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Unfortunately it didn't work out because we only need someone part time and she's looking for full time but she met my son and he really…
Review for Sheena A. by Deb K.
Andrea cared for our 22-month old daughter for 6 months during the pandemic, as part of a nanny-share with another family. Andrea was very…
Review for Andrea D. by Sara K.
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…
Review for Claudia S. by Ian K.
Babysitters in Essington, PA
5.0
(7)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Your child's soon-to-be favorite child care provider who loves children is here and my name is Sheena. I'm available for full-time or part-time hours and my hours are flexible. I have cared for many children for many years of all ages from infants to teenagers and it's a wonderful job to have. It has always been a blast...
Sheena can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sheena is very pleasant and sweet. My daughter liked her and Sheena carried out my instructions perfectly. Sheena was punctual and kept in contact through the day. I will be hiring her again. She is an awesome sitter."
Sakinah M.
Andrea D.
Haverford, PA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
High Energy Retired Businesswomen And Mother Of Three Seeking Child Or Elder Care Position.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Retired professional woman worked in nursing facilities for 25+ years. Raised 3 sons as a single Mom, twins who have a chronic respiratory issue, in and out of hospitals thru middle school.
Care giving for seniors, 99-year-old , dementia, fall risk, incontinent , 71 yr old, broken back, 60 yr old ALS, (total care, immobile)...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Andrea has been fantastic with our daughter (age two). She is fully engaged with her and our daughter is so happy -- we hear them laughing together all the time! She keeps her happy and busy off of screens: takes her outside for walks, reads books, draws pictures,...
Joanna M.
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, meal prep, travel
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 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a Deaf mom and babysitter who is looking for a new position!
I have a 2 years old son and I'm looking for a family who is willing to let me bring my son along with me. He gets along great with other kids!
Yes, I make sure children's well-being is priorities firstly to have fed, focus on their needs, and do activities...
Carla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"If your in need of a sitter I highly recommend hiring Carla despite her being hearing impaired she doesn't let it get in the way of her duties as a mother or babysitter she's on time, dependable, patient ,caring, and my four children really like her"
Marquese H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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....
Tanisha can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 I know. My children still ask for her, and I swear she's the reason my children do so well in school! Her...
Rosa L.
Saberah S.
Philadelphia, PA
$23-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi,
My name is Saberah, I'm 26. I am a licensed CNA and a graduate in Journalism & Media Studies . I am CPR/First Aid Certified and BLS Certified. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old but professionally I started 5 years ago.
In my spare time, I like to read and hang out with my friends, listen to a lot of Kpop...
Saberah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Excellent with kids and Organized. I have known her for almost 3 years now and she is a kind spirited and energetic person. Always ensuring that the kids safety is first and takes her responsibilities highly."
Precious M.
5.0
(4)
Hello fam!
My name is Adam (they / them), and I am a very dedicated, gentle, and loving childcare provider. I have a wide range of experience working with kids of all ages as a teacher, tutor, mental health professional, after school leader, gardener, and, most recently, nanny!
My nanny experience over the past two years has...
Adam can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Adam has cared for our 14 mo for the last 6 months. He is a wonderful nanny, considerate, caring, and fun. Without a doubt, if asked and able to respond, my daughter would call Adam her best friend "
Justin S.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi!, I'm Kiera, a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a deep passion for working with children from newborns to 16 years old. I am certified in CPR and First Aid, prioritizing safety in every aspect of my care. Currently, I work as a nanny for a special needs child, providing personalized care and developing...
Kiera can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kiera was a great sitter! Someone else fell through at the last minute and Kiera was able to step in. She proactively offered to chat briefly ahead of time so I could get to know her as well. She was very calm and patient with our toddler. I would hire her again....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Kayleigh! I would love to help out your family with your childcare needs. I have quite a few years of experience working with children. I have nannied for years, managed a children's gymnastics gym and head coached a cheer team for years as well. I'm very creative and love getting to help kids creativity shine....
Kayleigh can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayleigh interviewed great. She appears energetic and well mannered. She has another flexible job she has held for several years and seems very interested in finding an ongoing babysitting job. We look forward to having her over soon! "
Maryjo P.
Lyse N.
Philadelphia, PA
$33/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.4
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
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.
Lyse can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Lyse is a wonderful caregiver! She is great with our daughter and really engages with her. She got to know what she likes and how to get her to eat, etc. They have a lot of fun together. Lyse is always on time and very communicative. Highly recommend!"
Kaitlin M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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.
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"she was great. she is reasonable and good with kids. "
Carmalita M.
Teri C.
Brookhaven, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
I love staying busy, creating fun and magic for the younger ones, as well as hanging out with the older.
Rather your kids thrive inside, outside, eat organic, or Mc D's every night, I won't judge and your kids will be safe with me!
I have my teaching license, lifeguard certification, mental health first aid certification...
Teri can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Teri is always on time and the kids are sad to see her leave. She engages with them on their level. Always big smiles at our house on "Teri sits" nights."
Micheal L.
Shante A.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Shante and I am fun-loving person. I simply enjoy spending time with children and the elderly as well as running errands to help out! I pride myself on being able to play with the kids, as well as keeping the elderly entertained. I love taking children to interactive fun activities such as the park, zoo, etc....
Shante can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shante is amazing & My daughter loves her which was weird cause she normally doesn’t gravitate to people so quickly
I couldn’t be more than happy with her and the way she cares for my Princess. "
Care member
Kinbrae S.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kinbrae. I'm an infant nanny in West Philadelphia and have my master's degree in early childhood education from The University of Pennsylvania. I've always loved working with children and have experience caring for kids from birth through school age. I'm calming, caring, and patient, striving to bring a sense of peace to...
Kinbrae can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kinbrae was wonderful. She was prompt, communicative, and professional. We hired her while out of town, but I wish she lived closer to us so we could use her again. I highly recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a very dependable and passionate caregiver. I have been caring for children for the last 7-8 years. I pride myself on my ability to adapt and my abilities to interact with anyone. I'm very open to and willing to help with housekeeping, shopping, laundry etc. When spending time with children, I love to engage with and teach...
Mikaela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mikaela was amazing! She was taking care of our daughter from when she was 2 months old to 18 months. She loves what she does and it shows! I never had to worry about my daughter's well-being while he was being cared for by her! She is very dependable and punctual....
Ola And Todd L.
5.0
(3)
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...
Sofia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sofia is wonderful! very responsible and kind. She took great care of our 14 month old daughter today!"
Sara V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ash and I am a very experienced childcare provider. I have over 15 years of experience with children ranging from babysitting to camp counseling to applied behavior analysis therapy, and from ages ranging from newborns to preteens. Things I love to do with kids include playing outside, reading books and helping...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"So happy we found Ash. She was on time, playful and very responsible with my girls who loved her. Will definitely have her sit for us again!"
Care member
Maya H.
Philadelphia, PA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a graduate from the University of Pittsburgh who is available on Wednesdays as well as weekends to help watch littles! I I love kids and crafts and baking, as well as outdoor activities! I have experience babysitting for many families, as well as experience working in child watch at the YMCA. I am CPR certified and am...
Maya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maya is excellent! She is the first person outside of family to care for our infant. She is fantastic, a great communicator, very punctual! As a new mom, my trust in her allows me to focus while at work, or relax while out. It's something I wasn't sure I was going...
Emily S.
Daniela B.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care and love. I'm willing to do additional tasks if requested. I love to cook and clean. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
Daniela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daniela is a wonderful worker! Always considerate and takes initiative. Very reliable and friendly which helps with comforting children."
Tobie J.
Siena E.
Haverford, PA
$19-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HI! I've been babysitting and nannying for over 5 years and I'm open to working with new families! I would describe myself as very outgoing, energetic, and patient. My friends like to say S has never met a stranger because everyone she meets becomes her friend. This aspect of my personality shines through the most when I get to...
Siena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Siena! My daughter is autistic and very hesitant around strangers, so I was nervous about hiring a nanny, but Siena was patient and followed my daughter's cues. She was able to establish a good relationship and trust with my...
Lindsey P.
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How can I find a Essington babysitter near me?
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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.