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Tessa C.

Howard, PA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
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I'm 21 years old and I love working with children. I have my high school diploma and currently am working full time at a hotel as a housekeeper. Recently I have not been getting enough hours. Therefore I'm searching for a new job. I have 4 years of experience with children from ages 2-6 . I'm able to work every other weekend and...
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Kaitlyn K.

Coordinator

Bellefonte, PA

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$12/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
I completed my bachelor's in Early Childhood Education at New Jersey, and I have my master's degree in Public Administration. My experience with children comes from years of babysitting, nannying, and teaching youth swim lessons at a variety of different pools.
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Kayla S.

Special Education/Agriculture Teacher, Creative And Fun!

Bellefonte, PA

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$11/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am so happy that you are considered me to take care of your children! I have recently graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Agricultural and Extension Education. I am currently residing in Bellefonte, PA where I am taking online classes on Educating Individuals with Autism. I have also been a pet sitter...
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Jamie C.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Bellefonte, PA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jamie and I have 18+ years of experience in childcare, animal care, and senior care-giving. I am specialized in ABA therapy for children with disabilities and behavioral issues, lifestyle and leisure (programming) and care giving for seniors with dementia, and was formerly a program specialist for adults with...
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Lisbeth M.

Experienced Babysitter CPR And First Aid Certificate.

State College, PA

4.3(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'm an industrial designer and art teacher who has been working with children for 7 years providing childcare and tutoring, art and crafts are some of the activities that I do, plus teaching them Spanish. Infants, toddlers, teenagers, are the ages that I've been working with this whole time. Driving them around is one of the...

Dani D. says "Lisbeth is an incredibly talented, kind, creative and educated care taker. She is able to multi task with children of all ages. She is also great with pets....

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Aimee G.

Part Time Nanny

Lemont, PA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Update... I am currently available Mondays and Wednesdays. I was a special education teacher for 12 years, and a nanny for 15 years. I have cared for many sets of multiples, including triplets. I love caring for multiples. I'm currently looking for a new family to work with. I consider myself to have a gift for caring for...
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Sydney O.

Sitter Sydney :)

State College, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! I am a Doctoral Student in Occupational Therapy at Yeshiva University in Rehabilitation. I hope to have a career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy and have 8 years of babysitting/nannying experience. I love working with kids and am available for after school babysitting!

Laurie G. says "Sydney is a wonderful babysitter! She is punctual, kind, and always helpful. My three children (ages 1, 4, and 6) always enjoy spending time with her. She...

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Lauren H.

Boalsburg, PA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a very reliable and fun caretaker who has over 7 years of experience caring for infants through middle schoolers. I have experience working as an occasional babysitter, part time nanny, and at a day care with infants. I am energetic and love helping kiddos explore the world around them through playing outside, reading...

Regina Z. says "Lauren has been an incredible asset for our family. She is helpful, kind, punctual, great with our children, and detail oriented. I would recommend her to...

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Kaylie W.

State College, PA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! My name is Kaylie W, I am a Penn State graduate with a degree in Geography. I love spending time with and taking care of kids and have babysat or nannied for many different children, including babies, those with special needs, and my own younger sister. In my down time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family,...

Alicia T. says "Kaylie watched our two girls (4 and 6). She did a lot of art projects and played with them and they loved her. Bedtime seems to have gone perfectly and...

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Margaret F.

Margaret F. From Pittsburgh, PA

University Park, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am from Pittsburgh, PA and recently graduated from Penn State. Working with children is one of my greatest passions! I have been working as a babysitter for family and friends since I was 14 and I have been working as a part/ full-time nanny for several families in the Pittsburgh/ State College areas since I was 18. I have...

Sierra K. says "Margaret is such a catch! We hired her to watch our two sons during the Fall semester because we were concerned about sending our littlest one back to a...

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Anna R.

Fun Sitter And Great With Pets!

State College, PA

5.0(1)
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$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Anna and I am a recent graduate from Penn State with a degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services. I have been nannying between semesters for about 3 years, and hope to continue during my current gap year before going to graduate school. I understand that trusting someone with your child/children is not a...

Sarah H. says "Anna cared for our infant twins and was just incredible. Her can-do, go-getter attitude allowed her to smoothly and efficiently provide loving, engaged,...

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Ella M.

Fun Energetic Sitter

University Park, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Ella, I am 20 years old, and I am a sophomore studying political science at Penn State University. I have 5 years of experience baby sitting. I am happy to help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal prep. I am high energy and love spending time with children! I also have over 3 years experience...

Care Member says "Ella is our neighbor and we have known her for 15+ years. She babysat for our daughter a few times but we also know her to be an extremely responsible...

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Elizabeth F.

Elizabeth (Bess)

State College, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a current college student looking for babysitting or part-time nannying jobs. I have a great background in many years of experience in babysitting/nannying. I am the second oldest in a family with four children and I love kids. I am reliable, trustworthy, creative, kind, compassionate, responsible, and fun!

Care Member says "Bess is a FANTASTIC babysitter! My 3 yr old and 1 yr old boys adore her. She is great with engaging the kids in play, meeting all of their needs and has...

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Stefanie G.

Boalsburg, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Stefanie G. I recently moved into the area and am looking for small jobs during my off time. I graduated from my undergrad in 2016 with a major in psychology and minor in child development, and then graduated with my masters in school counseling. During my undergrad I worked in a day care which had children 2...

Hannah W. says "Stefanie is unbelievably good with kids. She has a ton of cheerful, positive energy and engages my young kids in all sorts of fun games involving their...

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Lori B.

Current Certified Teacher (20+ Years) With All Clearances

State College, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hello, I'm Lori, from the State College area. I have lived here for about 30 years and I have 3 grown children. I love the fun that comes with exploration and I love doing little projects with kiddos. I am currently a School Spanish teacher (28 years!) I love being a teacher and I am looking to earn some extra money for a rainy...

Carolyn D. says "Lori was wonderful. She responded right away and accommodated a last minute request to watch our daughter. She was very gentle, nice, and warm; you can...

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Sarah M.

Big Sister Energy

University Park, PA

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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
*I am not in the State College area, my profile won't update my location.* Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has been babysitting on and off since I was 16. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer,...
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Abigail C.

Looking For Part Time Or Occasional Babysitting Work In The State College Area

State College, PA

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 4 years of experience babysitting and 3 years of experience summer nannying. I just graduated from Penn State with a B. S. in Civil Engineering and will be living and working in State College until my full-time job begins in late May. I have a part-time job waitressing at a restaurant downtown, but I have the...
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Emma M.

Tutor And Childcare Provider

State College, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been providing childcare for families in my hometown since I was 12 years old. I have had various full and part time babysitting jobs with families ranging from 1-3 children. The age ranges that I have experience are 4 months-13 years. I love spending outdoors, providing homework help, and doing crafts with the children I...
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Jackson M.

Jack M From State College, PA

State College, PA

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$12/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a flexible and energetic caretaker looking for babysitting opportunities this Summer and potentially a nanny position in the Fall. I have two years of experience as a summer camp counselor and had a really great time having fun with and taking care of campers ranging from ages 4-15. I also have prior experience...
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Josephine M.

Entertaining Babysitter

State College, PA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting families for the past three years, while also working at a childcare facility in Maryland from March 2020 until summer of 2022. This past summer I was working as a co-teacher at a preschool in Sparks, MD. My class was considered the "young 2's" but I would also frequently be in the infant room! During my...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Howard, PA

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

Lisbeth M.

Lisbeth is an incredibly talented, kind, creative and educated care taker. She is able to multi task with children of all ages. She is also...

- Dani D.

Sydney O.

Sydney is a wonderful babysitter! She is punctual, kind, and always helpful. My three children (ages 1, 4, and 6) always enjoy spending time...

- Laurie G.

Lauren H.

Lauren has been an incredible asset for our family. She is helpful, kind, punctual, great with our children, and detail oriented. I would...

- Regina Z.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Howard, PA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Howard, 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 1 babysitters in Howard, 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 Howard, PA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Howard, 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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