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Jontaye S.

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver For All Ages

Essington, PA

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$24/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Jontaye', and I have over 4 years of experience working at a learning center with children ranging from 11 months to 15 years old. I truly enjoy creating fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities that help kids grow and thrive. In addition to my childcare background, I also have a year of experience in home...
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Mary Frances C.

I Am An Enthusiastic Caregiver And Certified Teacher Who Will Babysit And Tutor.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...

Robert O. says "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...

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Emily K.

Fun And Caring Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a patient, caring, organized, hard-working and creative nanny looking for work! I recently left my job in education to pursue my Masters in School & Mental Health Counseling from UPenn. This program takes place on weekends, and I am open to full time work. I have 13 years of experience in childcare, and my work has...
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Adam H.

Ex-public School Teacher Turned Nanny!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello fam! My name is Adam (they / them), and I am a very dedicated, gentle, and loving childcare provider. I have a wide range of experience working with kids of all ages as a teacher, tutor, mental health professional, after school leader, gardener, and, most recently, nanny! My nanny experience over the past two years has...

Kali S. says "We could not have found a better nanny for our child! Our baby was 5-11 months old while Adam watched him and one other child about the same age. Adam cared...

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Barbara A.

Caring And Easy Lady.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
I am a caring and easy going sitter. I have experience with children of all ages and developmental levels from newborns to teenagers and can handle multiples. I can assist in online school, homework, after school activities and overnight care.

Maureen H. says "Barb is a very dependable and caring person. she was punctual picking my granddaughter up at camp and made sure she got home safely from camp every...

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Nicole C.

Part-time/ Date Night Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...

Care Member says "She’s lovely- the kind of person you can trust with your children. According to my oldest she’s “pretty rad.”"

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Alyssa K.

Ardmore, PA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Alyssa and I am a 25-year-old physical therapy student. I have 13 years of experience helping families as an after-school helper, a babysitter, a petsitter, and a summer nanny. I also have experience teaching dance classes to children aged 2-13. I can help with housekeeping and running errands. I look forward to...

Care Member says "Alyssa was great with my my two kids for the couple summers that she watched them while they were in elementary school. She would drive them to their...

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Gabrielle H.

Broomall, PA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have over 15 years of experience with children ages newborn to teens. I have worked for a couple day cares. I was not thrilled about the quality of care some had provided. I currently work at a large doctors office Monday-Friday. I used nanny for one family before and after school. I still date night babysit for them and...

Bethann K. says "Gabby is the BEST dog sitter ever. Our dogs (2) love her and are so excited when she comes that they forget us! Gabby sends daily pictures and videos and...

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Joyce S.

Part Time House Cleaner

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I am Joyce. I'm a 60-year-old wife, mother of three (now grown ups) and grandmother of one. I retired in 2010 from a major telecommunication company after 32 years of service. I am married and have been keeping my own house since I was 25. I have gained commercial experience, over the past year and a half. I give close attention...

Albany B. says "Joyce is hard working, dependable, and trustworthy. "

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Hannah H.

Graduate Student- Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Kimberlee B. says "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...

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Reema P.

Fun Sitter, Craft Lover And Have Always Loved Working With Children

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Reema! I am currently in school studying occupational therapy (I'm hoping to specialize in pediatrics). I have worked at 3 daycares over a span of 8 years, have lots of experience in child care and have taken lots of coursework in pediatrics!

Sarah S. says "Reema was an absolute joy to have with us. She worked for us full time for 3 months and was pleasant, punctual, exciting and fun every single day. I would...

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Dawn P.

Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Dawn. I am looking for families/parents that are in need of a babysitter. Full/Part time Evenings/date nights. I'm located in Philadelphia. I can provide the care in my home or babysit in your home. I am responsible, sweet, caring, & very patient with children. I am an experienced babysitter, I've watched...
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Meaghan K.

Current Medical Student Working As Part-time Babysitter/Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Margaret K. says "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...

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Leah D.

Hello! :)

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am from Media PA and I am looking for a full time nannying position starting. College educated, have a bachelors degree in Social Work from Cairn University. I have experience in senior care, nannying, and babysitting in the Philadelphia area as well as the Boston area. Most of my experience has been with ages 7...

Kassie M. says "We loved Leah and are sad that she moved!! She watched our 2 boys (aged 3 and 5) periodically for the past 2 years. They loved when she came over! She...

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Mahaila F.

A Little To Know About Me

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as kind, funny, responsible I like working with kids because they are funny and creative I started working with kids when I was 13. I was 13 when I got my first paying babysitting job. I was given the responsibility to watch my younger siblings when I was 8. So I've been watching kids for about 7...

Care Member says "She is very sweet and a natural with kids"

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Caroline L.

Experienced Sitter Looking For Part-Time Position

Media, PA

4.2(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I graduated last May with my bachelor's degree in social work and moved to this area in February from NC. I am loving it so far and looking forward to meeting local families through this site and building some lasting connections! I've worked with kids in various settings including daycares, summer camps, elementary schools,...

Mark G. says "We needed a nanny for our 2 kids and 3 dogs while we waited for our over seas Au pair to get her visa. Caroline was great. Our kids (and dogs) adored...

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Alexa U.

Babysitting

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Alexa, I'm 22 and a senior at SJU. I am available for after school sitting/driving/errand running, as well as date nights. I have my own transportation and can provide references/clearances!

Krystina M. says "Alexa was wonderful with our 3 children. she is still asked for frequently from my oldest"

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Piper Z.

From Teacher To Nanny!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Piper, I am 26 and have been babysitting since I was 12. I have experience with all ages. I have worked at a daycare, served as a camp counselor, and currently have 4 years of experience as a teacher. I truly love kids! My goal is to find a long term nannying position that allows me to see the children grow and...

Care Member says "Piper is a conscientious, intelligent, high-energy first grade teacher who we were lucky to have regularly babysitting our toddler last summer on...

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Stephanie K.

Creative, Fun, Accountable With Good Management Skills: Studying Early Childhood Ed

Media, PA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am currently a 10u softball coach and I have been babysitting infants through the age of 11 since I was 15 years old. Over the years I grew a passion for inspiring and teaching young kids that I decided to take my career path that way and became a teacher. Throughout college, I worked part-time at daycare on top of nannying....
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Emily D.

Empathetic, Artistic Babysitter/Nanny Available In Philadelphia!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My approach to childcare is to be as kind and empathetic with children. I am a very fun, friendly caretaker, and establish connections with children very quickly. I've been described as having a calm demeanor that puts children at ease. I'm totally comfortable with all pets, I have gone through CPR/first aid training many times,...

Melissa W. says "So sad we are moving and leaving Emily behind!!! Our daughter loves her and Emily is super gentle and caring with our nugget! She reads, plays music and...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Essington, PA

After School Babysitters in Essington, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Mary Frances C.

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...

- Robert O.

Adam H.

We could not have found a better nanny for our child! Our baby was 5-11 months old while Adam watched him and one other child about the same...

- Kali S.

Barbara A.

Barb is a very dependable and caring person. she was punctual picking my granddaughter up at camp and made sure she got home safely from...

- Maureen H.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Essington, PA

You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Essington, PA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Essington, PA is $24.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Essington, PA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Essington, PA can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Essington, PA.

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