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Rachel M.

Arts And Crafts Loving And Responsible Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi families! My name is Rachel and I graduated from the University of Amherst with a degree in Linguistics & Psychology. I am currently a teacher at the Celebree School in Fishtown where I work with infants & young toddlers. I have 2 years experience working aftercare at the Montclair Pre-K and completed a full time internship...

Care Member says "Rachel takes care of our little guy as if he’s her own. She’s constantly checking in with me throughout the day by text, asking questions to confirm...

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Diamari B.

Nanny/Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I have been a preschool assistant teacher for about 6 years now. I have babysat for tons of family both from my preschool and outside of preschool, for date nights, and other occasions. During the pandemic I even babysit for a wonderful family of 3 children, sometimes I'd watch all three kids and sometime just the younger two...

Care Member says "Diamari watched my 5 month old for a couple of months this winter & spring. She has a preschool background and a lot of experience with babies which was...

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Meade P.

Babysitter Located In Rittenhouse

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
I am currently a senior studying at Vermont State University. Most recently I worked as a nanny for a 13-month-old. Where I also cooked, cleaned and ran errands. I have worked as professional housekeeper, and I am more than happy to help clean and tidy up around the house. I also have extensive experience with animals and dog...

Care Member says "Meade was the first babysitter our child ever had- the first person other than his parents to put him to bed even!- and she was so patient with him on...

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Brianna F.

Fun, Patient, Experienced Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Hello! My name is Brianna and I am 24 years old. I have over 9 years of experience in babysitting and I have also taken a child development course in which I learned how to help kids learn and play. I am happy to watch kids of any age and have experience with children from 3 months to 13 years old. I have just started medical...

Ada L. says "Bri is the absolute best! Our girls just adored her!"

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Corrina P.

Northern Liberties Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Corrina and I am a young professional with a multitude of childcare experience. I have been a long term sitter for various families, worked in an early childhood center during highschool as part of my curriculum, and have long term nanny experience. In addition, I majored in Theatre and Communication in college,...

Alexandra K. says "It is with great pleasure that we recommend Corrina as a nanny! Corrina was our nanny from 10/2020 through 07/2021. She began taking care of our son...

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Natalie S.

Nanny/Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Natalie, I am passionate about providing quality care for children of all ages. With 8+ years of experience as a nanny and babysitter, I have developed a deep understanding of children's needs and the ability to create a safe and engaging enviornment. As a responsible and reliable caregiver, I prioritize the...

Care Member says "Natalie is absolutely amazing. She worked for our family for several years. She cared for our 3 children who spanned in age from newborn-10 years old....

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Alley T.

Babysitter Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
I have experience with child care and pet care. I cared for my neighbors sons for a few years, I have held numerous babysitting jobs over the past few years. I currently work in the social work field and have constant contact with children and families. I also currently own a jack russell terrier/Chihuahua mix breed. I would...

Joan C. says "Allie is currently a matriculating student at C. College. As Director of Campus Ministry at C. College, I have worked with Allie in a variety of settings....

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Keara S.

Full Time Babysitter Available Dec-January

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an art teacher and currently pursuing my Master's in K-12 education. I have state-certified clearances and experience working with children ages 3 and up. I have open availability until January 15th, when my semester begins, and I'm happy to provide my clearances and references. This year, I was a full-time art teacher at...

Linda P. says "I am a neighbor of Keara's and have known her since she was a young child. She is intelligent, trustworthy, and caring. I have always known Keara to be a...

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Sydeika P.

Full-Time Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

4.3(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello, my name is Sydeika. I am a high energy, optimistic, and caring person who loves kids, especially toddlers. I enjoy creating an environment that is both fun and educational for the children. I am patient and willing to take the extra time and care to meet the needs of both parents and children. I consider myself to be a...

Angela Y. says "Sydeika took care of our 4 children all day several times while we were between nannies, and we loved her! Our youngest is 2.5 and our oldest is 10, and...

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Rachael D.

Expert Care Giver: Nanny, Tutor, Teacher, Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Expert Care Giver: Nanny, Tutor, Teacher, Babysitter - Hello, my name is Rachael. I have been a middle and high school teacher for the last 10 years in New York City and Philadelphia. During that time, I also coached Cheer leading and was the faculty adviser for both the student newspaper and student government. I also taught...

Catherine D. says "Rachael has helped me with both of my sons since birth (They are 5 and 7 this year). She's very capable of firmly but kindly providing a safe and...

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Karen D.

Mount Airy And Vicinity Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked as a social worker for over 25 years with children in a variety of settings. In the past few years I have worked as a substitute teacher in the school district of Phila as well as with individual children with special needs.
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Faith B.

Babysitter Or Nanny Available!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Faith and I'm looking for a job as a full time nanny starting September 2! My most recent job is coming to an end because the child is starting daycare. I've been with her since she was 3 months old, and she's now over 2! My previous nanny job before that was with 2 toddler boys who were brothers. I have over...

Maria P. says "Was great at connecting with each of my children!"

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Hannah H.

Graduate Student- Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
hi! i'm a graduate student looking for part-time babysitting jobs while I work to complete my degree! One thing you should know about me is i've worked with kids in schools(general education and special education), camps, churches, hospitals, and as a babysitter ever since I was in high school! In my spare time, I like to...

Kimberlee B. says "Hannah has been working with us this summer and my girls adore her. She is great at communicating and very punctual. She takes initiative and is just a...

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Cherelle D.

Part-Time Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
I have always had a great passion for working with kids. Ever since I was 10 years old, I have been babysitting. I have babysat kids, ages ranging from 5-month-old twin boys, to a 12-year-old. I love kids and I love the fact that through their innocence they can make someone laugh or smile. Even though children can be very testy...

Bronwyn R. says "Cherelle started working as a nanny for my daughter, E., when E. was about 5 months old. Cherelle was with us for over a year, and still babysits from...

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Ben S.

Part Time Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I worked for a Summer Camp since I was in high school, so I have had lots of experience with kids. I also grew up caring for my sister, who is now in her 20s. Two jobs I took were specifically for caring for boys, because there is a shortage of males in the education (and related childcare work) field. In both cases, I was...

Jamie Y. says "Ben watched our son for a few weeks through the summer. He was great about taking him to the pool and park. He even brought snacks that he knew our son...

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Meaghan K.

Current Medical Student Working As Part-time Babysitter/Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I began babysitting when I was 12 years old, babysitting several neighborhood kids. I then had several intermittent babysitting jobs throughout middle school and college. My senior year of college I was the part-time nanny to 2 girls, whom I met every day off the bus, made dinner, helped with homework, and played with until...

Margaret K. says "Meg was fantastic! She took phenomenal care of my two children (8 mo, and 4 years old). She was punctual, reliable, and very professional. I loved that...

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Skyler B.

Part-Time Babysitter Available In Center City Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Skyler! I have been a childcare specialist since 2011 and have cared for ages as young as 9 days to 15 years old and everything in between! My favorite ages to work with are newborns, infants, and toddlers! I love supporting these ages through their developmental milestones. As a nanny, I view my role as a...

Care Member says "Skyler is incredible caring. She has watched our infant on numerous occasions and always has taken care of her. I trust her with our baby girl who she...

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Lamiesse M.

Caring And Artistic Babysitter And Nanny!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! Growing up number 4 out of 10, I am very comfortable and engaging when working with children of all ages, including infants and toddlers. I love arts and crafts, singing, playing outside, playing games, and reading to and/or with children. I also have experience tutoring young children and helping with homework and...

Jennifer B. says "Lamiesse is one in a million! She is fun, sweet to kids and a great cook to boot! She has been watching my two boys for the last year. She does fun...

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Taylor R.

Part-Time Nanny With Day Care And Babysitting Experience

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have always enjoyed working with children and families and I am experienced caring for children of all ages. I have worked in a fitness daycare facility which I thoroughly enjoyed, because not only did we get to enjoy the company of many different children with differing interests and personality types, we also got to...

Ife G. says "Taylor is great! She is an excellent caregiver and I know that when I leave my daughter with Taylor she is going to safe, loved and engaged in...

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Blaire A.

Medical Student Looking For Some Babysitting/nanny Jobs!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I am a medical student at Thomas Jefferson University. I am looking for a babysitting job with a family that I can sit for. I graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science. I have a great deal of experience babysitting for children of all ages from infants to...
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  • 1,307 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.90/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA

Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 651 reviews of the 1,307 listed babysitters

Rachel M.

Rachel takes care of our little guy as if he’s her own. She’s constantly checking in with me throughout the day by text, asking questions to...

- Care member

Diamari B.

Diamari watched my 5 month old for a couple of months this winter & spring. She has a preschool background and a lot of experience with...

- Care member

Meade P.

Meade was the first babysitter our child ever had- the first person other than his parents to put him to bed even!- and she was so patient...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Philadelphia, PA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Philadelphia, 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 1,307 babysitters in Philadelphia, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Philadelphia, PA babysitters on Care.com is $18.90 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 Philadelphia, 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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