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Phoebe R.

Babysitter/House And Pet Sitter

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi there, I'm Phoebe! I've been babysitting and pet sitting for over 10 years. I have cared for children of all ages, and pets of all kinds. I worked for two years as a therapist for children with autism, earned my Master's in social work, and am now working as a Community School Director at Washington elementary. I love to be...

Jamie S. says "Phoebe is amazing with our 3 year old daughter. She is enthusiastic, creative, and playful! "

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Mirtelina I.

Loving & Caring Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi Parents! I love being around children and make them happy when they are under my care. Overall, I have experience caring for multiple children (twins), all ages, and children with special needs. I am a happy, loving, respectful and responsible nanny/babysitter looking for two part time jobs or a full time job with some...

Kelvin L. says "Wonderful with kids. Bilingual. My children love her and still ask for her. She keeps a journal of what kids did throughout day. She spends time with them...

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Aleana G.

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! A little bit about me - I graduated in 2019 with a degree in early childhood education. I student taught in K through 3rd grade classrooms, with the most amount of time spent in first grade. I am a certified newborn care specialist, and I received certificates from a child rearing course from Yale and a child...

Lauren V. says "Aleana is absolutely amazing. She was our full time nanny for 3 years, starting in 2020. We have three kids ranging now from 3- 11 yrs old. Our youngest...

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Kelsey H.

The Fun Mom

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for friends/family members for 4+ years. I enjoy playing on the children's level, letting them be creative and have fun!!! I am very dependable and show up with a smile. I am currently enrolled online at AMU for an business degree. I enjoy spending time with my family including time with my little...

Jennifer W. says "Kelsey is very mature and dependable. She is also great with kids of any ages."

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Morgan S.

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Morgan and I am a college student at Millersville University. I am studying psychology in hopes of becoming a school counselor one day! I have plenty of experience working with children, and believe I would be a great fit for the job you have posted. Some of my experience includes being a camp counselor at a...

Care Member says "Morgan babysat our 3 year old daughter while we attended a family wedding. We were visiting the area from out of town, and she was very responsive,...

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Jordyn K.

Child Care Available

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...

Care Member says "Jordyn did a nice job! We had her come for a last minute date night and she was professional, on time, and kind. She presented with a calm and warm...

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Evenie R.

Pre-school Teacher

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
A little about me: I am a professional nanny with an extensive background in child care and development. I have a genuine passion for working with children and providing them with a safe, nurturing environment in which they can thrive in. My qualifications include 4 years of paid experience as a professional nanny, casual...

Angela H. says "Eve was lovely! My 4 year old and 10 month loved her. It was an instant connection as soon as she walked through the door. I would definitely have her sit...

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Sophie D.

Summer Nanny/Caregiver Available

Lancaster, PA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
Hi my name is Sophie, and I am incredibly passionate about working with kids! I currently teach Third Grade at a school in Lancaster, but have a ton of experience working with children both within and beyond the classroom. I have been a babysitter for several families over the course of the last 10 years. I have been a long term...
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Kayla S.

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I graduated with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education (prek-4) from Temple University and started my Masters at Holy Family University. I have experience babysitting children and have been a teacher the last 8 years. I have taught kindergarten, first, second, and third grade, but I have just left the classroom to follow a...

Jean-marie A. says "Kayla was great with our toddler and infant! She was early, learned their schedules quickly and managed their bedtime routines perfectly. Our toddler...

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Brittany O.

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I use to babysit throughout middle school and highschool. Now I have a 4 and 8-year-old that have prepared me for anything! My friends always know they can count on me when they need someone last minute.

Lisa S. says "Brittany is a loving and caring mother. "

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Skylar G.

Fun Sitter

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! I would love to work with your family. I just moved from Oahu and l'm originally from Pennsylvania. In regards to my nannying experience, in high school I nannied for a family with two toddlers for two years and I also taught dance classes to kids ages 3-10. Going into college I was a nanny for a newly 1-year-old and I...

Daniel D. says "Skylar was very professional and asked all the right questions. I would trust her with my son any day. "

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Stephanie G.

28 Year Old Professional Female Available For Part-time Position

Lancaster, PA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm a 35-year-old single woman living in Lancaster City. I have approximately 20 years of experience with taking care of children ranging in age from newborn to pre-teen. I also am an experienced dog walker and house sitter and love keeping things clean and tidy so if you have pets and need some housework done as well...

Timothy V. says "She was very great with the kids and also helped with minor housekeeping."

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Reagan A.

Need A Babysitter That's Reliable And A Good Fit For Your Family?

Lancaster, PA

from
$23/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have babysat for many families and love working with kids. I have a lot of experience with 2-year-olds because I worked in my church's daycare with that age. I am on winter break and will also be available to babysit from time to time and in the summer! Please reach out! I like working with kids because I enjoy reading to...
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Cassie A.

Pet Sitter/Babysitter That Is CPR/1st Aid Certified

Lancaster, PA

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a mother of 5 children (20/18/18/16/11), have experience with all ages including multiples and children with medical conditions. I volunteer with my youngest's Young Marine unit, volunteer in the 2-yr old classroom at school and babysit friends and family's children. I also have experience pet-sitting dogs, cats, lizards,...
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Emily D.

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny

Lancaster, PA

from
$18/hr
9 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I am 24 years old and currently a teacher. I recently graduated from college with a degree in elementary education and special education. I have experience with kids of all ages in various settings. I have babysat and nannied for the past 10 years. I am reliable, patient, and love children. I am comfortable driving, cooking,...
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Madi R.

Caregiver/Babysitter

Lancaster, PA

from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
My mom was a nanny my entire life, from the time I was born until now. Because of this, I grew up in a home daycare setting, constantly around infants and toddlers, so my experience with watching children began at a young age. I have had my own babysitting jobs since around age 14 or 15, for children between the ages of around 2...
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Mia D.

Babysitter/Nanny

Lancaster, PA

from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Mia and I am a 5th year Speech-Language Pathology grad student at Lebanon Valley College. I am currently doing a school placement at Eshleman and Martic elementary! I am available as a date night sitter, before/after school care or even an emergency sitter. I am responsible, outgoing, energetic and have...
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Lauren Z.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends Part-Time

Lancaster, PA

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Lauren. I married my incredible husband in September 2019. I nannied for a family through this site during college. I also worked at summer playground, a program run through the Hempfield Rec Center, and at a daycare during my college years. I graduated from Lancaster Bible College in May 2019 with a bachelor degree...
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Jessie H.

Experienced Childcare And Social Services Professional Looking For Babysitting Or Part-time Jobs!

Lancaster, PA

from
$18/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Jessie and I currently live in the heart of Lancaster City! I graduated in 2016 with a B. A. in Intercultural Studies. Since graduation I have worked for the Salvation Army in Children's Ministry, the Water Street Mission homeless shelter as a caseworker, and Lancaster County Children and Youth as a...
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Marleny T.

Child Care

Lancaster, PA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Marleny I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to...
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  • 92 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.91/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lancaster, PA

Babysitters in Lancaster, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 92 listed babysitters

Phoebe R.

Phoebe is amazing with our 3 year old daughter. She is enthusiastic, creative, and playful!

- Jamie S.

Mirtelina I.

Wonderful with kids. Bilingual. My children love her and still ask for her. She keeps a journal of what kids did throughout day. She spends...

- Kelvin L.

Aleana G.

Aleana is absolutely amazing. She was our full time nanny for 3 years, starting in 2020. We have three kids ranging now from 3- 11 yrs...

- Lauren V.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lancaster, PA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lancaster, 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 92 babysitters in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, PA babysitters on Care.com is $16.91 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 Lancaster, 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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