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Chelsea H.

Essington, PA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as caring, thoughtful, and adventurous. I like working with kids because it's like a reward to help families out who need it, you can learn from children just like they learn from you, and it makes me grow as a person. I'm looking for a job that is stable and has good communication. I started...
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Jontaye S.

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver For All Ages

Essington, PA

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$24/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Jontaye', and I have over 4 years of experience working at a learning center with children ranging from 11 months to 15 years old. I truly enjoy creating fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities that help kids grow and thrive. In addition to my childcare background, I also have a year of experience in home...
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Natacia N.

16 Yrs Experience. Available Mon-Fri 6am-6pm. Seeking In-home Sitting But Willing To Travel Local.

Essington, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified
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Taniya T.

The Best Sitter In Towm

Deptford, NJ

4.5(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Taniya I'm 22 years old and I have been babysitting now for almost 5 years. Some things I like to do are go shopping, going on walks , swimming , trying new foods , spending time with family. Im currently studying to get my real estate license as well. My ultimate goal is to create a safe and comfortable...

Latoya S. says "Taniya was a great babysitter for my daughter. She helped my kiddo with class work, prepared light meals and snacks. My daughter and Taniya also played...

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Laura J.

Social Worker Seeking Part Time/Occasional Babysitting Opportunities

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Laura and I'm excited to be a part of the Care. com community! I am originally from Kansas but came to the east coast for college and never left. I'm a proud aunt of 7 and I have experience babysitting for infants and children of all ages. I'm a Social Worker and really love what I do but I'm looking for...

Ashley H. says "Laura was great! As new parents we were a bit nervous and she was very understanding. She was a great babysitter for our little one and even helped clean...

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Jeniffer P.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been working as a babysitter for 10 years, working with children is my passion, I love to help children to learn and explore and to be part of their growth and development. I have experience taking care of children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I am a proactive, communicative, flexible, patient, good with...

Care Member says "Jeni is very natural with kids! We love her. She is adorable with our little Jack, always very kind and loving. We definitely recommend her. "

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Karen M.

The Best Nanny !

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi Parents! I am a lovely, creative, sociable, responsible and also a very careful woman. I strive to create many different kinds of activities for the kids so they are always having fun and learning new things. Some of these include reading, practicing sports, having fun at the playground, exploring museums, watching movies and...

Michael B. says "Karen occasionally looks after my niece and she is absolutely wonderful! She is extremely friendly, punctual, reliable and has been a delight to work...

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Sofia D.

Full-time Teacher Looking For Childcare Work :)

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm a middle school teacher who works near Rittenhouse and lives in West Philly. I have experience teaching both elementary school-aged children and toddlers. I have been babysitting and nannying throughout both high school and college (Smith 2020) and have experience with all different aged kids. My favorite things to do...

Nancy N. says "Sofia joined us as an emergency babysitter on short notice. She helped to care for our three girls - 4 and under - for 10 long days in a row. She was...

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Hannah H.

Graduate Student- Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$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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Katherine S.

Playful And Nurturing Sitter Available For Nights Off!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Edit: 1) Moved to Rittenhouse area! Contact me for planning ahead. 2) Eager to streamline your New Year's Eve planning. Hi! I'm an enthusiastic and responsible sitter who keeps kids happy and active when needed, then skillfully winds them down for bed and naps. I'm a PhD student at Villanova University and the oldest of 8:...

Erika K. says "Katherine has watched our three-year-old son on a half dozen occasions. She has a real gift for relating to children. She is calm, patient, cheerful, and...

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Brianna F.

Fun, Patient, Experienced Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Hello! My name is Brianna and I am 24 years old. I have over 9 years of experience in babysitting and I have also taken a child development course in which I learned how to help kids learn and play. I am happy to watch kids of any age and have experience with children from 3 months to 13 years old. I have just started medical...

Ada L. says "Bri is the absolute best! Our girls just adored her!"

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Laura Y.

Loving, Patient And Creative Nanny Looking For A Part-time Position

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
My name is Laura. I'm an enthusiastic nanny based in Philadelphia. I'm ideally looking for a full-time position, starting on August 18th. I have my own car and am willing to travel within Philadelphia and surrounding areas. I'm 29 years old and originally from Colombia. I have a bachelor's degree in architecture and am a native...

Care Member says "Laura is hands down AMAZING. We hired her during my maternity leave to help take care of my 8 week old little boy and she did a fantastic job. She...

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Ginger H.

Patient & Loving Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi families, I'm looking for 10-15 hours per week, split in two days. I've been with the same family for the last two years, seeing a sweet boy from 12 months to 3 years old. He's starting school now, and I'm looking for some additional hours to fill in my AM availability. I always prioritize outdoor exploration and play,...

Hannah H. says "Ginger was a blessing in a hard period of our life. Ginger watched our daughter for a few months and made a very strong bond with her very quickly. Always...

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Barbara A.

Caring And Easy Lady.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
I am a caring and easy going sitter. I have experience with children of all ages and developmental levels from newborns to teenagers and can handle multiples. I can assist in online school, homework, after school activities and overnight care.

Maureen H. says "Barb is a very dependable and caring person. she was punctual picking my granddaughter up at camp and made sure she got home safely from camp every...

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Thea M.

Experienced Young Adult Looking For Full-Time Nanny Position

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Thea and I'm a 26-year-old Arcadia University graduate. Currently, I am working as an elementary school teacher. I am looking for a nanny job to support me through graduate school as teaching does not allow for much free time. In addition to teaching, I am also a Sunday nursery attendant. My childcare journey began...

Alyssa K. says "Rebecca is friendly, hardworking, dependable and children love her. She is very creative and keeps the kids entertained even when doing their homework....

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Tanisha P.

Young, Creative And Down To Earth Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Tanisha - I'm a 30-year-old former nanny new to Philadelphia by way of New York City. While I currently work full-time in fashion marketing, I enjoy keeping part-time hours for babysitting on weeknights and weekends. I have nannied for infants as young as 5-months old and have babysat children through age 12....

Rosa L. says "My son is now 7 years old and my daughter 5. Tanisha worked with us for 3 years. Two full days and after school. She is one of the most commendable persons...

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Janessa L.

Nurturing, Interactive, And Fun Nanny!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi parents! My name is Janessa and I have just moved back to Philadelphia after some time on the west coast! I am ready to start the search to become apart of a new amazing family! Yay! A little about me, I have extensive childcare experience. I went to school for early childhood development. However, teacher life wasn't for...

Katherine T. says "Janessa was our young son's full time nanny from June to November 2023. We loved having her in our home. She was always kind, caring, and patient with...

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Grace P.

Part-time Experienced Childminder

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a writer and recent MFA grad back in my hometown of Bozeman, MT for the summer. I have over 12 yrs of experience in childcare: private homes, daycares, elementary schools, and soccer camps, infants - preteens! I am an engaged & fun-loving person who loves to help kids discover the world & their gifts. As a University...

Whitney K. says "Grace stepped up and helped care for our three girls (ages 2 and 6-9 month old twins) when we were in a bit of a pinch. She was amazing and we were so...

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Shannon R.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Shannon and I am currently living in Denver. I'm currently working as a community-based behavior analyst for older children and adults. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and absolutely love kids of all ages. I have extensive experience working with individuals with a wide array of behaviors associated with...

Heather B. says "Shannon was a creative, wonderful caregiver for our two daughters. She was always on time and always had a new fun idea for our daughters. They always...

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Kiera K.

Chester, PA

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Kiera! I'm a dedicated childcare provider with extensive experience caring for children from newborns through teenagers. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I always prioritize safety while creating a warm and supportive environment. Currently, I work as a nanny for a special needs child, where I provide...

Care Member says "Kiera is an amazing babysitter! My husband and I went on a date, and when we came home, the house was spotless, and the kids were sound asleep. She kept...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.33/hr as of October 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Essington, PA

Babysitters in Essington, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Taniya T.

Taniya was a great babysitter for my daughter. She helped my kiddo with class work, prepared light meals and snacks. My daughter and Taniya...

- Latoya S.

Laura J.

Laura was great! As new parents we were a bit nervous and she was very understanding. She was a great babysitter for our little one and even...

- Ashley H.

Jeniffer P.

Jeni is very natural with kids! We love her. She is adorable with our little Jack, always very kind and loving. We definitely recommend her....

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Essington, PA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Essington, 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 3 babysitters in Essington, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Essington, PA babysitters on Care.com is $21.33 per hour as of October 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 Essington, 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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