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2,963 babysitters are listed in Philadelphia, PA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA
Grace K.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace and I am currently a student at Ursinus College. I have been babysitting since the beginning of high school, so about 4 years now. I have babysat for multiple families, varying from 1-4 children. I really love kids and I am living in New Ringgold for the rest of the semester!
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Grace was a pleasure to have in our home nannying for our 2 boys. She was so good with both my boys(a toddler and newborn). The kids loved her and she was great with them, my toddler would look forward to her coming over every morning. She always found ways to keep...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a sociable and spirited person who is reliable and very covid conscious (willing to wear my mask at work.) I have about one year of experience as a live-in babysitter/nanny to an exuberant 1-year-old boy. I would care for him most nights, feeding him dinner, bathing him, and putting him to bed. I would also do all his...
Ivy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a wonderful experience. Ivy was prompt, and did very well with our children."
Emily H.
Azzure E.
Philadelphia, PA
$19-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Azzuré (uh-zor-ay). I'm currently a college student & a business owner. I specialize in childcare & pet care along with a bit of household services.
I genuinely enjoy babysitting & have been caring for toddlers (that are potty-trained), & kids since my early teens.
My responsibilities include fun activities,...
Azzure can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Azzuré is an amazing caregiver. She is mature, patient, thoughtful and proactive. I have two girls now ages 10 and 12. She takes time with the kids and they truly love her like a family member. I would highly recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a Special Education teacher in Philadelphia. I have a Masters in Special Education- specializing in Autism. Additionally, I am working on a Master's degree in reading. I have several years of experience babysitting children of all ages and needs. Experience with infants as well. I am currently looking for a summer position....
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Molly L was a pleasure to meet and interview. She is a lovely young woman!"
Kimberly R.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Destenie and I'm 23 years old. I'm very excited about Care.com because babysitting has always been my favorite job/thing to do. I have been babysitting children since the 8th grade. I started by babysitting my siblings, family members children, my neighbors children and then my friends' children. I have babysat...
Destenie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Destenie has been watching our now eight-month-old son since late July (so a little more than three months now). We love her and are so grateful for the wonderful care she provides for our son. She has been terrifically flexible with our variable schedules and has...
Heather H.
Abby S.
Philadelphia, PA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am currently taking a break from clinical work in community mental health to reset & plan next steps for my therapy practice, and I'm looking for childcare work in the meantime. I have over 10 years experience working with children, teens, and families as a childcare professional, arts educator, and child trauma...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We hired Abby to help us with our newborn daughter. She was incredibly caring and kind. Ultimately we needed her in home more than her schedule would allow but we would highly recommend her to our friends and family. "
Jocelyn T.
Kayla L.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kayla! I am a 23-year-old preschool teacher with 6 years experience working in childcare. I am CPR certified, I have experience with all all age groups in various settings (preschool, nannying, summer camp, daycare, babysitting) and I have 2 years experience working as an inclusion counselor for children with...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is a great nanny , nice person , and professional
We highly appreciate the care which she gave it to our child."
Sana M.
Kaela W.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I started babysitting when I was 13 for neighbors and close family friends. I have babysat for all types of families and children ages 0-13. I love to babysit and get such joy watching children grow and learn and love to do what I can to help with that. I am currently working as a Registered Nurse full-time (3 days/week) and I...
Kaela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Kaela for our daughter Jade. Kaela was punctual, honest, and warm. We reached out to hire her, but unfortunately for us, she accepted a full time RN position in another state. We would recommend Kaela to anyone in the future who is looking for...
Misty R.
3.0
(1)
I am currently pursuing my graduate degree at Temple University after completing my undergrad in Education at West Chester University.
Growing up as the eldest in my household, I've always been surrounded by the laughter and energy of little ones. Beyond family dynamics, I've also accumulated years of hands-on experience in...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
3.0
"I had a phone call scheduled with Emily to talk about a recurring job. This call had already been rescheduled once at Emily’s request. Emily did not answer when I called at the rescheduled time. I know things come up, but after messaging and texting her about this,...
Care member
Zaida G.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nursing Student With Tutoring Background Who Loves The Outdoors!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thanks for visiting my page! My name is Zaida, and I've been working with children since I was 15. I am a recent nurse graduate from Drexel University.
I've babysat (including overnights) for individual families, ran a tutoring service in college, worked for the NY Department of Education, and have been a Counselor-In-Training...
Zaida can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Can I say love, love, love her child care services. She is always pleasant and works very well with the child. I would definitely recommend Zaida."
Andrea C.
Noelle B.
Philadelphia, PA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Noelle and I'm looking for a covid-conscious and vaccinated family that is seeking consistent childcare or homeschooling in Philadelphia.
I've been providing childcare since 2010 and more consistently nannying since 2014. While pursuing my degree in biology, I was a nanny for a family of 2 kids (8 and 10)...
Noelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Noelle has been such a wonderful addition to our family! She is flexible, caring, punctual, dependable, and trustworthy. She helped us through virtual kindergarten, homeschooling, and hybrid schooling and was willing to jump in wherever we needed her. She is an...
Ashley L.
Nadine I.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 6 years of experience volunteering with children k-12 with tutoring and as a nanny. I have a bachelor's degree in human development and community engagement with a concentration on psychology. Currently I am getting my Master's degree in counseling psychology. I am also clinically trained to work with individuals...
Nadine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Nadine was great with our boys. We have hired her twice and will continue to do so. She keeps the house in order, got the little guy to bed no problem, and did some baking with my older son. Highly recommend."
Amy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for many children in the past and love playing games, reading, helping with homework, and planning activities. I nannied for a family for three years that included before/after school care as well as full time care during the summer. I have experience with overnights as well. I enjoy trying new things and...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taylor worked for us since 2017 as before/after school care and full-time summer nanny to our 3 kids. She is like family and my kids reach out to her still today! Taylor is extremely dependable, responsible, and loving. She has great communication skills and we...
Audra V.
Lillian H.
Philadelphia, PA
$30-38/hr • 4 yrs exp
Energetic 23 Year Old Nanny With Bachelors Degree In Early Childhood Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lillian. I've been working professionally in childcare since 2019 and I've been nannying since 2020. I graduated from Temple in the spring of 2021 with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood education. I have many years of experience with children in classroom settings and home environments. Throughout college I had...
Lillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lillian has been our sitter for over 5 years. Our daughter is now 8 and Lillian is her favorite sitter. We can't say enough about her. She truly loves children and has a knack for keeping them engaged. She's professional, dependable and patient."
Lynette H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids ever since I was a mother's helper at the age of 14. Since then, I have been babysitting off and on and have been working at summer camps. I have experience in all ages including newborns and for the past three summers, I have been working with children on the Autism spectrum. I have a lot of...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Olivia was amazing with my two kids (5 and 6 year old). They absolutely adored her and were so sad when we moved and she couldn't be their babysitter anymore."
Melanie B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Shannon, I have been working with children in some capacity since I was a young teen and have been professionally babysitting for 3 years! I just graduated from La Salle University with a degree in psychology and plan to get my masters to become a childhood therapist. I love working with children and watching them grow....
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I'm so glad we found Shannon. She watched my two year old son frequently before he entered daycare, and we still use her on occasion. She's very dependable, listens well, follows all directions perfectly, and she's great with my son. She is an asset to any family...
Esme T.
Vincent B.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hey, my name is Vincent. My experience with supporting people includes: working as a camp counselor and sports director for four years, babysitting for a family with four kids for one year, living and working in an intentional community, as a direct support caregiver to adults with disabilities for three years, nannying for...
Hallie O.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 29-year-old living in Roxborough, PA. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 and have worked with children of various age groups. I previously worked as a infant and toddler teacher at daycare in Devon, PA . I am comfortable with pets. My interests include arts and crafts, nature walks, trips to the zoo or...
Hallie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hallie is an amazing babysitter! She babysat my 4 month old for an evening. I hadn’t left him with a sitter yet so I was a little nervous but Hallie quickly but all my worries to rest. She was on time, professional, very communicative and very knowledge about baby...
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Michaela O.
Philadelphia, PA
$13-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting around the age of 16. I am now 25 and living in the city. I grew up surrounded by a very large family with many cousins & little kids. My network quickly grew from family to friends to friends of friends! I only babysit for the fun of it now, as I work full time in Private Wealth financial advising and am...
Michaela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Michaela! Last weekend she babysat my 10 year old son. Now that he is older, he is more independent but he told me how much fun they had playing games, having dinner and spending time together while she babysat him. She was very easy to...
Meredith N.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I'm a current fully-vaccinated college student that's pursuing a degree in Psychology. I have lots of experience working with children through multiple volunteer organizations and spent one summer working at a camp specialized for children on the spectrum and implemented...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was our child's nanny/babysitter for roughly a year, until preschool started. She was very respectful of our mask requirement in the house. We trusted her to take our child out to the park, playground, library, as well as play in our home. Hannah is an...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA
Grace K.
5.0
Grace was a pleasure to have in our home nannying for our 2 boys. She was so good with both my boys(a toddler and newborn). The kids loved her and she was great with them, my toddler would look forward to her coming over every morning. She always found ways to keep our toddler entertained and kept...
- Care member
Ivy S.
5.0
We had a wonderful experience. Ivy was prompt, and did very well with our children.
- Emily H.
Azzure E.
5.0
Azzuré is an amazing caregiver. She is mature, patient, thoughtful and proactive. I have two girls now ages 10 and 12. She takes time with the kids and they truly love her like a family member. I would highly recommend her.
- Care member
Molly L.
5.0
Molly L was a pleasure to meet and interview. She is a lovely young woman!
- Kimberly R.
Destenie F.
5.0
Destenie has been watching our now eight-month-old son since late July (so a little more than three months now). We love her and are so grateful for the wonderful care she provides for our son. She has been terrifically flexible with our variable schedules and has worked some long days without...
- Heather H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Philadelphia, PA:
How can I find a Philadelphia babysitter near me?
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 2,963 babysitters in Philadelphia, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The average rate for Philadelphia, PA babysitters on Care.com is $18.05 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 Philadelphia, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Philadelphia, 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.
Ratings for Philadelphia, PA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,143 reviews of the 2,963 listed babysitters.