
One particular occasion that...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi families!
My name is Rachel and I graduated from the University of Amherst with a degree in Linguistics & Psychology. I am currently a teacher at the Celebree School in Fishtown where I work with infants & young toddlers.
I have 2 years experience working aftercare at the Montclair Pre-K and completed a full time internship...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is absolutely amazing! We hired her for after school care and our daughter had such an amazing time that she would not let Rachel leave. She played with her, did puzzles, gardening, you name it! "
Jayantika G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Nicole! I'm looking to do some babysitting on an occasional schedule while I am in school to earn my master's degree as a Physician Assistant. I love to be with kids, and have many years of experience working as a camp counselor, after school tutor, and babysitter. I am comfortable driving children to/from events, and...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were visiting PA with our 2 kids ages 5 and 7. Nicole showed up on time and did a great job keeping our kids entertained while we were off on a date night. Would definitely hire again!"
Ken L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Corrina and I am a young professional with a multitude of childcare experience. I have been a long term sitter for various families, worked in an early childhood center during highschool as part of my curriculum, and have long term nanny experience. In addition, I majored in Theatre and Communication in college,...
Corrina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"It is with great pleasure that we recommend Corrina as a nanny! Corrina was our nanny from 10/2020 through 07/2021. She began taking care of our son when he was 8 months old. She worked full-time. Corrina has proven to be reliable, loving, thoughtful and fun. Our...
Alexandra K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a first year grad student at Drexel University pursuing my doctorate in physical therapy. I love working with kids and am planning on pursuing pediatric physical therapy. I have been consistently babysitting children of all ages since I was about 14. Most recently, I watched a 2-year-old this whole past summer. I...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Donna to look after our 17 month old for a stint between college courses and she was fabulous! We would hire her again in a heartbeat! Our daughter adored Donna. She was punctual, responsible, attentive, caring and very playful! She communicated well...
Ramon R.
5.0
(1)
I have experience with child care and pet care. I cared for my neighbors sons for a few years, I have held numerous babysitting jobs over the past few years. I currently work in the social work field and have constant contact with children and families. I also currently own a jack russell terrier/Chihuahua mix breed.
I would...
Alley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allie is currently a matriculating student at C. College. As Director of Campus Ministry at C. College, I have worked with Allie in a variety of settings. Allie has been an active member of the Campus Ministry team; volunteering at a school tutoring young children,...
Joan C.
Rachael D.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Expert Care Giver: Nanny, Tutor, Teacher, Babysitter
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Expert Care Giver: Nanny, Tutor, Teacher, Babysitter - Hello, my name is Rachael. I have been a middle and high school teacher for the last 10 years in New York City and Philadelphia. During that time, I also coached Cheer leading and was the faculty adviser for both the student newspaper and student government. I also taught...
Rachael can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachael has helped me with both of my sons since birth (They are 5 and 7 this year). She's very capable of firmly but kindly providing a safe and loving environment. She's not only provided child care including cooking and picking up, but focuses on activities that...
Catherine D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years with children in a variety of settings. In the past few years I have worked as a substitute teacher in the school district of Phila as well as with individual children with special needs.
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified pre-k teacher in South Philadelphia, looking for odd jobs on nights and weekends for some extra money. I'm a pet lover and will care for your pets and home as well. I have my master's degree in early childhood and elementary education and have many years of experience with children of all abilities from infancy...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are so grateful to have found Mary! Mary provides regular evening care for our daughter and is WONDERFUL with her. Mary is professional, punctual, and easy to work with. You can definitely tell that she has a background in education given the conversations...
Lauren C.
Megan S.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Multi-Tasking Part Time Babysitter/Assistant
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Megan and I am looking for shorter term or as needed babysitting or assistant/house manager job in my area. I have a masters of education and am a board certified behavior analyst. I have years of experience in special education, behavior analysis, child psychology, and I was even a piano teacher. In addition I...
Megan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our two Daughters, 6 and 7year olds, adore her and can't wait for her to come and play with them every week. She is always here on time and very easy going and ready to work. We are so happy she is a part of our week and family. If she ever leaves ( i dare not...
Jill W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a medical student at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. I will be graduating and moving to Philadelphia in mid-May to begin my residency, so I am looking for short-term babysitting and tutoring jobs in the meantime. During college and my gap year, I frequently babysat the children of several of my professors as well...
Cecelia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
4.3
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sydeika. I am a high energy, optimistic, and caring person who loves kids, especially toddlers. I enjoy creating an environment that is both fun and educational for the children. I am patient and willing to take the extra time and care to meet the needs of both parents and children. I consider myself to be a...
Sydeika can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sydeika took care of our 4 children all day several times while we were between nannies, and we loved her! Our youngest is 2.5 and our oldest is 10, and they all really liked her. She was punctual, dependable, warm and engaging, and they had a lot of fun with her....
Angela Y.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Natalie, I am passionate about providing quality care for children of all ages. With 8+ years of experience as a nanny and babysitter, I have developed a deep understanding of children's needs and the ability to create a safe and engaging enviornment. As a responsible and reliable caregiver, I prioritize the...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Natalie is absolutely wonderful! We have her babysit our little one and she's always so full of energy, happy to play, puts her down for bed and is always a delight to have in our home. I highly recommend Natalie and will continue to hire her again and again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Shona and I am currently attending Chestnut Hill College in my senior year. I am studying psychology with the goal of specializing in child/adolescent psychology. I have about five years of experience baby-sitting kids around my home town, and I am excited for the opportunity to gain even more! Besides my love...
Shona can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shona is amazing with my sons. She is responsible and fun for the kids. I highly recommend her."
Cindy L.
Meaghan K.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Current Medical Student Working As Part-time Babysitter/Nanny
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I began babysitting when I was 12 years old, babysitting several neighborhood kids. I then had several intermittent babysitting jobs throughout middle school and college. My senior year of college I was the part-time nanny to 2 girls, whom I met every day off the bus, made dinner, helped with homework, and played with until...
Meaghan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meg was fantastic! She took phenomenal care of my two children (8 mo, and 4 years old). She was punctual, reliable, and very professional. I loved that she took the time to come up with creative, stimulating games for my 4 year old so that he wasn't stuck in front...
Margaret K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hi! i'm a graduate student looking for part-time babysitting jobs while I work to complete my degree!
One thing you should know about me is i've worked with kids in schools(general education and special education), camps, churches, hospitals, and as a babysitter ever since I was in high school!
In my spare time, I like to...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah has been working with us this summer and my girls adore her. She is great at communicating and very punctual. She takes initiative and is just a huge help all around. I always feel like my girls are safe and well taken care of when Hannah is here."
Kimberlee B.
Sydnee S.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part-time Babysitter/Occasional Babysitter/One-time Babysitter
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sydnee and I am a Middle/High School Math Teacher. I have been a babysitter for 8+ years for children from the ages of 3 to 16. In addition to a teacher and babysitter, I am also a Math Tutor for grades 5-12!
A little more about me: I love the beach and all things summer. I was a captain of my college...
Sydnee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My 3 year old daughter loved Sydnee. She was always punctual and reliable. I would highly recommend her."
Aashka B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Lara, I'm 25 years old and a recent college graduate trying to navigate this post-grad chapter of my life. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have plenty of experience with kids. I worked at a day care as a part time assistant teacher in high school and have been a full time nanny to 3...
Lara can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lara is a kind and patient caregiver who quickly became a trusted and reliable partner in helping care for our three children. She was such a joy to have in our home while she was with us and formed a special bond with the kids that still holds today. Our children...
Samantha M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Annie. I am a registered nurse working per diem while obtaining my MPH degree. I have been a nanny since 2014. I will prepare meals, play outside, read, do homework, arts and crafts, etc. I happen to be a great cook, and will also clean or do laundry if needed. I love kids and I am looking for a recurring,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Annie is one of a kind. After recently relocating back to the East coast, finding child care was proving to be a very challenging process until I met Annie. She is genuinely interested in the well being and happiness of my daughter, naturally up-beat, kind and very...
Kelly C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked for a Summer Camp since I was in high school, so I have had lots of experience with kids. I also grew up caring for my sister, who is now in her 20s.
Two jobs I took were specifically for caring for boys, because there is a shortage of males in the education (and related childcare work) field. In both cases, I was...
Ben can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ben watched our son for a few weeks through the summer. He was great about taking him to the pool and park. He even brought snacks that he knew our son liked. It was overall a great experience"
Jamie Y.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA
Diamari B.
5.0
Diamari is a very loving, dedicated worker
- Care member
Rachel M.
5.0
Rachel is absolutely amazing! We hired her for after school care and our daughter had such an amazing time that she would not let Rachel leave. She played with her, did puzzles, gardening, you name it!
- Jayantika G.
Nicole W.
5.0
Nicole is awesome! She is very responsive, a planner, and timely! She has helped me out on a few weekends and my son loves her! She’s great with finding activities and things to do in the neighborhood when she comes during the day. At night she somehow always manages to get my son down quickly and...
- Danielle M.
Corrina P.
5.0
It is with great pleasure that we recommend Corrina as a nanny! Corrina was our nanny from 10/2020 through 07/2021. She began taking care of our son when he was 8 months old. She worked full-time. Corrina has proven to be reliable, loving, thoughtful and fun. Our son gets excited when he hears...
- Alexandra K.
Donna C.
5.0
We hired Donna to look after our 17 month old for a stint between college courses and she was fabulous! We would hire her again in a heartbeat! Our daughter adored Donna. She was punctual, responsible, attentive, caring and very playful! She communicated well and was happy to give me a hand with...
- Ramon R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Philadelphia, PA:
How can I find a Philadelphia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Philadelphia, PA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 2,991 babysitters in Philadelphia, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Philadelphia, PA?
The average rate for Philadelphia, PA babysitters on Care.com is $18.09 per hour as of June 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Philadelphia, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Philadelphia, PA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Philadelphia, PA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,111 reviews of the 2,991 listed babysitters.