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1,326 babysitters are listed in Pittsburgh, PA
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Pittsburgh, PA
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kristi, I have a duel degree in Early Childhood and Special Education with years of experience in babysitting, nannying. I also am very familiar with behavior management. I have worked with a variety of children with different levels of need.
I am outgoing, friendly, patient, and high energy. I engage with the...
Kristi can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kristi was so fantastic!! She was beyond thorough in asking us questions beforehand about our special needs child and what she might need to prepare to be successful during their time together. She's incredibly experienced, and our little guy had a blast with her....
Charles R.
Veronica H.
Pittsburgh, PA
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Babysitter W/ Master's In Early Childhood Edu Available.
5.0
(32)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Veronica & I absolutely love caring for children! I am 27 years old & have been working with children of all different ages from newborn-14 years old for 10 years.
I was Born & raised in Pittsburgh PA and I reside in the City area. I have my Master's Degree from Carlow University of Pittsburgh in Early Childhood...
Veronica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I worked alongside Veronica for HCEF (Homeless Children Education Fund) summer camp. My experience working with her was positive the whole way through. She was an excellent camp leader for both the kids and the adult volunteers. The children found so much comfort...
Breanna D.
Brittany D.
Pittsburgh, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Young, Energetic Babysitter Seeking Weekend Childcare Jobs
5.0
(19)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Brittany! I am a CPA by day and a babysitter by night (and weekends too)!
While I've dedicated a great deal of time to my education and career in the business realm, I also have a passion for children and education that I fuel through tutoring and childcare.
I love crafting, learning-through-play activities,...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We hired Brittany to watch our 14 month old grandson before, during and then in the evening after a wedding in Pittsburgh. Brittany was excellent with our grandson and he warmed right up to her. She watched him while we & the wedding party got ready for the...
Kyle T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm Leah, and I would love to be your babysitter! I am a part-time nanny looking for some extra hours on the weekend. I have experience coaching, teaching swim lessons, and providing nurturing child care. I have an adept understanding of how to foster the growth of your little ones through developmental psychology coursework. I...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah is a wonderful nanny who cared for my children for almost three years. Leah didn't just watch my children- she truly cared for them. She took them on walks to the park and on bike rides around the neighborhood. She also swam with them at the local pool. She...
Bethany P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Sydney and I am looking for evening/night and weekend babysitting jobs in the area. I come from a big extended family and have always loved kids! I currently work at a non-profit with kids and families and have a lot of prior experience working with kids from working in an Autistic-support classroom as a paraeducator...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sydney was absolutely wonderful with my toddler, I would love to have her watch him again!"
Sarah C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Babysitter/Tutor/Pet sitter available. Hi, I'm Kathy! I graduated from Point Park University with a degree in elementary and special education in December 2020. I currently work as a Special Education teacher and I have experience with teaching in day care, school and nannying settings. I am certified in CPR and First Aid...
Kathy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kathy was great with my daughter who has separation anxiety."
Mandy C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a graduate student at Pitt looking for part time babysitting and nannying opportunities this summer. I was a babysitter and camp counselor throughout high school, and am responsible, reliable, fun, and energetic. My availability is flexible, including evenings and weekends.
Charlotte can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Charlotte is incredibly amazing with our son. We feel very comfortable with her. She is reliable and knowledgeable. Our 7months old enjoyed her companionship as they spent ample time laughing and playing together. I strongly recommend her!"
Olanrewaju L.
Danielle B.
Pittsburgh, PA
$25-33/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced (5+years) Babysitter Available Most Times Of The Day/night All Week.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My passion in life is caring for children! I've been doing it since I was a kid myself! Any chance I got to take care of anyone's kid I took it, I even enjoyed changing diapers lol.
I have 7 years professional nanny experience. I specialize in infant and toddler care but do have experience with older children as well.
My...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle is an amazing sitter! Both my children and me love her!!
She’s great at creating activities and games for the kids as well as keeping them off the tv screen. She is very energetic, organized and reliable.
Would recommend to friends ❤️"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have a passion for working with kids! At a very young age I knew I wanted to work with kids. When I was 16 I was a volunteer at a local daycare. I ended up working there for several years. I then gathered more experience through before/after school programs, summer camps, kindergarten classrooms, and within a household as a...
Lexis can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lex worked for our family for just under 1 year. She was a great addition to our lively house. We have 3 daughters and 2 large dogs. Our older girls were in school so Lex’s main focus was our youngest. Lex was proactive in planning the week(s) ahead, taking our...
Morgan T.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Aurora, I am a 21-year-old student currently attending Duquesne University to obtain my Finance degree. I have babysat for the past 5 years. I have a huge love for animals so I am comfortable with pets! I can do any housekeeping, meal prep, laundry, or anything else needed. I have my own car for any...
Aurora can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
3.0
"I had asked her to help me on a weekend day since I work in a hospital. I confirmed with her earlier the day before which she confirmed. Unfortunately, she had been sick and canceled on me at 850pm the night before. She seems nice and was responsive, however the...
Alicia T.
5.0
(2)
Hello, I'm Sylvana!
I am originally from Peru. I moved to the United States 14 years ago. While living here, I worked as a babysitter for many families. I also took care of an elderly person.
I became a nurse and practiced nursing for over five years in the cardiology and medical ICU worlds.
Nowadays, I am a mom to an...
Sylvana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Was available on very short notice. My daughter loved her and can't wait for her to come back! Very responsible!"
Diana S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, welcome to my profile! My name is Jamie! I am CPR certified, and have taken a year-long child care course (passed class with an A+). I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience with all ages. I have a vehicle and drivers license, so it is easy for me to travel. My vehicle is car seat accessible. I am also fully...
Jamie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jamie was lovely! Very sweet and patient with our two year old and a pleasure to work with. We’ve already hired her for another day! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been a certified Montessori teacher since 2020 and obtained my MEd in Early Childhood Education at Carlow University in the fall of 2022. I am currently a full-time substitute teacher in Pittsburgh Public schools at Pittsburgh Montessori.
I am searching for occasional week night/weekend babysitting opportunities as well...
Chanel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chanel has been our go to date night babysitter for the past year for our now 18 month old son. She is always on time, professional, and clearly loves hanging out with him! She does a great job playing with him and then getting him down for bed. She’s also been...
Megan M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have about 4 years of experience and can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Julianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Jules took great care of our baby and we will definitely hire again. She was easy to communicate with and punctual. She has a calm and kind energy that put us at ease knowing that our baby was in good hands."
Kimberly B.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Sarah! I've worked with Care. com during my time living in Chicago, California, and Pittsburgh! I am very passionate, patient, reliable, knowledgeable, and devoted to children and animals. I have professional experience working in a daycare with children ranging from infants to preschool! I am also a child of 5, which...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah has 4 siblings and has a lot of experience playing games and doing activities. She can make lunches and dinners and is great at keeping young children both safe and entertained. She is patient and kind and dependable. Sarah loves animals. She is athletic...
Micah D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a loving, creative, experienced nanny who holds degrees in both behavioral science, as well as social work/child development. I have worked with young children, in a teaching environment, for 12 years, and as a sitter or a nanny for much longer! I absolutely adore children and strive to assist them in believing in...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kimberly has worked for our family for several years, she is always dependable and works well with our three children, ages 15,12, and 6. She is sensitive to my oldest daughter's special needs and is very flexible and kind."
Katherine B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have three years of daycare experience, I coach youth gymnastics, and I am currently a senior at La Roche University dual majoring in Early Childhood Education/ Special Education completing my semester student teaching! I look forward to hear from you!
Morgan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My daughter told me several times, "Mom, she was so nice to me.""
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel I'm 23 years old, I'm a ballroom dance instructor, and I babysit for multiple families! I started out working as a counselor at my summer program for kids from 2015 until 2018. After that I've babysat for some of the families from that program along with care. com, with children ages 8 months to 9 years...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I graduated from Cornell University's Bachelor of Architecture program in 2020, then moved to Shadyside in Pittsburgh that summer. I am currently working with the ASWP doing habitat conservation work but will be available from January to April during the off season to help provide care. I have experience with kids as...
Genevieve can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Genevie was great with the baby, absolutely wonderful"
Reem E.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Lori. I have more than 30 years of experience in working with young children in formal and informal settings. Most of my experience revolves around teaching and tutoring which I have done in public and private schools. I am also a home school evaluator -25 yrs
Lori can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lori is so wonderful with our preschoolers. She provides the perfect combination of nurturing, education, and gentle discipline. She goes above and beyond by incorporating her musical skills and leading worship with her guitar and by bringing in visuals and...
Rachael T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Pittsburgh, PA
Kristi D.
5.0
Kristi was so fantastic!! She was beyond thorough in asking us questions beforehand about our special needs child and what she might need to prepare to be successful during their time together. She's incredibly experienced, and our little guy had a blast with her. We felt so comfortable leaving our...
- Charles R.
Veronica H.
5.0
I worked alongside Veronica for HCEF (Homeless Children Education Fund) summer camp. My experience working with her was positive the whole way through. She was an excellent camp leader for both the kids and the adult volunteers. The children found so much comfort in the way she was organized,...
- Breanna D.
Brittany D.
5.0
We first had a meet and greet over the phone then had a little trial run. All went super smoothly! We had her come over one evening to watch our two girls (5 &3) and the absolutely adored Brittany! They are still asking when she can come back and watch them again! It was a great experience and we...
- Lisa M.
Leah B.
5.0
Leah is a wonderful nanny who cared for my children for almost three years. Leah didn't just watch my children- she truly cared for them. She took them on walks to the park and on bike rides around the neighborhood. She also swam with them at the local pool. She kept my children consistently...
- Bethany P.
Sydney L.
5.0
Sydney was fantastic! After one day, I asked my daughter how was her day with Sydney, and she boomed "Amazing!" Sydney was always on time, got my kids to and from sports, played games, and even got them library cards. My only regret with Sydney is that she's no longer in the area so I can't keep...
- Douglas K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Pittsburgh, PA:
How can I find a Pittsburgh babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Pittsburgh, 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 1,326 babysitters in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
The average rate for Pittsburgh, PA babysitters on Care.com is $16.82 per hour as of April 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, PA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Pittsburgh, PA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 537 reviews of the 1,326 listed babysitters.