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Find after school babysitters in Scranton, PA that you’ll love
60 after school babysitters are listed in Scranton, PA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Scranton, PA
My name is Kelcee A. and I'm a current senior at Bloomsburg University! I live in Bloomsburg while taking classes this summer so I'm in the area until August, and then until Maynof next year while finishing my degree. I major in psychology with a minor in sociology and a concentration in family, children, and youth. I've...
Kelcee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Destiny F.
Pittston, PA
$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I can also help with child activities and helping with child homework
Destiny can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Brenda V.
Nicholson, PA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter 30 Years And Still Love Caring For Kids!
5.0
(15)
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. After graduation I worked in three child care facilities along with personal babysitting on nights and weekends. I worked for a family of 8 children and when they grew up I started with another family at the age of 3 months I raised two amazing girls and during my time there had...
Brenda can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brenda worked in the daycare that I attended when I was in preschool. From there, she worked at the daycare my parents owned where my siblings and I attended. After we had all reached school age and the need for my parents to work full time increased, Brenda became...
Jenilyn U.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is hanan, I'm a very reliable, caring, trustworthy person. I love to make kids happy, and the parents. I love to cook, bake, clean, and do art and craft, but safety is always first. I have a couple years of experience working with kids. I always put the little ones first no matter what.
Hanan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hanan was amazing, caring, and loving I recommend her for sure"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Charisma, I'm from Arizona, I started babysitting at 11 years old and when I turned 18 I got a job at a daycare that I worked at for 10 months. I worked with ages 2 months to 10 years old but specialized with 1-year-old's as that was the age group of my class at the school. After working at the daycare I was a nanny for...
Charisma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Charisma nannied full-time for our infant for approximately 3 months. She also occasionally babysat our 2 year old. She was attentive, trustworthy, and caring, and connected well with our children. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
My name is Michaela and I am a senior caregiver, babysitter & housekeeper . I love children , mother of 2 ages 5 & 9 years old. I am a very friendly, outgoing, inspirational person. I have years of experience taking care of children. aswell as 3 years experience with senior caregiving.
Michaela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is the sweetest person I know. And she takes care of others kids like they were her own., She is very protective over them. If you want your kids in a safe loving environment while your away. Michaela is the woman for the job."
Narcianna B.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Alexandria. I am a young professional- I recently moved back to PA from Chicago and currently work for a counseling agency as the mental health liaison for a local school district. I absolutely love what I do! I have also been nannying/babysitting for over 8 years and have experience working with children from...
Alexandria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Alex was a very active member of my church's youth group for 7 years. She became a leader among leaders within our Teen Leadership Council, went on several missions trips, served in the church nursery, Vacation Bible School, and was a children's church teacher. She...
Judy H.
Kaitie B.
Gouldsboro, PA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kaitie. This past May I graduated from North Hampton with my degree in early childhood education. I've been a Sunday school teacher for seven years. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified. I was a lead preschool teacher at the Hannig children center for three years. I love playing games, singing songs , And...
5.0
"Katie is amazing! My 3 kids are 8, 6,and 4 and they absolutely love her. She is so kind and caring. She was even there for me to help with my kids on my wedding day. She is a great babysitter. We are lucky to have found her."
Emily F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with children and adults. I have a daughter who is the light of my world. I have been taking care of children for over 15 years. I worked at a few Day care Centers, I teach Sunday School at my church.
I am also the president of my church youth group. I am Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I am...
Roselaure can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Rose! She is very knowledgeable, fun, bubbly and upbeat. She interacts with both of our child in a wonderful way. This was our first experience with someone outside of family taking care of our children in our home and she put me completely at ease. I...
Jamie P.
Elizabeth V.
Tobyhanna, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello I am Elizabeth, I'm a local mother with a healthy happy 14-year-old about to start high school
I have some extra time now that she is older and thought what better way to help other parents in the community than by offering babysitting and light cleaning services.
I was a single mother for an extremely long time and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Christine R.
Wilkes Barre, PA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Fun Sitter With Experience In Various Childcare Settings And A Degree In Early Childhood Education.
Hello! My name is Chrissy and I am a graduating senior with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have previous experience working in various childcare settings, as well as teaching experience at various grade levels. I am able to help with supervision, activities, housework, meal prep, and summer school work. I...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Rosa M.
Tobyhanna, PA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I just wanted to share a little bit about my experience of watching kids. I started doing this when I was 10 years old and being part of a big family, I had lots of opportunities to babysit my family members' kids. Eventually, I started watching kids who were family friends and realized that I could expand my services to other...
Rosa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
I have worked with children throughout my life. I have 6 younger siblings, as well as professional experience. I have worked with a summer camp and I have worked with a baby sitting company.
Kiara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Krista H.
Luzerne, PA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have three younger siblings whom I have babysat every weekend starting at age 12. At age 13, I started babysitting for my neighbors. I loved it so much I did it all through high school and now I am still doing it in college. The youngest child I ever watched was six weeks and the oldest was 13. I have babysat for every age...
Krista can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I work full time at University and I'm in the final stages of my doctorate. I am a professional Aunt of seven nieces and nephews aged 3-19. I am very active with my dog, we enjoy walks, kayaking and biking... really anything that involves being active and being outside!
During the summer months beginning in May, my schedule is...
Kellina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm Casey. I'm a college student majoring in nursing and
will be spending Summer 2025 in Florida. June-August but ideally looking to transfer schools and permanently move to FL.
I'm open to nannying in St Petersburg or Naples as I have family in both cities!
I have experience babysitting babies and young children, and...
Rose R.
Pocono Lake, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi everyone!
My name is Rose and I am 26 years old. I have several years of experience with children. I was a nanny for a family in NY for many years, watching their newborn and older child together. For that job specifically I took the boys to gymnastics, swimming, the park, and we did serval developmentally appropriate...
Rose can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Maverick S.
Tobyhanna, PA
$18-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello everyone, my name is Maverick and I'm 22 years old. I'm good with kids I am the oldest out of all my siblings with 2 younger sisters. One currently being a teenager, and the other being a toddler, I can be very fun, I enjoy video games and TV along with swimming being my favorite sport. I can also be strict if necessary,...
Maverick can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Abigail C.
Dallas, PA
$13-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I love being a positive adult in their lives, children are a blessing and I love being a fun young adult role model.
I started working with kids slowly when I was 15, babysitting here and there, but last summer I was a counselor at a summer camp, and in October I started working in a daycare. I...
As a nurturing and experienced caregiver with a passion for child development, I'm excited to bring my skills and enthusiasm to your family. My journey in caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for nurturing and educating young minds. My desire to make a positive impact on children's...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Scranton, PA
Brenda V.
5.0
Brenda is great with kids. She teaches them, enjoys crafts with them, and loves them like her own.
- Wendy H.
Hanan I.
5.0
Hanan was amazing, caring, and loving I recommend her for sure
- Care member
Charisma H.
5.0
Charisma nannied full-time for our infant for approximately 3 months. She also occasionally babysat our 2 year old. She was attentive, trustworthy, and caring, and connected well with our children.
- Care member
Michaela N.
5.0
Michaela has a heart of gold and takes great pride in caring for her patients. She always goes above and beyond for her clients.
- Care member
Alexandria L.
5.0
Alex is absolutely AMAZING! She is extremely mature, responsible, timely, trustworthy and most importantly FUN! She taught my kids and challenged them with unique and thought provoking activities throughout the day as well. She is extremely creative in her play time with children. She finds the...
- Jennifer H.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Scranton, PA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Scranton, PA?
You can review 18 after school babysitter profiles near you in Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Scranton, PA is $15.50. 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 Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Scranton, PA?
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