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118 babysitters are listed in Pottstown, PA
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Pottstown, PA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have been a member on care. com for over 10 years and have had many great experiences with wonderful families whom I become very good friends with. I have watched and cared for their children and when their care was no longer needed we stayed in touch.
I adore children and enjoy caring for them as they were my own.
I...
Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Carolyn was great. She watched my 6 month old son for 7 months in her home. She is very personable and great with children. She always kept him busy with age appropriate activities."
Elizabeth T.
Hannah G.
Pottstown, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Occasional Night/Weekend Babysitter - I Also Care For Pets
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
It's my goal to invest compassion, presence&support for any child that I have the privilege to care for&influence. I take my position very seriously as early development is the most crucial time in a person's life. I strive to provide security&connection w/ each child above all else. I'm an advocate of conscious...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She has really been a part of our family. We LOVE her. It is unfortunate that we are moving and she cannot come with us. She does a wonderful job with our baby girl."
Nicole G.
Wendy K.
Pottstown, PA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Overnight Weekend Sitter With 25+ Experience Specialize In Children With Special Needs
3.0
(1)
I love children, they are my passion from infants through teens. I am friendly, loving, caring, and outgoing. Most children usually gravitate towards me and feel very comfortable with me in a short amount of time. I have been a foster mother, and am now a full time, special education supervisor and have been for about 10 years....
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
3.0
"Wendy showed up a little late but that is OK do to her job. Otherwise she would have been on time. She is very qualified to work with special needs children, but was not as flexible as I needed in a sitter. At the interview I saw my son do something he never did as...
Thomas O.
Tiembra F.
Pottstown, PA
$12-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a very outgoing, vibrant person. I love to do arts & crafts and interactive activities with the kids to keep them busy. I have a very open schedule and can be available when needed. I am a big help with anything needed around the house, errands or any extra assistance you may need and with pets, which I love. I have about 4...
Tiembra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Tiembra is a very well-spoken young lady and brings everything to the table plus more. She is very reliable individual and goes above expectation. She is a great hire and would not disappoint !"
Kylie H.
5.0
(1)
I am a 43-year-old mother of three with 26 years of experience working with children. I have worked with all ages, but my expertise is with infants and toddlers.
I'd describe my personality as kind, loyal, and supportive.
I like working with kids because "children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see"...
Maureen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Maureen is kind and super reliable. She makes the kids she works with her top priority!! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in child care on and off for 9 +years. I can babysit and nanny children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was our first babysitter outside of our immediate family. She showed up early to go over instructions, sent a few updates over the course of the day on how the kids were doing, and had several activities to occupy our boys throughout the day. She was...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old and live in Pottstown with my husband and our 1. 5-year-old. I can babysit Friday-Sunday and am open to hours as needed. I hold my Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and have been teaching children from 1-10 years of age. I am also CPR & First Aid Certified. Currently I am the Heath & Safety...
Meaghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meaghan has watched our 3-year old son on numerous occasions and he was always in good hands. She is a wonderful caretaker and easy to work with. Highly recommended. "
Jonathan A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Growing up with a brother with autism and intellectual disabilities, I found a passion for caregiving from a young age. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and young adults, of all abilities, in home care as well as in summer day camp and school settings. I earned my bachelors degree in psychology and have...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah has been caring for my 6 month old and is amazing! She is very responsive and reliable. She's very warm and caring, my baby loves her and she takes excellent care of her. If she has any questions about care she is quick to ask and is really engaged as a...
Kaya C.
Lisa R.
Pottstown, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.1
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for working with the elderly. I've worked as a personal care aid and have experience in companion care, bathing, dressing, ambulation, medication reminders,. had previous training n first aid and CPR. And I've been working with older ones and handicapped/disabled since I was a teen, and have had...
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
3.0
"Lisa is very nice and willing to help in any way she can. Her health issues and weather sometimes made her undependable. She didn't take corrective criticism very well. She sometimes spoke about topics that were inappropriate in my opinion. She needed to be...
Former Member A.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Joy, I'm 24 years old. I love being active, playing sports, and going on adventures. I have a 7-year-old son as well. I have my associates degree in early childhood education and recently went back to school to earn my bachelors. I currently work as a preschool teacher in Pottstown. Id love to help out those...
Joy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Plays and entertains my girls so well. Laundry, dishes and vacuuming were done and everything looked immaculate. We enjoyed her friendly and calm demeanor. "
Neetu M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nicole. I am a birth and postpartum doula. I have training in childhood education, lactation consulting, as well as first aid/CPR certified. I have 3 beautiful children ages 4, 8, and 10. I am a homeschooling parent, I can offer child care in my home or in yours. In my home they will be socializing with my 3...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is awesome with the kids! She makes them feel like one of her own and always has fun things to do to pass the time with them. She's very respectful and always on time. A great person with a good heart in general. We love having her as a sitter!"
Brea B.
5.0
(2)
I have had experience in childcare for about 10+ years. That experience has been with children of all ages. I worked at the Malvern School, a daycare and preschool program, where I gained extensive experience not only caring for children but also interacting with the parents. I pride myself on having exceptional work ethic,...
April can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"April is an amazing person and babysitter! She has been working for my family over 10 years and my 4 children adore her. She is responsible, fun, and trustworthy. Highly recommend April!!"
Tina B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've always had a passion for working with children and being there to help them grow and develop. I have a BA in Psychology and am currently in graduate school at PCOM for Mental Health Counseling. I have worked for various families since 2018 and would do meal preparation, homework help, light housekeeping, driving to/from...
Cassie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cassie is fantastic! Our girls look forward to her coming to babysit. Cassie is super friendly, patient, caring, dependable and funny. We would definitely recommend her! "
Amy M.
Hi! My name is Jackie and I am an experienced nanny/babysitter. I started babysitting at the age of 15 for family and friends of the family. Throughout college, I was the regular after school caregiver for a few different families.
I work remotely as the Director of Customer Success for an auction site. My career allows me the...
I have been taking care of children for most of my life and have found it so rewarding.
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Finlay and I am a sophomore attending The University of Massachusetts studying business. I have 7 years of experience babysitting children of all ages and can provide references.
Finlay can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Hello! I am Amber I have worked with all ages since I was 12 years old. I am currently studying psychology at Walden University pursuing to get my Bachelor's, I have clearances and certifications to show that I am trust worthy, I am also on 2 Honors Society through my university.
I am an open book, very non judgmental, and open...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hello! My name is Kaitlyn (you can call me Kate!) I am 18 years old, turning 19 in a few months. I graduated from Owen J. in June of 2023. Since then I've been saving up for college, or perhaps cosmetology school. I work great with all ages and I'm also very helpful in assisting with homework and projects! My mom was a nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi I'm Cassady! I come from a big family with lots of kids, dogs and a ferret. So I have lots of experience all around! I have my own transportation with a clean driving record.
Cassady can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hello! I am a 24-year-old who has a super bubbly personality, loves to work with children of all ages, and loves to be creative. When I was 11, I participated in a babysitting course and along with caring for my two younger siblings when my parents needed me to, which solidified my love for working with children. I began working...
Emmy can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Pottstown, PA
Carolyn B.
5.0
Carolyn was great. She watched my 6 month old son for 7 months in her home. She is very personable and great with children. She always kept him busy with age appropriate activities.
- Elizabeth T.
Hannah G.
5.0
She has really been a part of our family. We LOVE her. It is unfortunate that we are moving and she cannot come with us. She does a wonderful job with our baby girl.
- Nicole G.
Wendy K.
3.0
Wendy showed up a little late but that is OK do to her job. Otherwise she would have been on time. She is very qualified to work with special needs children, but was not as flexible as I needed in a sitter. At the interview I saw my son do something he never did as an autistic child. I saw him rock...
- Thomas O.
Tiembra F.
5.0
Tiembra is a very well-spoken young lady and brings everything to the table plus more. She is very reliable individual and goes above expectation. She is a great hire and would not disappoint !
- Kylie H.
Maureen G.
5.0
Maureen is kind and super reliable. She makes the kids she works with her top priority!!
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Pottstown, PA:
How can I find a Pottstown babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Pottstown, PA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 118 babysitters in Pottstown, PA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Pottstown, PA?
The average rate for Pottstown, PA babysitters on Care.com is $16.12 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Pottstown, PA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Pottstown, PA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Pottstown, PA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Pottstown, PA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 118 listed babysitters.