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Nicole A.

Certified Teacher Experienced In Creative Arts

State College, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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,...
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State College, PA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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Hi! My name is Jess, and I'm a current sophomore at Penn State majoring in nursing. In the past, I have worked with kids of all ages as a summer camp counselor, in addition to babysitting kids in my neighborhood. I'd also like to note I am CPR certified, and have experience with first aid if the need arises. I'm a patient, kind...
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Gabby

State College, PA

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$12/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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I am a senior nursing major at Penn State University. I am CPR certified, and have over 200 hours of clinical experience in hospitals. My goal is to be a pediatric or labor and delivery nurse! I have 6 years of experience babysitting, and my part time job in high school was working at a youth organization after care with 70+...
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Part-time Summer Caregiver Or Full-time Summer Nanny

State College, PA

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
I am currently attending Penn State to get my PhD in communication sciences and disorders. I already have received my bachelor's degree and masters degree from Penn State. I am a certified speech language pathologist and currently still practicing. I am looking to pick up some extra hours babysitting on the side of being a...
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Fun Sitter And Awesome Experience

State College, PA

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi my name is Cecilia! I am 25 and was born in and raised in the State College area. I have been babysitting since the age of 14. I have lots of experience babysitting children of all different ages and backgrounds. I would love to get to know your family and see if I would be a good fit!
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Emma R.

State College, PA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My names Emma and I am a sophmore at Penn State University. I attended Wachusett Regional and graduate in 2023. I am looking for a summer 2025 nannying job, as I spend my summers in South Yarmouth and have since I was 3 years old. I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school and since then I have had...
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I Love Children And Have 10 Years Of Experience.

State College, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Summer Nanny! Nursing Student At Penn State

State College, PA

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

State College, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
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.
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State College, PA

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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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.
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College Sitter Who Loves Kids

State College, PA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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...
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Quinn

State College, PA

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$12/hr
1 year experience
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...
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Fun Sitter (for Children And Pets!) And Tutor

State College, PA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...
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Looking For Sitter Jobs!

State College, PA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
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'm looking to connect with families so that I can be their go-to sitter. I have many references, as I have been a...
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State College, PA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...
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State College, PA

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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...
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Great Sitter And Errand Runner!

State College, PA

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$12/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...
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Jack M From State College, PA

State College, PA

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$12/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...
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Lauren

State College, PA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
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...
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State College, PA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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,...

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  • 72 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.10/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

FAQs for finding a babysitter in State College, PA:

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 72 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.

The average rate for State College, PA babysitters on Care.com is $15.10 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 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.

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