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After school babysitters in Merion Station, PA
Jackie E.
Merion Station, PA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have taken care of children for years, starting with the 2 girls who lived across the street from me when I was 14 years old. I currently sit regularly for 2 families, each with two boys between 11-14, both before and after school, plus occasional overnight stays and extra evenings.
I have experience with both boys and girls...
Jackie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Lauren Y.
Merion Station, PA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have over five years of experience and love working with kids! I've worked both as a full time nanny as well as a casual babysitter. If I'm not nannying/babysitting i'm either a summer counselor and substitute teacher at my Preschool/PreK-9 School. You can also find me playing with my two (crazy but cute) dogs, Tony and...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a caring and easy going sitter. I have experience with children of all ages and developmental levels from newborns to teenagers and can handle multiples. I can assist in online school, homework, after school activities and overnight care.
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Barb is a very dependable and caring person. she was punctual picking my granddaughter up at camp and made sure she got home safely from camp every day.
I would definitely recommend Barb to care for anyone's child."
Maureen H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for 4 years now. I have mostly babysat my neighbors and students after school. I am great with kids and really enjoy taking care of them. I always have a keen eye, to make sure their safety is the number one priority. The age range of kids I have taken care of is 2-10 years old.
Reetu can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
After raising two beautiful girls of my own and working as a teacher for the last 20 years, I've always been passionate about childcare and child development. I understand the importance of ME time for parents and would love to help out with your busy schedules. I have a background teaching in Montessori schools and can't to...
5.0
"Grace was wonderful with our dog. "
Heather H.
Kristina M.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For A Family To Babysit/Nanny For On A Part-Time To Full-Time Basis
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting/nanny-ing on and off for more than 10 years-through high school, college, and after college. I have worked with all ages-6 weeks through early teens with the majority being with newborns and supporting parents in their new role, and with toddlers and all the things that come with that. I have had...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristy is the kindest caregiver. She adores our baby and provides gentle and kind care. She is almost too helpful, if our tiny is sleeping she is always busy making our lives easier. We love Kristy , so don't steal her away. But when our little grows up you will be...
Aviva R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexa, I'm 22 and a senior at SJU. I am available for after school sitting/driving/errand running, as well as date nights. I have my own transportation and can provide references/clearances!
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexa was wonderful with our 3 children. she is still asked for frequently from my oldest"
Krystina M.
5.0
(9)
I have 10+ years of experience in child care. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping, crafts, etc.
Dionne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dionne is a warm and loving young lady. My children are always in good hands when they are with her. I would hire her again and again."
Kevonna W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Molly. I have 6+ years of experience caring for children and infants including ages 2 months to 14 years. When caring for children, I enjoy sharing my love of crafting and spending time outside, and with infants facilitating development with tummy time, reading books, and other enriching activities. For the...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is one-of-of-a-kind. She was our full-time care provider for my two children for a few summers. When she started they were young (ages 1 & 3) and she immediately took responsibility and connected with the kids. She is always attentive and willing to do what...
Kendall R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
When I became a nanny in college I never knew it would change my life the way it has. Working with children is not only my career choice but it's my passion. From being an after school turor, to caring for children with special needs, I have succeeded in teaching as well as learning from children in a way I didn't know was...
Medina can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Medina is a wonderful caregiver. She is very dependable. Always punctual. We trust her implicitly with our daughter. We should also mention that our daughter loves Medina which says so much."
Sarah B.
Carissa C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm More Than Just The Perfect Babysitter For Your Family, I'm Also A Great Friend!
5.0
(1)
I assure that your child(ren) will be well taken care of in my responsible and loving care! I absolutely love kids, and there is so much to enjoy with them when I am babysitting. Communication is very important, and I will go over the individual needs and clear guidelines that you have for a pleasant, outstanding, and...
Carissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Carissa is a wonderful, pleasant, and responsible sitter, my two kids absolutely love her. She is always timely and has something fun planned for the kids while sitting. Highly recommend, she's the perfect sitter that you're looking for!"
Leila M.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Abigail. I am from Alaska, and am spending the summer in the Philadelphia area. I am currently a junior, studying pre-med at Messiah College. I have nannied in the past, and spent years teaching Sunday school for young children, and house/pet sat all throughout high school. I was a camp counselor for junior...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Abigail is experienced and genuine! Loved having her watch our kids and glad we have a future nanny to trust!"
Eveny M.
Jocelyn K.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Jocelyn and I am currently a graduate student studying psychology and working as a counselor part time at a high school. I have also worked in the past with young children (2-3) and preteens (6-12) who had diagnoses on the autistic spectrum. From that work, I found lots of fun ways to incorporate learning about...
Jocelyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jocelyn watched our kids for a summer, including driving them to friend's houses. She was always prompt and the kids loved her. She is absolutely wonderful."
Tanya F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for a full or part-time nanny position after a long hiatus. I stopped nannying to work at NPR, but have really missed the flexibility and meaningful impact of caregiving. I previously nannied for a really precocious and energetic toddler.
C. and I spent a lot of time reading books/making trips to the library,...
Nikita can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nikita worked with our family for almost a full year. She is kind, trustworthy, flexible, honest and attentive. Our son is an active toddler who very much enjoys his time with Nikita - they often play outside, build train tracks, create art projects, sing songs,...
Stacy K.
Alyssa K.
Ardmore, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa and I am a 25-year-old physical therapy student. I have 13 years of experience helping families as an after-school helper, a babysitter, a petsitter, and a summer nanny. I also have experience teaching dance classes to children aged 2-13. I can help with housekeeping and running errands. I look forward to...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa was great with my my two kids for the couple summers that she watched them while they were in elementary school. She would drive them to their activities, hang out at the pool with them, arrange other “field trips,” and took care of all their needs. She...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hello fam!
My name is Adam (they / them), and I am a very dedicated, gentle, and loving childcare provider. I have a wide range of experience working with kids of all ages as a teacher, tutor, mental health professional, after school leader, gardener, and, most recently, nanny!
My nanny experience over the past two years has...
Adam can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We could not have found a better nanny for our child! Our baby was 5-11 months old while Adam watched him and one other child about the same age. Adam cared so deeply for the kids and our whole families. They really wanted to know our child - who he was, what he...
Kali S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 20-year-old student studying Behavioral Health Counseling at Drexel University. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old for many different families and for a variety of different jobs such as date nights, after-school care, pool days and more. I am experienced in babysitting children ages 2-13.
Julie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Julie started babysitting for my kids when she was 15 and my kids were 2 and 4. They were always so happy when she came to babysit. She played games and made sure they were the center of her attention. They are now 8 and 10 and still love her. We wish she was...
Ali H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, funny, responsible
I like working with kids because they are funny and creative
I started working with kids when I was 13. I was 13 when I got my first paying babysitting job. I was given the responsibility to watch my younger siblings when I was 8. So I've been watching kids for about 7...
Mahaila can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is very sweet and a natural with kids"
Care member
Katerine C.
Swarthmore, PA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is katerine. I am 35 years old and I have been working in the child care area for more than 10 years. Former au pair, career nanny for the past 8 years with an Education associate degree background. Experience with kids from newborn to school age. Mother of a 10-year-old.
I'm a big fan of outdoor activities, arts and...
Katerine can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katerine worked with our family for 3 years, helping us transition from a family of 3 to a family of 4 (she's the only person outside the family I would have trusted with our newborn). She is energetic, responsible, and creative. She provided our kids with...
Care member
Mary Frances C.
Philadelphia, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am An Enthusiastic Caregiver And Certified Teacher Who Will Babysit And Tutor.
5.0
(1)
I am a certified teacher (English grades 7-12) and a graduate of Chestnut Hill College. I am also a published author - I have one novel and two short stories published. Additionally, I am certified in Reiki. I have been working with children most of my life through summer camps, after school programs, and babysitting. I worked...
Mary Frances can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary Frances is very hard working and dedicated person. She is very excited and a dedicated worker. She is a hard worker and should be considered for your company."
Robert O.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Merion Station, PA
Barbara A.
5.0
Barb is a very dependable and caring person. she was punctual picking my granddaughter up at camp and made sure she got home safely from camp every day.
I would definitely recommend Barb to care for anyone's child.
- Maureen H.
Grace Y.
5.0
Grace was an excellent caregiver to my 2 young boys. She was attentive, playful, energetic, and kind! They were recovering from illness and she was thoughtful and compassionate, and was very intuitive with what they needed. My kids warmed to her quickly, and I would absolutely hire her again!
- Care member
Kristina M.
5.0
Kristy is the kindest caregiver. She adores our baby and provides gentle and kind care. She is almost too helpful, if our tiny is sleeping she is always busy making our lives easier. We love Kristy , so don't steal her away. But when our little grows up you will be lucky to have her!
- Aviva R.
Alexa U.
5.0
Alexa was wonderful with our 3 children. she is still asked for frequently from my oldest
- Krystina M.
Dionne J.
5.0
Dionne is a warm and loving young lady. My children are always in good hands when they are with her. I would hire her again and again.
- Kevonna W.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Merion Station, PA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Merion Station, PA?
You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Merion Station, PA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Merion Station, PA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Merion Station, PA is $17.50. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Merion Station, PA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Merion Station, PA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Merion Station, PA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Merion Station, PA can really come in handy.
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