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Find babysitters in Harrisburg, PA that you’ll love

214 babysitters are listed in Harrisburg, PA

The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Harrisburg, PA

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Deamonte S.


Harrisburg, PA

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm 27! I love kids and working with them. I've worked with children of all ages. Safety is my first priority. I cook, clean, entertain and, I'm pet friendly. I'm available Mondays through Saturdays day and night. Provided care for infants and toddlers including changing, feeding and I am always on time and very responsible....
Deamonte can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Deamonte is a very nice young lady. She is punctual and reliable. She is very patient with the kids and she is very kind."

Andrew P.

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Sara T.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Babysitter Or Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Sara and I would love to meet you! I love taking pictures, particularly of children because they don't hide their emotions. I'm a problem solver. I love puzzles, legos, and spider solitaire. My favorite music is piano music and I often have it playing in the background. I can be strict or firm with setting boundaries,...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I could never say enough great things about Sara . My children love her I feel at peace leaving my most precious gifts..in her care on a regular basis. Their time together is always well planned and not only are they safe but I can see the results in my children...

Luke L.

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Olivia P.


Harrisburg, PA

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Pet Sitter

Hello! My name is Olivia. I am 22 years old, and currently trying to find my path in life. I absolutely love working with children, and have enjoyed every experience I have had while working with them. I have worked 4 years as a teacher and caregiver at Early Learning center in Harrisburg. I have experience in infants through...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Livi has been a wonderful caregiver to both my four children and our lively 5 year old pup. With her background working in a childcare facility she is fantastic with my kids. She strikes a good balance of fun and structure and my kids just adore her. I would highly...

Kelly C.

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Shamala F.


Harrisburg, PA

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I was a stepmom that became a stay at home stepmom 2013. I had 4 step children from ages 5-13. I have been a stepmom since 2005. Around 2009 I worked at the YMCA for about 4 years. I am currently a seeking a family to help out with child care. I prefer part-time but I would be ok with full-time if the hours are flexible for...
Shamala can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"She is good at keeping her schedule on time and in advance changes"

May T.

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Emily M.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Emily , 22 years old, & I am located in Harrisburg, PA. I graduated from Kutztown University in May of 2021 I have had a wide range of experience caring for children through various jobs on Care. I am very comfortable with various age groups as well. I am one of five children and growing up, we've always...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Great with children and pets!!!!"

Pamela M.

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Kate C.


Harrisburg, PA

$15-50/hr9 yrs exp

Excited Babysitter With Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm not currently housecleaning, but I'm great with kids and pets if you'd like help there (check out my other jobs). Thank you for your consideration!
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kate always willing to do whatever we needed and was always eager to help. Absolutely would use her again any day."

Kerry H.

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Liliana V.


Harrisburg, PA

$18-19/hr5 yrs exp

Fun College Student Babysitter!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am currently in college working towards my degree in early childhood education! I love children and have 5 years of experience. I can help with anything you need from the occasional date night to pick up and drop off, homework help, meal prep, and light housekeeping! I am CPR, AED, Epi-pen and first aid certified. I have my...
Liliana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Lily was great with our two boys. She is super friendly and helped them get over any initial shyness very quickly, then was very patient with their non-stop talking! They had a great time with her and were sound asleep when we returned at the end of the night. We'd...

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Kathryn S.


Harrisburg, PA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Part-time Or For Occasional Babysitting

Hired by 55 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children ranging in age from newborns to teenagers. I am CPR, First-Aid and AED certified.
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

4.0
"providing peace of mind while your out, connecting with updates."

Yaritza H.

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Aaliyah B.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Aaliyah and I am a second year college student majoring in psychology with a minor in criminology. I have been babysitting/watching over family members and my younger sibling since around the age of 9. I love working with kids and teaching them new things to fit their needs. I hope that I may be the right fit for...
Aaliyah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"with my schedule being crazy I had to cancel and move things around multiple times. Aaliyah was still very patient, kind & understanding. I look forward to using her in the future. In my experience she is a reliable, communicative & dependable sitter."

Beverly M.

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Kelsey H.


Harrisburg, PA

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Harrisburg Based Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of childcare experience including date night babysitting, full time nannying, day care, and summer camps. I am certified in first aid and CPR. I can also provide references and PA child abuse clearances.
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Kelsey was awesome and our little guy loved her. She came out 3 or 4 times. Unfortunately she then totally ghosted after that and stopped responding."

Trevor B.

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Olivia C.


Harrisburg, PA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

.

The reason I like working with kids is because I like to watch kids grow into their own person. I also love doing fun activities like crafts, reading, and playing! I started working with kids before I was 16, however when I was 16-18 I worked with my sister babysitting up to 9 kids all ranging from new born to 12 years old....
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Olivia has been watching my children since she was in high school . They were toddlers when she started watching them and now they are 5&6 . My children love Olivia . She likes to do things with the kids and keep them busy which I love because my son has ADHD and...

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Adalisse C.


Harrisburg, PA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

I Love Playing With Kids And Taking Care Of Kids

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Adalisse im 19 years old. I have about 4 years of experience taking care of my own little brother and sister during days and nights. I have also babysit for other families as well. I can do different activities with the kids if requested, I can do cyber school with them and also help with housekeeping if needed. I...
Adalisse can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"She did more than required and I was super grateful for that! My boys loved her and she was great with my animals."

Kerri L.

I am a mother. I've raised 2 children with my husband. I am ready to help families i.e.. nannying, babysitting and running errands... I know how much it takes to raise a beautiful family, my kids are all grown so I'm really wanting to help mothers raise their little ones and contribute my experience.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Miriam was our nanny for many months while our work schedules were busy. We formed an amazing relationship with her and she was always dependable, kind, and our daughter LOVED her. She was like a family member and we would be happy to talk with anyone looking to...

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Elizabeth L.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time/Full Time Caregiver

I have cared for my cousins kiddos for 2 years as needed and I babysit her youngest every weekend. I have been paid to care for children of various ages. I can watch any age ranging from newborn to 13 years. I enjoy working with and caring for children. I can be flexible with hours. I can work overnights. I have worked in a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"We interviewed Elizabeth for a position with our son. Unfortunately at this time it did not suit our needs but Elizabeth was extremely professional and very sweet! She responded to messages promptly and was very upbeat and eager! If our family needs change, we will...

Heather C.

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Kayla C.


Harrisburg, PA

$13-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Kayla! I am a college student and come from a large family with seven siblings, one disabled. As the oldest sister, I have had the opportunity to care for my siblings as well as babysitting for various neighbors. I'm a very kind, patient, and caring individual that loves working with children!
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kayla is great with kids! She's lovely to work with!"

Mary L.

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Lanice D.


Harrisburg, PA

$11-16/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a patient young lady who loves to help, assist, and take care of children. I have a lot of experience with children with babysitting of my little cousins to helping to take care of my little sister. I have two years of training with young children at school age level. With me your child will receive the appropriate care...
Lanice can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Lanice has been an amazing care giver to my son. It's hard to trust people and have confidence in their ability to care for your child properly. You have to be able to put a great deal of trust into them. Lanice and her family have shown me countless times that...

Madeleine C.

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Tara C.


Harrisburg, PA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

SAHM On-call To Help!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

FOR BABYSITTING: I'm happy to plan a themed evening such as cooking/baking, costumes or face painting, learning or art-based activities, etc. FOR NANNYING: I'm a local part-time private nanny to neighboring families. My specialty is newborn/postpartum care, with a focus on safety and helping families with routine. I have current...
Tara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tara was very punctual and sweet. She took great care of our little one and he really enjoyed his time!"

Ahmed G.

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Julia M.


Harrisburg, PA

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Neat Freak!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Julia! I have 4 years of paid experience and continue to build my skills with every client. I bring my own cleaning supplies and I am equipped to do different types of cleaning jobs. I also love organizing and would love to help remove that stress from your life. I have had nothing but great reviews regarding my...
Julia can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Julia came and cleaned my apartment before an event I was having; she came on relatively short notice, was on time and did a thorough job. Would absolutely hire her again! Thank you Julia!"

Ashley C.

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Karen B.


Harrisburg, PA

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a mother of 3 and a grandmother of 5. I would love the opportunity to provide child care services to your love one. I have over 10 years experience running a successful business and over 5 years running a successful daycare. Healthy meals will be provided along with a safe and clean environment. I'm available immediately and...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"She’s very honestly and definitely team player , and dedicate and she’ll complete any task that you give her yes I definitely would hire her again "

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Amara N.


Harrisburg, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Growing up I've always babysat my brother, and I have been a camp counselor at youth camps. I enjoy working with kids I'm currently a supervisor at a nonprofit. Caring for others is one of my passions. I'm friendly, cooperative, and responsible. I have my CPR and first aid safety certification. I look forward to having the...
Amara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amara was very professional with her care to my 1yr old son, she also took good care of our dog, she did our bedtime routine like we ask her to, and keep us updated with everything. She took care of our son in our house and was very punctual! We also came to a...

Marilu K.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Harrisburg, PA

Deamonte S.

4.0

Deamonte is a very nice young lady. She is punctual and reliable. She is very patient with the kids and she is very kind.

- Andrew P.

Sara T.

5.0

I could never say enough great things about Sara . My children love her I feel at peace leaving my most precious gifts..in her care on a regular basis. Their time together is always well planned and not only are they safe but I can see the results in my children development. Thank you for all you...

- Luke L.

Olivia P.

5.0

Olivia is always on time and communicates extremely well. She is very reliable which is hard to find these days. All 3 of our kiddos love her and get excited when she's watching them. She's open to being as structured as you want her to be with the kids which is wonderful. If you are...

- Staci R.

Shamala F.

5.0

If you are looking for someone who is reliable, punctual, and can control your crazy kids, Shamala is your girl. She is also willing to go any extra mile for our family and shows both compassion and discipline while caring for our kids. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to lead our children...

- Michelle H.

Emily M.

5.0

Great with children and pets!!!!

- Pamela M.

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Average Rating4.4 / 5

Babysitters in Harrisburg, PA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 79 reviews of the 214 listed babysitters.