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Samantha S.

Responsible, Loving, Flexible And Honest Nanny Looking For Part Time Work While In College!

Harrisburg, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sammie ! I am 25 y/o I have babysat for many families on care. com and have had great experiences with every single family! I have had 8+ years of experience of caretaking and babysitting of all ages! I am a current nursing student working on my BSN.

Tracy M. says "Sammie was awesome! She cared for my twin boys for a few months while she was going to school in my town. It is not easy to baby sit twins but she did an...

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Sara T.

Full/Part Time Babysitter Or Nanny

Harrisburg, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Sara and I would love to meet you! I love taking pictures, particularly of children because they don't hide their emotions. I'm a problem solver. I love puzzles, legos, and spider solitaire. My favorite music is piano music and I often have it playing in the background. I can be strict or firm with setting boundaries,...

Dee T. says "Sara has worked with me in early childhood classrooms and my family childcare. She is loving, nurturing, and consistent. She gets to know each child well and...

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Shamala F.

Babysitter

Harrisburg, PA

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I was a stepmom that became a stay at home stepmom 2013. I had 4 step children from ages 5-13. I have been a stepmom since 2005. Around 2009 I worked at the YMCA for about 4 years. I am currently a seeking a family to help out with child care. I prefer part-time but I would be ok with full-time if the hours are flexible for...

Michelle H. says "If you are looking for someone who is reliable, punctual, and can control your crazy kids, Shamala is your girl. She is also willing to go any extra...

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Kay A.

Harrisburg, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked with children in total for about 10 years. I have experience mainly working with children in the age range of 6 mo.-12 yrs. I worked in a nursery for about four years, and before that, I had classroom experience with children in the early school age range. I have also done volunteer work with school age children....

Latoya S. says "Always on time. Always has a great attitude. Amazing with my kids. Knows how to discipline with our guidelines and making sure the kids know she means...

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Tara C.

SAHM On-call To Help!

Harrisburg, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
FOR BABYSITTING: I'm happy to plan a themed evening such as cooking/baking, costumes or face painting, learning or art-based activities, etc. FOR NANNYING: I'm a local part-time private nanny to neighboring families. My specialty is newborn/postpartum care, with a focus on safety and helping families with routine. I have current...

Ahmed G. says "Tara was very punctual and sweet. She took great care of our little one and he really enjoyed his time!"

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Rachel R.

Part-time Nanny/babysitter Available

Harrisburg, PA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am currently in nursing school, looking for part time work. I come with 10+ years of experience and great references. I am CPR and first aid certified. My experience includes caring for children age newborn to 12, caring for infant twins, providing overnight care, watching multiple children together, and much more. I am...
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Julie G.

Summer Part-Time Caregiver

Harrisburg, PA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have experience with newborn babies, toddlers, younger kids, and older kids as well as experience with children with special needs . I also have a son of my own. I have my clearances I am ready to share and have multiple references if you would like them. I am a special education teacher (I hold a masters degree in special...
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Dorothy A.

Full Or Part-Time Caregiver Available

Harrisburg, PA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I started caring for children as a teenager babysitting part-time after school and on weekends. Over the years, I have cared for children from newborn to school age and I am comfortable with children of all ages (0 - 12). I am 61 yrs. old and African American. I have my own transportation and live in Lower Paxton Township,...
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Karen T.

Part Time Care Giver

Harrisburg, PA

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$10/hr
I enjoy spending time with kids. I am a full time college student at HACC. I normally help my friends watch there siblings or their new born.
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Rebekah M.

Part-Time Caregiver

Harrisburg, PA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have experience in caring for children from the ages two through 15. I comfortable with most age groups and caring for multiple children at once. I am the go to babysitter for many military families I work with. I am currently in between jobs and have open availability.
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Chanine S.

Part-Time Caregiver

Harrisburg, PA

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$5/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I don't have any brothers and sisters but I have always loved children. I took care of my baby cousin since she was born and now, she is 14. I also did some work with mentally challenged kids and am capable of taking care of any age group. I am a small girl myself even though I'm 18 and children get along with me.
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Mariah S.

Part-time Care Giver And Housekeeper

Harrisburg, PA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I am an ER nurse with Penn State Health. My schedule work schedule is flexible, looking for more 1 time/date night jobs with possible recurring depending on my availability but I cannot guarantee the same days/times each week. I have watched multiple children over the years of all ages. I also taught science camp for children...
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Kathryn C.

Part-Time Caregiver

Harrisburg, PA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Currently working at Central Dauphin School District as a paraprofessional but looking for a new job that can work with going to school as well. I have watched children since I was 12 starting with family members to neighbors. I watched my neighbors 13-year-old son with Down syndrome since he was born until he was 8 and his...
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Olivia R.

Part-time Summer Care Giver

Harrisburg, PA

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a granny in a 27-year-olds body lol I spend my free time gardening, baking + cooking, reading,+ going on adventures with my English Bulldog named Honey. I am a corporate professional working from home for a local company, but before this I owned a own meal prep business called I Love Chef Liv. Having a community is...
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Tiffany A.

Harrisburg, PA

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$23/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am Filipino energetic and kind. I love taking care of children and playing with them. I have 2 years experienced taking care a kids I have 3 siblings. I'm looking for a part time job helping for the families. Looking forward meeting you!
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Rachel H.

Babysitter

Harrisburg, PA

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Since 12 years old, I have loved working with kids! I started out as a mother's helper in my neighborhood and then became a babysitter. I am currently studying speech-language pathology at Lebanon Valley College and I am from Harrisburg. I have experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs. I...
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Aubrey A.

Harrisburg, PA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I recently decided to step down from a management role to stay home and care for our 1-year-old son. Now that I have been home with him a few months I am looking to babysit. Availability: - I would prefer mornings or afternoons as I am still working part time 3 evenings a week. - Ideally I would not babysit on Sundays or...
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Saj E.

Weekend Child Care Services

Harrisburg, PA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! If you need someone you can trust to watch the kids for an occasional weekend, I'm your person! I love kids, which is why I chose this as a part-time profession. I don't have much paid experience babysitting but I regularly care for my 5 nephews who are currently ages 9, 6, 5, 4, & 1. I also obtained a diploma in advanced...
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Ellen W.

Ellie

Harrisburg, PA

from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Ellie! I am a current student at Messiah University's Masters of Occupational Therapy Program. My experience with babysitting started at a young age, helping with childcare at my church. In high school, I started official part-time babysitting gigs and lifeguarding. The skills I have gained through lifeguarding,...
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Rebecca R.

Open-minded Natural Nanny

Harrisburg, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am looking for a few days/nights a week. Being raised in a local, organic farm setting, I find this area easier to teach and educate children vs, the hustle and bustle of NYC, which I moved from a few years ago. I have been nannying on and off for 20 years (babies to preteens) and love the creative process of child...
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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.81/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.8

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Harrisburg, PA

Part Time Child Care in Harrisburg, PA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Samantha S.

Sammie was awesome! She cared for my twin boys for a few months while she was going to school in my town. It is not easy to baby sit twins...

- Tracy M.

Sara T.

Sara has worked with me in early childhood classrooms and my family childcare. She is loving, nurturing, and consistent. She gets to know...

- Dee T.

Shamala F.

If you are looking for someone who is reliable, punctual, and can control your crazy kids, Shamala is your girl. She is also willing to go...

- Michelle H.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Harrisburg, PA

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in PA is $16.81.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Harrisburg, PA, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Harrisburg, PA who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Harrisburg, PA, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 21 part time child care providers near you in Harrisburg, PA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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