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73 babysitters are listed in State College, PA
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in State College, PA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been providing childcare for families in my hometown since I was 12 years old. I have had various full and part time babysitting jobs with families ranging from 1-3 children. The age ranges that I have experience are 4 months-13 years. I love spending outdoors, providing homework help, and doing crafts with the children I...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a certified elementary teacher who has a recent Master's degree in Creative Arts in Education from the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. Prior to graduate school, I taught kindergarten-third grade for five years in Alaska. I am also a Penn State alumnus, and have 15 years of experience with babysitting,...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, and hardworking.
I like working with kids because it's so fun to watch them grow into their personalities and learn new things.
I started working with kids when I was a teenager doing babysitting jobs. I was a nanny during the summers of college, and I recently was the...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a fourth year nursing student at Penn State and am looking for a part time babysitting/nannying gig for the end of summer. I am the middle child of five kids and I have a ton of little cousins so I have been babysitting for most of my life, but have 8 years of paid experience, including a 2 full summers of nannying...
Tanner can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been involved in childcare for most of my life. I took my first babysitting certification course when I was 13 years old - 10 years later I am still doing it. I previously work as a tutor with ages ranging from 10-18 years old, prepping students for middle school, high school, and college entrance exams at Crimson Review...
Gwyneth can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as caring, agreeable, and hardworking.
I started working with kids when I was in seventh grade, where I had babysitting jobs here and there. The most recent experience I had working with kids was a club that I joined at school this year where I worked with third graders at a local elementary school...
I have 12 years of experience babysitting children ages 6 months - 9 years old. I have specific experience with children with special needs including autism and down syndrome.
Chelsey can also help with: Travel
Hi! I'm Eva and I'm a college junior at Penn State. I have multiple years of experience babysitting on the side and pick up smaller jobs at home when I'm able to. I can help with light cleaning around the house, making dinner for kids, after-school care, and swimming supervision (I am a certified Lifeguard with 3+ years of...
Eva can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hannah B.
State College, PA
$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Hannah. I am home for the summer and looking for a job. I have previous experience with nannying and babysitting. I can help with light housekeeping and crafts.
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Alli and I am currently a senior at Penn State. I'll be graduating in December with a Bachelors degree in psychology. I am taking courses online, so my day to day availability is very flexible. I have two weeks of summer vacation planned, one in June and one in July. I have many references, as I have been a...
Mollie S.
State College, PA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
My name is Mollie and I'm a sophomore at Penn State! I love babysitting kids and need extra money to help pay for college expenses. I have 7 years of experience. I love dogs & am comfortable around all pets. I have my own car and have a flexible schedule due to online learning. I can help with Light Housekeeping or whatever you...
Mollie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emma M.
State College, PA
$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a student at Penn State looking for part time babysitting jobs during the school year. I absolutely love working with kids and have had years of experience babysitting. I work part-time for a picture company so I work with children often and have had my background check, child abuse, and finger printing done as well as CPR...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Hi, my name is Alaina W. and I am currently a junior at PSU studying Psychology. My choice of major definitely corresponds with my love for helping others and working with children. I have a lot of experience babysitting because I have a 6-year-old niece who keeps me very busy! I love spending time with her doing crafts, playing...
Alaina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I am a flexible and energetic caretaker looking for babysitting opportunities this Summer and potentially a nanny position in the Fall. I have two years of experience as a summer camp counselor and had a really great time having fun with and taking care of campers ranging from ages 4-15. I also have prior experience...
Jackson can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Lauren, I'm originally from Michigan and I am currently here pursuing my doctorate in school psychology. I am 25, in my 3rd year of the program and have been working work kids in carious capacities for over 10 years. I started as a babysitter for local families until I could drive and worked as a nanny full-time over...
Alexis B.
State College, PA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
With years of experience babysitting since I was 13, I've developed a strong reputation for being reliable, patient, and creative in caring for children. I'm eager to find opportunities to earn extra income, and I believe my skills make me a great fit for your family. I am confident in my ability to create a safe, supervised,...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
A recent transplant to State College, I have been babysitting and nannying for most of my adult life - I babysat all through my undergraduate degree, my Master's, and my PhD.
Now that I'm a junior faculty member at PSU, I'm looking to pick up some extra date night hours to help pay off my student loans.
I have lots of...
Anne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kylie and I am 21 years old. I'm a current student at Penn State University studying Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS). I have been babysitting for 7 years and was a nanny for a family from fall of 2017 to summer of 2021 and was a nanny for a new family this past summer. I loved getting to watch these kids...
Kylie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello,
My name is Anthony. I am a graduate student at Penn State studying Communication Sciences and Disorders. I have a lot of experience caring for other individuals. In the past, I worked in a facility that housed adults with intellectual disabilities. Some of my responsibilities included: making dinner, cleaning up their...
Anthony can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Jacqueline G.
State College, PA
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Available With Flexible Schedule And Experience In Child/Pet Care
Hello! My name is Jackie. I am 23 years old and currently hold a full-time position as a consultant. My schedule allows me to be home from Friday night to Tuesday morning so I am looking for part-time work. I have a lot of experience in childcare and have a passion for care giving. I also love pets, especially dogs.
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in State College, PA:
How can I find a State College babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in State College, 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 73 babysitters in State College, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in State College, PA?
The average rate for State College, PA babysitters on Care.com is $14.96 per hour as of May 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in State College, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in State College, 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.
Ratings for State College, PA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in State College, PA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 73 listed babysitters.