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I am 52 & have tons of babysitting experience, including being a stay-at-home mom when my 4 children (including twins) were young. Our family has lived in Abington PA since 2003. I have current clean background checks.
Grace F.
Jenkintown, PA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone my name is Grace F! I am a Junior who is looking for babysitting opportunities whenever I am home! I am a nursing major, CPR and lifeguard certified, and I have 6 years of experience! I have nannied the past 2 summers, and I love doing fun activities with kids! I am comfortable and experienced with ages 0-13! Looking...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an enthusiastic college student-athlete (UC Berkeley Women's Rowing) studying psychology, and I LOVE kids! I have over seven years of experience caring for infants and children in various environments such as date-night babysitting, nannying, and summer camp counseling. I am home in PA for the summer and would love to...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Hannah watched my two kids (5 and 1) for 5 weeks this summer. She is great and my kids adore her. She managed the baby's nap schedule and my daughters play date and activity schedule which didn't always sync up incredibly well, and when there was nothing planned...
Katie R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm the oldest sibling and one of the older cousins in a big family. I grew up babysitting for family and lots of the neighborhood kids. I definitely think I'm a kid at heart, and love to be creative and have fun! I used to babysit, and pet sit a lot a couple years ago, but stopped when I started working full time.
My home...
Tessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tessa provided after-school care to our two elementary-aged boys all year long and has been fantastic! She is an excellent communicator, always dependable, arrives early, flexible, and willing to go the extra mile. She was hands-on with our boys, helping with...
Cara O.
5.0
(1)
I have been working for a family for 3 years as an After-school Caregiver for two kids. A 13-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl. My duties were picking them up from school, making sure their homework was done, and driving them to swim practice. I am able to provide a reference from that family. I currently work at a middle...
5.0
"Diane watched our tween-er kids for several years. This included getting homework done and driving them from school and often to evening sports practices.She was very reliable and always made sure the kids were well looked after."
Hillary S.
Leah S.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Starting from 13 years old I have been a go-to babysitter for multiple families in my neighborhood along with families through word of mouth. While beginning college at Temple University in the fall of 2017, I decided to take a break from babysitting, but I still remained to work with children through an AmeriCorps volunteer...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was very attentive, caring, and loving towards my kids. They LOVE having her around. I would definitely request her services again!"
Tee M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm JillIan! I have worked with kids ranging from 2 weeks to 16 years old. I began babysitting as a mothers helper at age 12 and have been babysitting ever since. I work as a summer camp counselor and work/play with children ages 4-6. I have also nannied for spring break picked the kids up from school. I nannied for two...
Jillian can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jill cared for my two boys (ages 6 and 9) over the summer and she was fabulous! The kids had a great time with her, going to the pool, playing games, and going on adventures around town. She helped them with summer bridge books and made sure that they did a little...
Laura T.
Alexandra D.
Ambler, PA
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Alex: Compassionate Pre-Med Student And Soccer Player: Your Trusted Babysitter!
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Alex, a dedicated pre-med student and women's soccer player at Christopher Newport University. With experience caring for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-teens, I'm well-versed in handling multiple children simultaneously. As a warm, responsible, and energetic babysitter, I bring a caring touch to childcare....
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex is super responsible and committed caregiver. She has watched my young grandchildren and my friends kids is always their first go to. She’s not only responsive and capable of thinking on her feet no matter what situation she is faced with, but she is...
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Lillian H.
Philadelphia, PA
$30-38/hr • 4 yrs exp
Energetic 23 Year Old Nanny With Bachelors Degree In Early Childhood Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lillian. I've been working professionally in childcare since 2019 and I've been nannying since 2020. I graduated from Temple in the spring of 2021 with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood education. I have many years of experience with children in classroom settings and home environments. Throughout college I had...
Lillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I have had the opportunity to work with Lillian through our church's Sunday school and student ministry. Lillian has a kind, compassionate heart. She truly has a heart for children and treats them with respect and encouragement. She is very dependable and always...
Veronica C.
Meaghan K.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Current Medical Student Working As Part-time Babysitter/Nanny
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I began babysitting when I was 12 years old, babysitting several neighborhood kids. I then had several intermittent babysitting jobs throughout middle school and college. My senior year of college I was the part-time nanny to 2 girls, whom I met every day off the bus, made dinner, helped with homework, and played with until...
Meaghan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meg was fantastic! She took phenomenal care of my two children (8 mo, and 4 years old). She was punctual, reliable, and very professional. I loved that she took the time to come up with creative, stimulating games for my 4 year old so that he wasn't stuck in front...
Margaret K.
5.0
(3)
Hello! I am currently in my second year of graduate school for speech language pathology! This past year I worked in a behavioral school as a school based SLP and a school district as a school based SLP! I am currently home for the summer and working in a skilled nursing facility! I have all my clearances and my booster! I love...
Regan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Was wonderful with my 2 boys. I wanted my boys off technology and to have more outside time and Regan was great with that! She took the boys on walks with the dog and played soccer with them as well. She was wonderful with my children! She mostly babysat on date...
Bev C.
Noelle B.
Philadelphia, PA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Noelle and I'm looking for a covid-conscious and vaccinated family that is seeking consistent childcare or homeschooling in Philadelphia.
I've been providing childcare since 2010 and more consistently nannying since 2014. While pursuing my degree in biology, I was a nanny for a family of 2 kids (8 and 10)...
Noelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Noelle has been such a wonderful addition to our family! She is flexible, caring, punctual, dependable, and trustworthy. She helped us through virtual kindergarten, homeschooling, and hybrid schooling and was willing to jump in wherever we needed her. She is an...
Ashley L.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Shona and I am currently attending Chestnut Hill College in my senior year. I am studying psychology with the goal of specializing in child/adolescent psychology. I have about five years of experience baby-sitting kids around my home town, and I am excited for the opportunity to gain even more! Besides my love...
Shona can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shona is amazing with my sons. She is responsible and fun for the kids. I highly recommend her."
Cindy L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked for a Summer Camp since I was in high school, so I have had lots of experience with kids. I also grew up caring for my sister, who is now in her 20s.
Two jobs I took were specifically for caring for boys, because there is a shortage of males in the education (and related childcare work) field. In both cases, I was...
Ben can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ben watched our son for a few weeks through the summer. He was great about taking him to the pool and park. He even brought snacks that he knew our son liked. It was overall a great experience"
Jamie Y.
5.0
(1)
I have been a preschool assistant teacher for about 7 years now. I have babysat for tons of family both from my preschool and outside of preschool, for date nights, and other occasions. During the pandemic I even babysit for a wonderful family of 3 children, sometimes I'd watch all three kids and sometime just the younger two...
Diamari can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diamari was originally my twins' daycare teacher, and it was evident from the start that she possesses a natural gift for caring for children. She treated my little ones with an abundance of love and care, as if they were her own.
One particular occasion that...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am 28 years old. I am a mom to two beautiful little boys. My oldest is 8 years old and I just had my second in June. I am comfortable with any age group. I love the joy children bring. I'm the house on the block that everyone loves to come to; I believe imagination is so important and anything to keep the kids active...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ashley is a punctual, reliable, trustworthy individual. Her love for children and creative mind has the little ones entertained as well as taken care of. Communication and a good rapport is important when taking care of children and Ashley excelled. Her personal...
Michelle M.
Iris W.
Philadelphia, PA
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Evenings/Weekend & Looking For Full Time Oct.21st
4.8
(28)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from college and I'm back in the city full time! I've internshipped as an assistant teacher for 2+ years at a charter school in Philadelphia; Worked as a daycare aid before college; I have cared for children between the ages of newborn to 15 years of age in a home setting; I come from a huge family and am...
Iris can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Iris was our Nanny (May-Sept M-F 8:30-4:30) to our 6m old until he started daycare. She was extremely attentive to him, his safety and his needs. She was incredible helping him hit milestones (hit early!) She was constantly reading, singing and working on...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Availability update: I am currently working with a wonderful family, so I am not available during the week. However, reach out if you need a sitter on a Friday night, a Saturday, or a Saturday night!
Need some help? I am a recently retired public school teacher with over 25 years of experience with kids. I would love to help...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Lisa was the summer nanny for my two sons last summer and she was awesome! Lisa has the best personality, she's extremely responsible, and always planned fun activities. Any family would be extremely lucky to have Lisa!"
Kathy K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole was timely, professional and very sweet with our kids. She even kept the house tidy. I would highly recommend her!"
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Andrea R.
Abington, PA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Friendly stay at home mother of 8-month-old looking for PT-FT position. I am offering pick up and drop off SERVICES. I have three years of babysitting experience. I am a recent grad and am now dedicating my time to taking care of our new daughter. Being a stay at home mom has been such a blessing that I never knew I would ever...
Andrea can also help with: Travel, carpooling
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Jenkintown, PA
Hannah K.
5.0
Hannah watched my two kids (5 and 1) for 5 weeks this summer. She is great and my kids adore her. She managed the baby's nap schedule and my daughters play date and activity schedule which didn't always sync up incredibly well, and when there was nothing planned for the kids she always had great...
- Katie R.
Tessa H.
5.0
Tessa provided after-school care to our two elementary-aged boys all year long and has been fantastic! She is an excellent communicator, always dependable, arrives early, flexible, and willing to go the extra mile. She was hands-on with our boys, helping with homework, snacks, did crafts, baked, and...
- Cara O.
Diane L.
5.0
Diane watched our tween-er kids for several years. This included getting homework done and driving them from school and often to evening sports practices.She was very reliable and always made sure the kids were well looked after.
- Hillary S.
Leah S.
5.0
She was very attentive, caring, and loving towards my kids. They LOVE having her around. I would definitely request her services again!
- Tee M.
Jillian F.
5.0
Jillian watched our son while my husband and I went on a date night. She was punctual, responsive and overall a pleasure. Look forward to hiring her again!
- Deva R.
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How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Jenkintown, PA in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $15.00. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Jenkintown, PA help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 2 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
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