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60 therapy dogs are listed in Darby, PA
The average rate is $28/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 7 years
Therapy dogs in Darby, PA
5.0
(1)
Working with children is my passion!
I've been working with kids since 2011. I started out at a children's Museum (The Please Touch Museum in P. a.) where I found the path of child care and have never looked back. I've had experience in nannying for about 10 1/2 years now. I love children and helping them to flourish in life!...
Alannah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Alannah was our daughter’s Nanny for two years (6mo-2.5y) and is the best ever! She took such great care of our daughter and was a joy to have in our home. Can’t recommend her strongly enough"
Care member
Rachel S.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Rachel! I'm an Occupational Therapy graduate student currently heading into my 3rd and final year. I enjoy working with children and have about 3 years experience teaching a Pre-K Sunday school class. I previously worked managing a group home supporting adults with disabilities in their daily lives. I'm flexible and look...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel has watched my 3 boys a couple times now and they absolutely adore her. She's always been on time, she cleans things up and she is really engaging. She's been able to soothe my 10 month old who has really never been watched by anyone other than family. I'm...
Angela C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 26-year-old college graduate who recently moved to Manayunk, and I'm looking for a summer position with the potential to continue into the fall. I'm a certified yoga instructor with aspirations to go back to school to obtain a Masters Degree in Yoga Therapy. After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis in 2017...
Meredith can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meredith is great! She has a warm and comfortable way with our boys, even when they aren't at their best. She is reliable and we are always glad to see her. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend."
Hillary E.
Shannon F.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Nurturing, Creative, & COVID-safe Nanny With 7 Years Of Experience!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Shannon! I'm a creative and fun-loving nanny who's giddy to help your family!!
Since graduating with a BFA in Theater, nannying has been my primary source of income. I've watched children from ages 5 mo-10 years. I am extremely clean and responsible and pride myself in maintaining a healthy, loving, and...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Super reliable, friendly, and professional. My two toddlers loved Shannon!"
Nick G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Megan!
I'm here to provide online tutoring services in French, math, and art!
I am a:
Biligual French-American dual citizen
Certified tutor with over 10 years of experience working with children and adults of diverse ages
The highest performing 7th grade math teacher of Ranson IB Middle School in 2019
Kind, patient...
5.0
"Megan has helped my daughter with her homework in pre-algebra of 7th grade. She explains math very well and gives the example of the questions to practice. We have her tutoring online which is very convenient. I highly recommend Megan P. if you need an experience...
Nonthika B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Melissa. I have my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have been providing child-care pretty much since age 9, starting off with my younger cousins and then moving up to more formal babysitting positions. At this moment I am currently in my counseling profession and am just looking for possibly...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa worked as our nanny for our twin boys from when they were infants until they were 3 1/2 & entered preschool. She was a blessing to us and is still a welcome presence in our lives, 3 yrs later! I admit I was very particular about how my children were cared...
Rachel H.
Daphnee J.
Philadelphia, PA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Meal Prep And Housekeeping, Full Time.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had the pleasure of providing care and companionship to seniors for 11 years . I have experience in daily living skills, as well as more specialized care, such as Alzheimer's , Dementia. and Parkinson. I do assist clients with escort services to and from medical appointments, errands as well as social programs. I provide...
Daphnee can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Daphne is a lovely person and an excellent, responsible, trustworthy, knowledgeable and dependable care taker. She was more than a caretaker to our mom - Daphne was a friend and companion as well. Her kindness, generosity and support for our mom and family were...
Bonnie F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny and a housekeeper for over 15 years. I have a degree in education. And I just opened an educational home based program for ages 3 months to 11 years old. I have drop in services, drop off and pick up services. And also weekend and evening services. Most of all services include one on one educational...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My 3 month old son will attend on Saturday overnight and Sunday overnight, I will pick up Monday 8am. Overall looking around for people to do overnight services and be qualified is hard. But when I found Marissa on care.com I was excited because she is overly...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kyiesha,
I'm a licensed caregiver in the state of NJ. I have 13+ years experience and certified in hospice as well. I've always had an interest and passion in caring for others since I was a child. I knew I wanted to work in the medical field. In high school I took a trade course for home health aide license. It...
Kyiesha can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kyiesha is The Best! She currently cares for my mother and is very professional and knowledgeable. She takes pride in her work. My mother has some issues and Kiesha is on top of everything. Definitely a great caregiver.
Deborah E."
Deborah E.
Maddison S.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents!
I have been babysitting for 11 years, have a clean driving record, and have all of my clearances. I am in the masters of occupational therapy program at Saint Joseph's Univeristy and plan on working with children who have disabilities. I previously worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician, working with kids who...
Maddison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddison watched our 10 month old son for a few days/nights while we were on a family vacation at the beach. We absolutely loved her and our son adored her. She was punctual, dependable and so kind. She kept our curious son occupied, which is a hard thing to do! We...
Kristy P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As far back as I can remember, I have had a heart for elderly and impaired people. Good thing because, I have had the privilege of being the sole parent, advocate and caregiver for my son who has Asperger's. He is now 27 years old, and he is doing well. Currently, I am working part-time as a caregiver for an adult woman who has...
5.0
"Katherine is a truly compassionate and caring person. She helps me look after my developmentally disabled sister, and has always gone above and beyond just the 'responsibilities' of the job, in order to develop and maintain a real relationship with her. She is the...
Karen R.
Amber M.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved children. I spent two years teaching art to K-8th graders, three years as the Lead Teacher of an infant and toddler program at a Montessori School, and a year as a nanny before coming back to Philadelphia to attend Tyler School of Art where I've spent two more years nannying.
I think its important to nurture...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I hired Amber to care for our then 2 year old daughter in our home while we were at work. Our daughter instantly loved her and always looked forward to their time together. Amber was wonderful in keeping her engaged in outside play, art, and...
Caitlin M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a registered home care provider with the state of California and l now have been in Philadelphia for five years as a caregiver. I love helping folks feel comfortable in their own space. I have a psychology background and love conversation, art, and music. I also enjoy the outdoors and nature. I would help with indoor...
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I worked with Lisa as a team if 3 and sometimes 4 and she is a joy to work with. She was great at communication and she brought fresh ideas which helped the team and enhanced the patients day to day challenges. We all had a learning curve to manage a tandem pump...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Well versed in cleaning tools and supplies. I have my own equipment or I can use yours. I have many years of personal experience and several months commercially. For this reason I try to be more accommodating in your preferences. I am also not opposed to off-peak hours for bookings if this helps you achieve your goals.
I am...
Joyce can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Joyce is great. Kind and genuine and hardworking."
Kevin B.
Jamie K.
Philadelphia, PA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi:) Im a graduate student at Drexel University getting my Masters degree in Family Therapy! I love working with kids and have experience from the last few years as a substitute teacher, summer school para educator, as well as previous babysitting experience. I am also currently giving therapy to minors at my clinical...
5.0
"Jamie was wonderful! We hired her for winter break to watch our 2 boys & newborn. She was always punctual, SUPER-friendly, and very responsible and did a great job helping our Kindergartner with online school & homework"
Najwa A.
5.0
(5)
I have 9 years of experience with children ages 0 months through 9 years old. I love playing with children. I enjoy arts, crafts, singing, playing music and board games, and overall keeping them happy and comfortable. Most satisfying for me is being able to teach small children their letters and numbers as well as writing their...
Thalia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thalia is very responsible and organized. She is friendly and lighthearted and works well with children. You would be extremely lucky to have her!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi Friends :) ! My name is Amanda and I have a full time job at Children's Hospital as a Systems Analyst. I work from home and I am getting back into dog walking/sitting to get out. I have several years experience. My mom owns a dog grooming salon in Ridley Park (Puppy Kutz) and my aunt owns one in Norwoood (Poochies Dog...
Amanda can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Amanda is very reliable and flexible should anything change. She seems to have a genuine love for pets and is very good with our dog. I definitely notice he is a lot less energetic on the days Amanda is with him, which shows she's giving him the care and...
Ann S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there!
My name is Bri.
I currently work for a management company. I also work on the weekends in a French Cafe.
Cleaning is something I really would like to make a full time job. I enjoy making things organized, functional, and clean!
I live in South Philly. I currently do not own a car, but I have a compact storage...
Briann can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Briann has been cleaning our house for 4 months during our stay in Philadelphia.
She is thorough, flexible, reliable, polite and honest. She cleans well and doesn't waste time. I wish I could take her with me when we move back home!"
Anne W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Clarice and I would love to assist you with your babysitting needs!
I am a 30-year-old female living in Philadelphia. During the day, I am a full time occupational therapist at a special needs school and I work with k-2nd graders. In the past, I worked in the homes of children from birth-3 and I also have an...
Clarice can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I was so lucky and grateful to meet Clarice! we were in town for my sister's wedding and she REALLY helped entertain my kids during the rehearsal and wedding day. She was punctual, polite and competent, I could really trust her with both my 4 year old and 1 year...
Elizabeth K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a first year grad student at Drexel University pursuing my doctorate in physical therapy. I love working with kids and am planning on pursuing pediatric physical therapy. I have been consistently babysitting children of all ages since I was about 14. Most recently, I watched a 2-year-old this whole past summer. I...
Donna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Donna to look after our 17 month old for a stint between college courses and she was fabulous! We would hire her again in a heartbeat! Our daughter adored Donna. She was punctual, responsible, attentive, caring and very playful! She communicated well...
Ramon R.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Darby, PA
Alannah E.
5.0
Alannah was our daughter’s Nanny for two years (6mo-2.5y) and is the best ever! She took such great care of our daughter and was a joy to have in our home. Can’t recommend her strongly enough
- Care member
Rachel S.
5.0
Rachel has watched my 3 boys a couple times now and they absolutely adore her. She's always been on time, she cleans things up and she is really engaging. She's been able to soothe my 10 month old who has really never been watched by anyone other than family. I'm grateful to have someone I trust to...
- Angela C.
Meredith D.
5.0
Meredith is great! She has a warm and comfortable way with our boys, even when they aren't at their best. She is reliable and we are always glad to see her. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
- Hillary E.
Shannon F.
5.0
We have had the pleasure of having Shannon as our Nanny, and she is absolutely wonderful. She is punctual, present, creative, kind, engaging, and clean. You never have to worry about her not giving her 100%. She is exactly what you would look for in a Nanny.
- Rachel S.
Megan P.
5.0
I can't write enough good things about Megan. She is amazing!! Megan had been working with my son on French for the last 2 years. Megan is very knowledgeable, organized and dependable. She goes above and beyond consistently. She has helped my son to get straight A's in French.
I highly recommend...
- Adel V.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Darby, PA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Darby, PA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Darby, PA, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Darby, PA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Darby, PA is $28.00 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Darby, PA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Darby, PA. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Darby, PA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Darby, PA, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.
What can a therapy dog near me in Darby, PA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Darby, PA, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.