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Jennifer T.
Allentown, PA
$19-31/hr • 10 yrs exp
Registered Nurse of 13+ years with School Nurse experience of 10. Currently not lined up with summer employment and open to finding a good fit with flexible weekend availability post summer.
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I am a certified English teacher who holds over 18 years of child care experience. I have worked in roles including day care staff, after school care, camp counselor, camp director, babysitter, nanny, and English teacher. I am available evening hours, weekends, and summer months.
Tarra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Hello!
I am Kelly! I have 10+ years' experience working with children and their families! I am currently a full time nanny but always available for babysitting on the weekends or after work hours during the week. Throughout college I nannied for multiple families and after college I was a preschool teacher for 3 years then...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was about 12 for my family members and their friends. I took a trip to Maine and babysat 7 kids for the majority of the trip while the parents went out. I've watched kids through this app before and I really enjoyed it. I love arts and crafts and prepping activities! I love kids and teaching them...
Haley can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Haley is mature, trustworthy, dependable, and my kids love to be with her. Haley plays with my kids (coloring, arts and crafts, swimming) and I can trust that she is keeping them safe and helping them make good choices throughout the day. "
Tracy H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Registered nurse who nannys on the side/for date nights. CPR, BLS, ALS, pre-hospital trauma certified. I have my own vehicle, graduated from Bloomsburg University with my BSN. I am free weekends and I am always available for a date night! Hope to hear from you soon!
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We needed a babysitter to look after our 2 year old and 6 month old for a few days while we were at the beach. Grace kindly accepted our request for a Face chat interview and we were impressed with her background, experience, and maturity. From the moment she...
Caroline R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I have been a nanny for years now. I love board games and arts and crafts.
I have availability for weekends for date nights.
Thank you!
Ariel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ariel just left an interview with us. She was nothing but sweet & friendly! It was so nice to feel comfortable with someone so quickly. Our very shy 2 YO even gave her a hug before she left! "
Paige A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for over 40 years and have raised 6 children of my own. I love working with children, teaching and nurturing them. I have worked as a nanny for 18 years and also as a preschool teacher, working with typically developing and neurodiverse students. I can provide excellent references. I am currently...
Lori can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lori means so much to our family. She is incredibly experienced, trustworthy, gentle with my little guy, helpful with anything I ask her to do, reliable, and dependable. She is everything you want in someone caring for your child."
Brynn B.
Olivia S.
Bethlehem, PA
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays/weeknights And Weekends
Hi! I'm a reliable, caring, and fun babysitter with approximately 7 years of babysitting experience and 1 year of nannying young children 4 years and younger. A few of my duties caring for children include providing educational/outdoor activities, and helping out with feeding and nap schedules. Your young ones will have my full,...
Hi! I have availability 4:30 p.m. -12 a.m. and I am completely open on Saturdays. I am looking for extra hours of housekeeping and/or sitting. I can help with Housekeeping, Errands, Personal Assisting, Grocery Shopping, etc... I have experience sitting from Care. com for children ages 3-10.
Looking forward to hearing from...
Sueamy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ashlee B.
Orefield, PA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi I am Ashlee! I have been taking care of children of all ages for over 10 years now. I'm a mom so I have experience with newborns all the way to 16-year-old. I am super sweet, organized, and loving. I'm currently looking for weekend date nights.
I'm also open to watching children in my home.
Ashlee can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have my clearances for childcare.
I started working with kids at my church childcare on Sunday mornings when I was in high school. I currently still work at the childcare and love playing with the kids. I was also an in home nanny over the summer for two girls aged 5-9. I'm also a substitute teacher for a charter school so I...
My first experience babysitting, I cared for twins who were 3 years old. I was only 14 at the time but I absolutely loved every minute I got to spend with them. My dear friend was a nanny for a couple years and would always say how she loved getting to know the families and serving them. This is exactly how I feel. Currently I...
Faith can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Hi my name is Amy, I am a graduate of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. I am looking for a full-time nanny position during the week. I also have availability on weekends. I have 7+ years of experience with child care and have taken care of ages 6 months to 12 years old. I am organized, very clean, and easy going. You will...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm Julie and I am 23years old & looking to care for your children this spring! I am from south Jersey and just moved to the Bethlehem area for graduate school to become a speech language pathologist. I worked as a pre-school aide for my gap year and as a behavioral analysis technician part time. I have been babysitting &...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have 5 years of experience with childcare! I currently have experience full-time nannying two boys ages seven and four. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Errands. I have loved children for as long as I can remember, and I am not one to overwhelm easy! I enjoy playing, doing arts and crafts, teaching, going on walks or...
Adria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Molly I.
Bethlehem, PA
$14-19/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there, I'm Molly :) I'm 25 years old and live in the lehigh valley! I graduated from NCC with a certificate in Dialysis Technician. I've been watching kids pretty much my entire life. I'm an aunt of 15 so I'm always babysitting for my older siblings! I have also been a full-time nanny since I was 17 years old. I've watched...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi!! My name is Alyssa and I am going to be a senior, majoring in elementary education, at University! I have 7 years of experience with babysitting / nannying and I also work at a preschool! I have watched many different aged children as well. Currently, I nanny for a family Tu-Th 10:30-2:30 and Friday's 10:30-1:30. I am...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have experience with babysitting, nannying, elder care & pet sitting. I started caregiving in 2015 with regular after school care for an 11-year-old. I have worked in management & direct patient care in a retirement home for 2+ years. 5+ years of teaching children in structured setting as a martial arts instructor. 1. 5 years...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Brianna. I have cared for children since I was old enough to care for myself. I have 10+ years of experience caring for kids ranging from newborns to early school age. I have done everything from diapers, bottles, naps, and tummy time to meal preparation, walks, playtime, potty training, bath time, and...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brianna was an excellent babysitter to our two children! Both kids loved when she came over and frequently requested we go out just so she could come! She is trustworthy and honest and quite dependable!
"
andrea L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Ashley and I am currently pursuing a graduate degree in child and adolescent therapy. Most recently I worked as a preschool teacher in multiple different classrooms with ages ranging from infants to pre-k. I have also nannied/babysat for multiple families and worked as a summer camp counselor on my breaks...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is an amazing babysitter! She is very punctual, reliable, and caring. She asked me questions about my daughter's eat, play, and sleep schedule as well as what activities she likes to do in her playtime. She is also a great communicator and responds to my...
Martina B.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Allentown, PA
Haley A.
5.0
As a working parent with two young children, finding someone who not only meets but exceeds expectations is truly a blessing, and Haley has done just that.
From the very beginning, Haley's reliability has been a source of great comfort for us, knowing that our children are in capable hands and we...
- Sarina K.
Grace S.
5.0
We needed a babysitter to look after our 2 year old and 6 month old for a few days while we were at the beach. Grace kindly accepted our request for a Face chat interview and we were impressed with her background, experience, and maturity. From the moment she walked into our hectic home environment,...
- Caroline R.
Ariel K.
5.0
Ariel just left an interview with us. She was nothing but sweet & friendly! It was so nice to feel comfortable with someone so quickly. Our very shy 2 YO even gave her a hug before she left!
- Paige A.
Lori C.
5.0
She loves little children. She is so gentle and kind. She's also a great teacher for them. She is very intelligent and reliable. I cannot recommend her enough. She helped me with my youngest for 4+ years and also helped with my nephews.
- Liz B.
Brianna V.
5.0
Brianna worked with our family for 2 weeks for after school care. Our son loved playing with Brianna and always had his homework completed. We would definitely hire Brianna for future needs.
- Erin R.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Allentown, PA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Allentown, PA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Allentown, PA, you can search through 3 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Allentown, PA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Allentown, PA depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $18.67 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Allentown, PA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Allentown, PA, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Allentown, PA take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 3 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Allentown, PA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Allentown, PA?
All weekend nannies near you in Allentown, PA found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.