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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica I have a master's in Art Therapy and Counseling. I am an art therapist for children and families. I have experience conducting art therapy for children with severe emotional and behavioral needs. I love to introduce and engage children in a fun and creative learning environment through arts and crafts....
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jess is everything you'd ever want in a caregiver and so much more! She taught us to many valuable lessons for our 2.5 year old son's behaviors (meltdowns) and really helped him (and us) process his emotions. She is so caring and patient, and communicates directly....
Emily H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am Joyce. I'm a 60-year-old wife, mother of three (now grown ups) and grandmother of one. I retired in 2010 from a major telecommunication company after 32 years of service. I am married and have been keeping my own house since I was 25. I have gained commercial experience, over the past year and a half. I give close attention...
5.0
"Joyce is an amazing caring and reliable person. I would recommend her to anyone. "
Tiffany C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Dawn. I am looking for families/parents that are in need of a babysitter. Full/Part time Evenings/date nights. I'm located in Philadelphia. I can provide the care in my home or babysit in your home.
I am responsible, sweet, caring, & very patient with children. I am an experienced babysitter, I've watched...
Dawn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Gabrielle H.
Broomall, PA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience with children ages newborn to teens. I have worked for a couple day cares. I was not thrilled about the quality of care some had provided. I currently work at a large doctors office Monday-Friday. I used nanny for one family before and after school. I still date night babysit for them and...
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Gabby is the BEST dog sitter ever. Our dogs (2) love her and are so excited when she comes that they forget us! Gabby sends daily pictures and videos and always leaves the house spotless. I cannot recommend Gabby enough. A++++++++"
Bethann K.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Lauris! I'm a case worker, former teacher, aunt of a 2-year-old and animal lover. For three years, in a more formal setting, I worked with elementary aged children(5-11) at a before and after school program and loved it. Part of my job was to help children with homework, prepare meals and plan events. I have a passion...
Lauris can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lauris was very attentive and intentional with my son from 1.5-2 years old. Lauris truly cared and was a great communicator. If our family was still near, we’d choose Lauris again! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a first year graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I live with 3 cats. I enjoy traveling, reading, writing, and all things creative!
3 years ago I started working for an Early Childhood Education Center. In addition working with infants as young as 6 months to Pre-K aged children, I gained...
Claudia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She's very kind and professional and absolutely amazing with kids she really gets to know them and seems to click fast and leave a lasting impression on the kids and family"
Ian K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She’s lovely- the kind of person you can trust with your children. According to my oldest she’s “pretty rad.”"
Care member
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as fun, entertaining, and outgoing.
I like working with kids because it brings me joy impacting their lives in a positive way. Seeing them grow as human beings is also enjoyable to watch. I love their humor and creativity and it helps me learn more about my self as a person.
Some of my hobbies...
Marlee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marlee is an extremely responsible and mature adult. She has babysat my children for the past 6 months and never once left me with any problems. She is always on time, very dedicated, and loves what she does! Marlee is diligent and very good with communication....
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Melissa and I am a certified teacher who is dedicated to providing quality education for elementary aged students. I received my degree in Early Childhood Education from West Chester University. For the past two years, I have spent my time working in an elementary school as a long term substitute for both 4th and...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"She was so sweet with my daughter, she won't stop asking about when she's coming back! Definitely will be calling you again dear, thank you so much :)"
Rachel B.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Elizabeth, but everyone calls me Liz. I am a child care provider with over a decade of experience. I am also a professional artist with a master's in education. I have lived in Philadelphia since 2006, and I have worked in child care for almost as long.
My main focus as a child care provider is overall...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Liz as our primary babysitter several years ago. Our friends and their children loved her and they recommended her. She is so loving with our son and has an educator's approach to her care for him. She taps into what he likes and needs and when she is...
Lisa L.
Grace K.
Philadelphia, PA
$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace and I am currently a student at Ursinus College. I have been babysitting since the beginning of high school, so about 4 years now. I have babysat for multiple families, varying from 1-4 children. I really love kids and I am living in New Ringgold for the rest of the semester!
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Grace was a pleasure to have in our home nannying for our 2 boys. She was so good with both my boys(a toddler and newborn). The kids loved her and she was great with them, my toddler would look forward to her coming over every morning. She always found ways to keep...
Care member
Aissata B.
Glenolden, PA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Bonjour,! I have nearly five years of experience caring for children and truly enjoy getting to know the families I work with. I love being with kids, and am excited patient helpful and so thankful to be able to work with them often!
I live in Glenolden and also speak French. If families/children are interested I love...
Aissata can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very nice, very warm person, very fun with kids."
Jennifer T.
5.0
(1)
For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...
Betsy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly recommend Betsy as a child care provider. She is always...
Jessica C.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I am an energetic, bubbly type that works particularly well with young children. I am a full-time graduate student in a physical theatre program. I love cooking, the outdoors, and playing the piano.
I have a total of 7 nieces and nephews and adore hanging out and playing with them. Our favorite activities include...
Aiden can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Aiden is an awesome babysitter! She helped take care of my two boys, ages 8&4 at the time. She seamlessly managed our busy after school schedules, always getting the boys to their activities on time and jumped in to help with whatever I had on my plate, whether it...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have experience with child care and pet care. I cared for my neighbors sons for a few years, I have held numerous babysitting jobs over the past few years. I currently work in the social work field and have constant contact with children and families. I also currently own a jack russell terrier/Chihuahua mix breed.
I would...
Alley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allie is currently a matriculating student at C. College. As Director of Campus Ministry at C. College, I have worked with Allie in a variety of settings. Allie has been an active member of the Campus Ministry team; volunteering at a school tutoring young children,...
Joan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Rachel, I am an NJ transplant working on my Masters in Social Work at UPenn. I have 8 years of child care experience in a variety of formats- 6 years of camp counseling, 5 of babysitting, and 2 years of teaching high school English. I taught at a therapeutic boarding school serving teens of all manner...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is kind, caring, and passionate about working with young people! She would be fantastic taking care of any child"
Anthony A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kara and I am looking for a full-time nanny position for this summer as I get out of school May 10th and return August 29th. I have a sister with Down Syndrome, so I definitely have experience with taking care of individuals with special needs. Also, my second cousin has 5 kids, one 8 years old, another 6 years...
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kara is our neighbor and has taken care of our kids (almost 5 year-old girl and 3 year-old boy) for some time. It is really important to us that someone isn't just watching our kids, but that we have someone who will engage with them, get on their level, and play...
Lisa S.
Reema P.
Philadelphia, PA
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Fun Sitter, Craft Lover And Have Always Loved Working With Children
5.0
(1)
My name is Reema! I am currently in school studying occupational therapy (I'm hoping to specialize in pediatrics). I have worked at 3 daycares over a span of 8 years, have lots of experience in child care and have taken lots of coursework in pediatrics!
Reema can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Reema was an absolute joy to have with us. She worked for us full time for 3 months and was pleasant, punctual, exciting and fun every single day. I would recommend her to anyone and absolutely hire her again!"
Sarah S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sophie! I love children of all ages, and love to do crafts, play games, explore outside and more. I have 5 years of experience with babysitting and camp-counseloring, including teaching pre-school. I'm currently a sophomore at Bryn Mawr college, where I'm studying English and continuing my work with children as a part of...
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophie is very punctual, professional, and our kids love her. Would recommend!"
Ethan M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs.
I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Where do I start? Hannah is an amazing person with great ideas. She really cared for my kids and relieved a lot of stress. The hours we needed eventually interfered with her school/study schedule, otherwise, we would have continued with her care. Thanks Hannah, we...
Marquita H.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Merion Station, PA
Jessica P.
5.0
Jess is everything you'd ever want in a caregiver and so much more! She taught us to many valuable lessons for our 2.5 year old son's behaviors (meltdowns) and really helped him (and us) process his emotions. She is so caring and patient, and communicates directly. She is always prompt and is the...
- Emily H.
Joyce S.
5.0
Joyce is hard working, dependable, and trustworthy.
- Albany B.
Gabrielle H.
5.0
Gabby is the BEST dog sitter ever. Our dogs (2) love her and are so excited when she comes that they forget us! Gabby sends daily pictures and videos and always leaves the house spotless. I cannot recommend Gabby enough. A++++++++
- Bethann K.
Lauris B.
5.0
Lauris babysat my daughter and son when they were toddlers. She was an amazing babysitter and my children loved her. She was very attentive, caring and was always showing educational activities to the kids.
- Care member
Claudia S.
5.0
She's very kind and professional and absolutely amazing with kids she really gets to know them and seems to click fast and leave a lasting impression on the kids and family
- Ian K.
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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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