Find babysitters in Thorndale, PA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Thorndale, PA

The average rate is $19/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Thorndale, PA

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Celeste A.


Thorndale, PA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Baby Sitter Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Celeste! I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job this summer! I am the 4th of 8 children in a single parent household and have plenty experience taking care of my younger siblings since I was 9 years old. I was also a babysitter for a family friend for the past 4 years. I also spent last summer nannying for a family...
Celeste can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Celeste has been an amazing nanny for my two boys this summer! My youngest (1 years old) constantly wanted to be held by her and would even launch himself from my arms into hers when she walked in the door. She was caring, attentive, gentle and engaging. With my 3...

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Kelsey D.


Thorndale, PA

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kelsey! I am an undergraduate student at Saint Joseph's University studying Health Sciences and have been caring for children for the last few years including my nephew and niece. I have a lot of experience with infants and toddlers, and I also spent some time babysitting an 8-year-old girl newly diagnosed with Type 1...
Kelsey can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Ivy K.


Kennett Square, PA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Tutor

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to consider me. Here are a few things about myself and how I got into the childcare business. The question of what our purpose in life is, is something we have all asked ourselves. I was fortunate enough to realize since an early age my passion and purpose to nurture and to teach children....
Ivy can also help with: Travel, carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Ivy worked with our family for about a year caring for our son from the age of approximately 4 months. Ivy is dependable, proactive and caring. After getting into the groove with our family, she began to handle chores around the house without being asked. Our son...

Daniel D.

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Amanda W.


West Chester, PA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher & Reading Specialist

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amanda and I am a Penn State graduate with a B. S., M. Ed in Special Education and Curriculum Development. I am currently a Reading Specialist, as well as a former teacher. I have worked as a babysitter/ tutor for 6+ years with kiddos of all ages! I am looking to babysit and/or tutor after school in the West...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Amanda is caring, punctual, kept the kids safe and entertained during a tough time where they were confined to the home. She was able to supplement caring for the kids with grade appropriate school lessons and activities. I highly recommend her!

Nianda R.

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Holly G.


Kennett Square, PA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

4.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Holly and I'm 20 years old. I am an avid equestrian and dedicate a few hours a day to my crazy horse lifestyle. I currently have one horse that I train and compete. My family owns and operates an equestrian training facility in South Carolina which I move South for the winters to help run. I have experience...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Holly is bright and bubbly. I interviewed her and she seems great. Unfortunately our schedules won't coincide well enough.

Marci M.

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Emily S.


Downingtown, PA

$15-26/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

5.0

(1)

I am currently looking for a full time babysitting/nannying position, preferably caring after only one child. I have been babysitting since I was in middle school, and also worked at an after care school program with kindergarteners. I have my own vehicle, am fully vaccinated, great with animals!
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Emily has been watching my daughter (and cats) since she was a baby. She is very sweet and my daughter just adores her and gets so happy whenever I tell her she's going to be watching her. She's also great with animals and would make sure my pets where taken care...

Jennifer B.

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Katie B.


West Chester, PA

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

HI! My name is Katie! I have always loved being with kids. I have taken care of kids from newborns up to 15-year-olds. I can change diapers, wash dishes, and do house chores! I always clean up after meals and when playtime is over! I have been babysitting since I was 13 and looking after my two younger sisters since I was 12...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Grace C.


Chester Springs, PA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

4.9

(9)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi ! I'm Grace. I'm currently in nursing school and also have an associates in health sciences!! My passion is children and my whole life I have taken care of children. I have nannied for children ages ranging from new born to teens! I worked as a camp counselor this past summer and I also have been a soccer coach and preschool...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
We would highly recommend Grace as a nanny, babysitter or care taker. We were fortunate to have Grace as our nanny from the time our son was 5 months old until he turned 14 months. Her unwavering dedication to our son's well-being and development was truly...

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Christina T.


Downingtown, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Early Childhood Teacher Available On Weekends

5.0

(7)

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Early Intervention/preschool teacher looking for part time hours on weekends or some weeknights- as well as over the Holidays. I enjoy working with kids and would enjoy meeting your family and working with your kids! I have 2 kids of my own- ages 11 and 14. I like to play games, do arts and crafts, play outside and really am...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Tina is very responsible and took great care of our son. We have a 1 year old golden that can be a handful. Tina was very patient and our son loved having her there.

Sandeep B.

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Julianna N.


Downingtown, PA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Previous Assistant Preschool Teacher

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I took a gap semester of college where I worked as an assistant preschool teacher for six months. I specialized in working for 12 to 24 months, and I have classroom experience as a floater for children aged one to four. I am currently studying at a Penn State affiliate campus for meteorology and am available for both...
Julianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
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Carly A.


Coatesville, PA

$11-20/hr5 yrs exp

Animal Lover Who Grew Up With An Array Of Animals.

4.8

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Grew up raising many different types of animals and have always been passionate about the well-being of animals. I have a dog of my own and dog sit regularly for neighbors.
Carly can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation

Recent review:

5.0
Carly was amazing! Our regular pet sitter canceled last minute and Carly helped us out big time. She sent updates on how our pup was doing while we were away, sent pictures, and even brought in our mail. She communicated very well and was dependable! She went above...

Beth P.

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Sincere D.


Coatesville, PA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love working with kids, My goal is to become an elementary school teacher as a career in my future. I have a positive attitude and love making people laugh. I have experience with all ages and I'm looking for a job I can enjoy while also helping the children and parents with anything they may need!(:
Sincere can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Sincere is awesome. She watches our two toddlers and they're huge fans of her. Whenever she comes over they run and celebrate that it's her sitting. I'd highly recommend her if you're looking for somebody who is a step above the people who just keep an eye on the...

Clay H.

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Lisa R.


West Chester, PA

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Experience

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have an abundance of child care experience, starting from an early age (I have 14 nieces and nephews!). I am currently a middle school Reading Specialist, and have been working as a teacher for 25 plus years. I enjoy working with children and their families so much that I have been consistently employed part-time as a...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
We highly recommend Lisa! She was great with my 3 children. They loved her for her balance of fun and discipline! She was flexible and very dependable. If our current life circumstances were different she'd still be with us!

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Maureen T.


West Chester, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Senior Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of six children ranging in age from 10 to 24. In addition to their care, I have aided my elder parents through the end of their lives. My father suffered from Alzheimer's for his last five years and I assisted my mother with his care. My mother suffered several strokes in her final years. I cared for her full-time...
Maureen can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care

Recent review:

5.0
We hired Maureen to spend mornings with my mother who had stage 5 Alzheimers that advanced over the time she was cared for by Maureen. Maureen was a Godsend in our lives. She was all of the hoped for, punctual, professional, kind, but then went far above and beyond...

Jean A.

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Katie C.


Kennett Square, PA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Walker/Sitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Growing up my family always had dogs and cats, and I have previously taken care of neighbors' pets, both cats and dogs. I also have experience taking care of multiple animals, I currently have 2 cats and 2 dogs, and have walked 2 dogs at once. I have my own transportation, and am willing to do any type of care.
Katie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, daily feeding, grooming, pet sitting & more

Recent review:

5.0
Katie is very responsive and punctual. She was so patient, kind and flexible with a new pup. She even offered to let me borrow a harness! Very happy to have found her.

Malia D.

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Bea C.


West Chester, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello , my name is Bea , I'm 52 years old , I live in West Chester Pa and I have 15 years of experience working as a nanny with children different age from newborns up to teenagers I choose a nanny career as my full time profession and I truly enjoy it . My service also offers a full assistance with running household for busy...
Bea can also help with: Carpooling, travel

Recent review:

5.0
Bea is just great. She is responsible, punctual, caring and the kids adore her.

Jenny P.

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Jordan C.


Downingtown, PA

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jordan. I have 12 years experience with caring for children. I've looked after kids from infants up to middle school age. I enjoy being active with them and doing things like arts&crafts, playing outside, dress up, reading, etc. I am on time. I have my own car and a safe driving record!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Detail oriented and efficient as possible. Can bring own supplies. I love cleaning. Flexible in what needs to be done!
Carly can also help with: General room cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Carly is amazing, she's helped me with all sorts of various projects, cleaning, organizing, and even watched my kids a few times . She works great by herself and also with others. Super bummed she moved away, but hopefully another family can benefit from her...

Hayley D.

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Rachel K.


Downingtown, PA

$12-20/hr4 yrs exp

If Your Happy And You Know It, Share The Joy!

5.0

(1)

I am fun-loving, energetic, and I love children! I enjoy playing outside, doing crafts, and teaching kids new ways to have fun, but most importantly, I'm not afraid of getting messy or of bugs. For the past three years, I have served as a student-intern, under the leadership of a certified teacher, for elementary level students...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
We have known Rachel for many years and have had her in our home, both as friend and babysitter many times. She is bright, cheerful, lots of fun and does a great job picking up after the evening. She is an excellent choice for caring for your child/children!

Jeannine G.

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Melissa G.


Coatesville, PA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Of Fun AND Learning!

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Melissa. I am 33 years old and have been a stay at home mother for the past 10 months. I will be returning to work in August but am looking for a full or part time nannying position until then. My daughter is currently in daycare. I graduated in 2019 from Chestnut Hill College with my Masters of Education in...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
We were lucky enough to have Melissa watch our son from age 5 months -1 year. He loved her and her daughter. Melissa was very kind and intune with his needs. If our situations had not changed we would have loved to have her watch him longer.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thorndale, PA

Celeste A.

5.0

Celeste has been an amazing nanny for my two boys this summer! My youngest (1 years old) constantly wanted to be held by her and would even launch himself from my arms into hers when she walked in the door. She was caring, attentive, gentle and engaging. With my 3 year old, she was always down to...

- Care member

Ivy K.

5.0

Ivy worked with our family for about a year caring for our son from the age of approximately 4 months. Ivy is dependable, proactive and caring. After getting into the groove with our family, she began to handle chores around the house without being asked. Our son was well cared-for and given the...

- Daniel D.

Amanda W.

5.0

Amanda is caring, punctual, kept the kids safe and entertained during a tough time where they were confined to the home. She was able to supplement caring for the kids with grade appropriate school lessons and activities. I highly recommend her!

- Nianda R.

Holly G.

5.0

Holly is bright and bubbly. I interviewed her and she seems great. Unfortunately our schedules won't coincide well enough.

- Marci M.

Emily S.

5.0

Emily has been watching my daughter (and cats) since she was a baby. She is very sweet and my daughter just adores her and gets so happy whenever I tell her she's going to be watching her. She's also great with animals and would make sure my pets where taken care of as well! She's honestly the best...

- Jennifer B.

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