Find Babysitters in Howard, PA
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Howard, PA and hire the best fit for your family.
How it works
Share details about your babysitter needs
Match with highly rated local babysitters near you
Compare babysitter options and choose the best fit
Babysitters in Howard, PA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 (13, 8 and 2). I have more than 10 years of professional and personal experience with children of all ages. I have 2 degrees from penn state that include Rehabilitation and Human service also Human Development and Family Studies. I love to spend time with children, watch them grow and be a part of their...
Cynthia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Cindy is wonderful and creative. She prepares dinner, either at my place or hers. She keep my son busy...puzzles, trips to the farmers market, movie theater and math workbooks.
I would recommend her on a second!"
Jerry K.
Lori B.
State College, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Current Certified Teacher (20+ Years) With All Clearances
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Lori, from the State College area.
I have lived here for about 25 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 High School Spanish teacher (23 years!) I love being a teacher and I am looking to earn some extra money for...
Lori can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"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 tell she both has a lot of experience with children and love being around them. I would definitely recommend...
Carolyn D.
Lily K.
State College, PA
$20-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! \nMy name is Lily and I am a senior at Penn State University, graduating in Spring 2024. I am majoring in marketing and hoping to find part time work while at school. I have been babysitting on and off my entire life. I am 1 of 4 children in my family and I grew up taking care of my siblings and cousins. I have been working...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
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!
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 plays games, engages, and changes diapers. I have often seen Sydney playing on the floor with my 1 year old....
Laurie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kylie and I am 21 years old. I am a current student at Penn State University living in State College, PA. I would love to find part-time work and help families watch and care for their animals while away. I have the most experience with dogs of all ages and sizes, but also have experience with cats, lizards,...
Kylie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Kylie watched our dog, Harry, while we were on vacation. This was the first time that we didn't use family or a kennel while we were away, and Kylie made us feel so comfortable. She sent daily updates and pictures, and followed all of our instructions perfectly!...
Leah M.
Stefanie G.
Boalsburg, PA
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Stefanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 imaginations. My kids regularly ask when she will be back."
Hannah W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I had the pleasure of interviewing Margaret for summer 2020 work; at that point we were unsure of what level of service we would need and I wanted to get a head start on the process if nannying was the ultimate direction.. We had an initial phone interview during...
Debbie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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!
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"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 no trouble managing both at the same time for meals, bath, bedtime, etc. She is always punctual and reliable,...
Care member
Tenzin Y.
State College, PA
$30-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello families, this is Tenzin, a Licensed Practical Nurse. CPR certified. Available on weekends only for senior and child care. I am an LPN and working with geriatric residents for over 2 yrs and additionally was a full time paid nanny over 2 years, taking care of infants and toddlers from 7 months baby to 6 yrs kids, also have...
Tenzin can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Tenzin has been with our family for almost a year, caring for our daughter from eight months to 19 months. When first meeting her, my daughter fell asleep peacefully on her chest. I had a good feeling that Tenzin would care for our daughter with a lot of love,...
Katherine P.
Lauren C.
Centre Hall, PA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part-time Babysitter/nanny, Full Time Babysitter/nanny In The Summer Months, Pet Sitter
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Lauren! I have recently finished my undergrad courses and am looking for a great family to work with! I am a kind, creative, and active young woman. When I was 10, my little sisters were born (twins woohoo), which sparked my love for working with children. They were both diagnosed with autism and adhd at a young age, as...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lauren is great with our five year old, who is going through the transition of having preemie twin siblings and isn't always the easiest kid! My daughter is always excited to hear Lauren will be coming over and with our hands so full it is such a relief to have a...
Katelyn E.
5.0
(2)
Licensed Practical Nurse, moved to PA from CA a week ago. Been working as an LPN for over 2 yrs in long term geriatric setting as well as rehabilitation. Compassionate and friendly person.
Tenzin can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Tenzin is very compassionate as well as knowledgeable when it comes to geriatric care. She has demonstrated above and beyond work ethic which is unmatched by any other nurse I have met in my years of nursing."
Efrain M.
4.7
(3)
I have 15 years of paid experience working with children of all ages as a nanny, school aide, preschool teacher and group home supervisor. I have all my childcare clearances and am certified in infant/ child first-aid, CPR and fire-safety. I bring many talents in art and music and can help with schoolwork up to middle school....
Carolyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have worked in a preschool classroom with Lyn for 2 years now and admire her natural way with children. She is patient, kind, fun, creative and great at art. I would recommend her for working with children of any age!"
Ashley M.
Victoria L.
State College, PA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as dependable, trustworthy, and honest. I am also very patient, caring, and loving. I love to have fun and hear stories!!
I am a student at Penn State!
I have my CPR/AED/first aid certification. I have my transportation and I am a nonsmoker. I am also fine with pets!
My best hours are afternoon to...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My children loved her and were, still are when we have Victoria come and watch my children, super excited when they saw her come in through the door. She helped my kids with their homework without us asking and had also picked up after the kids when they had gone...
Elizabeth J.
Destiny V.
Spring Mills, PA
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Cleaner & Organizational Specialist Dedicated To Leaving Your Home Sparkling!
5.0
(1)
I'm Destiny, and I have always had a passion for cleaning and organizing. With several years of turnover cleaning experience, particularly with college students moving out, I understand the importance of leaving a space spotless and paying attention to detail.
I'm more than happy to bring my own supplies, ensuring that your...
Destiny can also help with: Carpet cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Ryleigh! I have 3 years of babysitting experience, ranging 3 months- 10 years old. I am able to meal prep, plan activities, car pool, run errands, help with pets, etc. I am about to start my second year of college at PennState, studying Biobehavioral Health. I am CPR and first aid certified, as well!
Ryleigh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ryleigh is attentive, caring and responsible. She makes sure things are cleaned organized and taken care of. She is super punctual and reliable. She is great with kids of all ages and furbabies too! "
Care member
4.8
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ana, like the Disney Princess. I'm 29, married, and have a little Cavalier King who adores children and loves to snuggle. I have my bachelors in communication and theatre and my masters in theology. I moved to State College five years ago, but I'm originally from the Hudson Valley. I have been...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Ana was nanny to our two girls for a year after we moved in to the area. The girls were 1.5 and 4 when they started with her. Both girls had been in daycare up until we made our move and we hoped that a nanny would help with transition and give them a little more...
Gillian C.
Lucille L.
State College, PA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
For the year I have nannied for 2 families. The first had 4 kids, two of whom I cared for regularly although on multiple occasions I did watch all 4 kids. When my position started the kids were 3 weeks- 7 y/o. The second family I worked with had a 5 m/o child whom I cared for. With this child I spoke primarily in Spanish. With...
Lucille can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Lucy is Amazing! She is smart, energetic, kind, reliable! She was the perfect caregiver for my 4 kids. The babies loved her and the big kids couldn't wait for her to come over."
Jamie J.
Kalista S.
Lock Haven, PA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Responsible, Reliable, And Experienced!! Available For Spur Of The Moment!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for children newborn and up! Including, playing with the children, preparing meals, bath an story time, putting down for naps and bedtime, walks, swimming supervision , feeding, and help with homework! I am CPR/FIRST AID certified by an Association and I have certified by the American Red Cross in babysitting! I am...
Kalista can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ella and I worked at Country Meadows Retirement Communities for 3 years as a server and cooking assistant! I also currently work as a caretaker for a senior where I assist her with everyday tasks and am someone she can spend her time with. I value the elderly and I hope to be the trusted, friendly person they feel...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Ella for companion care of my 72 year old Aunt. She was such a joy to my Aunt and was always energized with positive spirit to assist her. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and kind caretaker."
Amanda L.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Destiny, and I have been babysitting for about five years now. My journey began by providing childcare for family friends, and I have since expanded my services around Centre County. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages.
In addition to babysitting, I have held various childcare roles,...
Destiny can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Showing 21 - 40 of 60
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Howard, PA
Cynthia D.
5.0
Cindy is wonderful and creative. She prepares dinner, either at my place or hers. She keep my son busy...puzzles, trips to the farmers market, movie theater and math workbooks.
I would recommend her on a second!
- Jerry K.
Lori B.
5.0
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 tell she both has a lot of experience with children and love being around them. I would definitely recommend Lori!
- Carolyn D.
Sydney O.
5.0
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 plays games, engages, and changes diapers. I have often seen Sydney playing on the floor with my 1 year old. She gives the kids her undivided...
- Laurie G.
Kylie H.
5.0
Kylie watched our dog, Harry, while we were on vacation. This was the first time that we didn't use family or a kennel while we were away, and Kylie made us feel so comfortable. She sent daily updates and pictures, and followed all of our instructions perfectly! She even fed our snail :) Harry...
- Leah M.
Stefanie G.
5.0
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 imaginations. My kids regularly ask when she will be back.
- Hannah W.
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
How to explain they/them and nonbinary pronouns to kids and parents
May 27th, 2023 LGBTQ+ people have always existed. But with increased media visibility and access to information online, there’s been a surge in awareness of transgender an... Read more
101 indoor games for kids and other activities
May 18th, 2023 It’s easy for children to get cabin fever when they’re stuck inside because of a bad weather day. That’s why it’s a good idea for you to have some fun indoo... Read more
102 fun summer activities for kids
May 21st, 2023 Keeping kids entertained and engaged throughout the summer takes a bit of creativity. Don’t worry though, we have you covered! Check out these 101 fun summe... Read more
After-school restraint collapse: Why kids fall apart at home and what to do about it
August 25th, 2023 Almost every parent or caregiver has been there: We meet kids at the school for pickup or greet them at the bus in the afternoon and within minutes, they’re... Read more
27 restaurants where kids eat free (or super cheap)
August 25th, 2023 After a long workday or busy weekend, sometimes the prospect of cooking for the whole family (and especially cleaning up) just sounds exhausting. But going ... Read more
FAQs for finding a babysitter in Howard, PA:
How can I find a Howard babysitter near me?
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 2 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Howard, PA?
The average rate for Howard, PA babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of May 2024. 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 Howard, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Howard, PA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.