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2,958 babysitters are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sydney! I am 21, but I have been babysitting since I was around 15 years old. I am beginning my senior year at Temple University for Early Childhood Education with a Concentration in Special Education. Along with my practicum observational experience, I am beginning to prepare for student teaching. I have...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Sydney for our summer babysitter , and she has been nothing short of amazing. She takes such good care of our little guy and genuinely cares about his overall well-being :) she keeps me updated with text messages and pictures while I'm at work, and isn't...
Andrea K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of babysitting and three years of teaching experience. I enjoy working with kids and having fun. I am dependable, active, patient, caring, fun, organized, easy to get along with, encourage fresh air and exercise, creative and honest. I am CPR certified. I`m available in the evenings or on weekends. I like being...
Mzisa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mzisa was our daughter's full time nanny 3 years ago for just 6 months, but it was enough for her to become a good friend and a part of our family. is very passionate about kids, responsible, creative, organized and is just an awesome role model."
Amanda B.
Alexsandra C.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Caring And Responsible Babysitter With 10+ Years' Experience
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Alexsandra, but please call me Alli!
I have a degree in Communications and am currently work full time in higher education as professional staff. I have been a nanny or babysitter off and on since I was 15 with a pause the last few years due to covid. I have cared for all ages from infants through age 13 and am...
Alexsandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alli is like family. My kids love it when they find out that Alli is coming over. She always shows up on time and is ready for a fun filled day/night with my kids. I have a girl, age 4.5 and a boy, age 6 and they never get bored as Alli plays games with them and...
Jenelle S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Rachel, I am an NJ transplant working on my Masters in Social Work at UPenn. I have 8 years of child care experience in a variety of formats- 6 years of camp counseling, 5 of babysitting, and 2 years of teaching high school English. I taught at a therapeutic boarding school serving teens of all manner...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is kind, caring, and passionate about working with young people! She would be fantastic taking care of any child"
Anthony A.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Amber! For as long as I could remember, I've had a passion for teaching and caring for children. I've worked in childcare center and as a professional nanny for the past decade. I am fun, loving, and energetic. I have experience in all types of different family dynamics and I cater my style to the families style....
Amber can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Amber has been a wonderful caregiver to our 3 year old son for the past 1.5 years. She is punctual, patient, and caring. She works with him to meet his developmental milestones and incorporates therapy techniques that his Early Intervention providers have...
Care member
5.0
(3)
CURRENTLY IN A FULL TIME POSITION. Hello! My name is Rachel, I currently live in Haverford! Caring for children has always been my greatest passion. I have worked for many families with many different needs. I have experience with infants, toddlers, elementary/middle grade children, twins, and pets of all kinds. I adore nature...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Our family worked with Rachel >2 years. She is extremely professional, mature, highly reliable and trustworthy. Our kids love Rachel and they still remain great friends. Rachel is an outstanding babysitter and we recommend her without reservation. "
Mindy K.
5.0
(2)
My name is Alison! I am so excited to have a long summer and am looking to nanny/babysit throughout the summer. I have over 20 years of experience nannying, babysitting, teaching and facilitating youth. I feel comfortable with all ages. I have a great small SUV and am comfortable driving with kids. My schedule is super flexible...
Alison can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Trustworthy, knowledgable, experienced"
Care member
Carissa C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm More Than Just The Perfect Babysitter For Your Family, I'm Also A Great Friend!
5.0
(1)
I assure that your child(ren) will be well taken care of in my responsible and loving care! I absolutely love kids, and there is so much to enjoy with them when I am babysitting. Communication is very important, and I will go over the individual needs and clear guidelines that you have for a pleasant, outstanding, and...
Carissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Carissa is a wonderful, pleasant, and responsible sitter, my two kids absolutely love her. She is always timely and has something fun planned for the kids while sitting. Highly recommend, she's the perfect sitter that you're looking for!"
Leila M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children since I was 18. I've worked at a summer camp for people with special needs, in High Falls NY, Camp Oasis in Dobbs Ferry NY, the Lindley G. in Branchville, New Jersey and most recently at Preschool summer camp in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. I've worked as an assistant preschool teacher with...
Ariana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I was in town for a wedding and didn't know anyone that could watch my daughter. This was my first time leaving my 1 year old with anyone other than family. Ariana was amazing with her and brought so many great toys to keep my baby entertained. Ariana was so...
Vanessa H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I can't think of a time where I haven't been surrounded by children. Having younger siblings I was always taking care of them and being responsible for their needs. It then turned into family friends and neighbors asking me to babysit. I was responsible for my neighbors two children on a daily basis. From there I was hooked I...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexa is one if not the best child care give I have worked with with. She is patient, on time, caring, and proactive. With a kind, easy-going attitude, she gets jobs done, which is exactly what you need around kids. Thanks Alexa for all your help!"
Razvan I.
5.0
(1)
I have a long history of caring for children. In middle school, I worked with students as a peer mentor and assisted with their transition into middle school. I currently work at a kindergarten readiness program, which prepares preschool children for kindergarten. Three time out the week, I work with the children and read books...
Shanelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Shanelle watched my children from when they were one to about five years old. She was a true pleasure and really made my life easier balancing work, children, etc. She is interested in working with children, so she always came with fun and creative games or...
Monica S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a special education teacher in Delaware County. I am looking for some part-time work. In the past summers I have taught swimming lessons, worked as a lifeguard and ran a swim and safety summer camp along with on and off babysitting job for a number of families in my community. I love to work with kids of all ages.
Cora can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Cora was great. She was very sweet, and always patient and sweet. Thank you for being dependable and reliable. Wishing you only the best. "
Ursula F.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I love working in childcare because I am a naturally loving, energetic, and silly person who finds it easy to get along with children. I am extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, and loyal; I always make an effort to form a bond with the child and parents that I work with, proven by the fact that almost all of my babysitting...
Arika can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
4.0
"Daughter liked her but I had asked that some light house keeping be done and came home to popcorn on the floor dishes in the sink things that could’ve been picked up and put away left out. Other than that very friendly and her schedule worked great with mine."
Care member
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, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & 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)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently reside in the Philadelphia area as a student. I have experience in childcare, art education, early childhood education as well as tutoring and full time child-sitting. I am looking for a full time position working as a learning guide or nanny for a child of elementary age. Ideally, this position would be long term...
Ryir can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ryir is great with my 2.5 year old son! My son actually gets excited to be babysat. They have so much fun together and I am at ease knowing that he is in good hands while I work. I highly recommend Ryir. "
Robyn W.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brianna and I am 24 years old. I have over 9 years of experience in babysitting and I have also taken a child development course in which I learned how to help kids learn and play. I am happy to watch kids of any age and have experience with children from 3 months to 13 years old. I have just started medical...
5.0
"Brianna did a fantastic job caring for 4 children under the age of 5 (ages 1,2,4,5). I was slightly worried because it was two families and we were all on vacation and so the kids were in a new environment with their cousins. She made them all feel at ease, fed...
Jessica F.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Diamari is a very loving, dedicated worker "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kaleigh and I moved to Philadelphia in 2021. I will be starting medical school in summer 2024 and am available for evening hours and weekends. For the past few years, my day jobs have centered around clinical research (at CHOP and at a local FQHC). I also spent time nannying for a toddler while studying for the...
Kaleigh can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Kaleigh is great! We have 3 children, all under 6 years old and they loved her! It was the first time using care.com, as well as the first time someone other than family watched our kids. Would 100% recommend! Thanks Kaleigh!"
Christopher C.
Suzanne S.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With A Love And Patience For Children.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Suzanne. I am 31, currently living in south Philadelphia. I am a singer songwriter/performer. I have always had a love for children. Child care comes very naturally to me. I have a great imagination and sense of humor, and I am very loving and patient with children. When it comes to entertaining kids,...
Suzanne can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The best nanny/sitter ever! She worked 2-3 days a week for us for over a year and my very shy, standoffish daughter loved her. They were best buddies after a few weeks and we will miss her terribly! If you hire her, be good to her-- she deserves it!"
Karen K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA
Sydney P.
5.0
We hired Sydney for our summer babysitter , and she has been nothing short of amazing. She takes such good care of our little guy and genuinely cares about his overall well-being :) she keeps me updated with text messages and pictures while I'm at work, and isn't afraid to ask any questions if she's...
- Andrea K.
Mzisa P.
5.0
Very caring and thoughtful person who is trustworthy, kind, and positive. Friendly and positive caregiver who would be an asset for any family!
- Josh P.
Alexsandra C.
5.0
Alli is like family. My kids love it when they find out that Alli is coming over. She always shows up on time and is ready for a fun filled day/night with my kids. I have a girl, age 4.5 and a boy, age 6 and they never get bored as Alli plays games with them and loves Disney movies which is a...
- Jenelle S.
Rachel Q.
5.0
She is kind, caring, and passionate about working with young people! She would be fantastic taking care of any child
- Anthony A.
Amber S.
5.0
Amber has been a wonderful caregiver to our 3 year old son for the past 1.5 years. She is punctual, patient, and caring. She works with him to meet his developmental milestones and incorporates therapy techniques that his Early Intervention providers have suggested. She has worked hard to make our...
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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 2,958 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 $18.05 per hour as of May 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 1,143 reviews of the 2,958 listed babysitters.