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Madigan L.

Love Kids, Loved By Kids

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am a friendly and energetic law student living in Philly and looking for part time opportunities while I work an unpaid public service internship for the summer. I've been watching over my younger siblings for most of my life but I began professionally sitting when I was 13 and have been cultivating experiences ever since,...

Audrey M. says "Madigan was amazing! My kids immediately took to her- she had great energy, positivity and engaged them. She created a safe yet still exciting environment...

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Marnie F.

Experienced Caregiver With Full Time Job Looking For Extra Work Once In A While

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 20 years experience. I love kids and all throughout college and high school and living in DC afterwards I worked as a nanny and babysitter and also spent summers as a camp counselor for kids with special needs. I am getting married this year and want a little bonus money to help with cost. I keep in touch with little ones...

Care Member says "Marnie was so sweet with our 2.5 yr old and thorough with our 3 month old! Would definitely hire her again"

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Tammy J.

Limited Part-time & Date Nights

Philadelphia, PA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Available for limited part-time, date nights and potential backup care! Please message me directly as I do not book thru this site without talking to the parents first for safety reasons! I have over 25 years of experience working directly with child development as a private nanny! Over the last 12 years I have specifically...

Brittany G. says "Tammy has been a truly exceptional nanny for our daughter. She's been with us during a very important stage of development (5 months - present at 13...

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Damara B.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi My name is Damara. I have 10 years of experience working with children of different ages and personalities. I see the value in being a good role model and meet each kids special needs. I have worked in kindergarten, elementary school and been a par professional. I love working with children and see them grow and be a part of...

Care Member says "Damara was excellent last minute, took good care of my 12-yr old autistic and highly energetic son. Happy hiring her again!"

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Ana M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello families. Available between July 1-July 5 My name is Ana. I am a full time nanny M-F but since it's summer and I have my school break I am looking for extras on weekends. I have almost 9 years of experience with children of all ages, especially newborns and toddlers. I am very creative with sensory and educational...

Cheryl F. says "**Hire Ana ASAP before you miss out** Ana has been our nanny for over a year. We are moving away soon, and to our dismay she cannot come with. I cannot...

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Aenya U.

Creative And Reliable Babysitter Available (extensive Experience With Newborns/infants)

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I live in Manayunk and am a recent graduate from Temple University where I received my Ed. S/M. Ed in school psychology. I am available for summer babysitting jobs until I begin my school psychology job in August (will be on vacation July 2-July 14). I most recently nannied for a family in Glenside with 4 children I...

Ashley F. says "Aenya has worked with us for several months now in PA and we are sad to see her go! Since Day 1 she has been so helpful to our family. She's helped with...

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Kiara S.

Loving, Patient, And Experienced Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Welcome to my profile! I have been an nanny for over 9 years. I currently have a family that I work for full time and I am seeking for a few extra hours! I am well experienced with kids of all ages! From changing diapers and baby led-weaning to helping with homework and assisting with school pick up/drop offs I am sure that I...

Mari M. says "She is a great babysitter and was on call when I randomly needed her! She took care of my 10 month daughter as if she were her own. We loved her and so did...

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Nikesha C.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Prefer At My Home

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
If you are looking for a caregiver full-time, part-time, temporary or occasionally, I am very qualified in the position for I've been working in the child care field for 20+ plus years. I worked for a school for the deaf where I held the position as Behavioral Specialist for special needs children for 10 years before I become a...

Faith H. says "Nikesha watched my three young children for over two years. We even moved and still drove well out of our way so that the kids could still be watched by...

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Alexis D.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I work full-time at a law office as well as a personal assistant, and property manager. I've been babysitting for 15 years now and have watched an array of children from newborns to teenagers. I am a responsible babysitter who encourages fun, creative activities to aid children's growth and foster each child's curiosity and...

Hilary M. says "Alexis is an absolute pleasure to be with. She is extremely helpful in the house and with children. My three kids ages 7-1 all love her and are happy to...

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Bernadette T.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Welcome! My past career was in mental health. I managed a wellness center and worked as a counselor for years. Today, I'm a part-time nanny and I'm currently seeking to work with a family as their nanny long-term. I've worked with children in various roles: for 4 summers I was a head counselor and supervisor at a nature camp,...

Joanna C. says "Bernadette took care of our two boys for over a week and she was amazing! I cannot recommend her highly enough - super responsible, kind, fun and loving....

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Betsy B.

Babysitter/Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...

Jessica C. says "Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short...

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Abigail W.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and watching them blossom is truly my passion. My seven years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, has equipped me with the skills to provide a safe and stimulating environment for up to four children. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development...

Rochelle N. says "Abby is absolutely wonderful with our 3 girls- ages 11, 8 and 3 years old. She brings crafts for them to do, gets them outdoors as much as possible, and...

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Deaunjanae W.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is De'AunJana'e, and I have over four years of experience working with children, including those with special needs. I am a licensed Residential Child and Youth Practitioner. I've worked in early childhood education, social services, and crisis intervention. At Lionheart Christian Academy, I cared for a baby with...

Care Member says "Nae was great with our kids & a huge help around the house. She jumped right in to help over the weekend when we had a large group of friends over. A...

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Jae L.

Fun Loving And Responsible Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 46 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
So you're doing one of the hardest things of your life right now! Passing your most precious prizes off to a stranger to support your family and lifestyle is tuff. I understand. That's why I'm here to save the day! For over 10 years I've cared for children from newborns to teenagers, with and without special needs. I assist...

Care Member says "Prompt, friendly and great with kids!! Jae worked with our schedule to do a video interview. She arrived a few minutes early (with notice) and stayed...

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Tara Y.

Babysitter/ Part-Time Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Available: 1 week, Aug 26-30 1 Week, Sept 30-Oct 4 Hi! My name is Tara! I'm a 4th year medical student at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine looking to babysit when I'm not working in the hospital. I have 10+ years of nannying/in home caregiving experience. I have a reliable car for transportation and a clean driving...

Laura R. says "Excellent with all ages! I have a 9 year old boy, 6 year old girl, 4 year old girl, and 2 year old girl. Tara creates games for them and actively plays...

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Nicole C.

Part-time/ Date Night Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...

Care Member says "She’s lovely- the kind of person you can trust with your children. According to my oldest she’s “pretty rad.”"

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Hannah J.

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs. I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...

Care Member says "Hannah is the best, we had the privilege of having her care for our son for a couple of months."

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Sirirat K.

Kind And Like To Create Activities

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello Family, With over a decade in the field of childcare and teaching, I am well versed in cognitive and motor function training techniques, and have the ability to create nutritious meals that meet a variety of different dietary restrictions. With my bright and kind personality, I am able to connect quickly with children,...

Care Member says "We hired Sirriat to watch our one-year old daughter for a weekend date night. She was punctual, friendly, responsible, easy to work with and took great...

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Kelly R.

Caring Loving Sitter Availability Flexible

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
I have over 19+ years providing care for children ages 0 through 12 years old and I am a parent to 2 wonderful grown children 25 and 31years old. I started my child care career taking care of children in my home but now provide nanny services in the parents homes and offer Night nanny services . I am certified as a Newborn Care...

Care Member says "There is no other person I'd trust more to care for my grandchildren. Kelly R is an amazing nanny and an even better person. Kelly is always there...

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Pangaea S.

Well Rounded Student With Child, Pet And Home Care Experience, References And Clearances Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! My name is Pangaea and I am a local nanny and pre med student! I live in the Center City/South Philadelphia neighborhood. I've been a nanny for the last 7 years with lots of experience with newborn and toddlers! I love my job more than anything! I also give night nursing care, pet sitting and house sitting! I'm very...

Lisa G. says "The first time I left my infant with anyone who wasn't family or a close friend, it was with Pangaea- who then shortly after felt like both! She made us...

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  • 333 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.06/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA

Special Needs Caregivers in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 174 reviews of the 333 listed special needs caregivers

Madigan L.

Madigan was amazing! My kids immediately took to her- she had great energy, positivity and engaged them. She created a safe yet still...

- Audrey M.

Marnie F.

Marnie was so sweet with our 2.5 yr old and thorough with our 3 month old! Would definitely hire her again

- Care member

Tammy J.

Tammy has been a truly exceptional nanny for our daughter. She's been with us during a very important stage of development (5 months -...

- Brittany G.

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