Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

Log in

Find Babysitters in Downingtown, PA

At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Downingtown, PA and hire the best fit for your family.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Here are some babysitters in Downingtown: 

IllustrationSmallChildCare image
Kira K.'s Photo

Kira K.

Fun Sitter And Peace Keeper

Elverson, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi everyone. My name is Kira and I am graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, Berks campus. I currently work full time as a regulatory affairs specialist for a medical device company. I have been surrounded by kids my entire life. I have worked with multiple families with kids of all ages from 0-15 with about 6 total...

Joseph C. says "She was great with our boys, they really seemed to enjoy having her here. She jumps right in and takes care of everything, we will be hiring her again, I...

See profile
Mariana S.'s Photo

Mariana S.

Responsible, Creative And Loving!

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello Families! My name is Mariana I am from Colombia I've been as a nanny for 6+ years here in the USA. I have experience with all ages, I've got references and am fully vaccinated. I am strong Driver and willing to drive with kids also very pet friendly. If you are looking for help for an occasional night out, dates or...

Care Member says "Mariana has been wonderful with our two toddler boys. She's warm, attentive, and engages with them in such a sweet, caring way. We feel completely at...

See profile
Elizabeth L.'s Photo

Elizabeth L.

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I have been a certified nurse assistance for over 14 years, I have work with old, young and kids thru out my career. I can also help out with learning a new language for your kids since I am bilingual Spanish and English and I would loved to teach a new language in you want me to do so. Im also a mother of 3 kids ages 18, 15, 10...

Liane M. says "Elizabeth came to us with very short notice which says a lot about her commitment to service. She has an immense amount of experience which was very...

See profile
Madison D.'s Photo

Madison D.

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Madison. I'm 22 years old and I'm a recent graduate of Penn State University. I've babysat children on and off for about 3 years between the ages of 2 and 10. I am looking for a nanny position or any other childcare needed. I have my own car so I am able to drive myself. (and the kids if needed) I am also an...

Caroline R. says "We hired Madison last year for our 1 year old daughter and she has been amazing! Madison and Daisy quickly bonded. Daisy fondly refers to her as...

See profile
Laura D.'s Photo

Laura D.

Part Time/Occasional Babysitting

Malvern, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm Laura, and I am a Graduate Student Studying Nutrition at West Chester University (Graduating May 2018!). I will be pursuing my Dietetic Internship to become a Registered Dietitian starting this August 2018, but over the summer and throughout next year (2018-2019) I will be searching for occasional babysitting hours. It looks...

Sarah D. says "Laura is great with my crazy toddler and helps with my newborn too. Very hands-on and high energy! Asks the important questions and always keeps us...

See profile
Courtney C.'s Photo

Courtney C.

Glenmoore, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi Families! I am 30 and currently working as an Enhanced Habilitation Staff for a woman with Autism. My hours at this job are M-F 7-3. I am interested in helping families with occasional date nights or extra set of hands in the evening hours. I can commit to one family or help out with multiple families if only a few days are...

Kayla S. says "Courtney is always on time and very reliable. She is great with kids and their needs. I have 3 girls age 11,6,and 5. She has been in their lives since...

See profile
Grace C.'s Photo

Grace C.

Part-Time Caregiver

Chester Springs, PA

4.9(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi ! I'm Grace. I'm currently in nursing school and also have an associates in health sciences!! My passion is children and my whole life I have taken care of children. I have nannied for children ages ranging from new born to teens! I worked as a camp counselor this past summer and I also have been a soccer coach and preschool...

Care Member says "We would highly recommend Grace as a nanny, babysitter or care taker. We were fortunate to have Grace as our nanny from the time our son was 5 months...

See profile
Nina J.'s Photo

Nina J.

Exton, PA

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Nina, a student of Penn State University. I am a fun-loving babysitter who also understands the importance of my role and the responsibility of caring for children. I pride myself on being able to play, teach and act silly with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking children to...
See profile
Rylee K.'s Photo

Rylee K.

child care

Coatesville, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi Families!! I am a junior at West Chester university and am looking to help out a family! I have worked in daycare settings before and have been babysitting for many years. I have my CPR and first aid certification. I love to go outside do crafts and just have fun!! I have also worked with special needs children and children...

Care Member says "Our kids loved Rylee. She did great job. "

See profile
True X.'s Photo

True X.

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is True. I'm a college educated, nonsmoking, single female with no children with flexibility as to working hours. I am employed as an Instructional Assistant at Haverford High School. I've worked for the district since October 2019 after working in a similar position at the Stone Hurst Hills Elementary School in...

Anna P. says "My husband and I hired True to care for our energetic, 1 year old son. It was a short term hire (6 weeks) only because we were traveling and limited by our...

See profile
Terrie C.'s Photo

Terrie C.

Care/All Day

West Chester, PA

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hi, My name is Terrie from West Chester. I have years of experiences with kids since I was 16. I'm available to help you with your child care needs. I love doing arts and crafts and being outdoors with them. My schedule is flexible, reliable, non smoker , dependable, trustworthy, honest and have transportation. Please...

Gwen K. says "Terri is a very caring person. Very sensitive to her clients. When Terri was with my mom I know my mom was well taken care of. I would strongly recommend...

See profile
Zara D.'s Photo

Zara D.

Mature, Experienced Nanny, Seeking An Opportunity To Care For Your Children (New Born, Toddler).

Malvern, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Mature, fun loving, energetic person with many years of child care experience looking for a part time opportunity to work with infant-toddler in your home starting in January. I have CPR and fire safety certificates as well as CDA certificate (Early Childhood Associate). I also have up-to-date Child abuse, FBI, and Criminal...

Care Member says "My name is Anne B. and Zara cared for my son, J., as an infant and older baby. I am the mom of three boys and I have experienced many wonderful...

See profile
Kayla K.'s Photo

Kayla K.

Part-time Babysitter

Malvern, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I've been changing diapers since I was 6 years old! I am the oldest of four kids, therefore I have acquired a lot of experience when it comes to children.... as well as patience! I am able to cook, clean, do laundry, and help with homework. I have babysat both boys and girls ranging from infants to preteens. I believe a good...

Care Member says "Kayla has been watching my children since I had my first in October 2021. She came highly recommended through a friend of mine. She is extremely...

See profile
Jessica T.'s Photo

Jessica T.

West Chester, PA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
My name is Jess. I am 25 years old and live in West Chester, PA. I have a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education (English 7-12) from West Chester University. I currently work in finance. I began my child care journey as a nanny at the age of 16. I've nannied for three families long term (ranging in ages 10-months to 13 years...
See profile
Marijude M.'s Photo

Marijude M.

Part-Time Babysitter

West Chester, PA

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Marijude! I have been babysitting for about 16 years and now have a 9-month-old myself. Over the years I babysat for my aunt and uncle whenever they needed me. I play in the yard with them or take them to the neighborhood park and pool. During the evening I prepare their dinners and then put them to bed. My aunt...

William S. says "Interviewed and was a strong candidate. Was exceptionally punctual and on the ball with following up. She could have easily wound up being our nanny."

See profile
Lisa R.'s Photo

Lisa R.

Child Care Experience

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have an abundance of child care experience, starting from an early age (I have 14 nieces and nephews!). I am currently a middle school Reading Specialist, and have been working as a teacher for 25 plus years. I enjoy working with children and their families so much that I have been consistently employed part-time as a...

Care Member says "We highly recommend Lisa! She was great with my 3 children. They loved her for her balance of fun and discipline! She was flexible and very dependable....

See profile
Shea J.'s Photo

Shea J.

Fun, Energetic, And Responsible Sitter!

Glenmoore, PA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! I graduated from WCU in 2023 and am working as a registered nurse. I babysat for 8+ years before becoming a nurse and am looking for some babysitting gigs on my days off. I will make sure that your children have fun while ensuring their safety! I am comfortable with children of all ages, infants included, and can help...

Jennifer M. says "Shea was very punctual, reliable, dependable and trustworthy. I would definitely hire her again and I strongly recommend her to anyone who needs a...

See profile
Maria Gabriela M.'s Photo

Maria Gabriela M.

Nanny

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Gabi! I'm 28 years old with 5+ years of experience caring for children 6 months and up. I'm CPR certified, a non-smoker, and have my own car to drive kids to activities. I love spending time outdoors with kids, exploring new places, and keeping them engaged. I'm looking for a part-time childcare position starting in...

Kathleen M. says "Gabi is a natural with kids! Our 2 year old adores her and we immediately knew he was in good hands with Gabi. She goes above and beyond to not only...

See profile
Mattison S.'s Photo

Mattison S.

Hi!!!

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I'm 25 years old. I have a passion for helping others. I have a puppy of my own and 3 nephews who I care for often. I'm a creative person who loves learning new things. I love being outdoors and taking walks and bringing out my inner child!

Nikkelle S. says "Mattison has always provided excellent care and thoughtful guidance for my children. Warmth and caring exuded from her in every facet. I know when I...

See profile
Ani G.'s Photo

Ani G.

Ani - Sophomore From WCU - Looking For A Babysitting Job!

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$9/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi! My name is Ani and I am a rising sophomore at West Chester University! I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, and responsible. I like working with kids because I love watching their creativity! It is so rewarding to see them grow and thrive! I'm looking for a job that fits my school schedule! I started working...

Aparna M. says "Ani has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She helped us with driving my son to activities. She is very prompt, on time, she is a careful driver, and...

See profile

Showing 41 - 60 of 60

  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.51/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.9

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Downingtown, PA

Babysitters in Downingtown, PA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Kira K.

She was great with our boys, they really seemed to enjoy having her here. She jumps right in and takes care of everything, we will be hiring...

- Joseph C.

Mariana S.

Mariana has been wonderful with our two toddler boys. She's warm, attentive, and engages with them in such a sweet, caring way. We feel...

- Care member

Elizabeth L.

Elizabeth came to us with very short notice which says a lot about her commitment to service. She has an immense amount of experience which...

- Liane M.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Downingtown, PA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Downingtown, 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 39 babysitters in Downingtown, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Downingtown, PA babysitters on Care.com is $18.51 per hour as of June 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Downingtown, 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.

Babysitter Articles

‘Pick-a-card adventures’ are the latest kids activity trend on TikTok

‘Pick-a-card adventures’ are the latest kids activity trend on TikTok

June 16, 2025 - Between busy school days and extracurricular activities, it’s not always easy for parents and caregivers to find quality time to spend with kids. That&...

Restaurants where kids eat free (or super cheap)

Restaurants where kids eat free (or super cheap)

June 9, 2025 - After a long workday or busy weekend, sometimes the prospect of cooking for the whole family (and especially cleaning up) just sounds exhausting. But going o...

Juneteenth for kids: How to explain and celebrate this important holiday

Juneteenth for kids: How to explain and celebrate this important holiday

June 9, 2025 -

Additional Babysitter Services