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Katerine C.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs

Swarthmore, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
My name is katerine. I am 35 years old and I have been working in the child care area for more than 10 years. Former au pair, career nanny for the past 8 years with an Education associate degree background. Experience with kids from newborn to school age. Mother of a 10-year-old. I'm a big fan of outdoor activities, arts and...

Sansanee C. says "Katerine (Kate for short) has been with us since August 2020, so we have been through thick and thin with her over the last almost 4 years. When she...

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Claudia S.

Loves Kids! CPR Certified, Vaccinated!

Swarthmore, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm a first year graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I live with 3 cats. I enjoy traveling, reading, writing, and all things creative! 3 years ago I started working for an Early Childhood Education Center. In addition working with infants as young as 6 months to Pre-K aged children, I gained...

Ian K. says "She's very kind and professional and absolutely amazing with kids she really gets to know them and seems to click fast and leave a lasting impression on the...

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Amanda Y.

Swarthmore, PA

from
$15/hr
15 years experience
For over 15 years, I have found immense joy in nurturing children's growth and development. My positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, combined with my desire to support families, motivated me to become a caregiver. I am patient, creative, and friendly, always striving to create a fun and engaging environment. I am...
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Alexa U.

Babysitting

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Mary Frances C.

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

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Gabrielle H.

Broomall, PA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Barbara A.

Caring And Easy Lady.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$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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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
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 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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Caroline L.

Experienced Sitter Looking For Part-Time Position

Media, PA

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Elisha C.

Babysitter Available

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
For as long as I can remember, I have always had a love for children. I have spent a countless number of years babysitting for family friends as well as the neighborhood kids. I recently had a child of my own in Sept 2015, who I ideally would like to bring with me. I have an extensive amount of experience working with all ages....

Lisa F. says "My 2 year old and I were very impressed with Elisha. Meeting her on this site was great. She will hopefully work with us in the future."

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Munhtuya G.

Nanny, Babysitter & After School Care

Morton, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
My name is Tuya. I am 57 years old and a mother of two (now) adult children. I have been helping families in need as a nanny, housekeeper and elder care since when my daughter went to College Smith, MA in 2009. I worked to help defray her studying costs. Recently I am working as a nanny for newborn babies. In the past, I cared...

Becky F. says "My entire family loves Tuya, I can’t believe I haven’t already written a review for her. She took care of my son from a newborn until he started daycare,...

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Kylie H.

Swedesboro, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Kylie , I am 23 years old and have been working with children practically my whole life. I started out babysitting all of the kids in my family, and then I worked at a daycare for two years. At the daycare I worked mainly in the infant room, but I was also frequently in the toddler and preschool/prek room as well. I...

Megan L. says "I could not recommend Kylie enough for your childcare needs. Kylie was a nanny for our son from his age of 6 months until 2.5 years old. I wish we could...

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Donnette L.

Part-Time to Full-Time Employment

Drexel Hill, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 20 years in the healthcare field working with both children and adults. I have an associate's degree in social work and am CPR certified. I enjoy outdoor activities and encourage reading to the fullest. I am reliable and capable and most of all trustworthy. I give nothing but my best at all times. I am available for...

Nicoke P. says "Awesome personality. My daughter attached to her so quickly. It was great to see how she made her eat her food. My husband and I thought our baby was...

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Gianna C.

Folsom, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello, my name is Gianna. I am a graduate from Wilmington University, where I obtained my bachelor's in business management. I have been professionally nannying for 6 years and babysitting for 9 years. I have 3 younger siblings with an 8+ year age gap that I have helped care for. I have had before/after school positions. I have...

Care Member says "Gianna was friendly and prompt! She checked in with us a few days before our booking. A great plus that she isn’t afraid of our big bernedoodle too! We...

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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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Joy S.

Woodlyn, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
*AVAILABLE FOR SHIFTS ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, DATE NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND OVERNIGHTS **CHECK MY 2ND PROFILE IF YOU NEED A HOUSE MANAGER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT Welcome to my profile! I have +10 years of experience as a babysitter but for 8 of these years I have worked as nanny taking care exclusively of infants. It has been an...

Eric H. says "Joy was so great with our 8 month old. She is kind, caring, and patient. Our baby took to her right away and we would 100% recommended her for any childcare...

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Amanda B.

Childcare Provider

Aston, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood, Elementary & Special. I have many years of experience working with children from infants to teenagers. When I was younger, I started in childcare by working an after school Cares program, babysitting, and as a hostess for children birthday parties. After graduating college, I began...

Edward S. says "Amanda has been with us for 4 wonderful years and as she alluded to, our needs have now changed. This is a sad day for all of us, the kids in particular....

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Hannah J.

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs. I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...

Care Member says "Hannah is the best, we had the privilege of having her care for our son for a couple of months."

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Aissata B.

Glenolden, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Bonjour,! I have nearly five years of experience caring for children and truly enjoy getting to know the families I work with. I love being with kids, and am excited patient helpful and so thankful to be able to work with them often! I live in Glenolden and also speak French. If families/children are interested I love...

Jennifer T. says "Very nice, very warm person, very fun with kids."

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Lauris B.

Child Care Worker

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Lauris! I'm a case worker, former teacher, aunt of a 2-year-old and animal lover. For three years, in a more formal setting, I worked with elementary aged children(5-11) at a before and after school program and loved it. Part of my job was to help children with homework, prepare meals and plan events. I have a passion...

Care Member says "Lauris babysat my daughter and son when they were toddlers. She was an amazing babysitter and my children loved her. She was very attentive, caring and...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

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

After School Babysitters in Swarthmore, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Katerine C.

Katerine (Kate for short) has been with us since August 2020, so we have been through thick and thin with her over the last almost 4 years....

- Sansanee C.

Claudia S.

She's very kind and professional and absolutely amazing with kids she really gets to know them and seems to click fast and leave a lasting...

- Ian K.

Alexa U.

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

- Krystina M.

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

You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore, PA is $21.67. 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 Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore, PA.

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