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Saberah S.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, My name is Saberah, I'm 26. I am a licensed CNA and a graduate in Journalism & Media Studies . I am CPR/First Aid Certified and BLS Certified. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old but professionally I started 5 years ago. In my spare time, I like to read and hang out with my friends, listen to a lot of Kpop...

Precious M. says "Excellent with kids and Organized. I have known her for almost 3 years now and she is a kind spirited and energetic person. Always ensuring that the...

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Tamara S.

I'm Open To Short Term/long Term Part Time Positions. Open To Temporary Positions. I Have My Own

Lansdowne, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My first job was as a babysitter which I acquired after completing a first aid babysitters course. Since then I have accrued years of childcare experience working as a teacher, camp instructor, one on one aid, babysitter, and most recently a mom! I am loving, patient, kind, fun, reliable, and professional. The role of a nanny is...

Mindy P. says "Tamara is warm, caring, and her love for children and the arts has shown through her work when she watches my son. He is happy to do art and play with she...

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Elliana A.

Child Care

Thorofare, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Elliana, I'm from West Deptford NJ and I have over 7 years of professional experience in childcare. I have many children in my family that I am around all the time, I'm used to all different ages of children. With me you can always feel confident your child/children are supported, motivated and loved. I do...

Jeanne F. says "She's one of the most attentive people I've ever met. Great with routine, so clean and organized. We love her!"

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Anne G.

Full-Time Child Care

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have nearly 20 years experience babysitting and nannying. I was a day camp counselor for 4 years and an overnight camp counselor for 2 years. I have volunteered with children of all ages and abilities for 15 years. I am a certified Special and General Education teacher.

Care Member says "You can't get a better nanny than Anne. Personable and professional, she showed genuine affection for my child. We worked with her for a year and my son...

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Fatoumata B.

Fun Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello ! My name is F. I am 23 years old. Although I have 2 years of professional experience with being a nanny, I've been taking care of family members children for 7 years now. My passion for children started when my sister had my nephew and ever since then I've always wanted to be around kids and take care of them. My big...

Gabriella M. says "Fatoumata was such a godsend for us. I had surgery with little notice and needed childcare, and she went above and beyond caring for my children. I...

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Erin H.

Drexel Hill, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a certified teacher with 10 years of teaching experience, and over 20 years of childcare experience. I am now home with my three children (boy age 5, girl age 3, and girl age 1) and I would love a child to watch in my home. I have a beautiful, baby safe, pet free home. I drive a new Honda Odyssey with plenty of space for...

Vanessa H. says "If I could give Erin 10 stars, I would! She is beyond Fabulous. She is genuine, trustworthy, personable, professional & smart. Two of Erin's...

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Ala H.

Claymont, DE

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello Families, My name is ALa and I would love to care for your family! I have a degree in Liberal Arts with a minor in Psychology and American Sign Language. I am CPR certified and have no problem with doing a background check if needed or answering any questions you may have! I have been caring for children since I was 16 and...

Crystal T. says "A'la is wonderful with children her patience and capability to teach them and help them to grow is amazing."

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Ariana A.

Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm 30 years old and I drive one of the safest family vehicles: a 2020 Subaru Outback! I've been caring for children since I took my first babysitting course at the YMCA at age 13. Since then, I've helped parents raise children of every age ranging from 3 weeks old to 16 years. Additionally, I studied Biobehavioral Health at...

Care Member says "Ariana is amazing! I'm so thrilled that we found her, and I know we will be working with her so much more in the future."

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Elisha C.

Babysitter Available

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
For as long as I can remember, I have always had a love for children. I have spent a countless number of years babysitting for family friends as well as the neighborhood kids. I recently had a child of my own in Sept 2015, who I ideally would like to bring with me. I have an extensive amount of experience working with all ages....

Lisa F. says "My 2 year old and I were very impressed with Elisha. Meeting her on this site was great. She will hopefully work with us in the future."

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Ash P.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Ash (they/them) a childcare worker extraordinaire! I value play and the humanity of kids. I aim to meet kids with understanding and foster a creative environment, open hearts, and curiosity. I have been in childcare for over 10 years and love to help families and their kids navigate the early stages of life. Early...

Care Member says "Ash is an incredible nanny and hiring them was the best decision I have ever made for my daughter. When Ash started with us, I had just pulled my...

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Aidan S.

I Hope To Hear From You Soon!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Aidan. I have been caring for children for 8 years as a babysitter. I recently graduated from UArts. I love working with young kids and I'd be thrilled to have the opportunity to get to know your family. Your child's safety and happiness is my priority. I am almost always available for jobs Monday-Sunday. My...

Julia T. says "Aidan was one of several who came for two days to help support our children at a rare disease conference. She was on time, did what she was asked and...

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Sofia D.

Full-time Teacher Looking For Childcare Work :)

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm a middle school teacher who works near Rittenhouse and lives in West Philly. I have experience teaching both elementary school-aged children and toddlers. I have been babysitting and nannying throughout both high school and college (Smith 2020) and have experience with all different aged kids. My favorite things to do...

Nancy N. says "Sofia joined us as an emergency babysitter on short notice. She helped to care for our three girls - 4 and under - for 10 long days in a row. She was...

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Linda F.

Babysitter - Available Part Time

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi !!! My name is Linda. I have been working with children for five years. Throughout my experience, I have been blessed enough to work hands on with children who have special needs for the past two years. I am currently a special needs adviser at the School District of Philadelphia. The children that I have worked with ranges...

Shari A. says " Linda is extremely calm and patient and has great ideas when it comes to children's behaviors. I have also utilized Linda as a pet sitter in my home while...

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Sunita J.

Experienced Babysitter Available

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have been watching and caring for children for the past 10 years and have experience with kids ages newborn to teenagers. I have been working as a certified pediatric PA for the last 5 years and have great experience in caring for and identifying varies common illnesses in kids. I have experience and knowledge in nap...

Johanne M. says "Sunita cared for our two boys (11 and 5) over the summer. She is an amazing and smart young lady. Pleasant, punctual, flexible and reliable! She was very...

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Gwendolyn B.

Nanny For Over 14 Years Looking For A Wonderful Family To Work For Full Time

Philadelphia, PA

4.9(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my Name is Gwendolyn. I truly love working with children and have a passion for what I do. I have over 22 years of child care experience and 16 of those years as a nanny for several wonderful families. I have my Associates Degree in ECE (Early Childhood Education) and Certified Newborn Specialist. I have several...

Care Member says "Nicole has been my sitter a few times. She has always responded to my text in a timely matter. The kids love her. They get super excited to see her. I...

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Savanna M.

Experienced Fun Sitter

Clifton Heights, PA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...

Care Member says "She was easy to coordinate with and took very good care of my 3 y/o daughter while my husband and I had an extended day and night out! "

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Michele T.

25+ YEAR EXPERIENCED CHILD CARE GIVER

Upper Darby, PA

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Michele! I currently live in Drexel Hill/Upper Darby area. I have two children, J (21 years old), and D (26 years old). I have been doing childcare for over 30 years. I have experience working with newborns, twins, toddlers, and young kids! I have MULTIPLE references, so feel free to ask! I am a hard worker and am very...

Care Member says "Michele was on-time, courteous, and sweet with our kid."

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Teri C.

Brookhaven, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I love staying busy, creating fun and magic for the younger ones, as well as hanging out with the older. Rather your kids thrive inside, outside, eat organic, or Mc D's every night, I won't judge and your kids will be safe with me! I have my teaching license, lifeguard certification, mental health first aid certification...

Care Member says "I have shadowed Teri as she taught in a classroom setting as well as worked with her in a camp setting. She is wonderful with children, keeping them...

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Julia F.

Happy To Help :)

Clifton Heights, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time reading, crafting and playing games. I am also happy to prepare meals, clean, babysit, pet watch and assist with day to day tasks. I look forward to working with you and your families !

Taylor D. says "Very open and upfront, friendly. We enjoyed our short time with Julia"

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Daniela B.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care and love. I'm willing to do additional tasks if requested. I love to cook and clean. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...

Olivia C. says "I can not recommend Daniela enough! She is amazing! I hired her to help me care for 6 kids ages 3-12. She was always on time and even came on short...

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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

Saberah S.

Excellent with kids and Organized. I have known her for almost 3 years now and she is a kind spirited and energetic person. Always ensuring...

- Precious M.

Tamara S.

Tamara is warm, caring, and her love for children and the arts has shown through her work when she watches my son. He is happy to do art and...

- Mindy P.

Elliana A.

She's one of the most attentive people I've ever met. Great with routine, so clean and organized. We love her!

- Jeanne F.

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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