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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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True X.

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
Hi! My name is True. I'm a college educated, nonsmoking, single female with no children with flexibility as to working hours. I am employed as an Instructional Assistant at Haverford High School. I've worked for the district since October 2019 after working in a similar position at the Stone Hurst Hills Elementary School in...

Anna P. says "My husband and I hired True to care for our energetic, 1 year old son. It was a short term hire (6 weeks) only because we were traveling and limited by our...

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Marijude M.

Part-Time Babysitter

West Chester, PA

4.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Marijude! I have been babysitting for about 16 years and now have a 9-month-old myself. Over the years I babysat for my aunt and uncle whenever they needed me. I play in the yard with them or take them to the neighborhood park and pool. During the evening I prepare their dinners and then put them to bed. My aunt...

William S. says "Interviewed and was a strong candidate. Was exceptionally punctual and on the ball with following up. She could have easily wound up being our nanny."

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Melanie P.

Experienced Part Time Care Giver

Garnet Valley, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Hi. My name is Melanie. I have a Master's degree in clinical studies and a longtime career in healthcare, now a child caregiver for over 15 years for children ages 12 months-adult, with/without special needs ages 4yo and up. I enjoy exploring things they enjoy and introducing things when they wish to explore in a safe setting. I...

Cathy M. says "Melanie has been a key part of our family functioning! She is wonderful with our children. We appreciate her every day!"

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Phoebe L.

Part Time Caregiver

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! With 17 years of childcare experience and an inherent quality of nurturing as the middle child of a family of 7 kids I bring a deep rooted passion for supporting children's growth and well being. I hold a bachelors in psychology from West Chester University with a focus in mindfulness education, which I integrate into my...

Alison C. says "Phoebe is very responsible for her age and was amazing with my boys (ages 2 and 1). We were so sad to see her move. She's always on time and kept my boys...

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Susan I.

A Nanny For You!

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
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I am a friendly, outgoing person who is reliable and hardworking. I have been working with children professionally part time for 6 years. I've earned my Bachelors Degree in the Science of Education from West Chester University. I love working with children because it is so rewarding. It is truly wonderful to see children grow...

Priya M. says "Susan is absolutely wonderful! She cared for my 2 kids for many years. She was like part of the family! She's super responsible, punctual, and a great...

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Lauren F.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Wilmington, DE

4.9(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Lauren, and I am 32 years old. I have a degree from University of Delaware in human services and family development obtained in 2015. I was an education director for the boys and girls clubs of Delaware and then I transitioned to a position as a behavior interventionist for middle school children that had dealt with...

Care Member says "Lauren has been the nanny for our 3 children (ages 10, 8, and 6) for the past few years. Now that our youngest is in kindergarten our needs have...

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Paige T.

Part Time Babysitter Available

West Chester, PA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello Families! I am an elementary school counselor looking for a summer position. I am a caring and responsible individual with 8+ years of childcare experience in various settings: homes, schools, daycare, summer camps, and more! I can happily provide references. I have a true love and passion for nurturing the development...
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Amanda B.

Part-Time Nanny

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I really enjoy working with children! Some of my experience includes: -Nanny for two children, ages 7 and 9. I relocated after working with this family for 2 years. -Teacher at the Goddard School, working in the 12-18 month classroom. -Nanny for three children, ages 1, 3 and 5. After two and a half years with this family, I...

Nicole S. says "Amanda interviewed with us and she was very punctual, professional, well put together, and well-qualified for the position. We had many excellent...

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Katy M.

Responsible, Active, Dependable And Patient!

West Chester, PA

3.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been passionate about working with kids since I began nannying back in 2000 and I am currently looking for full time/part time work. I have experience with children of all ages. I have worked at an elementary school with special needs children, I have worked as a TSS and have tons of babysitting experience. I have...

Angel C. says "Qualified, professional, honest, dependable. LOVE her. Great to work with!!! Definitely recommend!!!"

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Caroline D.

Part-time Caregiver. I Love Kids Of All Ages And Have Experience With Kids Of All Ages

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a Health and Physical Education teacher for grades 1 through 8 with a strong background in child development and wellness. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Health Science from Wilmington University and a second Bachelor's in Health and Physical Education (K-12 certification). During my time in college, I gained valuable...

Nicole M. says "Caroline is amazing with our daughter! She's been sitting for us for about 4 months and we are so happy to have her! Our daughter absolutely loves her!...

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Lily P.

Part-time Babysitter

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
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Hi, my name is Lily Palacio-Lewis. I am currently a graduate student in exercise science at West Chester University. Additionally, I was a student-athlete, now volunteer coach for West Chester Track and Field. Recently, I babysat a little girl that was 1. 5 years old. Three years ago I babysat two very sweet boys, ages 5 and 6....

Care Member says "Lily was fantastic with my toddler (1.5 years old)! She was polite, patient, responsible and always on time. She would take the baby to the nearby...

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Caroline L.

Wallingford, PA

4.2(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I've worked with kids in various settings including daycares, summer camps, elementary schools, non-profit agencies, and, of course, as a babysitter/nanny through Care. com. I currently work as a Registered Behavioral Technician and am looking for part-time hours to add to my schedule. I am First Aid and CPR certified,...

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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Carolyn C.

Claymont, DE

4.9(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I am seeking a part time job as a nanny / caregiver. I have over 30 years experience in both childcare settings as well as a private nanny. I have worked with all ages of children and a great passion for helping infants reach their first milestones. I am a mother of two grown children and I have two beautiful granddaughters who...

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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Kristin D.

Experienced Nanny

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! I'm an experienced nanny and mom, currently looking for a temporary, part time position. I'm available in mid September, and can work until early to mid December. I'm due with my second baby on 12/26 and have a healthy, active pregnancy! I am 37 years old, and have been a nanny for 12 years. I have experience with all...

Stephanie S. says "Kristin is an amazing nanny and worked with my family as a full time nanny for 2.5 years. She is completely trustworthy, dependable, and a loving...

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Genna S.

Energetic, Excited & Fun-Loving Nanny!

Chadds Ford, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi parents! My name is Genna and I am 31 years old. I have been a full-time nanny for the last 4 years and have loved every second of it! Now I am furthering my care-taking career and I am currently enrolled in West Chester University's accelerated Nursing program. I am looking for some part-time work If you're in need of some...

Anamarie J. says "Genna was with us for a year until I became unemployed and decided to stay home for a bit with the kids. She was fabulous and an wonderful find on...

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Melissa H.

Afternoon Part-Time Babysitter

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My babysitting experience includes 14 years of caring for children between the ages of 1 month and 12 years of age. Some of my responsibilities have included changing diapers, bathing, preparing meals, doing laundry, light house keeping, and planning daily activities for the children during summer days. I am VERY organized and...

Sanmati C. says "Melissa watched our 2 year old a few times over the past few months. She always comes on time (or early - much appreciated!) and our son loves spending...

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Jordan W.

West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi, i'm Jordan and I've always had a passion for kids! I am very patient creative and kind! I've been in the child care field for six years (started working with kids at the age of 15) and I've worked at daycare's. I was a lead teacher in the infant and toddler classrooms! I have also babysat for the parents that have gone to...

Alicia L. says "She was great with the kids, and a joy to have babysit."

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Sharon B.

Experienced Infant Caregiver Available - Wilmington, DE

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of December 2025

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

Part Time Child Care in Thornton, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

True X.

My husband and I hired True to care for our energetic, 1 year old son. It was a short term hire (6 weeks) only because we were traveling and...

- Anna P.

Marijude M.

Interviewed and was a strong candidate. Was exceptionally punctual and on the ball with following up. She could have easily wound up being...

- William S.

Melanie P.

Melanie has been a key part of our family functioning! She is wonderful with our children. We appreciate her every day!

- Cathy M.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Thornton, 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 $20.00.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 1 part time child care providers near you in Thornton, PA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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