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5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Linda. I have 20 years experience caring for infants and young children. I have helped several physicians from Geisinger Hospital and families from Our Lady Of Peace School and Clarks Summit Elementary . I love working with children doing nursery rhymes, colors , shapes, letters , reading and playing with...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Linda has watched my son (turning 4) for over 2 years now and she is wonderful. Every day she has story, school, and/or music time with the children and it shows as he has learned so much. Linda does crafts with the kids for the holidays which he proudly displays...
Julie N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have loads of experience with pet care and have had my own pets since a very young age. I love pets of all shapes and sizes and can even do bathing and light grooming.
Kayleigh can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
5.0
"Kayleigh is professional, is focused on safety and brings all the fun! We can't wait to have Kayleigh back!"
Alea H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 7 years of experience babysitting. I have experience handling multiple kids at once. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I have a car to pick kids up from school or anything. I love to play with kids and keep them entertained and happy. I don't mind babies or toddlers, I love them. I love energetic...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexa was amazing with our kids! She was able to pick up and drop off our son when needed and was able to stay with them until I got home. She was always on time and very dependable. I would highly recommend her to any family in need of a sitter!"
Julie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Naomi and I am a first-year grad student at Marywood University. I'm from Maryland but currently living in Scranton pursuing my master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology. I love to sing and spend time in the outdoors, and once I graduate I hope to get a job working with children with speech and language...
Naomi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Naomi was wonderful! Not only was she available last minute but patiently and lovingly spent the day with our teething 5 month old. We would hire her again for sure."
Brittany B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Priscilla! I am an East Stroudsburg University student, however I am taking this semester along with the summer off from school to work and save up so I can hopefully return in the fall. I'm here to help anybody who may need the extra set of hands around the house! I am not a premium member so it may not give...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a medical student at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. I will be graduating and moving to Philadelphia in mid-May to begin my residency, so I am looking for short-term babysitting and tutoring jobs in the meantime. During college and my gap year, I frequently babysat the children of several of my professors as well...
Cecelia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a college student home for the summer. I have been a babysitter since I was in fifth grade. I have cared for children between the ages of 5 months to 13 years old. I enjoy babysitting and believe I have enough experience to take on any task at hand. I am a very energetic person and love participating in any...
Lyndsey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"You can rest assured that your children are in caring, capable hands...she's a dream!"
Kellie B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a full time preschool teacher to a class of wonderful 3-5-year-olds! I love art and creating new things to share with others. I love working with children of all ages and have experience with ages infant-10+. I am also a virtual college student getting my degree in Early Childhood Education. I am always looking to...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Emily is a funny, smart and kind-hearted person. She really loves children and they always seem to be drawn to her great personality. "
Fay M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as creative, adventurous, and dependable.
I am the youngest child in a big family and I have always enjoyed babysitting!
I'm looking for a job that allows me to be creative and have fun with the kids!
I started working with kids when I was around 12. I started in the church nursery and toddler...
5.0
"Johanna has been very helpful and flexible with our schedule, and our two young daughters always look forward to spending time with her! Friendly, trustworthy, and great with kids!"
Neaola S.
4.8
(15)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Scranton in 2018, after completing my MBA while my husband completed Nurse Anesthetist School. I was working at a school and babysitting like crazy nights, evenings and weekends and then in March 2020 (COVID) I started nannying full time and fell in love with it. What was supposed to be a two week gig ended up being...
Karly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Karly was amazing! She came over on very little notice and took on 2 rambunctious little ones all day. The girls loved her!"
Doreen S.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as fun, Respectful and responsible individual.
I love working with kids because I love to teach and help them and to be a role model in their life , to teach them from wrong and right to be that somebody who they can come to when they need to speak. someone they feel safe around . Kids are fun and...
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"If you're looking for a reliable and flexible nanny, she's the one. She was super helpful, my kids loved her!"
Zam M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kimber and I can't wait to meet you and your littles :) I'm an older sister to a brother and a sister, a graduate from the University of Scranton, and a lover of early mornings! I have over 7 years of experience working with children and over a year of experience working with children and adults with ASD.
I love having...
Kimber can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kimber while in town for a wedding and she was so great! Our 10-month old was in very good hands. Kimber was very sweet, a good communicator, on-time, and great with our daughter. She didn't mind staying late, and when we got back to our place she had...
Peter E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rachel!
I am currently 20-years-old and a full-time college student working towards my master's degree in counseling psychology and biblical studies. I find such joy working with children, and I have had a lot of experience with them!
Outside of traditional babysitting, I have worked in a nursery setting for...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Rachel cared for my infant daughter (3 months old) for two months while I made the transition from maternity leave, back to work. It was clear from the first few minutes that Rachel had experience with infants and knew what she was doing. It was such a relief...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ashlyn, and I'm a patient and enthusiastic sitter/nanny! I have 6 years of experience caring for children between the ages of 4 months and 12 years old. I also have taken two child development classes (in which we taught one full school year of pre-school), Early Childhood and Developmental Psychology in college, I'm...
Ashlyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Ashlyn is that wonderful combination of professional and genuinely friendly. My kids have already asked if she will be coming to play again. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
During the pandemic I did virtual online classes with children in kindergarten and first grade . I made sure that they were online on time for each class and assisted them throughout the day to finish their school work. I made it fun to help these children to write read and count basically reading writing and arithmetic. That's...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jordan! I'm a kind and reliable person who loves being around kids.
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Jordan was a great communicator, confirmed our times. Did great with the kids, listened to all my crazy mom worrying and over preparing ha ha! She has been very reliable so far and we really appreciate that! Looking forward to having her help out again!"
Morgan V.
5.0
(1)
work as a housekeeper presently clean, dusting, vac, polish furniture, shampoo carpets, laundry wash and iron and fold. clean bathrooms, main building mopping floors and keeping all areas clean. we are expected to keep our work area clean the the rooms we are assigned to. I work in a home for retired clergy. I have weekends off...
Christine can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
Lauren E.
Lake Ariel, PA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, kind, and calm
I started working with kids when I was in highschool babysitting for various families.
In my spare time, I like to read, go hiking, do crafts, and travel.
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Claire and I am currently a senior at the University of Scranton. I have been babysitting for over 9 years, from 3 months and up! I have been both a date-night babysitter and a full time nanny for two families in the past. I am CPR and First Aid certified and also have references! I love doing all types of...
Claire can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Annemarie A.
Scranton, PA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Annemarie, and I'm a 22-year-old senior pursuing a B. S. at the University of Scranton.
Over the last 6 years, I've had many experiences working in childcare with ages ranging from infant-11 years, and have loved every moment of it. I've routinely worked for many families in my area as a babysitter and nanny...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Olyphant, PA
Linda W.
5.0
Linda has watched my son (turning 4) for over 2 years now and she is wonderful. Every day she has story, school, and/or music time with the children and it shows as he has learned so much. Linda does crafts with the kids for the holidays which he proudly displays at home. Linda quickly and very...
- Julie N.
Kayleigh L.
5.0
Kayleigh is professional, is focused on safety and brings all the fun! We can't wait to have Kayleigh back!
- Alea H.
Alexa R.
5.0
Alexa was amazing with our kids! She was able to pick up and drop off our son when needed and was able to stay with them until I got home. She was always on time and very dependable. I would highly recommend her to any family in need of a sitter!
- Julie M.
Naomi B.
5.0
Naomi was wonderful! Not only was she available last minute but patiently and lovingly spent the day with our teething 5 month old. We would hire her again for sure.
- Brittany B.
Lyndsey H.
5.0
You can rest assured that your children are in caring, capable hands...she's a dream!
- Kellie B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Olyphant, PA:
How can I find a Olyphant babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Olyphant, 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 6 babysitters in Olyphant, 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 Olyphant, PA?
The average rate for Olyphant, PA babysitters on Care.com is $17.17 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 Olyphant, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Olyphant, 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.