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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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been a nanny for 2 years now. My first job was for a year with 3 wonderful girls and now I'm taking care of two wonderful boys and it's been a year. I've had a passion for taking care of children since I was a young girl babysitting for family members. I have a youthful spirit and I am confident that your kids will...
Fatoumata can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"She has been a great full-time nanny to my three young children (6 and under). We are sad to see her move away and wish her all the best!"
Veronica T.
Alexis W.
Philadelphia, PA
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am 20 graduated high school. I
have been babysitting since I was
about 13 more regular though since I
was 16. I am located in the
germantown area of Philadelphia but I
have lived in Philadelphia all my life and
know the city pretty well. If you any
questions please let me know and I am
fully covid vaccinated. I have...
5.0
"Alexis did a great job taking care of our 10 month old daughter while our regular nanny was out."
Robin B.
Nyla M.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm reliable, patient, and creative, I have about 6 years of babysitting experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I am in college for Acting with a minor in business and musical theater. With my experience, I create a fun, safe, and creative environment.
Nyla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
(4)
Hi parents! I've been a nanny since 2003 and full time in Philadelphia since 2007. I am available starting in October and would love to find something long term. I've worked in many neighborhoods and ages as well as twins and up to 4 children at a time, primarily with infants. I also became a mom in 2020. My son will be in...
Alison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alison is a wonderful nanny! She took care of my 1yr old son for 7 months before we put him in daycare. She was always punctual, dependable and amazing with our son. I had 100% confidence in her ability to care for my son and help him develop. If you are looking...
Tanya M.
5.0
(1)
I have a degree in early childhood pedagogy and I have worked in kindergartens in Colombia. I have experience with newborns and toddlers. Here in the USA I have taken care of 4 children (2, 4, 5 and 7 years old) for almost 1 year. I have experience in CPR for 5 years as I also have a degree in occupational safety and health....
Geovana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Geovana is a delight in our house and with our kids. She has cared for my 4 kids (ages 2-7) for a year and has done an amazing job. She's an incredible worker (consistently gives her best to every task, is a real team player who will pitch in around the house if...
Emily B.
Gabrielle N.
Philadelphia, PA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Help In Whatever Way I Can To Make Your Life Better
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I care for adults/ seniors and children with disabilities/ physical limitations. I have a certificate for completing a course for advanced senior care and I am CPR certified and I own my own defibulator, dechocker, pulse ox, Portable nebulazer. I have experience with Hoyer lifts for those who are bed ridden. I am very...
Gabrielle can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I spoke with 10 applicants and interviewed 5. Of all the applicants Ellie was the most qualified by far especially with my mom's medical condition (diabetes). Ellie had all the certifications we were looking for and more. She immediately developed a relationship...
Brian G.
Mya C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids since 2017 both in babysitting and school settings and I have been officially nannying for almost 2 years now and I have experience with infants, toddlers, and kids up to 12 years old. With nannying I usually work with younger ages around 3 months to 4 years old. With kids toddler age and older I...
Mya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mya was great - we were in a bit of a jam on child care at last minute and were able to hire Mya. she clearly communicated everything and was absolutely sweet with our children. We cannot recommend her enough!"
Christopher N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm 24 years old. I have two years of experience taking care of kids from newborns until 7 years old and also autistic kids. I'm CPR/ first Aid certified. I'm a good swimmer and careful driver in case you need it and I'm a loving and caring person. I don't smoke and I love animals so I'm pet friendly.
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ella is flexible, reliable, kind-hearted, and trustworthy in my home with my son and pets. I would recommend her to anyone."
Sadena C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am available for reading and math tutoring. I have a Bachelor's in Music degree from the University of Maryland College Park. I am also a painter and sculptor and have a studio at my home for art lessons in realist painting, hand building and wheel throwing ceramics.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with seniors. I have hands on experience and can administer medication, help with errands, transportation, cooking, recipes, light house work and companionship. I have experience with working with Alzheimer's and dementia patients, I can do laundry too. I am looking to work evenings, weekends and overnights part...
Dora can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dora is experienced, very helpful, kind with a good personality. I highly recommend Dora - she's a 10/10."
Deborah K.
Sydney K.
Philadelphia, PA
$19-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Sydney and I am a very capable child care provider. I have baby sitting experience with family members caring for ages 0-5. I also have plenty of child care experience outside of babysitting, such as being a summer camp counselor, swim instructor and co-teacher. Currently, I work as a teacher and a big part of...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney is an amazing individual who showed great care and compassion when helping me take care of my mother when she was sick for brief period of time. Sydney was punctual, professional, extremely bright, and had a warm and personable demeanor. She helped my mother...
Desiree B.
5.0
(2)
Hello Everyone!
I am currently looking for a part-time gig. It's hard to trust anyone with your children and allowing me to is an honor and not something I take lightly! I have been a nanny for years on and off. Off at times due to other jobs or schooling. I currently have my Bachelor's in Psychology and am currently working...
Rahmira can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rahmira, oh my goodness!
I don't know where to start. She helped me with my 6month old boy. She was very attentive, punctual, patient and super kind. She was absolutely great with my son. She's pretty flexible and she works with you. I can't wait to utilize her...
Thianna K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey, there! I'm excited to start this journey with your family. I'm a master's student at Penn, and I have experience working with children and adolescents. I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated and stay current on my flu shots.
Most recently, I've babysat (recurring and one-time) toddlers and older children. Before this, I worked...
Mayowa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mayowa worked with our nine and eleven year old in the after-school/camp hours and some evenings for five months over the summer. She was a welcome addition to our family as she was very conscientious, friendly, resourceful, helpful and dependable. We trusted her...
Elizabeth W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!! It is nice to meet all of the parents who message me. I am a responsible and energetic babysitter with experience caring for infants and toddlers.
I am skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating a priority for children's safety and well being.
Trusted by parents, with mutual...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"She is always on time and a sweetheart. She would offer to clean up, if I was tired she would let me nap for a couple hours before leaving. Truly a sweetheart, my little T. still asks for her from time to time."
Florentz P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 cats of my own and have held responsibility as house sitter and pet sitter. I am interested in Pet sitting cats only in the NW part of Philadelphia. I live in Germantown.
Dora can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Dora is one of few people allowed in my home that I trust 100% with my pets, to treat them as I would and to make sure they are safe!"
Georgia S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello I have worked with the elderly who have dementia. I am happy to do meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, and errands.
5.0
"Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative, punctual, and patient with my mom who could become very anxious at night.
Dora played my moms fav game, Rumikub...
Marilyn B.
4.8
(23)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Are you having a difficult time finding and managing a nanny/caregiver? I have a particularly unique set of skills and approach to help. I am Nanny Andi, a mom of 3, author of children's adventure books and a top 1% nanny here on Care. I offer families professional support as a care planner and mentor. Parents express their...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We can't say enough great things about Andrea (Nanni Andi!) - she was and still is our backup nanny, and is incredible. She covers the basics we need (punctual, professional, helpful, safe with our children), but she also goes WAY above and beyond to put her in a...
Dennis O.
5.0
(25)
Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I moved to South Philly about 4 months ago with my partner while he attends Drexel law school. A little about me, I was previously employed at a cheer gym where I was the head cheer coach of the youth program for 4 years! My job primarily consisted of working with children ages 2-15. Since joining Care. com in April...
Emmalee can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma was so sweet! She was on time, and played with my daughter the whole time. My kids felt very comfortable after meeting her, and it looks like we found our new sitter! "
Laura H.
Lyse N.
Philadelphia, PA
$33/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.3
(10)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Highly dependable and adaptable Babysitter with a great record of parents and children satisfaction. Able to respond quickly and creatively to unusual or difficult child care situations. Flexible scheduling availability to include all days evenings and some weekends.
Lyse can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Lyse was very professional and let me know what was going on at home throughout the day. Great experience, would hire again."
Angela M.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sonia. I am looking for occasional date night sitting opportunities. I have many years of experience in nannying and babysitting. I specialize in taking care of newborns through grade school children.
A little about me: I am a former elementary school teacher and love being around kids! I possess the necessary...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Anyone would be lucky to have Sonia care for their children. She is very safety-minded and professional. She is a former teacher so she understands child development and also how to set and maintain boundaries. She is kind but firm with our child -- she does not...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA
Fatoumata B.
5.0
Fatoumata was such a godsend for us. I had surgery with little notice and needed childcare, and she went above and beyond caring for my children. I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old, and at the end of Fatoumata's first day with us, my 1 year old chased her to the door and cried when she said...
- Gabriella M.
Alexis W.
5.0
Alexis did a great job taking care of our 10 month old daughter while our regular nanny was out.
- Robin B.
Alison G.
5.0
Alison has been our fulltime nanny for the past 7 months and she has been a lifesaver! I whole heartedly trust her with my son who was around 3.5 months when she started. We are putting him in daycare for the social aspects or we would have continued care. She has even stayed overnight before with...
- Care member
Geovana C.
5.0
Geovana is a delight in our house and with our kids. She has cared for my 4 kids (ages 2-7) for a year and has done an amazing job. She's an incredible worker (consistently gives her best to every task, is a real team player who will pitch in around the house if there's something that needs to be...
- Emily B.
Gabrielle N.
5.0
I spoke with 10 applicants and interviewed 5. Of all the applicants Ellie was the most qualified by far especially with my mom's medical condition (diabetes). Ellie had all the certifications we were looking for and more. She immediately developed a relationship with my Mom and was always available...
- Brian G.
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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.