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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families!! My name is Karli and I am attending Penn State University as an incoming freshman. I am looking for a babysitting job this summer, as I will have my car on campus. I have worked with children of all ages at my previous job (Goldfish Swim School). I also have babysat for the past 4 years, including babysitting...
Karli can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Emily and I have just completed my junior year at Penn State Main Campus as an Elementary Education major. I am a nanny for two energetic and fun children at home during the week over the summer in West Chester, Pa. I also have my clearances and FBI testing. I am CPR certified and teach surfing lessons in New Jersey....
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sophia W.
University Park, PA
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Sophie. I'm a childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating children. CPR/first aid certification.
Natasha H.
University Park, PA
$10-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
College Student Looking For Childcare Opportunities
I babysat throughout middle and high school. I am a certified lifeguard and swim instructor. I am willing to help with Light Housekeeping, Homework, and Grocery Shopping.
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a 3rd year college student looking for babysitting opportunities. I have 2 nieces that I love taking care of.
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
I have grown up with younger siblings (one who is currently 9 and the other who is 17!). I am a student at Penn State, but also have lived in State College almost my entire life. I love the outdoors and cooking/baking and to travel! I love kids and would love to be able to help out in any way that may be needed!
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mariah G.
University Park, PA
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with over 4 years of experience caring for children of all ages. Motivated by my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, I enjoy supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option for them. I'm known for my patient and calm demeanor, and I'm always friendly and approachable with...
Tyler D.
University Park, PA
$11-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Tyler D. I have worked as a lifeguard and camp counselor for the past 4 years. In this job, I would supervise groups of 10-20 kids, aged 6-15. I love working with children because of the energy they bring and the fun environment I can create. I love sports, games, and any other kind of active play. I am currently...
Tyler can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a Doctoral Student in Occupational Therapy at Yeshiva University in Rehabilitation. I hope to have a career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy and have 8 years of babysitting/nannying experience. I love working with kids and am available for after school babysitting!
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sydney is a wonderful babysitter! She is punctual, kind, and always helpful. My three children (ages 1, 4, and 6) always enjoy spending time with her. She plays games, engages, and changes diapers. I have often seen Sydney playing on the floor with my 1 year old....
Laurie G.
Lori B.
State College, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Current Certified Teacher (20+ Years) With All Clearances
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Lori, from the State College area.
I have lived here for about 30 years and I have 3 grown children. I love the fun that comes with exploration and I love doing little projects with kiddos.
I am currently a School Spanish teacher (28 years!) I love being a teacher and I am looking to earn some extra money for a rainy...
Lori can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Lori is very responsible and is wonderful with kids. She even teaches my young kids a few words in other languages now and then, which I appreciate."
Hannah W.
Ana F.
State College, PA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ana and I'm an 21-year-old nutrition student at Penn State. I have had 2 years experience as a nanny with children ranging from 8 months to 12 years old. I've also have 2 years experience at a summer camp with kids ranging from 3-9 and 3 years as a Learn To Skate USA coach working with kids primarily around the ages...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Ana took care of our two children through their evening routines while we went out on our date night.
First of all, the children loved Ana. So much so that our three-year-old woke up the following morning and called out for Ana instead of mommy!
Ana was...
Lilli F.
Stefanie G.
Boalsburg, PA
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Stefanie G. I recently moved into the area and am looking for small jobs during my off time. I graduated from my undergrad in 2016 with a major in psychology and minor in child development, and then graduated with my masters in school counseling. During my undergrad I worked in a day care which had children 2...
Stefanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stefanie is unbelievably good with kids. She has a ton of cheerful, positive energy and engages my young kids in all sorts of fun games involving their imaginations. My kids regularly ask when she will be back."
Hannah W.
Kaleigh O.
State College, PA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Upbeat Loving Babysitter And/or Nanny For The Summer!
5.0
(1)
I'm a positive and energetic college student who has 6 years of experience in watching after children aging from 3-11. I am studying to be a Speech-Language Pathologist at Penn State, so I love working with children and hope to continue doing so in my future. I throughly enjoy cooking so I can definite help them that! I can also...
Kaleigh can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Kaleigh was great in helping with our 11 month old and 4 year old! She entertained them with activities and games while I was working and put them to bed during the date night afterwards."
Mary O.
Hi! I'm Eva and I'm a college junior at Penn State. I have multiple years of experience babysitting on the side and pick up smaller jobs at home when I'm able to. I can help with light cleaning around the house, making dinner for kids, after-school care, and swimming supervision (I am a certified Lifeguard with 3+ years of...
Eva can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there! I am third year student at Penn State University majoring in Nursing. I love kids and have been a sitter to many of my family friends kids and neighbors over the years. I can help with anything from homework to carpooling, feeding, after-school pickup/sports, morning school drop offs, or just one time sittings. I do...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a senior nursing major at Penn State University. I am CPR certified, and have over 200 hours of clinical experience in hospitals. My goal is to be a pediatric or labor and delivery nurse! I have 6 years of experience babysitting, and my part time job in high school was working at a youth organization after care with 70+...
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have babysat since the age of 13 for various families and have a plethora of experience. I have watched infants, toddlers, pre-teens and teens - essentially every age group - and have played various roles such as playing with children, driving them to activities, to helping them after school with their homework and preparing...
Maria can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Marina, and I am an 18-year-old senior at State College Area High School. I have babysat before for my neighbors, and I would love to find a regular family to help with any supervision they need. I have had lifeguard training where I learned extensive first-aid and CPR skills. I absolutely love arts and...
Marina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kasey M.
State College, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello families! I am a senior at Penn State, studying nursing, and I would like to be a neonatal, pediatric, or labor and delivery nurse after graduation. I have over 10 years of experience babysitting children and infants, and I love to spend time and have fun with kids. I can cook and bake, and I am good with crafts and love...
Kasey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Lauren, I'm originally from Michigan and I am currently here pursuing my doctorate in school psychology. I am 25, in my 3rd year of the program and have been working work kids in carious capacities for over 10 years. I started as a babysitter for local families until I could drive and worked as a nanny full-time over...
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in University Park, PA
Sydney O.
5.0
Sydney is a wonderful babysitter! She is punctual, kind, and always helpful. My three children (ages 1, 4, and 6) always enjoy spending time with her. She plays games, engages, and changes diapers. I have often seen Sydney playing on the floor with my 1 year old. She gives the kids her undivided...
- Laurie G.
Lori B.
5.0
Lori was wonderful. She responded right away and accommodated a last minute request to watch our daughter. She was very gentle, nice, and warm; you can tell she both has a lot of experience with children and love being around them. I would definitely recommend Lori!
- Carolyn D.
Ana F.
5.0
Ana took care of our two children through their evening routines while we went out on our date night.
First of all, the children loved Ana. So much so that our three-year-old woke up the following morning and called out for Ana instead of mommy!
Ana was responsive and clear in her...
- Lilli F.
Stefanie G.
5.0
Stefanie is unbelievably good with kids. She has a ton of cheerful, positive energy and engages my young kids in all sorts of fun games involving their imaginations. My kids regularly ask when she will be back.
- Hannah W.
Kaleigh O.
5.0
Kaleigh was great in helping with our 11 month old and 4 year old! She entertained them with activities and games while I was working and put them to bed during the date night afterwards.
- Mary O.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in University Park, PA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in University Park, PA?
You can review 8 after school babysitter profiles near you in University Park, 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 University Park, PA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in University Park, PA is $14.38. 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 University Park, 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 University Park, PA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in University Park, 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 University Park, PA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in University Park, PA?
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