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Niagale F.

Upper Darby, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm an experienced babysitter/nanny with 10 years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages. My background includes creating engaging and educational activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, and providing support with homework and daily routines. I have a strong understanding of child development and...

Heidi W. says "Niagale is a gem. Reliable, punctual, great with our child. We are hiring her regularly!"

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Megan H.

Springfield, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Need a responsible and fun loving babysitter who loves kids? Then you've found the right girl! I am 23-year-old Nursing student and have been babysitting since I was 15. I've babysat in the age range of infants to preteens. And families of 2 kids to 5 kids. I love children and I can assure you I will prove to be a dependable and...

Brianna H. says "Very professional, super sweet and great with my five year old daughter! Looking forward to having her babysit again soon!"

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Hannah S.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I'm a working artist who received my BFA from the Pacific Northwest College of Art. I worked as a live-in nanny of three kids in 2013, and have worked with kids ranging from ages 0-10 since 2016. Duties have included pickups and dropoffs, feeding, bathing, going to parks and museums, getting kids to bed, etc - I can also do...

Karen M. says "Hannah is my babysitter over the summer. I have 2 kids - a 2 year old and 4 year old, Hannah's inter-action with both kids is always fun, energetic and...

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Azzure E.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Azzuré (uh-zor-ay) & I'm currently a college student. I specialize in childcare & pet care along with a bit of household services. I genuinely enjoy babysitting & have been caring for toddlers (that are potty-trained), & kids since my early teens. My responsibilities include fun activities, crafts, & meal...

Care Member says "Azzuré is an amazing caregiver. She is mature, patient, thoughtful and proactive. I have two girls now ages 10 and 12. She takes time with the kids and...

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Dawn P.

Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Dawn. I am looking for families/parents that are in need of a babysitter. Full/Part time Evenings/date nights. I'm located in Philadelphia. I can provide the care in my home or babysit in your home. I am responsible, sweet, caring, & very patient with children. I am an experienced babysitter, I've watched...
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Sophie H.

Recent Duke Graduate Working At Boston Children's!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I moved to Philadelphia after graduating from Duke University with a degree in Neuroscience in May 2022. For the past two years, I worked at Boston Children's Hospital in the Down Syndrome Program. I am starting medical school at Drexel this year with plans to become a pediatrician. I am now living in New York this summer as I...

Annalisa S. says "It was such a pleasure having Sophie watch our 6-month-old son. Sophie has an incredible professional background with children and is knowledgeable with...

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Grace C.

Fun, Energetic, Kid Lover!!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! I am a 30-year-old, responsible, caring, fun and creative person who has been babysitting/nannying since I was 13 years old. I have experience with children ranging from age 6 months to 13. I am currently working as a full time nanny for a 10-month-old and a 5-year-old. The family will be taking a 5 month travel sabbatical...

Crisanne O. says "Grace is not only great with our one year old she is also great with our three cats and dog. Everyone gets excited to see Grace walk through the door!...

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Amanda C.

Caring Sitter

National Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello my name is Amanda ! I am currently 26 years old, married and a cat mom lol. Growing up in a big family you tend to get used to having a whole bunch of kids running around and that's where my love for caring for children began. I am the second oldest in my family so I'm very used to taking care of my family's children....

Ashley L. says "She is the sweetest and most professional, punctual person. You can be sure that your kids will be in the best hands."

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Natanjah D.

Academic/ Kind, Responsible Nanny/Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, My name is Natanjah. I have worked for 5 years doing childcare/daycare in Philadelphia. I am available as a nanny, babysitter, and teacher for 1 to 3 children. I offer baby and infant care, arts and crafts, sensory activities, playing outside, puzzles, games, story time. I am also well verse with STEM curricula, and can...
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Teri C.

Brookhaven, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
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...

Care Member says "I have shadowed Teri as she taught in a classroom setting as well as worked with her in a camp setting. She is wonderful with children, keeping them...

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Sydney T.

Theater Teacher And Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Emily M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
Hi, my name is Emily and I am looking for an evening job opportunity. I graduated from Bloomsburg University with a social work degree. I currently work as a co-lead teacher in the toddler classroom at Celbree school in Fishtown. I get off work at 5:30 so I am looking to babysit from 6-10 on weekdays and I can be available for...

Colleen O. says "She started caring for our toddler. He took to her right away. She answers quickly, and she shows up on time."

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Skyler B.

Part-Time Babysitter Available In Center City Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Skyler! I have been a childcare specialist since 2011 and have cared for ages as young as 9 days to 15 years old and everything in between! My favorite ages to work with are newborns, infants, and toddlers! I love supporting these ages through their developmental milestones. As a nanny, I view my role as a...

Care Member says "Skyler is incredible caring. She has watched our infant on numerous occasions and always has taken care of her. I trust her with our baby girl who she...

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Abby S.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am currently taking a break from clinical work in community mental health to reset & plan next steps for my therapy practice, and I'm looking for childcare work in the meantime. I have over 10 years experience working with children, teens, and families as a childcare professional, arts educator, and child trauma...

Care Member says "Abby has been with our family full time for 8 months, from the time our son was 8-18 months. Abby is fantastic. You will not find a more attentive and...

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Vanessa H.

Brookhaven, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I hold a bachelors degree in Biology and a certificate in Biomedical Sciences, and I've worked in healthcare as both a Medical Assistant in an allergy office and as a CNA. Along with my medical background, I have hands-on experience working with both children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which has...

Jen G. says "She was great with my daughter and we love her. We use her for date nights. Very great! "

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Elliana A.

Child Care

Thorofare, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Elliana, I'm from West Deptford NJ and I have over 7 years of professional experience in childcare. I have many children in my family that I am around all the time, I'm used to all different ages of children. With me you can always feel confident your child/children are supported, motivated and loved. I do...

Jeanne F. says "She's one of the most attentive people I've ever met. Great with routine, so clean and organized. We love her!"

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Cyria O.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! Just a little about myself: Over the past 8 years or so, I've been working in various roles (babysitter, mentor, volunteer) with children and adolescents. I have 4 years of paid experience caring for youth. Most of my paid experience consisted of caring for children under 5, however, I'm comfortable with children of...

Care Member says "Great experience working with Cyria during unusual circumstances (widespread power outages). Would love to hire again. "

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Gabriella D.

Full-time Nanny Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Gabriella, I'm a former Au pair looking for a new full-time job. On my Au pair years I took care of a 1yo boy and after I started caring for three children (6yo, 4yo, and 7months old since she was a newborn). I'm CPR certified and very comfortable working in a family with pets. When I'm with the children I like...

Silvia S. says "She's very responsible and friendly! My daughter loves spending time with her! Very energetic person."

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Katlin S.

Social Worker And Experienced Child Care Provider

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a social worker living in Philadelphia with years of childcare experience. I am looking for part-time babysitting work, primarily on evenings and weekends. I have several years experience caring for children in both public and private settings. In the last 5 years alone I have worked as an after-school care nanny for three...

Jean T. says "Katlin has been our babysitter for the last 2 years. She has done an excellent job taking care of our 2 boys, ages 6 and 10. She helps them work through...

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Heather W.

Westville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Heather, I have 10 year experience, I have work in day cares and babysat all me life, enjoy being around kids, I do homework help, craft, I would go above and beyond for the kids I babysit , I currently have my cna certification, a medical assistant diploma , lifeguard certification, CPR, AED, first aid certification...

Thomas B. says "She is an amazing caregiver due to the fact she's always on time she's smart and a problem solver she has many different skills varying from babysitting...

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  • 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

Niagale F.

Niagale is a gem. Reliable, punctual, great with our child. We are hiring her regularly!

- Heidi W.

Megan H.

Very professional, super sweet and great with my five year old daughter! Looking forward to having her babysit again soon!

- Brianna H.

Hannah S.

Hannah is my babysitter over the summer. I have 2 kids - a 2 year old and 4 year old, Hannah's inter-action with both kids is always fun,...

- Karen M.

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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