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26 part time babysitters are listed in University Park, PA
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby part time babysitters is 6 years
Part time babysitters in University Park, PA
Hi all- my name is Emily and I am a recent graduate of Penn State. I studied Early Childhood Education with minors in deafness & hearing, special education, and early developmental education, so I have a vast knowledge on working with children. I have 5 years of experience as a babysitter and nanny as well. I am looking to help...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am from Pittsburgh, PA and recently graduated from Penn State. Working with children is one of my greatest passions! I have been working as a babysitter for family and friends since I was 14 and I have been working as a part/ full-time nanny for several families in the Pittsburgh/ State College areas since I was 18. I have...
Margaret can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Margaret is such a catch! We hired her to watch our two sons during the Fall semester because we were concerned about sending our littlest one back to a busy childcare center during the pandemic. Margaret would come in the afternoons do give us a dedicated chunk of...
Sierra K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
If you are still looking for a sitter I would love to come help out! I have already helped many care. com families and would love to meet yours !! :)
So, I am currently getting my Juris Doctorate in law at Penn State. I received my degree in psychology in undergrad from Westmont College. I absolutely love working with children...
Chase can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chase was great. She came on short notice, was on-time, is responsible and she took great care of my kids! I will use Chase again for future jobs!"
Rachael P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a current college student looking for babysitting or part-time nannying jobs. I have a great background in many years of experience in babysitting/nannying. I am the second oldest in a family with four children and I love kids. I am reliable, trustworthy, creative, kind, compassionate, responsible, and fun!
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bess is a FANTASTIC babysitter! My 3 yr old and 1 yr old boys adore her. She is great with engaging the kids in play, meeting all of their needs and has no trouble managing both at the same time for meals, bath, bedtime, etc. She is always punctual and reliable,...
Care member
Lauren H.
Boalsburg, PA
$13-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable and fun caretaker who has over 7 years of experience caring for infants through middle schoolers. I have experience working as an occasional babysitter, part time nanny, and at a day care with infants. I am energetic and love helping kiddos explore the world around them through playing outside, reading...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We highly recommend Lauren! She worked for us for 2.5 weeks as a full time nanny (sadly, we could not keep her longer due to reasons unrelated to her care-taking skills). She mostly cared for our 6 month old daughter, and for a few days also cared for our four year...
Miranda R.
Lily K.
State College, PA
$20-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! \nMy name is Lily and I am a senior at Penn State University, graduating in Spring 2024. I am majoring in marketing and hoping to find part time work while at school. I have been babysitting on and off my entire life. I am 1 of 4 children in my family and I grew up taking care of my siblings and cousins. I have been working...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 (13, 8 and 2). I have more than 10 years of professional and personal experience with children of all ages. I have 2 degrees from penn state that include Rehabilitation and Human service also Human Development and Family Studies. I love to spend time with children, watch them grow and be a part of their...
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Cindy is wonderful and creative. She prepares dinner, either at my place or hers. She keep my son busy...puzzles, trips to the farmers market, movie theater and math workbooks.
I would recommend her on a second!"
Jerry K.
Hello, my name is Ella, and I am seeking a part-time babysitting position. I am a full-time student at Penn State (WE ARE!) and heading into my senior year. As a highly responsible and compassionate individual, I have a natural affinity for caring for children and ensuring their safety and well-being. Growing up in a close-knit...
Ella can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Nice to meet you, my name is Rachel! I am an experienced caregiver with a speciality in infants and toddlers. I am currently getting my masters at Thomas Jefferson University for Midwifery and Women's Health.
As an older sister to two brothers, I have grown up being responsible for and taking care of children of all ages. In...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rebecca T.
State College, PA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver, Significant Experience, Flexible Hours
My name is Becca and I am a full-time pediatric occupational therapist, seeking part-time work in NYC. I have significant experience with children of all ages and varying abilities. I am CPR/AED certified and have updated background checks and child abuse clearances as well!
Rebecca can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kylie and I am 21 years old. I'm a current student at Penn State University studying Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS). I have been babysitting for 7 years and was a nanny for a family from fall of 2017 to summer of 2021 and was a nanny for a new family this past summer. I loved getting to watch these kids...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brittany, and I am a 24-year-old caregiver. I am currently in school studying psychology and sociology with a minor in social work. My day job consists of being a behavioral therapist in early intervention at an intensive behavioral health therapy center in State College, PA. I have years of experience working...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Amanda and I am a senior at Penn State. I babysit my little cousins and family friends as well as nieces and nephews all the time. I took classes in high school about child development/daycare stuff so I know whats going on at all times. I love sports (I played hockey) and any types of outdoors stuff. I am very...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 12 years of experience babysitting children ages 6 months - 9 years old. I have specific experience with children with special needs including autism and down syndrome.
Chelsey can also help with: Travel
I love children and that's why I realized becoming a caregiver was a great idea for me. I am a student a university in the class of 2023. My major is communication sciences and disorders with a minor in special education. I plan to become a speech language pathologist once I graduate. I currently work at Child Development...
Tyshia can also help with: Craft assistance
Hi, my name is Olivia! I have been baby sitting on and off for 4 years. I have babysat twin 5 month year olds as well as their siblings. I am comfortable baby sitting any ages. I am currently a nursing student at Penn State and I am currently looking for work.
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! :) My name is Maya and I am the Assistant Director for The Quell Foundation, a mental health non profit! I recently moved into the Denver area and am looking for a part-time care-sitting job :) I have extended experience around child care, cooking, and helping clear around the house. During my high school and college...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Hello! I'm here to help with your busy schedule! I work full time at Penn State and looking for part time evening work/weekend chores. I'm good with kids, animals, and any other chores that you need to get done. I grew up with three other siblings and two dogs, so I had a lot on my plate growing up. I hope you will allow me into...
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently attending Penn State to get my PhD in communication sciences and disorders. I already have received my bachelor's degree and masters degree from Penn State. I am a certified speech language pathologist and currently still practicing. I am looking to pick up some extra hours babysitting on the side of being a...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I am a senior nursing major at Penn State University. I am CPR certified, and have over 200 hours of clinical experience in hospitals. My goal is to be a pediatric or labor and delivery nurse! I have 6 years of experience babysitting, and my part time job in high school was working at a youth organization after care with 70+...
Gabrielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in University Park, PA
Margaret F.
5.0
Margaret is such a catch! We hired her to watch our two sons during the Fall semester because we were concerned about sending our littlest one back to a busy childcare center during the pandemic. Margaret would come in the afternoons do give us a dedicated chunk of time to zone in on work after our...
- Sierra K.
Chase S.
5.0
There are so many great things to say about Chase! The first day that we met for the interview she arrived early. Then from there, she just continued to impress me! She has a great personality, SO easy to work with. Very accommodating!! I would contact her the day before with a time change or...
- Emily K.
Elizabeth F.
5.0
Bess is a FANTASTIC babysitter! My 3 yr old and 1 yr old boys adore her. She is great with engaging the kids in play, meeting all of their needs and has no trouble managing both at the same time for meals, bath, bedtime, etc. She is always punctual and reliable, and takes excellent care of our home...
- Care member
Lauren H.
5.0
Lauren has been an incredible asset for our family. She is helpful, kind, punctual, great with our children, and detail oriented. I would recommend her to anybody that's looking for a full-time nanny.
- Regina Z.
Cynthia D.
5.0
Cindy is wonderful and creative. She prepares dinner, either at my place or hers. She keep my son busy...puzzles, trips to the farmers market, movie theater and math workbooks.
I would recommend her on a second!
- Jerry K.
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in University Park, PA
Are part-time babysitters near me in University Park, PA safe to hire?
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in University Park, PA. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in University Park, PA?
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in University Park, PA, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much do babysitters get paid an hour near me in University Park, PA?
How much babysitters are paid near you in University Park, PA depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in University Park, PA is $17.50.
How can I find a part-time babysitter near me in University Park, PA?
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in University Park, PA, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in University Park, PA?
Part-time babysitters near you in University Park, PA offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.