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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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica. I am 23 years old and am looking for part-time/ date night babysitting gigs. Just a little about me: I graduated from Drexel University in 2022, and just moved back to Jersey from Philadelphia. I have been babysitting for a few families in Philly that can provide references if you'd like. I am the aunt of...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jess is the best - our girls love her and she always brings great energy. She is confident with a range of ages, and can handle everything from naps to meals to fun daytime activities. We continue to use Jess on an ongoing basis!"
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Sarah. I graduated from college one year ago and just moved to south Philly last fall. I love watching kids and pets, I always have. I first babysat when I was around 15 years old and have continued to do so ever since. I have babysat for many families over the years and provided child care for women's ministry...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Sarah was very nice, and on time, would totally hire her again if we weren't moving out of the area!"
Maley E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a bachelors degree in Psychology from West Chester University. I've worked as a Register Behavior Technician with children ages 2-7 with autism. This fall, I am going back to school to get my Masters in clinical mental health counseling. I have about 6 years of experience in babysitting and have babysat ages from 6...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We LOVE Danielle! So happy we found her on here. She is accommodating, goes with the flow, very reliable, relaxed, and most importantly gives our little girl love. Highly recommend !"
Taylor M.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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
(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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
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.
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: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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 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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had Sydeika as a nanny for our 2 children (5 and 3yo) through the pandemic. She is a warm, sweet person who worked with us through many adjustments and my son's crazy virtual kindergarten schedule that changed every few weeks. She's flexible and considerate of...
Yin H.
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shona is amazing with my sons. She is responsible and fun for the kids. I highly recommend her."
Cindy L.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Natalie is amazing. She worked for our family 3-4 days a week for 5 years. She took care of my children that ranged in ages from a newborn to 10 in that time. Not only did she take excellent care of our children, they loved her. "
Care member
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, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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
(2)
I've been babysitting kids since I was in 8th grade and have loved working with kids of all ages in jobs at a daycare, after school program, and in my job as an instructor at a school for learners with autism. I'm looking to babysit while I transition between jobs.
In my spare time, I like to be creative with calligraphy...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"If I could give 6 stars, I would. I have 4 children 8 and under and Megan is one of 2 people that I trust to take care of all four at one. She is responsible, caring and lots of fun. She is gentle but not a pushover. My youngest was 1yo when she cared for her, so...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
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
(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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.
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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My 3 year old daughter loved Sydnee. She was always punctual and reliable. I would highly recommend her."
Aashka B.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA
Jessica L.
5.0
Jessica has been an incredible caregiver to our 8-month-old son. She has lots of experience with babies and jumps in right away. Even on his cranky days, she has been consistently patient and caring.
- Care member
Sarah P.
4.0
Sarah was very nice, and on time, would totally hire her again if we weren't moving out of the area!
- Maley E.
Danielle R.
5.0
We LOVE Danielle! So happy we found her on here. She is accommodating, goes with the flow, very reliable, relaxed, and most importantly gives our little girl love. Highly recommend !
- Taylor M.
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.
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.
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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.