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Kelsey L.

Sitter/nanny With Teaching This Experience.

Thornton, PA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I have experience working with children in clinical, educational, and home environments. As a part time art instructor, I love giving kids the chance to be creative
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Lily S.

Thornton, PA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! my name is Lily and I'm a 21-year-old college student. I am looking for babysitting job while I'm home for the summer. I love kids and have 3 younger siblings. I have experience in babysitting and pet sitting, as I nanny at school. I like to spend time outside, drawing and reading. I also have a car for transportation!
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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Karen W.

Reliable, Compassionate And Passionate Caregiver

Thornton, PA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Experienced and dedicated nanny/caregiver with over 40 years years of experience caring for not only my own children and grandchildren of every stage of development. Skilled in providing a nurturing and safe environment, while also engaging children in creative and educational activities. I am a reliable, compassionate, and...
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Bernadette M.

Wallingford, PA

4.5(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Compassionate, honest, reliable, friendly and patient Nanny. Energetic and professional, I love to sing and dance. I am able to help with homework and Legos are my thing. Willing and able to work overtime and at your service when you need me. Ms B here to make parenting a lot easier.

Care Member says "Bernadette watched my kids for several months while we were waiting for a daycare spot and then many times after that for date nights, etc. The kids...

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Leah O.

Overnight Newborn Care Specialist And Infant/Toddler Nanny

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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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
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Ruth V.

Grammy The Nanny

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I am a grandmother. My daughter-in-law tells people I was born to be a Grammy. I love being with small children. I have assisted with parents in potty training. I encourage children to use their imaginations in story telling and play. I have taught my grandchildren to swim. I have been a Nanny for two families. I was a Nanny...

David S. says "Ruth is a nanny to our daughter for almost a year now. She started when our daughter was 6 months old and will be 18 months soon. We couldn't have asked...

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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
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Alex G.

Part-Time Babysitter

Wilmington, DE

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Sharon B.

Experienced Infant Caregiver Available - Wilmington, DE

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi. This is year 4 of happily working for a wonderful family part time (Tues. & Wed. days 20 hrs/wk). I also serve as a Music Director on Sundays. This nanny job ends at the end of August. My current interest is in one-off days, date nights, and temp work from now until December. Then I am open to a job with one infant or up...

David H. says "Sharon is an excellent caregiver for our baby boy. We trust her completely. It provides us with a sense of comfort to know that when we cannot be with our...

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Kelly C.

Friendly Nanny

Aston, PA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello I was previously a nanny for a set of twin 3yr old boys. I've been with them since they were 8weeks old. Unfortunately my full time position has came to an end. I'm Qualified, Dependable, and a Nurturing Caregiver. If you feel like I'm a good fit please feel free to contact me. I became interested in child care when I...

Julia T. says "Kelly 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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Rachel P.

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a career nanny with over 14 years of experience in a professional setting. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. Most of my experience is with infants and toddlers, but I have also taught pre-k (4 and 5-year-olds) and I have experience with working with children up to 12 years old. I am looking for full time work....

Care Member says "Nothing is more important than having someone you trust watch your child day in and out. Rachel is kind, engaging, active, thoughtful, and a great...

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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
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Keaira M.

Part-time Babysitter/Pet Sitter.

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Keaira! I am interested in arts and crafts as well as creative writing. In my down time, I like to do DIY projects, read, listen to music and aerial yoga. I once volunteered my time with first graders for a psychology class assignment. I have worked at various centers as well a Montessori school. I have over 8...

Care Member says "Keaira is a nanny to my two young children (now 5 and 8) and we adore her. She is kind, fun loving and creative. She is timely, mature and responsible....

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Maria Gabriela M.

Nanny

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Gabi! I'm 28 years old with 5+ years of experience caring for children 6 months and up. I'm CPR certified, a non-smoker, and have my own car to drive kids to activities. I love spending time outdoors with kids, exploring new places, and keeping them engaged. I am looking for a part time position for Wednesdays. My...

Kathleen M. says "Gabi is a natural with kids! Our 2 year old adores her and we immediately knew he was in good hands with Gabi. She goes above and beyond to not only...

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Ivy K.

Nanny, Babysitter, Tutor

Kennett Square, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to consider me. Here are a few things about myself and how I got into the childcare business. The question of what our purpose in life is, is something we have all asked ourselves. I was fortunate enough to realize since an early age my passion and purpose to nurture and to teach children....

Daniel D. says "Ivy worked with our family for about a year caring for our son from the age of approximately 4 months. Ivy is dependable, proactive and caring. After...

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Karen S.

Very Experienced , Kind , Loving ,patient Nanny

Newtown Square, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I have many years of childcare experience especially with infants and toddlers. I was employed by a family for 6 years as a live in and out nanny. All 3 children I took care of since infants till school age . I also had a few more nanny jobs and temporary babysitting.. for the last 5 years I have been working with 3 more...

Madeline D. says "Karen is an angel. She swooped in to help our family during a challenging week caring for our 3, 5, and 7 year olds. She took excellent care of them,...

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Elizabeth C.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Full Time

West Chester, PA

3.7(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My current nanny family will bo longer need me sadly as both children will be going to daycare/school so I am looking for a new nanny family. I am looking for full time, 40-50 hours a week and I can do weekends if needed! My current family has been the second family I've nannied for and I have been with them for almost three...

Mike M. says "Elizabeth watched our daughter starting at 3 months old and our son from a newborn. She was incredibly loving and patient with them, always creating a fun...

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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of October 2025

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Thornton, PA

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

Bernadette M.

Bernadette watched my kids for several months while we were waiting for a daycare spot and then many times after that for date nights, etc....

- Care member

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

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.

FAQs for finding nannies in Thornton, PA

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Thornton, PA is as of is $17.00 per hour as of October, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 4 in Thornton, PA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.

You can find different nanny services in Thornton through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Thornton, PA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.

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