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Taylor R.

Part-Time Nanny With Day Care And Babysitting Experience

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have always enjoyed working with children and families and I am experienced caring for children of all ages. I have worked in a fitness daycare facility which I thoroughly enjoyed, because not only did we get to enjoy the company of many different children with differing interests and personality types, we also got to...

Ife G. says "Taylor is great! She is an excellent caregiver and I know that when I leave my daughter with Taylor she is going to safe, loved and engaged in...

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Maria S.

Experienced Babysitter/Daytime Nanny

Riverton, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
**Currently hired, not looking for a position** Hello my name is Maria, I am 29 years old and married to my wonderful husband and we have a baby girl who will be 2 this March :) Looking for part time work and a family that would be okay with me bringing my daughter. I have experience working with children of all ages! Looking...

Care Member says "Maria is a wonderful caregiver! She nannied for my three children (ages 4, 3, and 1) and showed them so much kindness, patience, and grace. My kids all...

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Kristin M.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Babysitter

Feasterville Trevose, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have cared for children ranging in ages from newborn to 13 years old. I am an active person and I believe children should be too. My responsibilities have included keeping children busy with activities and playtime, helping with homework to feeding and bedtime, as well as household chores. I also am available for pick up and...

Nyja C. says "I interviewed Kristin for a F/T nanny position for my 11 month old son. I found her to have a very nice and personable disposition and felt confident that...

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Destiny S.

College Senior Majoring In Education Looking For Nannying/Babysitting Jobs

Riverton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
High school teacher and previous nanny available for date night/day sitting! Plenty of experience with infants and toddlers, willing to help with sleep training and food aversions. CPR and first aid certificated!

Nate V. says "Destiny did a great job watching our two kids (1 and 3). She came prepared with arts and crafts supplies, and made a clay hand-print dinosaur with our 3...

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Anne G.

Full-Time Child Care

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have nearly 20 years experience babysitting and nannying. I was a day camp counselor for 4 years and an overnight camp counselor for 2 years. I have volunteered with children of all ages and abilities for 15 years. I am a certified Special and General Education teacher.

Care Member says "You can't get a better nanny than Anne. Personable and professional, she showed genuine affection for my child. We worked with her for a year and my son...

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Helen A.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I have been working with children ever since I was 11 years old. I started off as a mother's helper until I was old enough to babysit on my own. The youngest child I have ever watched was 6 months old and the oldest child I have ever watched was 12 years old; I am comfortable with all ages! I can provide you with references from...

Marissa T. says "Helen saved me when I received temporary custody of 4 kids through foster care. The children quickly grew to love her . I could trust her handling 4 kids...

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Isabella S.

Hi! I Have Always Loved Working With Kids And I Can't Wait To Get Started On Care.com !

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Bella! I'm a full-time nanny for a wonderful family with a 2-year-old, and I've been with them for over a year now. I absolutely love what I do, and I'm looking for occasional weekend or once-in-a-while babysitting jobs to fill my extra time! I have years of experience working with children, as I've been babysitting...

Care Member says "Bella is a delight, and my son loves seeing her. She is attentive and fun, and always up for an adventure with my little guy. She communicates well...

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Nancy J.

Babysitter/Nanny

Merion Station, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Nancy. I have experience babysitting young children. I love playing and engaging in fun activities with young children. I'm CPR certified. I'm also a Certified Nurse Aide.

Carmalita M. says "she was great. she is reasonable and good with kids. "

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Elise S.

Full Or Part-Time

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 41 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I babysat starting at 12, have done 2 years of daycare. Nanny for a year & nannied for the next year for 3 different families each 1 day a week. Continued to nanny till my son turned 1. Have had 2 yr old twins, did nanny share, they were 5 months apart. Also had a 15month girl when my son was born & her brother (3 months to the...

Care Member says "Elise is very kind and perfect nanny for our baby boy"

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Marimar D.

Part-time Care Provider

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
As a mother, teacher, and childcare provider, I know firsthand what it takes to truly care for a child. Children are unique and require attention , love , care , and the freedom to explore the world in and around them. Maria Montessori once said - Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by...

Erin J. says "Mari is such a sweet soul and a very responsible, intelligent, and kind young woman. In a word, she is WONDERFUL. We would hire her back in a...

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Daria B.

Responsible And Fun Nanny, Herbalist And Trained Doula

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Daria. I am a 29 yo trained doula, herbalist and farmer. I'm caring and patient, and I try to keep an eye on the needs of both children and parents. I've just completed my undergraduate degree at Cornell University in pre-health, with a minor in Health Equity. I'm CPR/AED certified for infants, children and...

Christina L. says "Daria is our current caregiver to our 15 month old son. She has been working with us for 5 months - therefore, she has participated in a lot of...

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Amanda N.

State Certified Child Care Professional

Glenside, PA

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi families! My name is Amanda. I'm 29 years old and live in Jenkintown. I have been in Childcare for 11 years. I have worked as both a nanny and a preschool teacher.

Cara O. says "We interviewed Amanda and she was one of our top two choices. Her experience is excellent and she has a warm and approachable personality. I highly...

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Naya P.

Lively And Creative Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
25-year-old nanny with 3+ years experience providing care for children from age 0-14 years. I came to the US from Brazil in a childcare program and now I'm searching for a new family to be their nanny! I am a very active person and have plenty of energy. I enjoy sports, outdoor activities like hiking and love working with kids.

Care Member says "Naya is one of the most genuine, trustworthy, reliable and loving people I know. I am beyond thankful she came into our lives. She is more than a...

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Christy B.

Part-Time & Date-Night Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have experience babysitting children starting as young as 3 months old. I am a mother of twin girls, who are now young adults. I come from a big family and have experience caring for infants & children of all ages. Mostly, ages infant - 7 yrs old. Children bring joy to my life, which is why I love what I do. My most recent...

Mike R. says "Mature, responsible, pleasant, outgoing, great with children. Raised two wonderful, highly motivated, self-confident daughters. "

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Lauren S.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am 30 years old. My past experience working with children has been heart warming and inspirational. I worked as a Lead Teacher at a daycare with infants, toddlers and Pre-K children. Each age group gave me a different perspective on life. I felt so special being able to be apart of special moments...

Care Member says "Lauren was a lifesaver! She is great with kids and was even adept at handling our kid who was sick! She was compassionate and we felt totally safe to...

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Lyse N.

Philadelphia, PA

4.4(1)
from
$33/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi families! I'm a dedicated and nurturing nanny with 8 years of hands-on experience caring for children from infancy through school age. With a calm, playful spirit and a strong sense of responsibility, I focus on creating safe, engaging, and developmentally supportive environments tailored to each child's needs.

Care Member says "Lyse is really great. I initially hired her in 2018. My family and I were new to the area and we needed a nanny/date night sitter. Thank goodness we...

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Hannah H.

Graduate Student- Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
hi! i'm a graduate student looking for part-time babysitting jobs while I work to complete my degree! One thing you should know about me is i've worked with kids in schools(general education and special education), camps, churches, hospitals, and as a babysitter ever since I was in high school! In my spare time, I like to...

Kimberlee B. says "Hannah has been working with us this summer and my girls adore her. She is great at communicating and very punctual. She takes initiative and is just a...

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Sydney T.

Theater Teacher And Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sydney and I'm an experienced teaching artist who has nannied for one family for over a year. I've been working with kids since high school and graduated from Cornish College of the Arts where I studied stage management. I have taught and stage managed at Youth Theatre Northwest where I worked with large groups...

Robert S. says "We hired Sydney to watch our two children (2 and 7) in August of 2020 after 6 months of working at home with our kids during the pandemic. We couldn't...

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Cheryl S.

PT/FT Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Cheryl and I am a Philadelphia native with 16 yrs of experience as a nanny. I have worked at two daycare facilities, but mainly for individual families. I have cared for newborn up to school age children, but the bulk of my experience is with newborns and toddlers. I also have experience as a personal assistant...

Nastassia V. says "Cheryl looked after my 20 months old son for three weeks (it was a temporary job). I was very pleased with her. She was never late, she communicated...

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Makiyah G.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm a caring, compassionate, and patient childcare provider with 5 years of professional experience and 6 years total working with children. I specialize in infant care and truly enjoy nurturing little ones during their most important early stages. I'm skilled at keeping routines smooth, creating a calm, loving environment,...

Care Member says "We were lucky to have Makiyah as our nanny for the past year. She cared for our daughter from when she was four months old until she was 20 months old....

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.74/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elkins Park, PA

Babysitters in Elkins Park, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Taylor R.

Taylor is great! She is an excellent caregiver and I know that when I leave my daughter with Taylor she is going to safe, loved and engaged...

- Ife G.

Maria S.

Maria is a wonderful caregiver! She nannied for my three children (ages 4, 3, and 1) and showed them so much kindness, patience, and grace....

- Care member

Kristin M.

I interviewed Kristin for a F/T nanny position for my 11 month old son. I found her to have a very nice and personable disposition and felt...

- Nyja C.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elkins Park, PA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elkins Park, 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 19 babysitters in Elkins Park, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Elkins Park, PA babysitters on Care.com is $17.74 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 Elkins Park, 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.

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