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60 weekend nannies are listed in Thornton, PA
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 10 years
Weekend nannies in Thornton, PA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Marijude! I have been babysitting for about 12 years now. Over the years I babysat for my aunt and uncle whenever they needed me, on weekends, date nights etc. I play in the yard with them or take them to the neighborhood park and pool. If it is night time when I am sitting I prepare their dinners and then put...
Marijude can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very passionate and caring person. I love to take care of children and my passion is to help them have fun and succeed. I believe there is a lot to learn from children. I am energetic and love to help kids get active and engaged in learning and experiencing new things! I am open to doing any extra household chores....
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. I have over 20 years of childcare, housekeeping and pet sitting and more recently, elderly care. I am also up for running errands such as grocery shopping, or providing transportation to doctor appointments and things like that.
I am looking for one-time gigs to fill in my hours during the times my current employer is...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Camila S.
Malvern, PA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, I am Camila and I have been a nanny for almost 6 years, and currently looking for date nights or weekend jobs.
I have experience from newborn to teen. I have experience with potty training as well. And also I do have multiple references.
I am loving and easygoing.
Please let me know any questions.
Btw I just moved to...
Camila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Caroline! I'm currently 28 years old, I have experience with kids through teaching English as a foreign language for over 6 years, and also as an au pair.
I worked for this same family for 2 years and decided to keep working as a nanny, and also teaching English online! I have around 8 years of experience teaching and...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi my name is Stephanie and I've been caring for children for many years. I have 12 years of paid childcare/nannying experience and the rest before that was volunteering. I've watched children of all ages from newborn up to teenager. I love children and always have it's my passion. I also have experience with cleaning for a...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
High school senior who likes kids of all ages. Successful and responsible student, member of the National Honor Society, Varsity Volleyball, Travel Club Volleyball, and Wrestling Manager. Enjoys playing sports, making crafts, playing games, the outdoors, and animals. I can even help with school/summer work. Safe driver with own...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm Italian, I'm a former preschool teacher aid, and I worked for St. Agnes Church Outreach Program and for United Methodist Children Center. I also taught Summer Camps at Chester County Art Association. I retired to take a job as a nanny, which I truly loved. I currently have a part time job, so I'm not available on Wednesday...
Antonella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm looking for a part time nanny position. I'm currently working as a nanny for a baby from Tuesday to Thursday, so I am available Mondays, Fridays and weekends.
I consider myself an honest person, patient, friendly, proactive and organized I love sharing outdoor activities with children, going to the park, their school or...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Haley R.
Kennett Square, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Haley and I am 25 years old working as a data analyst at Ralph Lauren and looking to babysit occasionally on weekends! I have 10+ years of experience babysitting, and 5 years as a full time nanny for children of all ages. I have cared for up to 6 children at a time. I love nannying and babysitting, I am...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been working with kids since I was a freshman in high school, babysitting neighbor's children, teacher's children, etc. Usually, I've worked with 3 to 5 kids while their parents go out for dinner on weekends. I was also a certified lifeguard and swim teacher for 6 years, so I have worked with larger groups of kids,...
Alice can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am looking for a date night/last minute (or planned) sitting on weekends. I can also sit weeknights after 530 p.m. I'm 26 years old and taught recreational gymnastics to children ages 3-14 for 7 years and am now a toddler teacher at The Goddard School in Washington Township. I've babysat infants to age 12, have my own car, a...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ketty M.
Malvern, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 10+ years of experience and am a mental health therapist (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 6 years of experience in children's mental health and behavior.
I'm primarily looking for a family that needs a date night babysitter or weekend help. I'm comfortable with babysitting up to 4 children. Prior to receiving...
Ketty can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Melissa W.
Chadds Ford, PA
$20-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a rising junior in college at Neumann University and commute from Chadds Ford area. I am an early childhood education major, so I have done four semester of field experience at the pre school level (4-5 yrs old) and 4th grade (8-9 yrs old), as well as one semester in a middle school. Over the summers while I was still in...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(1)
-Part-time nanny 2 boys 3 & 8yrs Duties: Snack & meal prep, potty breaks, outdoor time/walks, learning based & creatively focused play, help w/online schoolwork
-Full-time nanny 1y/o Duties: bottle & spoon feeding, diapers, nap-time, learning based & creatively focused play
-Full-time nanny 2 boys 8 & 12yrs Duties: morning &...
Amelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Amelia was absolutely wonderful with our son. She watched him from 3 months until we had to move at 1 year. She would read, sing, and teach him music which he absolutely loved. As new parents we weren't sure what to expect by having a nanny but Amelia always made...
Sarah K.
I recently moved back and I am available for weekends and evenings. I graduated from West Chester University in Psychology in 2019. I have been babysitting and nannying for many years since I was a teenager and I am comfortable with children of all ages.
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Leah C.
Norristown, PA
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a fun, nature loving, fitness loving, energetic young woman. Responsible sitter with 10+ years of experience caring for children during weekends, evenings and summer and winter breaks. Skilled in creating fun, engaging and educational activities, while prioritizing children's safety and well-being. Trusted by parents and...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Emerald. Im a 24-year-old graduate student. I majored in Psychology and HDFS in undergrad. I've worked with children since high school. From babysitting, being a Sunday school teacher, being a part-time preschool teacher, and nannying for a toddler. I'm passionate about fostering growth and learning in children...
Emerald can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emerald handled four kids 7 and under in an Airbnb (not our house) with ease! Recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Graduate student at TJU in center city looking for a part-time nanny position for after classes and or the weekend. I have 5 years of experience with a mix of 3 months old through 10 years old. CPR certified, non-smoker, and great references! I am comfortable with pets and light house-keeping. Will be commuting on the train....
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Emma was an amazing part time nanny to our toddler! She was easy to communicate with, super reliable, professional, always on time and kept our girl busy and happy! She was really proactive with activities (park, library, art, cooking etc) which we greatly...
Care member
Katelynn G.
Springfield, PA
$58/hr • 10 yrs exp
Safety First, But Let's Definitely Have Lots Of Fun Too!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy fostering an interactive, healthy, structured (but not rigid), and safe environment while sharing my passion for curiosity! If you ask any of the kiddos I've had the pleasure of spending time with what my 'rules' are, they'll tell you:
1. safety first
2. have FUN!!!!!
I've been a nanny, babysitter, pet/plant/house...
Katelynn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Miss Katelynn!! She was great with our 4yo for an afternoon and while we were gone for a long day trip! :) "
Stephanie H.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Thornton, PA
Amelia B.
5.0
Amelia was absolutely wonderful with our son. She watched him from 3 months until we had to move at 1 year. She would read, sing, and teach him music which he absolutely loved. As new parents we weren't sure what to expect by having a nanny but Amelia always made it easy to communicate with.
- Sarah K.
Emerald K.
5.0
Emerald handled four kids 7 and under in an Airbnb (not our house) with ease! Recommend!
- Care member
Emma S.
5.0
Emma was an amazing part time nanny to our toddler! She was easy to communicate with, super reliable, professional, always on time and kept our girl busy and happy! She was really proactive with activities (park, library, art, cooking etc) which we greatly appreciated. We would highly recommend her...
- Care member
Katelynn G.
5.0
We love Miss Katelynn!! She was great with our 4yo for an afternoon and while we were gone for a long day trip! :)
- Stephanie H.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Thornton, PA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Thornton, PA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Thornton, PA, you can search through 1 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 Thornton, PA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Thornton, 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 $20.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Thornton, PA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 1 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Thornton, PA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Thornton, PA?
All weekend nannies near you in Thornton, 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.