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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 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
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
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)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
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
Swimming supervision
travel
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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Sharon B.

Experienced Infant Caregiver Available - Wilmington, DE

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
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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Carolyn C.

Full Time Nanny With 20+ Years Experience!

Claymont, DE

4.9(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am seeking a full time nanny or infant/toddler teacher position. I have 20+ years of child care experience. My available hours are 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. , Mondays-Fridays with some flexibility on weekends. I am currently working as a Private Nanny for a Family of 2 children (1 boy, 1 girl). I have a passion for infants...

Care Member says "Very honest and very hardworking. Always on time and flexible. Never really took a day off. Great at keeping kids on a schedule. Loves to read books and...

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Leah D.

Hello! :)

Media, PA

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I am from Media PA and I am looking for a full time nannying position starting. College educated, have a bachelors degree in Social Work from Cairn University. I have experience in senior care, nannying, and babysitting in the Philadelphia area as well as the Boston area. Most of my experience has been with ages 7...

Kassie M. says "We loved Leah and are sad that she moved!! She watched our 2 boys (aged 3 and 5) periodically for the past 2 years. They loved when she came over! She...

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Linda H.

Nanny

Media, PA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Mom of three amazing young adults with 30+ years experience as a teacher and child care professional. Creative, fun, nurturing care giver who enjoys playing, reading, and helping your little ones discover new things. Reliable and experienced. Light housekeeping and errand running as well. I have a tremendous amount of...

Care Member says ""The best sitter we've ever had!" That's what my kids said after their day with Linda. We were in town for a wedding and they had so much fun....

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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Rachel P.

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Kelly C.

Friendly Nanny

Aston, PA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Laura D.

Part Time/Occasional Babysitting

Malvern, PA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Caroline L.

Experienced Sitter Looking For Part-Time Position

Media, PA

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 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...

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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 June, 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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