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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & 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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Abby and I am a 20-year-old college student. I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have worked with children of all ages. Starting at 2 months old to 11 years old. I have taken multiple first aid and babysitting classes and have been certified. I am very easy going, and am looking to help as much...
Abby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
Taylor V.
State College, PA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have eight years of babysitting and summer nannying experience! I have provided care for infants to pre-teens and am also able to provide companionship to teenagers and young adults that may require extra help.
Alongside sitting, I am available to help with tutoring in math and science from early elementary up to Calculus...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We just had Taylor babysit our 5 & 8 year old boys, and the kids loved her! We also have a dog that can be a pain and it didn't phase her one bit. We will definitely be hiring Taylor again!"
Care member
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: Craft assistance, travel
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...
Carolyn D.
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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
Reyna V.
State College, PA
$23-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I consider myself a loving, hardworking, and responsible person. I love kids, playing with them, and speaking to them in Spanish. I have +20 years of exp. and know exactly how a mom loves and cares for her babies.
Reyna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Reyna was amazing to my son. She helped me while I was working remotely and I had to work overtime during what would be his bath time and bed time. She played and sung to him, soothed him, and prepared him for bed. It was so helpful as I was very stressed with...
Daniela G.
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I babysat for a family with two children ages 1 and 4 between 2007 and 2008, whenever I was home from college. I was an overnight soccer camp counselor every summer between 2006 to 2009, wherein I was responsible for taking care of children ages 8 to 15. After graduating from college, I intermittently babysat for two different...
Saraann can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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.
Taylor V.
5.0
We just had Taylor babysit our 5 & 8 year old boys, and the kids loved her! We also have a dog that can be a pain and it didn't phase her one bit. We will definitely be hiring Taylor again!
- Care member
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.
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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 $13.88. 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?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in University Park, PA.