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Claire T.

Grad Student Looking For Families To Work With!

Thornton, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I graduated from West Chester University with my nutrition and dietetics degree in May 2023 and currently in the middle of my masters degree in community nutrition as well as my dietetic internship and am on the road to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist! I have been a paid babysitter/nanny since I was 13 years old...
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Mirla C.

Part-Time Babysitter, House Sitter

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
I was a stay-at-home mom and have babysat for family and friends for more than 10 years. I volunteered as a babysitter at my church for a year and was placed with babies 0-2 years old. I am a native Spanish speaker and I'm conversational in English. My services include Spanish tutoring, home organizing, nannying, driving, and/or...

Helen C. says "We have been working with Mirla for about six months now. She is very responsible and always on time. She has been taking care of our 10 month old who is...

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Alex G.

Part-Time Babysitter

Wilmington, DE

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I was a nanny to the greatest family in Virginia for 5 years, which unfortunately came to an end when we relocated to Delaware. Also while in Virginia, I worked in the infant room at The Learning Experience. I am also a mom of a 5-year-old little girl who is my world. I have also taught classes at the YMCA with children ranging...
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Victoria V.

Part-time Babysitter For The Summer (college Student)!

Media, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
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My name is Victoria and I am a senior psychology major at West Chester University! I started babysitting when I was 14 for multiple families and children ranging from 0-14. I have 5 younger siblings so I have plenty of capability when it comes to taking care of multiple children at a time! In high school, I took child...

Kim G. says "Victoria is truly the best. My kids absolutely adore her and we miss her so much. I cannot recommend her enough!"

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Stephanie K.

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

Media, PA

5.0(0)
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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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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Leah O.

Overnight Newborn Care Specialist And Infant/Toddler Nanny

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
Overnight newborn care specialist and night nanny available at the end of October, 2025. Just because your baby is up all night doesn't mean you have to be! I'll handle all of your newborn's needs overnight. I non-judgmentally support both breastfeeding and bottle feeding journeys. I'm a University of Delaware graduate and...

Care Member says "I trusted Leah ever since the first time we chatted! She is professional, respectful, caring, and knowledgeable. I was so thankful to have her help look...

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Kaleigh F.

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hello, my name is Kaleigh! I am 21 years old and love babysitting! I am super active and love to be outside! I am very outgoing and have 6 years experience. I am a Nursing student. I have my own car and do not smoke.

Adam T. says "Kaleigh was excellent! We are so glad we found her and would be so happy to have her back. She watched our 20 month old and 5 month old and did fantastic...

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Joan C.

Chadds Ford, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
I am a mother of four wonderful children. I have 19 years of experience. I am available to watch your child/children during the day, as a fill in or even for the occasional date night. I can be somewhat flexible with hours but am generally available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and weekend days or nights. I am from the Garnet...

Hannah W. says "Joan is AWESOME. She arrives early and is amazing with our son, T.. She also loves our dog, Chief. She is a great help with other things around the house,...

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Sheila P.

Media, PA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, my name is Sheila P. and I'm 22 years old. I've always had a love for child care and have a lot of experience in different areas. I've been a babysitter for family and friends, a camp counselor, and a camp specialist teaching 3-5-year-olds. I've also worked as a Registered Behavior Technician, which really helped me grow...
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Amara S.

Full-Time Weekly Caregiver Available

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Amara. I have 10 years of childcare experience, starting from being a mother's helper as an early teen. More recently, I graduated from West Chester University in 2021 with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology. During college, I worked as the director of a Before and After School program that caters to the...

Care Member says "Amara is very patient even though my baby initially refused to play with strangers. They end up played very happily. I'm so relieved "

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Caroline L.

Experienced Sitter Looking For Part-Time Position

Media, PA

4.2(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Laura D.

Part Time/Occasional Babysitting

Malvern, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I'm Laura, and I am a Graduate Student Studying Nutrition at West Chester University (Graduating May 2018!). I will be pursuing my Dietetic Internship to become a Registered Dietitian starting this August 2018, but over the summer and throughout next year (2018-2019) I will be searching for occasional babysitting hours. It looks...

Sarah D. says "Laura is great with my crazy toddler and helps with my newborn too. Very hands-on and high energy! Asks the important questions and always keeps us...

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Mattison S.

Hi!!!

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello! I'm 25 years old. I have a passion for helping others. I have a puppy of my own and 3 nephews who I care for often. I'm a creative person who loves learning new things. I love being outdoors and taking walks and bringing out my inner child!

Nikkelle S. says "Mattison has always provided excellent care and thoughtful guidance for my children. Warmth and caring exuded from her in every facet. I know when I...

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Mariana S.

Responsible, Creative And Loving!

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello Families! My name is Mariana I am from Colombia I've been as a nanny for 6+ years here in the USA. I have experience with all ages, I've got references and am fully vaccinated. I am strong Driver and willing to drive with kids also very pet friendly. If you are looking for help for an occasional night out, dates or...

Care Member says "Mariana has been wonderful with our two toddler boys. She's warm, attentive, and engages with them in such a sweet, caring way. We feel completely at...

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Lena M.

Child Care

Kennett Square, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of children for the last 20 years. The children's ages have been from 6 weeks old to 5-year-old.

Megan S. says "Lena has become an integral part of our family. She is the kindest and most loving caregiver. I am a first time mother and had many anxieties about...

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Diva S.

Child Care Giver

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an energetic 56-year-old experienced child care provider with excellent references! I love what I do and enjoy the little ones so much. I have experience with newborn -12 yr. and with special needs also Down syndrome heart condition and feeding tube etc, I'm comfortable in most situations. I'm very prompt and reliable.. I...

Tiffany D. says "Dee was our part time nanny for my now almost 3yr old and 10mo old baby for close to 2 years. She is incredibly energetic, loving and willing. Dee added...

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Madison D.

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Madison. I'm 22 years old and I'm a recent graduate of Penn State University. I've babysat children on and off for about 3 years between the ages of 2 and 10. I am looking for a nanny position or any other childcare needed. I have my own car so I am able to drive myself. (and the kids if needed) I am also an...

Caroline R. says "We hired Madison last year for our 1 year old daughter and she has been amazing! Madison and Daisy quickly bonded. Daisy fondly refers to her as...

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Alexis T.

College Student-Summer Time Nanny

Kennett Square, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was 15. I have taken care children between the ages of 3-month-old to 12-year-olds. My junior year in high school I was a summertime nanny for a family with a 3-month-old. Freshman year in college I was a summertime nanny for a family with a three kids (ages 2, 5, 7). My sophomore year in...

Michelle K. says "Alexis is wonderful with my children! She is on-time, sticks to my rules for the kids and even picked up after they went to bed! She has been one of...

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Ala H.

Claymont, DE

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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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Zara D.

Mature, Experienced Nanny, Seeking An Opportunity To Care For Your Children (New Born, Toddler).

Malvern, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Mature, fun loving, energetic person with many years of child care experience looking for a part time opportunity to work with infant-toddler in your home starting in January. I have CPR and fire safety certificates as well as CDA certificate (Early Childhood Associate). I also have up-to-date Child abuse, FBI, and Criminal...

Care Member says "My name is Anne B. and Zara cared for my son, J., as an infant and older baby. I am the mom of three boys and I have experienced many wonderful...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thornton, PA

Babysitters in Thornton, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Mirla C.

We have been working with Mirla for about six months now. She is very responsible and always on time. She has been taking care of our 10...

- Helen C.

Victoria V.

Victoria is truly the best. My kids absolutely adore her and we miss her so much. I cannot recommend her enough!

- Kim G.

Leah O.

I trusted Leah ever since the first time we chatted! She is professional, respectful, caring, and knowledgeable. I was so thankful to have...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Thornton, PA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Thornton, 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 1 babysitters in Thornton, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Thornton, PA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Thornton, 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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