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Margaret has boundless energy, patience, and positivity! She quickly connected with our then-two now-three-year-old daughter who eagerlyā¦
Review for Margaret L. by Jennifer O.
Carlie has been a wonderful addition to our family! We cannot imagine a more perfect person to care for our little boy. Carlie startedā¦
Review for Carlie B. by Katharine L.
Cassandra watched our 2 year old over the summer of 2021. We feel so lucky that we found her - great energy, reliable and our daughter lovedā¦
Review for Cassandra L. by Nora N.
Babysitters in Essington, PA
Margaret L.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr ā¢ 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Margaret. I am a 34-year-old Full-time Nanny and House Manager, and an Auntie of 8. Children make my world go round, and being a part of a forming child's life is something I take very seriously. I am a California Native, who spent a decade in Chicago, and is now enjoying the beautiful state of PA. I have been...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Margaret has boundless energy, patience, and positivity! She quickly connected with our then-two now-three-year-old daughter who eagerly awaits by the window for Margaret to arrive. We were so lucky to find such a caring and creative caregiver. We couldn't...
Jennifer O.
Blaire A.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
Medical Student Looking For Some Babysitting/nanny Jobs!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a medical student at Thomas Jefferson University. I am looking for a babysitting job with a family that I can sit for.
I graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science. I have a great deal of experience babysitting for children of all ages from infants to...
Blaire can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a part-time Nanny. I love children, and have four younger brothers, and three younger sisters between the ages of with 7-19 year age gap. I have been babysitting for my siblings, family members, and neighbors since I was 13 years old, and working as a professional nanny for 8 years. I have spent time as an English as a...
Carlie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carlie was the exact thing we needed the past year. We have been doing a nanny share with one of our coworkers and Carlie was perfect! She was super flexible and always reliable. The only reason we are moving on is that we are moving out of the state and starting...
Ashlee M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Cassandra! I'm currently attending Temple University as a raising Junior studying to be a writer! (English major with a Spanish minor) I have grown up watching my little cousins from ages 3 and up, but I've had more consistent experience ever since my first niece was born almost four years ago, often watching and taking...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Cassandra watched our 2 year old over the summer of 2021. We feel so lucky that we found her - great energy, reliable and our daughter loved her! Definitely would recommend."
Nora N.
Laura J.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-15/hr ā¢ 10 yrs exp
Social Worker Seeking Part Time/Occasional Babysitting Opportunities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"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 up our kitchen when the baby fell asleep. Would definitely recommend!"
Ashley H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Teagan and i've been babysitting for many years from Infants to teenagers. I am from Lewes, Delaware and graduated from the University Of Delaware with a degree in marketing and operations management. I recently moved to Philadelphia in Logan Square and work at Haverford Trust. I am additionally looking for a part time...
Teagan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Teagan is a kind, thoughtful, extremely responsible caregiver who did a wonderful job caring for our kindergartner throughout the past year. She is punctual and dependable, flexible when needed, and has a great way with kids. Due to the pandemic, we were often home...
Will O.
5.0
(3)
I am 21 years old, and I have been babysitting since I was about 14- 15 years old. I have watched from newborn to 10 years old. I have also watch 7 kids at one time with no problem. I will always try my my hardest with whatever tasks the family may give me. hopefully I will be a good match and get to meet your family !
I'd...
Myah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Myah has been watching my daughter since she was born in Jan 2021. She is so gray with kids. I trust her 100% when she is with my daughter. "
Care member
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sheās lovely- the kind of person you can trust with your children. According to my oldest sheās āpretty rad.ā"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am Joyce. I'm a 60-year-old wife, mother of three (now grown ups) and grandmother of one. I retired in 2010 from a major telecommunication company after 32 years of service. I am married and have been keeping my own house since I was 25. I have gained commercial experience, over the past year and a half. I give close attention...
5.0
"Joyce is an amazing caring and reliable person. I would recommend her to anyone. "
Tiffany C.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Linda babysits our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 3) on a regular basis. She relates wonderfully to all our children (including our 3-year old with ASD), and they look forward to seeing her. She can easily entertain all 3 kids, and she notices their best qualities. Linda...
Shamita C.
Lorynda S.
Lansdowne, PA
$19/hr ā¢ 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lorynda, I am 19 years old and I'm from Haiti but I currently live in yeadon PA. I'm in my second year of college studying international business at Saint Joseph's University. I've been babysitting since I was 14 so I have quite a handful of experience. I enjoy spending time taking care of babies/kids, that's why I...
Lorynda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate student at Boston University School of Social Work and Public Health. I absolutely love spending time with kids, playing outside, getting creative with arts and crafts, and facilitating imaginative play. I have worked with infants to 12-year-olds in a variety of settings, from camp counselor to full-time...
Fiona can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Fiona spent a summer caring for my 2.5 year old daughter almost full time and continued to care for her 1-2 days a week for the school year.
My daughter absolutely loves her. She always kept my daughter so happy with different types of imaginative play. She took...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I'm 25 years old. I have three years of experience taking care of kids from newborns until 7 years old and also autistic kids. I'm CPR/ first Aid certified. I'm a good swimmer and careful driver in case you need it and I'm a loving and caring person. I don't smoke and I love animals so I'm pet friendly.
Ella can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ella was wonderful! We needed her to watch our 1.5 year old son for one night while we went to a wedding. She was very responsive, timely, and flexible, and my son took to her immediately. Iād recommend her to anyone! Thank you Ella ššš"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for many different age ranges from infancy to pre-teen. Recently, I spent time caring for a 14-month-old boy whom I simply love, but they moved to Manhattan, and now I'm looking to take care of another family.
I am bilingual in English and Spanish and if parents prefer I can teach children Spanish as it is a great...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Elizabeth is kind, caring, mature and motivated to do the right thing. She's is sensitivity to family's needs and the needs of the child.
I'd hire her again for sure."
natasa B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The positions I'm interested in is housekeeping, I would consider myself a hard worker who does my job to the best of my ability. I am a great communicator, with over 20 years experience in housekeeping experience. I want to remain receptive to suggestions and open for improvement in whatever opportunity may be given to me.
Deon can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deon is loving and caring, she is dedicated and does everything to the best of her ability."
Sharon P.
Amber M.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr ā¢ 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved children. I spent two years teaching art to K-8th graders, three years as the Lead Teacher of an infant and toddler program at a Montessori School, and a year as a nanny before coming back to Philadelphia to attend Tyler School of Art where I've spent two more years nannying.
I think its important to nurture...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I hired Amber to care for our then 2 year old daughter in our home while we were at work. Our daughter instantly loved her and always looked forward to their time together. Amber was wonderful in keeping her engaged in outside play, art, and...
Caitlin M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Melissa and I am a certified teacher who is dedicated to providing quality education for elementary aged students. I received my degree in Early Childhood Education from West Chester University. For the past two years, I have spent my time working in an elementary school as a long term substitute for both 4th and...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"She was so sweet with my daughter, she won't stop asking about when she's coming back! Definitely will be calling you again dear, thank you so much :)"
Rachel B.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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)
For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...
Betsy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly recommend Betsy as a child care provider. She is always...
Jessica C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Essington, PA:
How can I find a Essington babysitter near me?
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.
How much do babysitters charge in Essington, PA?
The average rate for Essington, PA babysitters on Care.com is $21.00 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 Essington, PA?
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.