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Find babysitters in Avondale, PA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Avondale, PA

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

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years

Babysitters in Avondale, PA

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Demeka J.


Wilmington, DE

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider Able To Provide Light Housekeeping and Errands.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with children of all ages. I worked in a daycare for 6 years. I was a preschool teacher for a private Christian school for 10 years, where I had 12 students ages 3-5 years old. I am certified in First Aid and CPR and to give medication Currently I server in the nursery at my church and I am home daycare...
Demeka can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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June C.


Hockessin, DE

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Live-In Elder Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is June. I have more than 15 years' experience as a Companion, Caregiver, and Personal Assistant. I have provided care for patients with Alzheimer's Disease, stroke and heart problems. I am dedicated, reliable and conscientious of clients' needs. Committed to helping patients be as independent as possible. I speak...
June can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
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Heather H.


Newark, DE

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

I am a seasoned childcare provider with a career spanning over two decades in the industry. My journey in early childhood education began as a preschool teacher, where I discovered a passion for nurturing young minds. Over the years, I have worked in various capacities, including as a daycare director, early childhood head start...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Heather is the best of the best! My children adore her. She is one of the only people I whole-heartedly trust my kids with. Our family is lucky to know her :)"

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Ivy K.


Kennett Square, PA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Tutor

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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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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Onyinyechi O.


Newark, DE

$40-50/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Everyone! My name is Onyi, and I am a University of Delaware Alumna with my B. A. in Psychology. I have been a caregiver for 8+ years. I am fully vaccinated and get frequent tests. I have experience in working with children, seniors, and patients with disabilities. I have worked with healthcare organizations (can provide...
Onyinyechi can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is very reliable when babysitting my children. She came on time when needed and had a positive and outgoing attitude. I would love to have her babysit my children again!"

Cynthia F.

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Shannon K.


Wilmington, DE

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

Postpartum Doula In Training, And Responsible Yet Fun Loving Nanny!

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have 33 years of childcare experience. I come from a very large family, so I have been around a number of ages since I was young. I am one of six and 9th in the line of 64 first cousins. This has brought me to my immense love for children. I have been babysitting since I was 14. I have experience in a daycare, as a nanny...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Shannon was just wonderful! She babysat for our 4 month old while we were in Delaware for a wedding, watching him from 2-12. She sent me regular text messages to update us on how he was doing, and when we returned she had written down detailed notes about how often...

Melissa B.

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Joan C.


Chadds Ford, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of four wonderful children. I have 19 years of experience. I am available to watch your child/children during the day, as a fill in or even for the occasional date night. I can be somewhat flexible with hours but am generally available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and weekend days or nights. I am from the Garnet...
Joan can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Joan to help us out with transportation for our child to after school activities. She was very dependable and I would recommend her."

Laura W.

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Katie C.


Kennett Square, PA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Walker/Sitter

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: Boarding, daily feeding, pet walking, grooming, pet sitting, administration of medicine & more
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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Hannah B.


Newark, DE

$18-23/hr

Nurturing Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hannah, I am 20 years old. I went to the University of Delaware for two years for elementary education. I have 5 years of experience with babysitting a family that grew from 2 children to 4. I am the oldest of 3, and the oldest cousin in my family. I have grown up always looking after my younger siblings and cousins,...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"It was my first time to book a sitter and I met Hannah. I was so lucky to have a babysitter like her. She took good care of my 4-month old daughter who is not that easy. She cares about my baby, talk to her, and loving her. Definitely would rehire her and...

Shuang R.

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Mackenzy A.


Newark, DE

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hello my name is Macky and I am an animal lover! I am studying animal science at the University of Delaware. I have seven years experience of pet care. I can walk, make drop in visits, or stay at your house to watch your pets. Please reach out to me for your pet care needs! If you need help with dogs, cats, chickens, cow, or...
Mackenzy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Macky has been helping my family for the past couple of years. My kids absolutely love her! She plays with them and pays attention to them. She follows all the rules I have set and is very reliable. I would highly recommend her. "

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Lizzy B.


Newark, DE

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lizzy and I have 8 years of childcare experience including years of babysitting, 3 years of being a sleep away camp counselor (YMCA), and a year on senior staff (EMT and Sailing Director) for the same sleep away camp. I am trained as an EMT-B (PA), and I hold a certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers...
Lizzy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lizzy was a fantastic caregiver for our very energetic 6 and 2 year-olds for two months over the summer of 2020! She is fun, punctual, responsible, polite, energetic, smart... all of the things you would want in a caregiver. Lizzy helped our kids with homework,...

Natalie W.

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Greta R.


West Grove, PA

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Evening And Weekend Care Giving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher who has worked with children preschool to 12th grade with various needs including emotional support. As an individual and family, I have been on the care team for friends and family with medical conditions.
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Kayla W.


West Grove, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Playful And Gentle Approach To Child Care!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, adventurous, and openminded! I'm a recent college graduate and filmmaker who loves finding beauty in the little things. I like working with kids because their joy and curiosity help heal my inner child. I started babysitting for neighbors 10 years ago, and continued to have...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"E. had so much fun. Thanks for all"

Judith B.

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Thayna Q.


Wilmington, DE

$28/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

An Ex Au Pair Looking To Work With Children. I'm looking for a job where I can not only be a babysitter but also a good influence on the child by setting good examples I started working with kids when I was in college. During my internship in 2019, I taught robotics and math to kids after school hours, and since then, I have...
Thayna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Thayna is awesome! My boys love her to say the least! She is kind, patient, reliable, responsible and trustworthy. I highly recommend her to any family that is looking for a babysitter or a nanny! "

Care member

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Morgan F.


Wilmington, DE

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Here To Make Your Life Easier!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love children and have experience working with ages infant to teens. I have lots of energy and creativity. I have worked in day care, been a nanny, church nursery duties and many weekends babysitting! I went to Del tech for a year and studied Early Childhood Education. I was also a preschool teacher aid my senior year of High...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is amazing with kids!! I completely trusted her."

Casi D.

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Kayla A.


Wilmington, DE

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Super Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello!! My name is Kayla and I have a special connection with kids of all ages! I just graduated from the University with a masters degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. My goal is to eventually become a children's therapist. I have plenty of references to provide for you both from families as well as professional...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kayla was a wonderful addition to our little family. We found her energetic, personable, helpful, and kind. She helped my twin 3-year-olds with their basics, participated in crafts, and taught them important life skills. My kids still talk about things they can't...

Jessica C.

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Diondra H.


Newark, DE

$10-30/hr9 yrs exp

A Very Loving Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a reading specialist in a Delaware school district. I have been teaching for 9 years, and have been a reading specialist for 3 years. I graduated with my Masters in reading from Wilmington University in 2016. I received my Bachelor's degree in December 2012, in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. I truly...
Diondra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Diondra is a great caregiver. She was hired to drop off and pick up kids after camp as well as sit with them until we got home. She is punctual, respectful, dependable and hit it off great with the kids. Added bonus is that she is a teacher and assisted with...

Rae F.

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Holly G.


Kennett Square, PA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Holly is great with activities and always has my kids doing something fun. I appreciate that she is about spending quality time rather than just being there to watch them. "

Gianna J.

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Katherine P.


Hockessin, DE

$16-21/hr6 yrs exp

Versatile Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Katherine and I'm currently a part-time college student and medical assistant. I have gained my experience in childcare from working at two daycare facilities and babysitting for over 6 years. I also have certifications in CCMA, BLS, CPR, and Infections Control and Barrier Precautions. My skills and experience...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We loved Kat! She was always so good with our two kids. Her communication was awesome, she was always on time and the kids really loved having her. We highly recommend her."

Erika K.

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Amanda G.


Newark, DE

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello families, My name is Amanda, I'm 29 years old, looking for a full/part time nanny position starting any time! Back in 2021, I moved to USA as an au pair to work with 3 kids in the suburbs of Philadelphia, but I've been working with kids since 2017 which helped me pay my college degree as a lawyer. Since then, I've been...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amanda has been so wonderful with my kids, 1 and 3. My 3-year-old is pretty shy and doesn't like it when my husband and I go out, but Amanda does a great job putting him at ease and making bedtime fun. She's always on time, reliable, flexible, and so obviously...

Anna S.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Avondale, PA

Heather H.

5.0

Heather was a toddler teacher at the facility we worked for. Although she worked with toddlers at the time, I have also experienced Heather with all ages. Her attention to detail and each child's individual needs is put first along with the care, health and safety. She has great communication...

- 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.

Onyinyechi O.

5.0

Onyinyechi is a very dependable, reliable, honest, caring and punctual caregiver. She is an asset to any company or individual that will hire her.

- Celestina N.

Shannon K.

5.0

Shannon was just wonderful! She babysat for our 4 month old while we were in Delaware for a wedding, watching him from 2-12. She sent me regular text messages to update us on how he was doing, and when we returned she had written down detailed notes about how often he ate, slept and was changed, as...

- Melissa B.

Joan C.

5.0

Joan is AWESOME. She arrives early and is amazing with our son, T.. She also loves our dog, Chief. She is a great help with other things around the house, too. She is so helpful and we love her.

- Hannah W.

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