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Claudia S.

Loves Kids! CPR Certified, Vaccinated!

Swarthmore, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I'm a first year graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I live with 3 cats. I enjoy traveling, reading, writing, and all things creative! 3 years ago I started working for an Early Childhood Education Center. In addition working with infants as young as 6 months to Pre-K aged children, I gained...

Ian K. says "She's very kind and professional and absolutely amazing with kids she really gets to know them and seems to click fast and leave a lasting impression on the...

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Jackie J.

Experienced Babysitter

Swarthmore, PA

2.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Jackie. I'm 39 years old and live in the Delaware County area. I have been nannying since I was 17 years old. I stopped nannying a couple years ago due to Covid and have been helping my mom with her sewing business and also working for a delivery company called gopuff. Im looking to get back into nannying. I miss the...
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Lexi B.

Part-time Caregiver And Dog Sitter!

Swarthmore, PA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Lexi and I graduated last May 2022 from Umass Amherst with a major is psychology and a minor in education. I love working with children and would love to pursue a career in child develop/child psychology. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old for children of all ages and I have also taught at the Sunday...
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Amanda Y.

Swarthmore, PA

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$15/hr
15 years experience
For over 15 years, I have found immense joy in nurturing children's growth and development. My positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, combined with my desire to support families, motivated me to become a caregiver. I am patient, creative, and friendly, always striving to create a fun and engaging environment. I am...
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Jennifer D.

Swarthmore, PA

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been a nanny for the past seven years. I worked for three different families and still have very close relationships with all of them. I loved working with kids but had to quit, so I could go to school at night. Right now I'm looking to work some days during the week to earn some extra money while in school.
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Stephanie K.

Creative, Fun, Accountable With Good Management Skills: Studying Early Childhood Ed

Media, PA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am currently a 10u softball coach and I have been babysitting infants through the age of 11 since I was 15 years old. Over the years I grew a passion for inspiring and teaching young kids that I decided to take my career path that way and became a teacher. Throughout college, I worked part-time at daycare on top of nannying....
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Kathryn F.

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Gibbstown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am the youngest of 8 kids, so I know all the tricks little ones can get into. I attend Palo Alto University as a graduate student working towards a Master's in Counseling Psychology. I started babysitting for the UCLA center (Lake Arrowhead, CA) when I was 16, it is a get away place for anyone who attended UCLA. I have babysat...

Judy S. says "I hired Kathryn from Care.com and had her work with me daily for three years. I recently had to move down to Southern California and wanted to bring her...

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Niagale F.

Upper Darby, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I'm an experienced babysitter/nanny with 10 years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages. My background includes creating engaging and educational activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, and providing support with homework and daily routines. I have a strong understanding of child development and...

Heidi W. says "Niagale is a gem. Reliable, punctual, great with our child. We are hiring her regularly!"

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Julianne D.

Babysitter And Tutor - Nights And Weekends

Wallingford, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a Speech Language Pathologist working at a local elementary school. I have extensive experience providing care for many families and truly enjoy working with children. I have my own transportation, am skilled with various ages and genders and am extremely dependable, reliable, organized and trustworthy. While in my care, I...

Danielle L. says "My daughter absolutely loves Julianne. She has worked for us on and off for the past three years. Julianne is warm and will actively play with my...

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Alexa U.

Babysitting

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Alexa, I'm 22 and a senior at SJU. I am available for after school sitting/driving/errand running, as well as date nights. I have my own transportation and can provide references/clearances!

Krystina M. says "Alexa was wonderful with our 3 children. she is still asked for frequently from my oldest"

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Kylie H.

Swedesboro, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Kylie , I am 23 years old and have been working with children practically my whole life. I started out babysitting all of the kids in my family, and then I worked at a daycare for two years. At the daycare I worked mainly in the infant room, but I was also frequently in the toddler and preschool/prek room as well. I...

Megan L. says "I could not recommend Kylie enough for your childcare needs. Kylie was a nanny for our son from his age of 6 months until 2.5 years old. I wish we could...

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Melissa R.

Weekend And Date Night Babysitter

Folcroft, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am 33 years old. I live in Folcroft. I worked at a daycare in Folcroft for over 4 years and have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I currently work in a cardiologist's office. I graduated in May 2014 from West Chester University with a BA in Sociology. (still waiting to put that degree to use lol!) My hobbies include...

John C. says "Melissa was warm and attentive with our 3 month old. She did age-appropriate activities with her; when we came home, they were enjoying tummy time...

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Amanda C.

Caring Sitter

National Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello my name is Amanda ! I am currently 26 years old, married and a cat mom lol. Growing up in a big family you tend to get used to having a whole bunch of kids running around and that's where my love for caring for children began. I am the second oldest in my family so I'm very used to taking care of my family's children....

Ashley L. says "She is the sweetest and most professional, punctual person. You can be sure that your kids will be in the best hands."

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Myka T.

Fun Sitter And Friend

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I have been working with children of all ages for the last 5 years in both professional and private environments. I have worked at a summer camp and lifeguarded for 4 years supervising children between the ages of 1-12 at camp and all ages while guarding. I've also worked with multiple families with ages ranging from 1-11. This...

Ashley H. says "Myka was wonderful! She sent me photos of activities she was doing with my daughter which put me at ease while I was out. I highly recommend her."

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Kinbrae S.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm Kinbrae. I'm an infant nanny in West Philadelphia and have my master's degree in early childhood education from The University of Pennsylvania. I've always loved working with children and have experience caring for kids from birth through school age. I'm calming, caring, and patient, striving to bring a sense of peace to...

Care Member says "Kinbrae was wonderful. She was prompt, communicative, and professional. We hired her while out of town, but I wish she lived closer to us so we could...

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Caroline L.

Experienced Sitter Looking For Part-Time Position

Media, PA

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I graduated last May with my bachelor's degree in social work and moved to this area in February from NC. I am loving it so far and looking forward to meeting local families through this site and building some lasting connections! I've worked with kids in various settings including daycares, summer camps, elementary schools,...

Mark G. says "We needed a nanny for our 2 kids and 3 dogs while we waited for our over seas Au pair to get her visa. Caroline was great. Our kids (and dogs) adored...

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Sydney T.

Theater Teacher And Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sydney and I'm an experienced teaching artist who has nannied for one family for over a year. I've been working with kids since high school and graduated from Cornish College of the Arts where I studied stage management. I have taught and stage managed at Youth Theatre Northwest where I worked with large groups...

Robert S. says "We hired Sydney to watch our two children (2 and 7) in August of 2020 after 6 months of working at home with our kids during the pandemic. We couldn't...

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Naya P.

Lively And Creative Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
25-year-old nanny with 3+ years experience providing care for children from age 0-14 years. I came to the US from Brazil in a childcare program and now I'm searching for a new family to be their nanny! I am a very active person and have plenty of energy. I enjoy sports, outdoor activities like hiking and love working with kids.

Care Member says "Naya is one of the most genuine, trustworthy, reliable and loving people I know. I am beyond thankful she came into our lives. She is more than a...

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Emonie O.

Upper Darby, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With over four years of childcare experience, I've had the privilege of supporting families and providing reliable care for their children. My patient, creative, and approachable nature allows me to connect with children effortlessly. I...

Lauren H. says "Amazing and will be Coming back for sure!"

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Mary Frances C.

I Am An Enthusiastic Caregiver And Certified Teacher Who Will Babysit And Tutor.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a certified teacher (English grades 7-12) and a graduate of Chestnut Hill College. I am also a published author - I have one novel and two short stories published. Additionally, I am certified in Reiki. I have been working with children most of my life through summer camps, after school programs, and babysitting. I worked...

Robert O. says "Mary Frances is very hard working and dedicated person. She is very excited and a dedicated worker. She is a hard worker and should be considered for...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 3.5

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Swarthmore, PA

Babysitters in Swarthmore, PA are rated 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Claudia S.

She's very kind and professional and absolutely amazing with kids she really gets to know them and seems to click fast and leave a lasting...

- Ian K.

Kathryn F.

I hired Kathryn from Care.com and had her work with me daily for three years. I recently had to move down to Southern California and wanted...

- Judy S.

Niagale F.

Niagale is a gem. Reliable, punctual, great with our child. We are hiring her regularly!

- Heidi W.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Swarthmore, PA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Swarthmore, 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 5 babysitters in Swarthmore, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.5. 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 Swarthmore, PA babysitters on Care.com is $19.00 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 Swarthmore, 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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