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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
Lindsay S.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny/Babysitter/Elementary Teacher in Search of a Nanny Job and Becoming a Part of Your Family!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lindsay. I am a very nurturing, responsible, and dedicated nanny in search of a nanny/babysitting job. I am highly experienced, have taught elementary school for three years, and love children! I have experience as a nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, and childcare overseer. I also hold a dual certification in...
Lindsay can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I cannot say enough great things about Lindsay... she is warm, professional, and most importantly - our kids LOVE her. :) Would very highly recommend without hesitation!!"
Jennifer B.
5.0
(3)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, transportation and Grocery Shopping. I love children and babies!!! Will do everything in my power to make mom's and dad's life smoother and easier! And make the kids happy! I am willing to do whatever is needed to help. I am very flexible and have my own car! I...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Colleen worked with my family for many years. Words I often use to describe her are, kind, caring, fun, responsible, trustworthy, and dependable. Like any mom, we can be picky about choosing a childcare provider, especially in your home, but Colleen was like magic....
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Emily C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Date Night Or Backup Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a student of physical therapy at Drexel, and have just completed my clinical education at CHOP. I now am focused on studying for boards and eventually applying for PT jobs. I also work as a nanny for a wonderful family in Society Hill on the weekends. However I have weekday evening availability, and I would love to spend...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily was great! Helped me out with a Friday night last minute, was on time and my 18 month old daughter was perfectly content with her. Would hire again!"
Liz C.
5.0
(5)
Hello! For 2 years, I've cared for a child who is non-verbal with autism and viral encephalitis. My job as caregiver is as follows: Dressing, food prep, assisting in feeding, food shopping, dishwashing, laundry, giving and preparing medications, bathroom assistance, bathing, traveling with family, and assisting in teaching motor...
Jamie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jamie has great attention to detail but above all is caring and compassionate. She was the perfect fit for our family. I 100% recommend Jamie. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Christine. I am a Philadelphia resident who is seeking a full time nanny position. Im willing to be flexible with my schedule if proper notice is given. I have cared for children for years in various capacities.
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christine is reliable, experienced and nurturing. She has been an asset to our family and our daughter adores her. She came to our home every morning with a positive attitude, willing to tackle the day with our energetic toddler."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
When I became a nanny in college I never knew it would change my life the way it has. Working with children is not only my career choice but it's my passion. From being an after school turor, to caring for children with special needs, I have succeeded in teaching as well as learning from children in a way I didn't know was...
Medina can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Medina is a wonderful caregiver. She is very dependable. Always punctual. We trust her implicitly with our daughter. We should also mention that our daughter loves Medina which says so much."
Sarah B.
5.0
(2)
I spent 3 years working at a daycare primarily with 3-5-year-olds. I began babysitting for a neighbor when I was 12 years old. I cared for a 2-year-old daughter and a newborn autistic son. Very quickly, these kids became my family. Nothing was as fulfilling as helping her daughter and son problem solve and learn about the world....
Frances can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Frances has babysat my daughter on several occasions and all of them were nothing less than amazing. She watched my daughter when she was a newborn, 6 months, and a little over a year and Frances was nothing short of attentive and went above and beyond with...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Energetic babysitter with 7 years of experience looking after children on weekdays and weekend nights. I have experience providing care to ages newborn to 9 years old. I have cared for many families over the years. I am effective at engaging children in a variety of activities to meet their educational and physical needs. Also,...
Ayanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ayanna is great! Since July she has been helping off and on with my now 10 month old twins, feeding, playing, reading to them, taking them on walks and putting them to bed. She also has done housework during their naps. She is extremely punctual, very pleasant and...
Sara B.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello all,
My name is Madison I am currently 24 years old and just Graduated college last December receiving a degree in Childhood Development Education Prep. I previously worked in the child daycare in the nursery room at Colby-Sawyer College. I have taught swimming to all ages while working at the YMCA! I have lifeguard...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Madison was AMAZING with my kids. She is firm but loving and did a great job. Our oldest is autistic so he has some behaviors that are less than desirable sometimes. She handled him like a pro. She was always punctual and her communication was timely. She kept us...
Maria M.
Tracey-anne L.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Loyal, Trustworthy And Loving Babysitter
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Tracey. I have over 15 years experience in being a nanny/babysitter. I have experience with newborns to the age of 12. I have worked with infant twins, infant nanny share and multiple children varying in ages at once - doing overnight care, feeding, changing and play time. I have a college degree in accounting but...
Tracey-anne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tracey-anne made my transition back to work after maternity leave go as good as I could hope for. I felt so much better knowing my 5 month old daughter was at home being well taken care of. Tracey is always on time, has a pleasant attitude, and keeps me informed...
Desiree D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Emerald. Im a 24-year-old graduate student. I majored in Psychology and HDFS in undergrad. I've worked with children since high school. From babysitting, being a Sunday school teacher, being a part-time preschool teacher, and nannying for a toddler. I'm passionate about fostering growth and learning in children...
Emerald can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emerald handled four kids 7 and under in an Airbnb (not our house) with ease! Recommend!"
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Megan K.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny - Available Immediately With Flexible Schedule
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I originally chose psychology as my major because I am interested in potentially becoming a guidance counselor at an elementary school. My personal focus is early childhood because I enjoy taking care of, helping, and understanding children.
I have worked as a part-time nanny for 2 girls for 3 summers (ages 5 and 8, now 8 and...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan has been our lifesaver! I can't say enough wonderful things about her. My kids adore her - she's kind, patient, fun and reliable. We are moving out of state, otherwise we'd never let her go!"
Trish K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tara and I'm a 3rd year medical student looking for some hours on weekends when I'm not working in the hospital. I graduated from University of Delaware in 2019 and am now a medical student at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine studying to be a pediatrician. I have 10+ years of nannying/in home caregiving...
Tara can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tara was terrific, dependable, and the kids loved her. She did the after school pick up every day for us for 3 years while she was in Delaware. My boys talked with her about their day and played games and enjoyed her company until we got home from work. I never had...
Angie M.
Mary Frances C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am An Enthusiastic Caregiver And Certified Teacher Who Will Babysit And Tutor.
5.0
(1)
I am a certified teacher (English grades 7-12) and a graduate of Chestnut Hill College. I am also a published author - I have one novel and two short stories published. Additionally, I am certified in Reiki. I have been working with children most of my life through summer camps, after school programs, and babysitting. I worked...
Mary Frances can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary Frances is very hard working and dedicated person. She is very excited and a dedicated worker. She is a hard worker and should be considered for your company."
Robert O.
5.0
(5)
I have been working with kids for more than 14+years and have a daughter of my own. I have a lot of experience with newborn babies. I worked in a day care for over 3 years and I also speak Spanish. I am reliable, and responsible. I will be available to start working immediately, full time!!
Piedad can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Connie has been a part of our family for Almost 6 years taking care of my two children our son, age 8 and daughter, age 4. We have been truly blessed to have had Connie care for our children all these years. She has touched our lives in ways that I cannot even...
Nicole O.
Victoria D.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-50/hr • 11 yrs exp
Experience Nanny And Baby Sitter Looking To Do Full-time Care And Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a part time nanny for a 3-year-old and 1-year-old. I have been with them for 6 months and am now looking to be a full time nanny and babysitting here and there. In 2021 to 2023 I was also a nanny. The boy was 6 months when I started and almost 3 when I left. In 2020 I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and 7...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Victoria is an excellent babysitter and we are so lucky to have found her! Our kids always tell me how much fun they had after a visit from her and ask when she will come back again. I love how incredibly patient she is and how she’s always willing to engage with...
Care member
Laura J.
Philadelphia, PA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Social Worker Seeking Part Time/Occasional Babysitting Opportunities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Laura and I'm excited to be a part of the Care. com community! I am originally from Kansas but came to the east coast for college and never left. I'm a proud aunt of 7 and I have experience babysitting for infants and children of all ages. I'm a Social Worker and really love what I do but I'm looking for...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Laura was great! As new parents we were a bit nervous and she was very understanding. She was a great babysitter for our little one and even helped clean up our kitchen when the baby fell asleep. Would definitely recommend!"
Ashley H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Emma and I recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with my master of social work degree. Before that, I went to Penn State for undergrad, where I studied human development and family studies as well as psychology. My previous experience includes working in early learning centers, as a camp...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma nannied for my 3 year old son for an entire summer. She was extremely patient, reliable, responsible, and kind. She helped out around the house doing chores too. Highly recommended!"
Kara Y.
Kristina M.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For A Family To Babysit/Nanny For On A Part-Time To Full-Time Basis
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting/nanny-ing on and off for more than 10 years-through high school, college, and after college. I have worked with all ages-6 weeks through early teens with the majority being with newborns and supporting parents in their new role, and with toddlers and all the things that come with that. I have had...
Kristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so grateful to have had Kristy care for our young infant son. Kristy is truly a special person who provided so much personalized and genuine care for our family. She takes thoughtful notes every day for your reference. She sends pictures throughout the day....
Nichole R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Lexi and I am a 21-year-old recent college graduate with my BAS in early childhood education and special education. I am currently living in Port Richmond, Philadelphia, and I'm looking for a summer job before I begin my first year of teaching Pre-K. My experience working with children began when I was 12. I...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Lexi is a phenomenal babysitter. She is dependable, punctual, and intentional in her approach to babysitting children. Lexi babysat our daughter (1.5yrs old at the time) for the better part of a year until she graduated from college and moved away. During that...
Kristy H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA
Lindsay S.
5.0
We had recently moved to the area and hired her for some date nights. She took very good care of our 2 year old son. I had never left him alone with anyone so I was really nervous, but she did an excellent job. She was very professional, kind, reliable, responsible, and arrived on time. She sent us...
- Frank K.
Colleen D.
5.0
Colleen started caring for our son as a new born and has been with us for 5 years now . Colleen is extremely reliable, kind, warm and loving, our son adores her . Anyone would be lucky to have her ,your child will be In wonderful hands.
- Care member
Emily C.
5.0
Emily was great! Helped me out with a Friday night last minute, was on time and my 18 month old daughter was perfectly content with her. Would hire again!
- Liz C.
Jamie S.
5.0
Jamie is the absolute BEST person to take care of your children. She has the biggest heart, pays attention to detail, and is meticulous in her work. My children absolutely adore her. Her compassion comes naturally. She is fun, lighthearted and responsible. I never have to worry when they are in her...
- Care member
Christine B.
5.0
Christine is reliable, experienced and nurturing. She has been an asset to our family and our daughter adores her. She came to our home every morning with a positive attitude, willing to tackle the day with our energetic toddler.
- Care member
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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.