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Rosalie K.

Nesquehoning, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'm a caregiver who is passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With a decade of experience in childcare, I've had the privilege of supporting families by providing reliable care for their children. I believe in creating a safe, stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and thrive....
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Katie W.

Reliable, Responsibly, Trustworthy, And Fun.

Lehighton, PA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Katie W from Selinsgrove, PA Hi, I am a first year student at Susquehanna University. I have 5 years of babysitting experience. I can help with travel and errands. I own a car and can provide transportation to playdates, activities, and any extracurriculars. I am capable of cooking, cleaning, and helping children with learning,...
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Brenna L.

Part-time Caregiver

Lehighton, PA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Brenna, I'm a recent graduate of the Master of Accountancy program at Temple University, and I currently work as a full-time audit associate at Baker Tilly. I have a little sister, who is now 12-years old! Additionally, I have experience baby sitting for a family with three children from 2016 to 2017, and another family...
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Adrian E.

Occasional Sitter For Children

Lehighton, PA

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have experience with children from newborn to 7 years old from watching my cousin's children. I have a lifetime of experience with pets, especially cats, and I have 3 of my own.
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Marissa M.

Friendly, Kid-Loving, Goofball (But a Responsible One)

Whitehall, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Marissa and I have over 10 years of experience as a nanny, providing care for children of all ages. I've been an active member of Care. com for nearly as long, helping families find reliable and compassionate childcare. In addition to my nannying experience, I have a background in childhood mental health care,...

Tara G. says "She was very kind, caring, compassionate. Kids loved her. "

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Cherish M.

Northampton, PA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I so can't wait to meet you and your children. I am a mother of four children. My oldest having Downs syndrome. Which has taught me much patiences in dealing with children. I have taught in my local church for many years designing crafts, papers and lessons, corrently teaching 4-8 years olds. I so enjoy children teaching and...

Carolyn V. says "Cherish is creative, engaging, and loves children. She genuinely loves children. You can rely on her to be honest, dependable and loving."

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Lindsay A.

Experienced And Fun-Loving Care Provider

Whitehall, PA

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a 37-year-old mother of two daughters. Looking for part time work to help support my family. I have a very extensive background with children, so please just ask anything!

Mita M. says "Lindsay was an excellent caregiver for our 18 month old daughter. She provided comfort, care and an accommodating attitude during a difficult transition at...

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Michelle Z.

Sugarloaf, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am 50 yrs old and have been a child home visitor, nanny, assistant teacher and behavioral specialist. Along with being an awesome aunt and great aunt to 10 children. I am reliable with personal references and state certifications. I won't just have your child in front of a tv all day and will provide encouragement, guidance...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Michelle. She watched my daughter for over a year in her home. Michelle was dependable and went above and beyond to make sure my...

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Diane M.

Saylorsburg, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Have many yrs experience. I have 2 grown children of my own . I am also a CNA. I am CPR certified. I enjoy the outdoors and like to bicycle and enjoy sports. I have been a CNA for 8 yrs . I love children and enjoy playing board games with them and anything that they enjoy doing. I was a daycare teacher for 9 years and have taken...

Antoinette G. says "Diane is an excellent caregiver. Dependable, caring and honest are just a few ways to describe her. "

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Anna H.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hazleton, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Anna. I'm a dedicated and nurturing babysitter with over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, especially babies. I absolutely love spending time with little ones-from holding and comforting them to engaging in play and supporting their development. Babysitting has always come naturally to me,...

Cheryl C. says "Anna was very responsive and took the initiative to reach out and coordinate details prior to care. She is very dependable and my little had an amazing...

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Ava R.

Bath, PA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Ava! I'm 25 years old and live in the Lehigh Valley. I'm married and have 2 kitty fur babies. I work as a hairstylist and love my full time job, but definitely would love to assist busy parents with young kiddos. I'm open to normal household duties and cleaning as well as driving the kids wherever they need to be....

Stacey L. says "She does well with children, and is incredibly patient. Very capable doing housework and cooking. She's watched my kids for 3 years and I have been so...

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Jane F.

Patient Caring Nanny

Bath, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I am a mother of 3 children and have many years of experience with children of all ages. Previous employment includes nanny, in-home childcare and school nurse. Willing to meet before booking to make sure we are a great fit for each other. Compassionate, gentle care for others is my life calling. I believe children require hands...

Care Member says "Easy to schedule and so incredibly kind and down to earth!"

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Mia D.

Fun Sitter!

Orefield, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Mia! I am 23 years old. I am a reliable and experienced caregiver with over 7 years of hands-on experience working with children ages 2 and up. I've worked with families of all sizes and backgrounds, and I genuinely enjoy building strong connections with both kids and parents. My goal is to create a positive,...

Care Member says "Mia is a hit for our 5 & 7 year old. We had lost our previous beloved babysitter to a full time position in her field so our next sitter had large...

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Sandra B.

Brodheadsville, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
My name is Sandra , I am a mother of three grown kids, I am a semi retired nurse, I was working in a hospital for 22 years, for my experience I have over 20 years I have experience with Down syndrome kids , artistic kids also. I enjoy working with kids , for the last two years I was working with twins kids but unfortunately they...

Rebecca S. says "Sandra is absolutely wonderful! She was extremely kind and our daughter loved her! We can't wait to have her back again soon!"

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Tayana B.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Effort, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Travel
Greetings, My name Tayana and I love helping kids develop into their little personalities! Though I am not your typical caretaker, I have plenty of experience with kids with special needs. I've have spent my last 8 years in working in a self contained classroom as a para, and the past few years I have moved up to a Behavior...

Sherry M. says "Tayana is a great, caring and dependable girl. She truly has the best interest of children in mind. She truly cares about the children and their well...

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Samantha S.

Experienced Babysitter With Flexible Availability

New Tripoli, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Samantha! I am 26 years old and a mama to one little boy. I attended Lincoln Technical Institute for Medical Assisting and am now a registered medical assistant. I am a huge kid and animal lover and have been as long as I can remember. I have ample experience with kids of all ages as well as elderly people and...

Care Member says "Samantha has been so helpful! She’s extremely friendly and warm and clearly great with kids. She kept me constantly updated when my infant was in her...

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Maritza L.

House Mom

Whitehall, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I love working with kids, I have four of my own all grown and out the house. I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love.

Max G. says "Maritza has helped us with care of our baby for the better part of the past year for about 30 hours per week. She is reliable, loving, and...

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Nicole W.

Orefield, PA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I'm a love & responsible childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, & have fun. I am planning on starting early chikdhood education in the fall to begin my teaching journey! My previous babysitting experiences have shown me that I have so much love & care for children & making a positive impact on their...
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Robyn F.

Bath, PA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Robyn, I live in Bethlehem, Pa and recently graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor's degree in Nursing. I am CPR certified and worked as a patient care partner at Lehigh Valley Hospital on the mother/baby and labor and delivery unit. I am currently a nurse in the Operating Room at St Luke's...
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Isabella M.

Fun And Experienced Sitter

Sugarloaf, PA

from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Bella and I'm currently a student at Bloomsburg University majoring in education. I was the captain of my soccer team in high school and was a role model for all. I absolutely love spending time with kids- making sure they are entertained and safe! I have been babysitting a variety of ages for over 6 years so I have...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

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

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Jim Thorpe, PA

Babysitters in Jim Thorpe, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Marissa M.

She was very kind, caring, compassionate. Kids loved her.

- Tara G.

Cherish M.

Cherish is creative, engaging, and loves children. She genuinely loves children. You can rely on her to be honest, dependable and loving.

- Carolyn V.

Lindsay A.

Lindsay was an excellent caregiver for our 18 month old daughter. She provided comfort, care and an accommodating attitude during a...

- Mita M.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Jim Thorpe, PA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Jim Thorpe, 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 4 babysitters in Jim Thorpe, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Jim Thorpe, PA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of November 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 Jim Thorpe, 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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