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199 babysitters are listed in State College, PA
The average rate is $15/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in State College, PA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I am a grad student at NMSU getting my PhD in Counseling Psychology. I am now completing my clinical internship at Penn State University's Counseling Center. My goal is to become a psychologist. I have my Masters in Counseling from UPenn and my BA in Applied Psychology and Human Development and a minor in Hispanic...
Adrianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Anna and I am a recent graduate from Penn State with a degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services. I have been nannying between semesters for about 3 years, and hope to continue during my current gap year before going to graduate school. I understand that trusting someone with your child/children is not a...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I am going into my sophomore year at Penn State studying finance. I am from West Chester, PA but I will be spending the summer at PSU as a lead fund manager in the Nittany Lion Fund, which is a student-managed hedge fund. I do have class on Mondays and Thursday at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. so I would need...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Quinn C.
State College, PA
$10-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Quinn and I am 19 years old. I am currently attending school at Colgate University but am home in State College for the summer. I have had and cared for pet dogs my whole life and even had a dog-walking business in middle school. I also have experience with cats, fish, and lizards. I love animals, especially...
Quinn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Amanda and I am a senior at Penn State. I babysit my little cousins and family friends as well as nieces and nephews all the time. I took classes in high school about child development/daycare stuff so I know whats going on at all times. I love sports (I played hockey) and any types of outdoors stuff. I am very...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Logan C.
State College, PA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Logan and I'm currently studying Psychology and Rehabilitation Human Services at Penn State. I'm extremely reliable, flexible, and outgoing. I have been babysitting for the past six years and have experience with children ranging from infants to pre-teenagers! I would love to spend time with your child doing their...
Samantha C.
State College, PA
$12-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience. For the past three years, I have been babysitting two children who are currently ages 1 and 5. I am an education major at Penn State University. I have received background checks and clearances for working with children. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Emma H.
State College, PA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have worked as a babysitter previously. Continually, throughout middle and high school, I was a volunteer counselor for a local camp that operated briefly during the summer. Currently every summer I work full time at a daycamp as a counselor for children 4-13!
Emma can also help with: Carpooling
Hello, my name is Paige! I am a 20-year-old student at Penn State University. I am a kind, patient, helpful and positive individual. I am very responsible, and have been since a young age- at 12 I started babysitting my baby cousins and have also babysat for neighbors and family friends. My other work experience includes...
Paige can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Isabella S.
State College, PA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am a current student at Penn State majoring in kinesiology. I've been a dance instructor for the last 5 years, working with kids ages 3-16. I also have experience working as a camp counselor the past few summers and babysitting.
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Larissa M.
State College, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Larissa and I am 25 years old. I am a State College local with a degree in Criminal Justice from Penn State. I have two years of experience in a daycare working with infants, toddlers and pre-k. I also have 10 years of babysitting experience. In the past I have coached high school girls rugby as well as youth flag...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Larissa was great! She was always on time and flexible with our schedule. She was also sweet and gentle with our little one. Would highly recommend. "
Chris M.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Jessica M.
State College, PA
$10-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
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...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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+...
Gabrielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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!
Cecilia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a current college student looking for dog sitting jobs! I have a great background in many years of experience in dog sitting and babysitting/nannying. I a chocolate lab and golden lab at home! I love dogs. I am reliable, trustworthy, caring, kind, and responsible!
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Sarah S.
State College, PA
$18-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, I am a patient, caring, and reliable babysitter. I am from State College and have been babysitting since I was 13 (20 now). I have experience caring for new borns up to 12 years old. I love animals, I have a cat and dog myself. I am a third year liberal arts student at Penn State; my classes for fall semester are in the...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I have 9 years of experience with other children and my own siblings. I do not have a car but can help with whatever you need! I am heading to college end of august and hours may change, but I would love to build a healthy relationship with your children. I never had the option to have a babysitter when I was younger, I...
Angelique can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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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 199 babysitters in State College, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 $15.34 per hour as of June 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 State College, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in State College, 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 State College, PA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in State College, PA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 199 listed babysitters.