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60 babysitters are listed in Chester, PA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Chester, PA
Melissa is great with my 4m/o son. She is punctual, flexible, and dependable. She agreed to meet with me before starting with us to get…
Review for Melissa B. by Kellie D.
Melissa watched our 2 year old a few times over the past few months. She always comes on time (or early - much appreciated!) and our son…
Review for Melissa H. by Sanmati C.
I hired Camila to help care for my 3 month old baby 3 times a week to help alleviate me while I was on maternity leave. We were looking for…
Review for Camila P. by Alina D.
Babysitters in Chester, PA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 23 years of experience working with children between being a mother and watching children through the years plus 7 years at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a Respiratory Therapist. I resigned from CHOP in 2021 to pursue my passion of holistic health as a Reiki practitioner/teacher/natural wellness guide (low tox...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Melissa is great with my 4m/o son. She is punctual, flexible, and dependable. She agreed to meet with me before starting with us to get familiar with how we do things. She reads to him, plays with him, and sings to him. We are very grateful for her!"
Kellie D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My babysitting experience includes 14 years of caring for children between the ages of 1 month and 12 years of age. Some of my responsibilities have included changing diapers, bathing, preparing meals, doing laundry, light house keeping, and planning daily activities for the children during summer days. I am VERY organized and...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa watched our 2 year old a few times over the past few months. She always comes on time (or early - much appreciated!) and our son loves spending time with her. She is easy to get in touch with and flexible with scheduling. Thanks Melissa!"
Sanmati C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello family! My name is Camila, I'm 27 years old and I'm from Argentina.
I have experience babysitting full time in my home country. I mostly worked with babies and toddlers.
My most recent experience was babysitting 1 lovely boy (I started with him at his 6 months old, until covid struck).
Back in 2016 and 2017 I...
Camila can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Camila to help care for my 3 month old baby 3 times a week to help alleviate me while I was on maternity leave. We were looking for a nanny that spoke Spanish since we'd like our baby to be exposed to the language as much as possible. Camila is tender,...
Alina D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a former teacher and current nanny and the mom of a just turned 2-year-old son.
I've worked with multiple families (one family for 6 1/2 years!) over the last 10 years, including infants as young as 11 weeks, both as a full time nanny and as an occasionally babysitter. Since my son was born I've watched other children...
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Six years ago my wife and I were blessed with our 2nd child. After a lengthy & stressful search we were lucky to find Linda. Linda's competency with infants and toddlers was evident. She quickly bonded with both of our boys and provided a loving & safe...
Jennifer C.
Denise P.
Broomall, PA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Newborn Nanny / Postpartum Doula, Specializing In Multiples, And Overnight Care
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced newborn nanny and postpartum Doula specializing in multiples.
I provide care for mothers and newborns, in their home; days, evenings and overnights. My life's work has been a dedication to women, children, and families for more than 40 years.
I work exclusively with newborns and infants up to 14 months. I...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Denise is an amazing nanny! It is my pleasure to recommend her to any family. She cared for my son who was almost 4 months old at the time. Denise is highly-experienced, warm, caring, detail-oriented, professional, and personable. As a new mom, I had a lot of...
Stephanie N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Speech Language Pathologist working at a local elementary school. I have extensive experience providing care for many families and truly enjoy working with children. I have my own transportation, am skilled with various ages and genders and am extremely dependable, reliable, organized and trustworthy. While in my care, I...
Julianne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter absolutely loves Julianne. She has worked for us on and off for the past three years. Julianne is warm and will actively play with my daughter. She made it very easy for us to be able to leave the house during the worst of the separation anxiety stage....
Danielle L.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm currently a full-time special education teacher. I only have availability for date night/occasional babysitting and/or pet sitting.
I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and my master's degree in special education, along with an endorsement in social emotional and behavior wellness. I have worked with...
Nikki can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nikki is punctual and flexible with hours. She is organized and makes sure that the kids are both cared for and entertained. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time reading, crafting and playing games. I am also happy to prepare meals, clean, babysit, pet watch and assist with day to day tasks. I look forward to working with you and your families !
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very open and upfront, friendly. We enjoyed our short time with Julia"
Taylor D.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Caroline was fantastic with our children! She has lots of energy, enjoys being silly and playing "down on the ground" with the kids, is reliable and professional. Unfortunately we moved, but years later they still tell us she was their favorite babysitter!"
Lauren G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'm available to provide services any time on the weekends as well as early mornings, evenings from 6 p.m. on, Monday through Friday. I'm a mom to three lovely girls, all in college so I have experience with infants all the way through teenage years. I also have experience with children with special needs and am an...
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Linda was wonderful with our three young kiddos. She's friendly, caring, responsible, and fun. We highly recommend her!"
Jamie R.
Kara Y.
Thorofare, NJ
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a senior attending Stevenson University. I am on the women's lacrosse team there and love spending time with my team and joining activities and clubs at school. I also hold many leadership positions and would consider myself a well respected person. I love to have fun and I love spending time with children. I grew up with...
Kara can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Kara is great! My son had so much fun he didn’t want her to leave. Kara is comfortable with kids and such a gem. I’m so happy we found her!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 33 years old. I live in Folcroft. I worked at a daycare in Folcroft for over 4 years and have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I currently work in a cardiologist's office. I graduated in May 2014 from West Chester University with a BA in Sociology. (still waiting to put that degree to use lol!) My hobbies include...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa is super friendly and was wonderful with our girls. She played games and did crafts with them, and we felt safe knowing our children were well looked after. We hope to use Melissa again next year during our beach vacation."
Meredith C.
5.0
(3)
I'm a dedicated nanny with over 25 years of experience in childcare!
Experience Highlights
- 25+ years experience with infant to school aged children
- 25+ years specialized in caring for multiple children at once
- Routine oriented
- CPR certified and first aid trained
- Extensive experience with health and behavioral...
Stacey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Stacey was our nanny for almost two years! She was absolutely amazing with taking care of our two little ones. She is extremely dependable always early never called out. She took care of our infant and toddler like they were her own. She loved our boys so much. She...
Care member
Stephanie K.
Media, PA
$22-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Creative, Fun, Accountable With Good Management Skills: Studying Early Childhood Ed
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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....
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Claudia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"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 kids and family"
Ian K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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....
Elisha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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."
Lisa F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dayannah, & I travel 2-3 weeks on, & 1-2 weeks off for work. When I am home, I enjoy staying busy working on my personal projects, learning new skills, & making more money to add to my savings. My schedule for work is (pretty) set for the year, so I would be able to schedule gigs in advance.
I absolutely loved...
Dayannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"When she babysat for me, I had a 2 year old boy and a 6 month old girl. She displayed patience and kindness to my children. She is very kind spirited and reliable. I would recommend her to anyone as a nanny."
Adam M.
Hannah R.
Mount Royal, NJ
$19/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
First things first, my name is Hannah. I am from Mantua, NJ. I am part of a huge family where I am one of six (I happen to be the middle child). Since I was born, I've been told I am extremely maternal, and I have watched my own family most of my life as well as babysitting since I was 14. My favorite pastime is watching my...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah has been an absolute blessing for our family. Our kids absolutely adore her, she is always doing some sort of activity with them or for them, and she is the single most mature young woman I have ever come across in childcare. I honestly do not know what we...
Rob L.
4.8
(15)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lubna. Currently, I'm looking full or part time opportunity.
As of right now, I am a caregiver/babysitter for two children for the past 5 years. Before COVID, I was able to be more flexible and take on other caregiver responsibilities. However, for the safety of myself, the children, and our families, I had to...
Lubna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lubna was very attentive, patient, and playful with my 9-month-old son. He was happy under her care. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for roughly 8 years. My mom has been watching kids during the day for about 10 years so I help her when I am home. I would love to meet your family! Please message me with any questions.
Cesira can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"We love Cesira - she started with us a year ago, and she has become part of our family. She's very responsible, reliable, and trustworthy, but also sweet and fun with the kids."
Neha M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Chester, PA:
How can I find a Chester babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Chester, 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 12 babysitters in Chester, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Chester, PA?
The average rate for Chester, PA babysitters on Care.com is $17.67 per hour as of May 2025. 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 Chester, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Chester, PA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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 Chester, PA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Chester, PA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.