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Wendy P.

Creativity And Imagination Within Allowed Boundaries

Mercersburg, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
CPR and first aid certified. Covid 19 vaccinated. Non smoker. Have own transportation. Pet friendly. I raised my three boys, all grown now. I volunteered, on a weekly basis, with Headstart Program. As a grandmother I cared for two of my grandsons full time for a year and a half. I have been employed professionally in the...

Jennifer C. says "Wendy has been with us for over a year and is highly recommended. She is extremely reliable and flexible with my crazy work hours and activities the...

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Mercersburg, PA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Took child development courses in highschool, and it was something I enjoy doing, caring for children and helping them learn and grow is the the best part helping to teach, teach comfort n be someone they can rely on, finding someone you as a parent can trust and not have to worry if your child is being taken care of. I have a...
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Mercersburg, PA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Lydia and I bring a strong background in childhood development and education to every family I work with. I have a bachelors degree from the University of Pittsburgh and have hands on experience working in pediatric therapy where, I supported children with a range of developmental and emotional needs. Since...
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Mercersburg, PA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I've been a childcare provider for the past three years because nurturing young minds is my passion. I have some college under my belt and possess CPR training and First Aid certification. My calm, patient, and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children and build a safe, nurturing environment for them to grow and...
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Child care centers in Mercersburg, PA

Little Folks Childcare

309 Beech Lane Mercersburg, PA

5.0(3)
In-Home daycare
Child care
Preschool
Little Folks Childcare, a licensed PA group home, has been providing warm, professional, and fun care for children in Franklin County since 1998. Featuring a regular nature program promoting nature awareness and outdoor skills. For preschool age we provide forest school curriculum, weekly dance called the Art of Movement,...

Shannon R says "Little Folks Childcare is a Wonderful daycare. My daughter has been going to Ms.Lynne's and Mr.Johns for 5 years now since she was a newborn. I couldn't...

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Diane Younker in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.
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Fellowship of Bible Churches & Camp Tohiglo

10670 Fort Loudon Rd Mercersburg, PA

Fellowship of Bible Churches & Camp Tohiglo in Mercersburg, PA also features a retreat center for the families and their kids. They offer a 4-week overnight Christian youth camp in the summer with recreational activities like picnics and other events. They feature challenging and exciting programs to make the camper's stay...
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Miss Emily's Building Blocks

13890-A Dutchtown Rd. Mercersburg, PA

I have worked with children for the past 20 years. I prefer a smaller more personal in home childcare to larger centers. I am a mother of 2 teeange daughters. I currently offer all day care and after school care for Mountain View and Mercersburg Elementary Schools in the Tuscarora School District. Age appropriate...
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  • 8 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.25/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 5.0

FAQs for finding child care near you in Mercersburg, PA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.25 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 4 child care providers near you in Mercersburg, PA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Mercersburg, PA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Mercersburg, PA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Mercersburg, PA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Mercersburg, PA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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