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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families!! My name is Karli and I am attending Penn State University as an incoming freshman. I am looking for a babysitting job this summer, as I will have my car on campus. I have worked with children of all ages at my previous job (Goldfish Swim School). I also have babysat for the past 4 years, including babysitting...
Karli can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 7 years of experience with a range of different ages of kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Cooking/Meal Preparation, and more! I love kids and consider myself very responsible.
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Emily and I have just completed my junior year at Penn State Main Campus as an Elementary Education major. I am a nanny for two energetic and fun children at home during the week over the summer in West Chester, Pa. I also have my clearances and FBI testing. I am CPR certified and teach surfing lessons in New Jersey....
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Abby and I am a 20-year-old college student. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have worked with children of all ages. Starting at 2 months old to 11 years old. I have taken multiple first aid and babysitting classes and have been certified. I am very easy going, and am looking to help as much...
Abby can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Natasha H.
University Park, PA
$10-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
College Student Looking For Childcare Opportunities
I babysat throughout middle and high school. I am a certified lifeguard and swim instructor. I am willing to help with Light Housekeeping, Homework, and Grocery Shopping.
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a 3rd year college student looking for babysitting opportunities. I have 2 nieces that I love taking care of.
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Katie F.
University Park, PA
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi I have around 5 years of babysitting experience with families who have children of all ages. I am CPR, and worked in a day care for almost 2 years. I am currently a freshman in college studying to be a speech pathologist. I love working with children, and I also love pets!
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have grown up with younger siblings (one who is currently 9 and the other who is 17!). I am a student at Penn State, but also have lived in State College almost my entire life. I love the outdoors and cooking/baking and to travel! I love kids and would love to be able to help out in any way that may be needed!
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 20 years old and I have been babysitting since I was 13. I am a special education major. I also worked at a summer camp two summers ago. I was a counselor for 12-year-old girls. I also worked a camp for people with disabilities this summer. I worked with all ages. I have been babysitting my cousins since they were born...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Tyler D.
University Park, PA
$11-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Tyler D. I have worked as a lifeguard and camp counselor for the past 4 years. In this job, I would supervise groups of 10-20 kids, aged 6-15. I love working with children because of the energy they bring and the fun environment I can create. I love sports, games, and any other kind of active play. I am currently...
Tyler can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Gianna B.
University Park, PA
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am the oldest of 4 children, and have been babysitting since I was 12 years old! I have a car and a clean driving record, as well as being CPR and EMR certified. I love working with kids, and I'm interested in babysitting while I am at school!
Gianna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a Doctoral Student in Occupational Therapy at Yeshiva University in Rehabilitation. I hope to have a career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy and have 8 years of babysitting/nannying experience. I love working with kids and am available for after school babysitting!
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sydney is a wonderful babysitter! She is punctual, kind, and always helpful. My three children (ages 1, 4, and 6) always enjoy spending time with her. She plays games, engages, and changes diapers. I have often seen Sydney playing on the floor with my 1 year old....
Laurie G.
Ana F.
State College, PA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ana and I'm an 21-year-old nutrition student at Penn State. I have had 2 years experience as a nanny with children ranging from 8 months to 12 years old. I've also have 2 years experience at a summer camp with kids ranging from 3-9 and 3 years as a Learn To Skate USA coach working with kids primarily around the ages...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"Ana took care of our two children through their evening routines while we went out on our date night.
First of all, the children loved Ana. So much so that our three-year-old woke up the following morning and called out for Ana instead of mommy!
Ana was...
Lilli F.
Stefanie G.
Boalsburg, PA
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Stefanie G. I recently moved into the area and am looking for small jobs during my off time. I graduated from my undergrad in 2016 with a major in psychology and minor in child development, and then graduated with my masters in school counseling. During my undergrad I worked in a day care which had children 2...
Stefanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stefanie is unbelievably good with kids. She has a ton of cheerful, positive energy and engages my young kids in all sorts of fun games involving their imaginations. My kids regularly ask when she will be back."
Hannah W.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ana, like the Disney Princess. I'm 29, married, and have a little Cavalier King who adores children and loves to snuggle. I have my bachelors in communication and theatre and my masters in theology. I moved to State College five years ago, but I'm originally from the Hudson Valley. I have been...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Ana was nanny to our two girls for a year after we moved in to the area. The girls were 1.5 and 4 when they started with her. Both girls had been in daycare up until we made our move and we hoped that a nanny would help with transition and give them a little more...
Gillian C.
4.7
(3)
I have 15 years of paid experience working with children of all ages as a nanny, school aide, preschool teacher and group home supervisor. I have all my childcare clearances and am certified in infant/ child first-aid, CPR and fire-safety. I bring many talents in art and music and can help with schoolwork up to middle school....
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Lyn and I work at the same school. She is very caring and enjoys being with kids. She is very good with all ages and is really good at arts and crafts"
Suzanna D.
Victoria L.
State College, PA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as dependable, trustworthy, and honest. I am also very patient, caring, and loving. I love to have fun and hear stories!!
I am a student at Penn State!
I have my CPR/AED/first aid certification. I have my transportation and I am a nonsmoker. I am also fine with pets!
My best hours are afternoon to...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My children loved her and were, still are when we have Victoria come and watch my children, super excited when they saw her come in through the door. She helped my kids with their homework without us asking and had also picked up after the kids when they had gone...
Elizabeth J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Howdy! I'm a high school senior and eldest sister looking for extra jobs to fund college things. I can help with most anything you need, from tiring out your little ones with playtime or finishing your laundry for you! I can also help with homework, grocery shopping, or taking care of pets. With my 7 years of experience, you can...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha was wonderful!!! We traveled from out of state and needed a babysitter to watch our daughter . Samantha drove 50 minutes to watch our daughter and kept her engaged the entire time. She is responsible and a great human! Hire her!!"
Care member
Reyna V.
State College, PA
$23-50/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Reyna and I am from Venezuela. I have two kids graduated from college and they are my biggest pride. I consider myself a loving, hardworking, and responsible person. I love kids, playing with them, and speaking to them in Spanish. I have +20 years of exp. and know exactly how a mom loves and cares for her babies.
Reyna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Reyna was amazing to my son. She helped me while I was working remotely and I had to work overtime during what would be his bath time and bed time. She played and sung to him, soothed him, and prepared him for bed. It was so helpful as I was very stressed with...
Daniela G.
I babysat for a family with two children ages 1 and 4 between 2007 and 2008, whenever I was home from college. I was an overnight soccer camp counselor every summer between 2006 to 2009, wherein I was responsible for taking care of children ages 8 to 15. After graduating from college, I intermittently babysat for two different...
Saraann can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in University Park, PA
Sydney O.
5.0
Sydney is a wonderful babysitter! She is punctual, kind, and always helpful. My three children (ages 1, 4, and 6) always enjoy spending time with her. She plays games, engages, and changes diapers. I have often seen Sydney playing on the floor with my 1 year old. She gives the kids her undivided...
- Laurie G.
Ana F.
5.0
Ana took care of our two children through their evening routines while we went out on our date night.
First of all, the children loved Ana. So much so that our three-year-old woke up the following morning and called out for Ana instead of mommy!
Ana was responsive and clear in her...
- Lilli F.
Stefanie G.
5.0
Stefanie is unbelievably good with kids. She has a ton of cheerful, positive energy and engages my young kids in all sorts of fun games involving their imaginations. My kids regularly ask when she will be back.
- Hannah W.
Ana W.
5.0
Ana really cares for the children under her care. Also she's a lot of fun!
- Shannon A.
Carolyn G.
5.0
I have worked in a preschool classroom with Lyn for 2 years now and admire her natural way with children. She is patient, kind, fun, creative and great at art. I would recommend her for working with children of any age!
- Ashley M.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in University Park, PA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in University Park, PA?
You can review 11 after school babysitter profiles near you in University Park, 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in University Park, PA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in University Park, PA is $13.82. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in University Park, PA?
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 University Park, PA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in University Park, PA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
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 University Park, PA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in University Park, PA?
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